The recent passage of legislation that will provide greater career opportunities for licensed professional counselors within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs sparked several conversations regarding the enormous support needed by military personnel — both those currently serving and those who have served — and their families. A friend and
Category: From the President
It is said that we build off those who have come before us, and I believe that is certainly true when looking at the legacies of those who have led our association. Those who have served as president of the American Counseling Association have worked to articulate and bring to
With the holidays approaching, we are drawn once again to a blend of traditions and rituals. We sing carols from England, decorate trees (a tradition from Germany) and solicit the goodness of Santa, or St. Nick, whose presence originated in Scandinavia and who arrives in a reindeer-drawn sleigh claimed by
How is a professional counselor like an entrepreneur? This may sound like the first line of a bad joke, but in actuality, it is a question that I have thought about for quite some time. When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the two professions.
Every year students return to school with a set of high expectations and a will to conquer new challenges. There is an energized feeling among students and those who recently graduated to initiate a professional connection with the American Counseling Association. Recently, I had the opportunity to communicate with some
The Swahili word “harambee” can be defined as the act of coming together relationally and uniting as a community to accomplish a common goal. Another interpretation is “let’s get together and push.” The concept is something that is very simplistic yet metaphorically symbolic. I am honored to be serving as