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  • Partner Webinar: December 3: Webinar on Supporting Your Clients with Co-occurring Conditions During

    By: Whitney Meyerhoeffer Whitney Meyerhoeffer , one month ago

     

    The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on all of us, and it presents particular challenges for individuals with co-occurring anxiety and substance use conditions. With the right tools and techniques, you can support your clients that are experiencing increased stress, anxiety and substance use and help them build resilience to face the difficult days ahead.  

     

    Join the American Mental Health Counselors Association and the National Council on Thursday, December 3, at 1:00 p.m. ET for a special 75-minute webinar as we present “Strategies to Support Clients with Increased Stress and Substance Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic”

  • Upcoming Webinar on December 2nd: Working with the Trauma Story

    By: Whitney Meyerhoeffer Whitney Meyerhoeffer , one month ago
    Working with the Trauma Story
    with Michelle Crumbly NCC, LPC
    Dec 2, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET)
    This interactive workshop will focus on the trauma story and working with victims so they can tell their story.

    Objectives:
    - Differentiate between the attached and detached trauma story
    - Become familiar with strategies and methods to navigate moving from the detached story to the attached story
    - Learn techniques for working with clients to develop healthy coping skills to deal with trauma.

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    A Message from AMHCA's CEO, Joel E. Miller

    By: Joel Miller 25 days ago

    There is no doubt that 2020 has been an extraordinary year in many ways. And I know that many of you cannot wait for 2021 to come and put this year behind you. At AMHCA it has been year of adaptation, flexibility, and resilience – and many accomplishments. ...

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    President Signs Landmark Bill Opening the Federal Government to Mental Health Counselors

    By: Whitney Meyerhoeffer 2 months ago

    On October 17, 2020, President Trump signed S. 785, which mandates the creation of a federal government classification for mental health counselors and pressures the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase its hiring of the profession. AMHCA ...

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    President Signs Landmark Bill Opening the Federal Government to Mental Health Counselors

    By: David Bergman 2 months ago

    On October 17, 2020, President Trump signed S. 785, which mandates the creation of a federal government classification for mental health counselors and pressures the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to increase its hiring of the profession. AMHCA ...

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    Congress Passes Landmark VA Mental Health Counselor Bill

    By: Whitney Meyerhoeffer 3 months ago

    Today, the House of Representatives approved S. 785, sending a major VA mental health and counseling bill to President Trump for signature.  The bill is the most significant new legislation for the counseling profession in over a decade and a tremendous ...

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    Congress Passes Landmark VA Mental Health Counselor Bill

    By: David Bergman 3 months ago

    Today, the House of Representatives approved S. 785, sending a major VA mental health and counseling bill to President Trump for signature.  The bill is the most significant new legislation for the counseling profession in over a decade and a tremendous ...