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The American Counseling Association Foundation will host the third annual Growing Happy and Confident Kids (GHCK) reception on May 23, 2007 at the University of the District of Columbia's Firebird Inn from 6 to 8PM.
ACA President Wakefield has sent a letter to the President of CBS Radio. A copy has also been sent to the President of NBC, the parent company of MSNBC.
The Nevada State Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor has completed their hearing on our licensure bill (S 543).
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
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
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
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