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State Affairs: Interstate Compact UpdatesDec 3, 2020|3 min read
The Interstate Compact for Licensure (?Counseling Compact?) is nearing completion. The process has been largely successful, and we are looking to 2021 for introduction to state legislatures.
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Bipartisan, Bicameral COVID-19 Relief Package in the WorksDec 2, 2020|2 min readThe package, intended to provide emergency relief from December 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, includes $908 billion in relief funding, $560 billion of which are funds already appropriated via the CARES Act.
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NOW ACCEPTING: ACA National Awards NominationsDec 1, 2020|1 min read
The nomination process for the ACA National Awards has officially begun. The Awards winners will be recognized at the upcoming ACA Virtual Conference Experience.
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As AI Therapy Grows, Clinicians Try to Chart a Path Forward
Published August 5, 2025 in Healthcare Brew
Bots have the potential to both help and hurt the mental health crisis, and clinicians hold varied perspectives about AI for therapy. ACA’s AI work group members Russell Fulmer and Olivia Uwamahoro Williams discuss the pros and cons and are cited in this article.
What Does Disorganized Attachment Style look Like in Adults?
Published July 28, 2025 in WebMD
Teaser: A person with disorganized attachment often wants conflicting things, so they have contradictory behavior. ACA’s President-Elect, Victoria Kress explains this attachment style and is quoted in this article.
Unpacking the Past (and the Groceries) With Your Therapist
Published July 11, 2025 in New York Times
More counselors are exploring cooking therapy to lead clients to breakthroughs in a novel setting. ACA's Lynn Linde discusses this emerging method and is cited in the article.
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