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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.

Copyright: © 2021

Latest Episodes:

Back to School: Parental Mental Health Aug 03, 2023

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School counselor and social justice advocate Steve Sharp joins us to discuss parental mental health, and how school counselors and providers can support students and parents as we approach starting a new school year. Steve shares his first-hand experience in responding to the needs of students and parents experiencing mental health crises and his experience helping to pilot a suicide prevention program in his state. Whether you are a parent, school counselor, or mental health provider, this episode will leave you with nuggets of information on the importance of working in a community with others to strengthen care and the equity of care provided in different settings. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

Back to School: Youth Mental Health Jul 20, 2023

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Get ready for a new school year by listening to our latest episode featuring school counselor Jessica Holt, LPC, Ed.S. She joins us to share her firsthand observations of the youth mental health crisis and how she and her colleagues are supporting students and their community. Dr. Holt offers our listeners helpful information on how any adult who cares about a young person can be on the lookout for signs of a mental health concern and gives some tips on ways to show support. Read the transcript here.

Welcoming the 72nd President of ACA Dr. Edil Torres Rivera Jul 06, 2023

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In celebrating cultural diversity and language inclusivity, ACA is proud to air its very first Spanish-speaking episode. Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, ACA's 72nd President, has a conversation with particular guest host Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa, Ph.D. , LPC-S to discuss Dr. Torres's journey toward becoming the current President of ACA, his hopes for the counseling profession, and his focus on cross-cultural competencies, decolonization, and social justice.

Find the Spanish transcript here.

An English transcript is available here.

To learn more about Dr. Torres, check out his introductory Counseling Today article.

Examining Allyship and Intersectionality of LGBTQIA+ Jun 15, 2023

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Listen in for an important conversation with guest host Dr. Tamekia Bell, an ACA division president for SAIGE, and guest Dr. Tameeka Hunter. Drs. Bell and Hunter discuss some key things to know about being a true ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and multiply marginalized individuals. They offer our listeners ideas on ways to improve their cultural responsiveness through personal reflection, advocacy, and interactions with clients.

Notes:

Our guests offer the definition of "multiply marginalized individuals" as people who hold membership in two or more historically underrepresented/underserved social/cultural identities.

Dr. Bell used the euphemism "differing abilities" instead of the word, "disability." Dr. Hunter explains that the word, "disability" is not inherently negative, and disability is viewed by many as a diverse identity.

Learn more about the work of SAIGE (The Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities) on their website, saigecounseling.org.

Dr. Tamekia Bell's email is president@saigecounseling.org.

The transcript link to this podcast episode can be found here.

Supporting the Next Generation of Counselors Jun 15, 2023

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Counseling students La'Porsha Timmons, Kwasi Asamoah, and Brianna Tran join us to share what drew them to the counseling profession and their impactful experiences in their program. They offer valuable insights and perspectives to those considering a career in counseling and seasoned professionals alike.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

The Impact of Digital Mental Health on Counseling Jun 01, 2023

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Chris Gamble, LPC, MA, NCC, CCMHC joins us to share how he has seen technology impact the delivery of counseling services with those he serves and the wider counseling field. Listen in for a conversation about important considerations related to improving social determinates of health and expanding access to care for marginalized communities.

Read the transcript here.

Counselors Against Sex Trafficking May 25, 2023

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In this episode we're joined by Claudia G. Interiano-Shiverdecker, Ph.D., LPC-A, Devon E. Romero, Ph.D., NCC, LPC-A, and Priscilla Rose Prasath, Ph.D., LPC, MBA from the research lab Counselors Against Sex Trafficking. They talk about their work at CAST, and share some key information about sex trafficking, its impact, and what counselors need to know to best serve clients who have experienced this particular form of trauma.

To learn more about their work and the competencies they have developed, you can find the Counselors Against Sex Trafficking at www.castrl.com. Our guests recommend the Polaris Project (www.polarisproject.org) for more information about sex trafficking.

If you or someone you know is experiencing sex trafficking, we recommend contacting the National Human Trafficking Hotline. They can be reached by phone at 1-888-373-7888, or you can text them at 233733. Their website www.humantraffickinghotline.org also offers a live chat feature and additional resources.

Read the transcript here.

Dismantling Hate Against the Transgender Community - The Power of Advocacy – United for Transgender Rights May 18, 2023

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Join Gene Dockery from SAIGE, ACA's Brian Banks and Dr. Aprille Woodson as they discuss advocacy, transgender equality, the counselor's role, and the support of allies for transgender rights.

For additional SAIGE resources go the SAIGE website at https://saigecounseling.org/public-policy-committee/

and access additional resources at

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17mCVWH4WVAiC2gkTc8PiuRcZuaeEL0NB?usp=sharing.

Dismantling Hate Against the Transgender Community - The Power of Advocacy – United for Transgender Rights May 18, 2023

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Dr. Michael Chaney, and Jay Kaplan join Dr. Aprille Woodson for an important and powerful conversation about anti-transgender legislation, laws and legal cases and the counselor's role in supporting transgender clients.

Growing Your Private Practice in Creative Ways May 04, 2023

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Azizi Marshall, MA, LCPC, RDT-BCT, REAT joins us to share about growing your private practice in creative ways. Azizi speaks about what she wishes she would have known prior to starting her private practice, running a creative therapy- focused practice, and creative solutions to some of the challenges experienced in private practice.

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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