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New Jersey Court Rules Conversion "Therapy" is Fraud

In last week's landmark victory, a state jury in New Jersey found that a ?conversion therapy? program offering services it claimed could change clients from gay to straight was fraudulent and unconscionable.

Meet Dr. Thelma Duffey, 91µÎµÎ's 64th President!

Dr. Duffey, a professor and chair of The University of Texas at San Antonio?s department of counseling, became the 91µÎµÎ?s 64th president on July 1, succeeding Robert Smith. Her term will run through June 30, 2016.

91µÎµÎ Condemns Donald Trump's Remarks About Mexican Immigrants

Last week Donald Trump made negative remarks about Mexican immigrants. The 91µÎµÎ (91µÎµÎ) condemns these remarks in light of its mission to promote respect for human dignity and diversity.

The Counseling Profession Asks State Licensure Boards to Adopt A Consensus Title and More

On behalf of the counseling profession, letters were sent to each state licensure board asking them to adopt the licensure title (?Licensed Professional Counselor?) and scope of practice agreed upon as part of the Building Blocks to Portability Project.

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91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Employers & Mental Health

Dr. David Kaplan, 91µÎµÎ?s Chief Professional Officer, spoke with Associations Now about ways organizations can help employees cope with tragedy in light of the Charleston shooting.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Sometimes It's All in the Perspective

In her June column for Psychology Today, 91µÎµÎ President-elect Dr. Thelma Duffey shares advice on gaining perspective when our plans do not work out as expected. Sometimes when Plan A fails, we feel grief and loss. By forming a new perspective, we can ...

91µÎµÎ?s First International Conference Begins!

The 2015 91µÎµÎ-Asia Pacific Counseling Conference kicked off in Singapore today (at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre) with attendees from 12 different countries around the region. The theme is Being an Effective and Resilient Counselor.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Preparing for Summer Camp

91µÎµÎ member Victoria Kress shared insights with Babble regarding what to expect when sending a child to camp this summer.

91µÎµÎ in the News: Professional Development & Community Service

91µÎµÎ?s CEO Richard Yep was interviewed by CEO Update about his decision to encourage 91µÎµÎ staffers to develop professional skills and give back to their communities.

91µÎµÎ Media Spotlight: Defeating the Deficit Model of Aging

In her June column for Psychology Today, Dr. Catherine Roland, 91µÎµÎ president-elect-elect, discussed our ability to defeat the deficit model of aging by learning how to reframe perspectives on life. As we get older, we sometimes forget to recognize our ...

91µÎµÎ Welcomes Natasha L. Rankin, CAE as Chief Operating Officer

With more than 15 years? experience successfully engaging leaders to further an organization?s vision and business goals, Natasha is an entrepreneurial association executive committed to building successful organizations and enhancing value by ...

91µÎµÎ in the News: Fighting for Students With Disabilities in New Mexico

91µÎµÎ?s Director of Government Affairs, Art Terrazas, spoke with the Associated Press about a report stating that New Mexico ranks well below the national average in graduating students with disabilities with a regular high school diploma. Over the last ...

91µÎµÎ in the News: Unrealistic Expectations

91µÎµÎ member Dr. Shannon Karl shared insights on the roots of unhappiness with Care.com. Many people find they are unhappy at some point in their lives. Dr. Karl explains that Hollywood?s depictions of life can be deceiving.

2015 Counseling Awareness Month Public Outreach Contest Winner Announced

We are proud to announce Janet de Vries as the winner of our 2015 Counseling Awareness Month Public Outreach Contest! She will receive a complimentary registration to the 91µÎµÎ 2016 Conference & Expo in Montreal.

91µÎµÎ in the News: Career Guidance

91µÎµÎ member and past president, Lynn Linde, spoke with EdSource.org about a growing focus on preparing high school students for college and careers, and the role that counselors should play.

91µÎµÎ in the News: Suicide Prevention

91µÎµÎ members Dr. Darcy Granello and Dr. Paul Granello spoke to Fact Based Health about ways to identify suicidal signs and approach those who may be in need of help.

91µÎµÎ Supports Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act

Yesterday, Dr. David Kaplan, Chief Professional Officer of the 91µÎµÎ (91µÎµÎ), stood with Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) to introduce the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act (TFPA), which, if signed into law, would mandate the first ...

91µÎµÎ in the News: Summer Camps and Separation Anxiety

91µÎµÎ?s Chief Professional Officer, David Kaplan, spoke with the Connection Newspapers about separation anxiety at summer camp and how to prepare for it.

More LPCs to Be Included Under New TRICARE Language

The House Armed Services Committee has included language advocated for by the 91µÎµÎ (91µÎµÎ) that creates a true grandparenting process for Licensed Professional Counselors to serve as Independent Practitioners under TRICARE. ...