Latest news from American Counseling Association on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/aca-awards-recognize-achievement-and-excellence-in-professional-counseling2/?sc=rsin /articles/aca-awards-recognize-achievement-and-excellence-in-professional-counseling2/?sc=rsin Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:45:44 EST Each year, the American Counseling Association (ACA) recognizes excellence in research, career and humanitarian achievement among counseling professionals and students with its awards and honors program. This year's awards were presented at the 2025 ACA Conference & Expo in Orlando, held March 27-March 29. American Counseling Association /articles/tipsheet-counseling-experts-present-latest-research-at-the-2025-aca-conference-expo-march-27-29-in-orlando-fla/?sc=rsin /articles/tipsheet-counseling-experts-present-latest-research-at-the-2025-aca-conference-expo-march-27-29-in-orlando-fla/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:30:33 EST More than 150 posters to be presented; counselors are available to comment on mental health topics ranging from substance use and addiction to wellness and self-care and more. American Counseling Association /articles/2025-aca-conference-expo-to-feature-education-sessions-on-climate-change-navigating-today-s-political-landscape-the-impact-of-the-loneliness-epidemic-on-youth-more/?sc=rsin /articles/2025-aca-conference-expo-to-feature-education-sessions-on-climate-change-navigating-today-s-political-landscape-the-impact-of-the-loneliness-epidemic-on-youth-more/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:20:05 EST The 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, will feature 200+ education sessions, organized across 24 mental health and counseling topic areas. American Counseling Association /articles/boynes-announces-departure-aca-governing-council-announces-plans-for-interim-leadership/?sc=rsin /articles/boynes-announces-departure-aca-governing-council-announces-plans-for-interim-leadership/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:00:22 EST Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the American Counseling Association has announced his departure effective April 15, 2024. American Counseling Association /articles/media-advisory-american-counseling-association-to-hold-2025-aca-conference-expo-march-27-29-in-orlando/?sc=rsin /articles/media-advisory-american-counseling-association-to-hold-2025-aca-conference-expo-march-27-29-in-orlando/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:40:13 EST The American Counseling Association, the world's largest association representing more than 60,000 professional counselors, will hold its 2025 ACA Conference & Expo March 27-29 in Orlando. American Counseling Association /articles/bradley-erford-named-incoming-editor-of-american-counseling-association-s-flagship-journal/?sc=rsin /articles/bradley-erford-named-incoming-editor-of-american-counseling-association-s-flagship-journal/?sc=rsin Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:05:15 EST Bradley T. Erford, PhD, a Vanderbilt University professor and expert on psychoeducational tests and counseling outcomes research, has been named incoming editor of the Journal of Counseling & Development, a publication of the American Counseling Association. American Counseling Association /articles/christine-suniti-bhat-begins-term-as-president-of-american-counseling-association/?sc=rsin /articles/christine-suniti-bhat-begins-term-as-president-of-american-counseling-association/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:05:19 EST An Ohio University professor and an expert on cyberbullying prevention begins her term as President of the world's largest association representing professional counselors. American Counseling Association /articles/journal-explores-the-experiences-of-minority-and-young-populations-within-lgbtq-community/?sc=rsin /articles/journal-explores-the-experiences-of-minority-and-young-populations-within-lgbtq-community/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:05 EST The experiences and mental health of children, youth and marginalized groups within the LGBTQ+ community is the focus of a special two-part series in the Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling. American Counseling Association /articles/professional-counselors-love-their-work-but-not-their-earnings/?sc=rsin /articles/professional-counselors-love-their-work-but-not-their-earnings/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 May 2024 11:05:01 EST Most professional counselors enjoy their work, but nearly half say they feel poorly compensated for the important job they do, results of a survey commissioned by the American Counseling Association (ACA) show. American Counseling Association /articles/aca-ceo-testifies-on-need-for-improved-mental-health-care-for-black-men-and-boys/?sc=rsin /articles/aca-ceo-testifies-on-need-for-improved-mental-health-care-for-black-men-and-boys/?sc=rsin Wed, 01 May 2024 16:45:50 EST Today, American Counseling Association (ACA) CEO Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, testified at a congressional hearing about the role counselors can play in providing support for Black men and boys and dismantling stigma around mental health concerns. American Counseling Association /articles/counseling-awareness-month-honors-professionals-who-foster-mental-health-and-wellness/?sc=rsin /articles/counseling-awareness-month-honors-professionals-who-foster-mental-health-and-wellness/?sc=rsin Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:05:05 EST At a time when the need for mental health services in the U.S. is higher than ever, counselors play a key role in increasing access to and delivering mental health care. American Counseling Association /articles/aca-awards-recognize-achievement-and-excellence-in-professional-counseling/?sc=rsin /articles/aca-awards-recognize-achievement-and-excellence-in-professional-counseling/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:05:12 EST Counselors from across the United States are being honored for excellence in research, career and humanitarian achievement. American Counseling Association /articles/college-students-appear-resistant-to-using-988-crisis-phone-line/?sc=rsin /articles/college-students-appear-resistant-to-using-988-crisis-phone-line/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:05:09 EST The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched across the U.S. nearly 2 years ago. But college students -- who are particularly vulnerable to substance use problems and related mental health crises -- appear disinclined to use it, according to new research. American Counseling Association /articles/ai-can-support-but-not-replace-human-counselors-according-to-new-recommendations/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-can-support-but-not-replace-human-counselors-according-to-new-recommendations/?sc=rsin Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:10:45 EST Artificial intelligence (AI) shows promise as a valuable support tool for delivery of mental health services, educational guidance and career counseling. American Counseling Association /articles/workplace-wellness-policies-could-soften-the-effects-of-workaholism-study-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/workplace-wellness-policies-could-soften-the-effects-of-workaholism-study-suggests/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:05:28 EST American Counseling Association /articles/many-appalachian-teens-feel-lack-of-control-over-college-access-study-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/many-appalachian-teens-feel-lack-of-control-over-college-access-study-suggests/?sc=rsin Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:05:04 EST High school students in poor Appalachian areas face several obstacles in attaining a college education. One of those impediments may be their own sense of powerlessness over their academic futures, according to new research. American Counseling Association /articles/counselors-share-what-it-s-like-to-lose-a-client-to-suicide/?sc=rsin /articles/counselors-share-what-it-s-like-to-lose-a-client-to-suicide/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:05:18 EST As the U.S. marks National Suicide Prevention Month, school and mental health counselors say they need more support from their employers when they lose a client or student to suicide. American Counseling Association /articles/first-responders-are-people-too-study-shows-how-dehumanization-leads-to-burnout/?sc=rsin /articles/first-responders-are-people-too-study-shows-how-dehumanization-leads-to-burnout/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:05:20 EST Emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and other first responders are often hailed as heroes. But many of them experience the public's elevated perceptions of them as a form of dehumanization, which can lead to burnout, according to a new study. American Counseling Association /articles/why-schools-close-black-boys-out-of-gifted-and-talented-programs/?sc=rsin /articles/why-schools-close-black-boys-out-of-gifted-and-talented-programs/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:05:43 EST Flaws in testing and racial bias among teachers and school counselors are some of the reasons many Black boys are denied advanced learning programs and misdirected into special education, according to a new report. American Counseling Association /articles/nearly-half-of-mental-health-practitioners-say-they-are-unprepared-to-help-clients-cope-with-climate-change-study-shows/?sc=rsin /articles/nearly-half-of-mental-health-practitioners-say-they-are-unprepared-to-help-clients-cope-with-climate-change-study-shows/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:15:03 EST American Counseling Association