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Putting first responders’ mental health on the front lines

By Lindsey Phillips July 6, 2020

Counselors can take steps to lower some of the barriers that prevent those who respond in emergency situations from prioritizing their mental health.

Sue Pressman: ACA president and practitioner-in-chief

By Bethany Bray July 1, 2020

Career counselor and business owner Sue Pressman brings a practitioner’s perspective and a collaborative spirit to her term as ACA’s 69th president.

Professional advocacy: A call to the profession

By the ACA Advocacy Task Force June 3, 2020

Counselors typically embrace the idea of advocating for clients and social issues, but the same passion and dedication must be extended to advocating for the profession itself.

Affirming all shades of the rainbow

By Laurie Meyers May 27, 2020

Even as the LGB community steadily gains wider acceptance across society, individuals who identify as transgender or gender nonconforming often struggle to find affirmation or even a safe place to be themselves.

Coping with the (ongoing) stress of COVID-19

By Lindsey Phillips May 21, 2020

Counselors can help clients and themselves develop effective coping strategies and build resilience as they respond to the anxieties surrounding COVID-19.