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The Voice of Counseling American Counseling Association
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4.8 • 29 Ratings
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The American Counseling Association’s podcast, The Voice of Counseling, is dedicated to serving the professional counseling community by showcasing essential matters impacting counselors, clients, and the profession. Tune in to episodes on topics including advocacy, the business of counseling, the Interstate Counseling Compact, cultural responsiveness, and many areas pertaining to the practice of counseling and mental health care. Episodes highlight various perspectives on mental health and wellness while featuring subject matter experts with diverse paths within the counseling profession as well as mental health advocates from various backgrounds and organizations. Hosted by ACA staff members and ACA leadership, season two of The Voice of Counseling podcast is here to provide you with needed dialogues to help inform, inspire, and empower listeners.
Legal Disclaimer: Thank you for your interest in the American Counseling Association’s (“ACA’s”) [podcast series]. ACA provides these podcasts solely for informational and educational purposes. Opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the view of ACA. The examples and information provided are hypothetical and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for medical, legal, tax or other professional advice. You should consult your own advisors for medical, legal, tax or other professional advice. ACA is not responsible for the consequences of any decisions or actions taken in reliance upon or as a result of the information and resources provided in the podcasts. ACA disclaims any liability relating to any podcast content.
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Suicide and Intersectionality
Janel Cubbage, MS, LCPC, MPH joins us to share some crucial considerations about suicide prevention, and to discuss the ways that culture, identity, and systemic factors play a role in suicide risk. She also offers suggestions for counselors to learn more about supporting their clients experiencing suicidal thoughts and ways to become a specialist in treating suicidality.
If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts about suicide, please call the National Crisis Hotline at 988, to get immediate support. You can also visit their website at www.988lifeline.org for a chat option and to find additional resources. -
Dr. Eliana Gil on Children’s Mental Health
Dr. Eliana Gil joins us to discuss children’s mental health, how we can best support children experiencing mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges in response to present-day stressors, and strategies for working with children creatively.
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Creating Pathways to the Counseling Profession for Students of Color (featuring Dr. Leonissa Johnson with HBCU Cares)
Tune in to another special episode in honor of Black History Month featuring Dr. Leonissa Johnson from HBCU C.A.R.E.S.. Dr. Johnson joins us to discuss the importance of diversity amongst mental health professionals and ways that we can create pathways into the counseling profession for students of color.
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The Role of Leadership in Counseling
Tune in to another ethics update on common ethical challenges in leadership. Dr. Jeff Parsons joins Dr. Aprille Woodson, ACA Program Manager of Ethics, to discuss leadership and ethics in the counseling profession, traits of a good leader, and mentoring opportunities. For more information on ethical and professional standards for the counseling profession and ethics consultations, which are available as a member benefit visit the ethics tab on counseling.org.
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Dr. Rheeda Walker and Dr. Kimberly Frazier on Unapologetic Black Mental Health and Wellness
Tune in to this special episode in honor of Black History Month featuring ACA President Dr. Kimberly Frazier and Dr. Rheeda Walker on Black mental health. Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Dr. Rheeda Walker the author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, on psychological fortitude, celebrating Blackness, spirituality and so much more. They also share many tools for improving your wellness and practicing self-care.
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The Mental Health Access Improvement Act and What it Means for Counselors
Join us for another special episode on the Mental Health Access Improvement Act. Our guest Guila Todd, from ACA’s Governing Affairs and Public Policy team, and Dr. Victoria Kress discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare reimbursement and best practices for serving older adults and individuals with a disability. Tune in now to learn more about this monumental milestone, how counselors can begin to prepare to serve the Medicare population, and advocacy tips.
For more information about Medicare, please check out this resource from the ACA.
For more advocacy information, please visit our website at www.counseling.org/government-affairs.
Customer Reviews
Tracy Gardner play therapist
The interview with Eliana Gil was amazing. I’m sure I’ll listen more than once. Thank you for this podcast!! Every school counselor needs to hear this interview!
3 Stars
I have not found it to be as helpful as I was hoping. I truly wish there was more material out there to support and help graduate students who are entering the field during the post-pandemic chaos. We need a lot of support.
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