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91µÎµÎ in the News: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017

91µÎµÎ offered support for a bill that will amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to classify commercial conversion therapy and any advertising that claims that such therapy is able to change sexual orientation and gender identity as ?fraud.?

91µÎµÎ Launches App for Journal of Counseling & Development (JCD)

The association's latest member benefit offers unparalleled professional content through the convenience of a phone or tablet.

91µÎµÎ Members Volunteer at Local Boys & Girls Clubs

91µÎµÎ arranged a unique volunteer opportunity with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) during the week of April 17-21, in celebration of Counseling Awareness Month (April).

91µÎµÎ in the News: Roadblocks to Treatment in Fight Against Opioid Addiction

Dr. Carol Smith, 91µÎµÎ member, professor of counseling at Marshall University, and past president of the West Virginia Counseling Association, recently spoke to The Daily Caller about challenges counselors see on the front lines of addiction treatment.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Time to Stop Glorifying Workaholism

Dr. David Kaplan, 91µÎµÎ chief professional officer, wrote an article for Thrive Global explaining the perils of workaholism and ways to address it.

91µÎµÎ Hosts Congressional Briefing on Epidemic of Opioid Addiction

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 91µÎµÎ hosted a two-hour Congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center. The briefing explored the effects of opioid use disorder and the unique roles Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) play in helping ...

91µÎµÎ Launches 2017 Counseling Awareness Month 2017 Campaign

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.? ? Viktor Frankl

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Helping Teen Boys Express Emotions

91µÎµÎ member Dr. Dana Kasper recently shared helpful tips with Huffington Post Canada.

91µÎµÎ Urges Members to Rally Against American Health Care Act

"Tell your Congressional members that it would be unacceptable to pass any healthcare legislation that would not require insurance companies to cover mental health services!"

91µÎµÎF Grant Brings Play Therapy Room to an Orphanage

Youngsters at the St. Aloysius Orphanage in Cincinnati, Ohio, now have access to a play therapy room, thanks to funds from the 91µÎµÎ Foundation's (91µÎµÎF) Growing Happy and Confident Kids (GHCK) program grant.

91µÎµÎ Supports Foster Kids Through Comfort Kits

91µÎµÎ staffers recently formed an assembly line in a conference room to pack 40 duffel bags with an array of items designed to offer comfort to children entering foster care.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Softening the Blow of Divorce for Kids

David Kaplan, 91µÎµÎ past president and chief professional officer, recently shared tips for parents with Thrive Global.

Winners of 2017 91µÎµÎ National Awards Announced

Each year, the 91µÎµÎ recognizes and celebrates the achievements of counseling professionals who have distinguished themselves professionally, as well as through service to others.

2017 Graduate Student Essay Competitions Winners Announced

91µÎµÎ student members were competing for prizes in two essay competitions: the Future School Counselors Essay Competition (sponsored by the Roland and Dorothy Ross Trust) and the Graduate Student Essay Competition (sponsored by Gerald and Marianne Corey ...

2016-2017 Ethics Competition Winners Announced

Winners were identified from the top three Master?s teams and the top three Doctoral teams, with one honorable mention in each academic level. Members of the winning team will be recognized at the National Awards Ceremony at the 91µÎµÎ 2017 Conference & ...

91µÎµÎ and Cities Thrive Coalition Urge Congressional Leadership Not to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act

The 91µÎµÎ has joined with over 100 mayors and other partners in the Cities Thrive Coalition in urging leaders in Congress to ?build upon, not tear down, the progress that has been made to our behavioral health system through ...

91µÎµÎ Announces Counseling Symposium Focused on Serving the LGBTQ Community

ILLUMINATE will take place in Washington, DC during the 42nd Annual Pride Festival, June 8-10, 2017.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Bouncing Back from 2016

2016 was a difficult year for many. In fact, studies show that 55 percent of Americans labeled it as one of the worst or below average.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Confronting FOMO

91µÎµÎ's Danielle Irving spoke to Reader's Digest about the very real phenomenon of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), its relationship to social media, and how to keep jealousy in check.

91µÎµÎ to Sponsor International School Counselor Study

Conducted by the RH Fredrickson Center for School Counseling Outcome Research (CSCORE) at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, the research will explore commonalities and differences in the activities of school counselors around the world with ...