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ACA Participation in Terror Simulation A Success According to Red CrossNov 26, 2007|2 min readACA recently participated in a simulated terrorism response exercise developed by the Department of Homeland Security and the Red Cross. The TOPOFF 4 ("TOP OFFicials") exercise simulated a "dirty bomb" going off in Mesa, Arizona, Portland, Oregon and ...
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ACA and ACA Foundation Annual Report (2006-2007)Nov 21, 2007|1 min read
This 20-page Annual Report describes major accomplishments of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 for both the American Counseling Association and the ACA Foundation.
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Ross Trust Scholarship Nominations/Applications Due November 16thNov 9, 2007|1 min read
The clock is ticking with respect to the nomination/application process for the ACA Ross Trust Scholarship Program. In early 2008, 15 ACA student members (ten Masters level and 3 doctoral level) will become the fourth group of Ross Trust Scholarship ...
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When It Feels Like Your Family Is Making Your Depression Worse
Published April, 2026 on WebMD
Criticism from family members on the care of loved ones with depression can worsen a care giver’s own depression. ACA President Elect Victoria Kress and Shari Moody, discuss how care givers can manage their depression and how they can deal with family members. Read the Full Article
AI & U: Taking Your Chatbot on a Dinner Date
Published February 16, 2026 on NBC News New York
AI developers are creating opportunities to explore relationships with chatbots and to use AI technology to search for human companionship. However, results from a new survey of over 700 ACA counselors show concern about developing unhealthy dependencies on chatbots. Watch the Video
AI & U: How Artificial Intelligence is Leading to Anxiety in the Workforce
Published February 13, 2026 on NBC News New York
There’s growing concern about the ability of AI to displace humans in the workforce. ACA’s AI Work Group co-chair, Russell Fulmer, talks with NBC News about what counselors are hearing from their clients. Watch the Video
AI & U: Could ‘Grief Bots’ Be a Source of Comfort, or a Mental Health Risk?
Published February 11, 2026 on NBC News New York
Emerging AI technology is making it possible to create AI versions of deceased loved ones. But in a new survey of ACA counselors, 89% says that these new grief bots interrupt the grieving process. Watch the Video
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