In this column a few years ago, I wrote that the American Counseling Association would embark on a journey to attempt to meet more of your needs as a professional counselor, counselor educator or graduate student. Not so much a revolution as an evolution. I said an attempt would be
Month: June 2008
Since this is my first column as president of the American Counseling Association, I thought I would share an initial discovery made during my recent visit to the ACA offices in Alexandria, Va. I found that, in addition to being the center of operations for our association, the ACA headquarters
The first interview in ACA’s Professional Counselor Practitioner series is with counselor educator Samuel T. Gladding, a professor of education, chair of the Counselor Education Department and associate provost at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Long considered an outstanding teacher and higher education administrator by his students and
Interview with Samuel T. Gladding Note: The ACA Professional Counselor Practitioner Series is designed to call attention to the work performed by various members of the counseling profession. The presentation of these interviews has multiple purposes. First, the American Counseling Association would like to inform future counselors of the intricacies
This is the final article in a four-part series focusing on Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT). In this month’s column, we pull together many of the key terms and concepts associated with RCT that were described in previous columns. We will also direct attention to the ways RCT can enhance counselors’ understanding
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill Commitment, engagement and dedication. These qualities are inherent in professional counselors. While we may not always receive “full” financial compensation for these qualities, we are often “paid in full” with the
True or False? The Internet is the single, best avenue to find a job in today’s job market. Posting your resume online is a great way to ensure lots of job offers. The Internet has become such a popular tool that most employers post their positions online as soon as
Counseling Today is publishing a monthly column focusing on new aspects of the revised ACA Code of Ethics (available online at www.counseling.org/ethics). American Counseling Association Chief Professional Officer David Kaplan conducted the following interview with ACA Ethics Code Revision Task Force members Harriet Glosoff and Rocco Cottone. Standard C.2.h. Counselor
Recently, I attended a conference for association executives. A very dedicated leader of our group was being honored for the many accomplishments he had achieved on behalf of the profession during his long life. In explaining what he enjoyed about the association management profession, he shared a story of meeting
Q: Why would I need a National Provider Identifier number if I never plan to electronically bill insurance or managed health care companies? A: By May 23, 2007, counselors will need a National Provider Identifier number whether they bill an insurance company electronically, through a website or via paper HCFA.