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Calling all Counselor Educators! It's not too early to start planning your spring syllabi.

Looking for fresh ideas for presenting a course? Preparing your first syllabus? Need to develop a new course fast? Accessing the 91µÎµÎ-ACES Syllabus Clearinghouse is a member benefit that can help.

Suicides Prompt President's Response, ED Guidance on Bullying Prevention

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on student-on-student bullying and discriminatory harassment, in response to a spate of recent, high-profile suicides and other anti-gay, anti-Muslim and sexual harassment in ...

Department of Veterans Affairs Recognizes Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors!

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued qualification standards formally recognizing licensed professional counselors as mental health specialists within the Veterans Health Administration.

How Much of the $10 Billion Ed Jobs Aid Has Your State Applied For?

States must complete a simple online application to obtain funds from the Ed Jobs Aid President Obama signed into law on August 10.

New Bill Would Add School Counselors to Troubled Schools

On July 1, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA-39th) introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act," H.R. 5671, in the U.S. House of Representatives. Nationally, only 70% of students graduate from high school with a regular diploma.

Consumer Reports Includes Counselors For First Time In Survey, Article On Depression

In a major step forward for recognition of the counseling profession, Consumer Reports has for the first time included professional counselors in its annual article on depression.

91µÎµÎ President Advocates for School Counselors on Capitol Hill

91µÎµÎ President Dr. Lynn E. Linde recently held multiple high-level congressional meetings on the important role of credentialed school counselors in helping all students succeed in school and life.

91µÎµÎ Advocates for Professional Counseling at SAMHSA Workforce Development Meeting

91µÎµÎ represented the counseling profession at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) behavioral health workforce meeting on April 23rd.

91µÎµÎ Lauds NIMH for Behavioral Mental Health Research Initiatives

As a National Institute of Mental Health partner, 91µÎµÎ participated in the annual NIMH Professional Coalition for Research meeting in Washington DC on April 23rd. Dr. Thomas Insel, NIMH Director, led the meeting which focused on research advances in ...

91µÎµÎ on CNN.com

CNN reporter Stephanie Goldberg interviews 91µÎµÎ member Keren Humphrey for an article on online forums for grief counseling, which was posted on its site Friday, March 26. Humphrey is the author of the best-selling 91µÎµÎ book, "Counseling Strategies for ...

Crafting a Winning Proposal for the 2011 91µÎµÎ Conference in New Orleans

The deadline for program proposals for next year's 91µÎµÎ Conference in New Orleans is nearly upon us - June 2, 2010. As you prepare a program proposal for the New Orleans event, consider the helpful tips outlined below, which will increase your chances ...

Plan Now to Present at the 91µÎµÎ 2011 Conference in New Orleans

The online Call for Programs for the 91µÎµÎ 2011 Conference & Exposition, March 23-27, in New Orleans, will go live on Monday, March 29, 2010. The submission deadline is June 2, 2010 at 5pm ET.

91µÎµÎ Seeks Member Comments Regarding the DSM-5 Draft

We want to hear your voice! February 10, 2010 marked the release of the proposed diagnostic criteria and content changes for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). 91µÎµÎ is seeking member comments regarding ...

Health Reform Legislation Moves Toward House Floor, Without Counselor Medicare Provision

On Thursday, March 18, House leaders unveiled a package of legislative changes to the Senate-passed health insurance reform bill. Unfortunately, the package does not include language to establish Medicare reimbursement of licensed professional counselors.

Dr. Don W. Locke Elected 60th 91µÎµÎ President

91µÎµÎ Nominations and Elections Chair Colleen Logan has announced that Dr. Don W. Locke has been elected to serve as the Association's 60th President. Dr. Locke has served as a volunteer leader at the branch, division, and national levels.

2011 Conference & Exposition: Call for Proposals - Reviewer Information

2011 Conference & Exposition: Call for Proposals

2011 Learning Institutes Submission Information

2011 Call for Proposals - Pre-Conference Learning Institutes

2011 Education Session Submission Information

2011 Call for Proposals - Education Sessions

Resources for Dealing with Natural Disasters

91µÎµÎ has compiled resources to assist the public and professional counselors dealing with natural disasters.

Government-Commissioned Study Recommends TRICARE Independent Practice for Counselors

The long-awaited Institute of Medicine (IOM) TRICARE study was released on Friday, February 12th. 91µÎµÎ is pleased that the study unequivocally recommends independent practice authority for professional counselors.