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  • The 91µÎµÎ and Association for Counselor Education and Supervision?s Joint Statement on ICE?s New Rules for Foreign Students
    Jul 10, 2020|2 min read

    The 91µÎµÎ and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision stand in opposition to new regulations issued by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that will withdraw visas from foreign students whose ...

  • Free Access to the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development
    Jul 2, 2020|1 min read

    This virtual issue of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (JMCD) is a collection of previously published articles that aims to advance multicultural and social justice counseling efforts during the COVID-19 era. The featured ...

  • July is Minority Mental Health Month
    Jul 1, 2020|2 min read

    July is Minority Mental Health Month, more recently known as #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth. BIPOC are often faced with years - even generations - of trauma, which translates to socioeconomic disparities and, in turn, is linked to mental health concerns today.

  • Sue Pressman Begins Term as 69th President of the 91µÎµÎ
    Jul 1, 2020|2 min read

    Sue Pressman, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), National Certified Career Counselor (NCCC), Master Career Counselor (MCC), Board-Certified Coach (BCC) and Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor ...

  • 91µÎµÎ Anti-Racism Statement
    Jun 22, 2020|3 min read

      After discussion and discernment, the 91µÎµÎ Governing Council has issued the following statement on anti-racism. The 91µÎµÎ leadership is listening to a cross section of members and volunteers in order to develop an action plan that will give life ...

  • Celebrate Juneteenth
    Jun 18, 2020|2 min read

    Every year, Juneteenth takes place on June 19 and is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and Cel-Liberation Day. This holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to ...

  • NECA Statement Against Racism
    Jun 17, 2020|2 min read

    NECA reacts with abhorrence and repugnance regarding the grip that racism has had on this nation and the world. Racism is not only a national problem, but a global issue that concerns every country, culture, and individual who lives and works on this ...

  • AARC Condemns All Forms of Racism and Commits Funds for Research Investigating Racial Disparities
    Jun 3, 2020|1 min read

    The Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) emphatically condemns racism, systemic oppression of Black people, and police brutality that directly resulted in the brutal killing of George Floyd. We stand united.

  • AMCD Statement on Racialized Violence and Discrimination
    Jun 3, 2020|2 min read

    AMCD strongly denounces the senseless, brutal killing of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the countless other instances of brutal killings and abuses of power towards black and brown individuals living within a plethora of systemic ...

  • 91µÎµÎ Endorsed Anti-Trans Legislation Position Statement
    May 21, 2020|3 min read

    The 91µÎµÎ Governing Council, at its Wednesday, February 12, 2020 meeting, endorsed the Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities Division (formerly Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, ...

  • Apply Now: 91µÎµÎ Foundation Offers Summer Grants
    May 20, 2020|2 min read

    The 91µÎµÎ Foundation is seeking proposals from 91µÎµÎ members for grants of up to $500. The grants are available for projects that support the mission of the 91µÎµÎ ...

  • 91µÎµÎ's Response to Senator Sasse's Graduation Remarks
    May 19, 2020|2 min read

    The 91µÎµÎ releases an official response to Senator Ben Sasse's graduation remarks about the mental health profession.

  • 91µÎµÎ Statement on Undue Police Violence
    May 18, 2020|2 min read

    91µÎµÎ is committed to promoting counselor competence as it relates to addressing individuals and communities who have been negatively affected by instances of undue police violence and similar racially motivated acts.

  • [Event Has Ended] Facebook Live Event ? VA and the 91µÎµÎ Present: Annie
    May 5, 2020|1 min read

    Join VA?s Office of Connected Care and the 91µÎµÎ at 12:00 p.m. on May 7, 2020 for a Facebook Live discussion to introduce you to Annie. VA continues to use virtual tools and technology to bring care closer to home for ...

  • Join 91µÎµÎ in Celebrating Teal Day (April 10th)
    Apr 10, 2020|1 min read

    We are right in the midst of Counseling Awareness Month and Teal Day has officially arrived! As an outward symbol of advocacy and hope for counselors and the profession, 91µÎµÎ has designated April 10th as Teal Day: an enthusiastic social initiative ...

  • The CARES Act and You: Part II
    Mar 30, 2020|8 min read

    On March 27, 2020, the United States House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The bill became law after the president signed it on the same date. The primary focus of this bill is to position ...

  • Perspective: What Does the CARES Act Mean for You and Your Clients?
    Mar 25, 2020|5 min read

    Currently, the United States Senate is debating the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act ? S. 3548).

  • 91µÎµÎ Requests Additional Mental Health Policies Related to COVID-19 in a Sign-On Letter to Congress
    Mar 20, 2020|1 min read

    Thus far, legislative packages have not addressed needs of mental health and substance use providers, patients, advocates, family members, and communities. The letter includes recommended next steps for Congress and the Administration to address these ...

  • 2020 91µÎµÎ Annual Conference & Expo Cancelled
    Mar 13, 2020|2 min read

    Released: 12:00 p.m. The 91µÎµÎ Governing Council made the difficult and heartbreaking, but unavoidable, decision to cancel the 91µÎµÎ 2020 Conference & Expo, the pre-conference Learning Institutes, and all other events associated with the conference. ...

  • 91µÎµÎ Announces the 2020 91µÎµÎ Fellows
    Mar 3, 2020|1 min read

    The 91µÎµÎ and the 91µÎµÎ Foundation are pleased to announce the 2020 91µÎµÎ Fellows. This year, thirteen (13) counselors were granted 91µÎµÎ Fellows status, the highest honor awarded by the American ...