Brought to you by the New York Mental Health Counselors Association This interactive workshop introduces mental health professionals to applying Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) in couples therapy. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations of CFT and learn how to use...
06-18-2026 | 12:00 - 14:00 ET
Brought to you by the New York Mental Health Counselors Association ADHD Across Developmental Stages: Supporting Relationships and Classroom Success is a two-hour continuing education workshop designed for mental health professionals seeking an advanced, developmentally informed...
06-12-2026 | 09:00 - 13:00 ET
Brought to you by the New York Mental Health Counselors Association Clients, particularly those with trauma, can often become activated, dissociate, or shut down when therapy relies too heavily on verbal processing. In these moments, traditional talk-based interventions that emphasize...
06-07-2026 | 11:00 - 13:00 ET
Brought to you by the New York Mental Health Counselors Association Religion can be a source of meaning, identity, and community—but for some, it is also a place of harm. This presentation explores religious and spiritual trauma within high-control Orthodox communities, centering the...
06-03-2026 | 11:00 - 13:00 ET
Alexandria, VA — The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) has selected Momentum Association Management (Momentum) as its new Association Management Company (AMC) partner to provide full-service operational, strategic, and administrative support as the organization advances its...
I write this today with frustration in the results of this final rule from the Department of Education. AMHCA strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to exclude master’s-level Mental Health Counseling programs from professional degree status in the final Reimagining...
Imposter syndrome (or imposter experiences, as I prefer to call them) in high-achieving professionals is often driven by a combination of early experiences, internalized expectations, and environments that emphasize performance and comparison. Over time, these outside influences can create a...
AMHCA is disappointed by the recent Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar . On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that a stricter legal standard must be applied when evaluating laws banning conversion therapy—raising concerns about future protections for vulnerable youth. AMHCA...
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the 2026 Conference Planning Committee, I’m delighted to invite all AMHCA members, volunteers, leaders, stakeholders, and the broader clinical counseling community to join us for AMHCA’s 50 th Anniversary in Portland, Oregon, June 23-26, 2026. The 2026 AMHCA...
Brought to you by the Virginia Mental Health Counselors Association About the Event The Counseling Compact is a groundbreaking initiative that enables Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) to practice in member states by obtaining a privilege to practice. This continuing education...
06-26-2026 | 10:00 - 12:00 ET