Every May, the ACA staff and I excitedly anticipate welcoming a new cadre of professional counselors. As those of you who are earning your master’s or doctoral degrees reach the important milestone of graduation, we want you to know that the American Counseling Association stands ready to assist as you begin the next phase of… continue reading
A few months ago at a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in New York, President Barack Obama was on stage and decided to sing a line from Al Green’s classic 1972 hit “Let’s Stay Together.” The clip went viral, being seen by millions on YouTube and television. The president’s crooning was even turned into a ringtone for… continue reading
In just about three weeks (if you’re reading this at the beginning of March), more than 4,000 professional counselors, counselor educators and counseling graduate students will gather in San Francisco for the ACA Annual Conference & Expo. Among the highlights will be more than 450 education sessions, 100 exhibits and plenty of opportunities for networking,… continue reading
For several months now, the American Counseling Association has been fortunate to see our membership numbers grow. At first, the inclusion of professional liability insurance for every master’s-level student member appeared to be the reason for our growth. However, we are now seeing increases in the “Professional” and “New Professional” categories as well. In fact,… continue reading
On behalf of the entire staff of the American Counseling Association, let me wish you a Happy New Year and offer best wishes for a productive, peaceful and prosperous 2012. We hope to be your professional partner and resource provider in the coming months. We know other organizations can provide important information as well. However, our… continue reading
