The Voice of Counseling: Recent Episodes
American Counseling Association
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.
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Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief. Tune in to learn techniques you can use to help clients and tips for self-care for counselors. To read the articles referenced in this episode click the two links provided here: Positive actions to prevent the holiday blues and Three steps to rediscover hope during the holidays. To access more from CT Online go to ct.counseling.org
Related articles: Positive actions to prevent the holiday blues; Three steps to rediscover hope during the holidays
Read the transcript here.
Listen in on ACA President Dr. Edil Torres Rivera's conversation with Dr. Patricia Arredondo on Latinx mental health and counseling with immigrants and refugees. Dr. Patricia Arredondo, co-author of the upcoming ACA book Counseling with Immigrants, Refugees, and Their Families from Social Justice Perspectives, shares her perspectives on social justice, advocacy, and culturally responsive practices. They discuss the unique needs of Latinx clients, including the cultural richness and diversity within the population, the youthfulness of the population, and the importance of family-centeredness. They also emphasize the importance of social justice principles in counseling Latinx clients, including understanding the context of inclusion, exclusion, privilege, and oppression.
The upcoming book Counseling with Immigrants, Refugees, and Their Families from Social Justice Perspectives will be released in early 2024. This book will guide counselors in recognizing the additional steps they may need to take to account for culture, language, health status, relationships in place, and priority issues (e.g., child’s illness, school bullying, etc.) to be dealt with. Social justice and multicultural counseling competency frameworks ground this text written for counselors in academic settings, conducting research, and practicing in different contexts, from schools and college counseling centers to mental health centers, hospitals, and governmental agencies. Be the first to know when the book is available for purchase by signing up at this link.
Read the transcript here.
Part two of the White Ribbon VA episode continues the conversation on the White Ribbon VA Campaign with Dr. Eddy Fagundo and Dr. Kelley Haynes-Mendez.
This episode focuses on the White Ribbon VA campaign, which is a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so that the actions outlined in the pledge become the organizational norm. White Ribbon VA is an anti-harassment and awareness movement where all—regardless of their gender—can participate.
White Ribbon VA partners (White Ribbon USA, American Counseling Association, and American Psychological Association) discuss the significance of the campaign and resources available to veterans and the public. Other White Ribbon VA partners include the American Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and Veterans Service Organizations.
Read the transcript here.
Resources:
The APA's Psychologist Locator makes it easy for you to find practicing psychologists in your local area.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence works to educate the public on how to recognize domestic violence and what to do about it; teen dating violence; the impact of family violence on children; and domestic violence against individuals with disabilities, older adults, and other marginalized populations.
In part one of our two-part podcast, Veronika Mudra, Drs. Eddy Fagundo and Bridget Turner join host Dr. Aprille Woodson to discuss the White Ribbon VA campaign, a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so that the actions outlined in the pledge become the organizational norm. White Ribbon VA is an anti-harassment and awareness movement where All—regardless of their gender—can participate.
White Ribbon VA partners (White Ribbon USA, American Counseling Association, and American Psychological Association) discuss the significance of the campaign and resources available to veterans and the public. Other White Ribbon VA partners include the American Psychiatric Association, National Association of Social Workers, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and Veterans Service Organizations.
Read the transcript here.
Resources:
Please join White Ribbon movement by taking virtual White Ribbon VA pledge against all forms of gender-based violence:
https://www.whiteribbonusa.org/whiteribbon-va-pledge
Information about the annual White Ribbon Day awareness event in Washington D.C.:
https://www.whiteribbonusa.org/whiteribbonday
Counseling Intimate Partner Abuse Survivors: Effective and Ineffective Interventions – this continuing education (CE) from ACA helps counselors understand the experience of intimate partner abuse survivors, recognize the impact the impact of clinician’s attribution errors, and discuss effective and ineffective interventions for counseling intimate partner abuse survivors.
In this episode, Dr. Aprille Woodson is joined by Counselor Supervisor William Mulkey to discuss an overview of supervision, scope of practice, and ethical decision-making within counseling supervision. The conversation also focuses on the importance of gatekeeping within the supervisor and the supervisee relationship.
Get the transcript here.
Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC, ACA’s Career Resources Counseling Specialist, joins us to discuss our upcoming virtual career fair, creating a digital footprint in this virtual space, best practices to make your resume stand out, and strategies for building an effective mentoring relationship.
Read the transcript here.
During this podcast, listeners will gain an understanding of professional identity and the role the counseling compact and the compact executive committee play in strengthening professional identity and the counseling profession. Dr. Lynn Linde, guest speaker, joins host Dr. Aprille Woodson, to explain professional identity and the importance of understanding the scope of practice in the compact states.
Get the episode transcript here.
Davia Roberts, LPC joins us to share her suggestions on starting a consulting business as a licensed counselor. Davia talks about her personal journey to serving as executive director of the CarrierBradley Agency where she offers corporate consulting services. Tune in to hear how your skills as a clinician have prepared you for this type of work, liability considerations, how to decide on your area of focus, priorities to consider before getting started, and much more.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Rachel McCrickard, LMFT, joins us to talk about clinical supervision for mental health therapists and counselors. She shares some interesting insights into the purpose, goals, and potential benefits of supervision for pre-licensed clinicians. We also cover the reasons for becoming a clinical supervisor, and how vital supporting the next generation of counselors is for the profession and the clients who need access to their services. Read the transcript here.
Clinical Supervision in the Helping Professions: A Practical Guide, Third Edition by Gerald Corey, Robert Haynes, Patrice Moulton, Michelle Muratori
Gatekeeping in the Mental Health Professions edited by Alicia M. Homrich and Kathryn L. Henderson
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Motivo Health is helping solve the nation’s behavioral health crisis by supporting therapists through the licensure process. Similar to doctors going through residency, therapists must complete two years of supervised experience following graduate school. Historically, these hours had to be completed in person, but the rise of digital health now allows supervision to occur virtually in most states.
Motivo partners with community mental health organizations, treatment centers, digital health companies, and health plans to provide virtual access to quality, vetted clinical supervisors across all 50 states. Learn more at motivohealth.com
Motivo White Paper Link: http://bit.ly/3LotGFm
Counseling students and new professionals won’t want to miss this episode! ACA’s Career Resources Counseling Specialist, Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC, is joined by guests Dr. Laura Smestad, LMHC and doctoral candidate Madelyn Duffey MA, MS, NCC, LPCA, who offer valuable suggestions on managing the impact of imposter syndrome.
Resources:
ACA’s Career Center
Graduate Student and New Professional Blogs
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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.
Jessica Holt, LPC, Ed.S. joins us to share her firsthand observations of the youth mental health crisis. She shares her experiences working as a school counselor and how she and her colleagues are supporting students and their community. She 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.
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 72ndPresident has a conversation with special 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.
To learn more about Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, check out this article from Counseling Today. Access the Spanish transcripts here. English transcripts will be available soon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Special guest host Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Giscard Petion about sports counseling. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in sports counseling or finding a sports counselor to work with, this episode will give you a sneak peek into how sports counselors help the clients they serve. Giscard shares what the day-to-day work of a sports counselor might look like, suggestions on where to get started if you want to specialize in sports counseling, and how clients can find a sports counselor to work with.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Join ACA’s Career Resources Counselor Danielle Irving and Alena Scigliano, M.S.Ed., LPC, Founder and CEO of Coastal Light Counseling as they discuss expanding your business from a solo to a group practice. Our guest will share best practices, financial considerations, and how to create a supportive work culture. Be sure to check out Ms. Scigliano’s website at https://linktr.ee/alena.scigliano and her article on Private Practice Ownership.
Nedra Glover Tawwab, the author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, who us to discuss boundaries in our personal lives and as counselors. Nedra shares her insights on how counselors can strengthen their boundaries in the workplace, how boundaries are essential to self-care, and the benefits of boundaries for our relationships.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Darius Green, Ph.D., NCC joins us for a critically important discussion about how experiencing undue police violence impacts mental health and well-being. Dr. Green offers insights that can help counselors be better equipped to support their clients and students and ways counselors can take part in the efforts to bring about positive systemic changes.
Content notice: This episode features a conversation about experiences of racism and police violence.
Join us for a special episode celebrating the bill that just passed allowing Licensed Professional Counselors to work with clients with Medicare insurance! Our guest Brian Banks, the Chief of Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer for the ACA, gives us the rundown Mental Health Access Improvement Act, and what’s next for counselors and their clients.
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.
Listen in on ACA President Dr. Kimberly Frazier's powerful conversation with Dr. Thema Bryant, president of the American Psychological Association. They discuss their career journeys and the wisdom they learned along the way. They also share their thoughts on how interprofessional mental health providers can work collaboratively to advocate and support collective mental health and wellness.
Dr. Ajita Robinson, NCC, LCPC-S, joins us to share what she wishes she would have known before launching her highly successful private counseling practice. She offers practical advice based on her personal experiences that will benefit all therapists looking to launch their own practice. Find out more about our guest at her website, ajitarobinson.com.
Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief.
Join counselors and ethics specialists Dr. Aprille Woodson, JD and Dr. Jazmone Wilkerson, JD as they discuss the role of the ethics committee, their function, purpose, and their role in protecting the public.
Duane K. L. France MA, MBA, LPC joins us for this special episode in honor of the National Veterans and Military Families Month to speak about veterans mental health. If you are a veteran in need of support the Veteran's Crisis Line is available to help by dialing 988 and then pressing 1. To learn more about counseling veterans the ACA book Clinical Military Counseling: Guidelines for Practice is available now on counseling.org in the ACA Store. Additional resources discussed in this episode included the Military and Government Counseling Assocation (MGCA) and ACA’s exemplary practices for military populations.
Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC who manages the Career Services Department at ACA shares about member benefits available through the ACA Career Central and the upcoming Virtual Career Fair.
Shivonne Odom, LCPC, LPC, NCC, PMH-C speaks about the crisis with maternal mental health and how counselors can advocate for needed changes in both maternal mental healthcare and maternal healthcare.
Avery Neal, LPC, joins us for a much-needed conversation in honor of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Listen in to learn about the lesser-known subtle aspects of abuse, and why having this awareness is critical for counselors to best support people who have experienced intimate partner abuse.
Content notice: This episode features topics including psychological and physical abuse. If you or a loved one are experiencing abuse, you can find resources and support at the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-7233, texting “Start” to 88788, or by visiting their website thehotline.org for resources or to chat live.
Brian Banks, Chief of Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer, and Dania Lofton, Esq., MPA Government Affairs Specialist, from the American Counseling Association’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team join us to give an update about Medicare reimbursement for licensed professional counselors and how you can join in on the advocacy to make Medicare paneling for LPC’s a reality.
Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CPCS joins us for another special episode in observation of Suicide Prevention Month to discuss crisis intervention and ethics. Content notice, this episode contains a discussion about suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts about suicide, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Derek Lee, MRC, CRC, LPCC-S, DBTC joins us for a conversation for Suicide Prevention Month focused on ways counselors can best support their clients and students who may be at risk of suicide. Content notice, this episode contains a discussion about suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts about suicide, please call the National Crisis Hotline at 988.
Dr. Lynn Linde from the ACA joins us to update our listeners on the progress of the Counseling Compact, what it means for counselors, and how to support the Counseling Compact in your state.
ACA’s 71st President Dr. Kimberly N. Frazier, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC joins ACA Staff Counselors Christa Butler and Emily St. Amant to share about the journey to becoming the current President of ACA, the profession, and what she hopes to achieve during her year as President.
Shawn Boynes, the American Counseling Association’s new CEO, joins us for a special episode to answer questions from ACA members. Tune in to get to know our new leader as he shares how his personal passion for mental health and wellbeing brought him to the ACA, and his hopes for the future of the counseling profession.
Join us for a very special episode celebrating Richard Yep, ACA’s Outgoing CEO, featuring ACA’s President, Dr. S. Kent Butler. Hear from the leader who transformed and molded the ACA into what it is today, as he reflects about his time with the association and his hopes for the future.
Dr. Allen E. Ivey joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to discuss the book Intentional Interviewing and Counseling, and how counselors can integrate the use of the microskill hierarchy, cultural intentionality, and neuroscience into practice. Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey joins during the second half to share about neuroscience, lifelong learning, and counselor "becoming" in one's natural helping style.
Doctoral candidate Madelyn Duffey joins Dr. S. Kent Butler for an uplifting conversation about her experiences as a counseling graduate student, the ways she has gotten involved as a student member of the ACA, what it’s like to be an emerging counselor during a pandemic, and more!
Master’s degree candidate Patrice Bryan joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to share her perspectives on social justice and advocacy, the counseling profession, and the role that the ACA has in supporting prospective counselors.
Our guest, Dr. Linwood Vereen, joins us to talk about humanistic perspectives in counseling and how that foundational theory can be a guide for counselors as we navigate today’s challenges.
Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove joins Dr. Butler for a conversation celebrating the history of the counseling profession’s seminal journal, The Journal of Counseling and Development, as well as looking towards the future of the journal and how it supports and uplifts the work of counselors.
Dr. Michelle Ghoston and Dr. Thom Field joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to discuss their book Neuroscience-Informed Counseling with Children and Adolescents well as how counselors in many settings can integrate neuroscience into their work with children and adolescents.
Dr. Deryl F. Bailey joins Dr. Butler to discuss his work as a school counselor and school counselor educator. Check out this episode to hear about his work creating a supportive educational and socioemotional learning program for local youth that also practically equips future school counselors for the field.
In today’s episode, Becoming Dr. S. Kent Butler, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. S. Kent Butler, the 70th president of the American Counseling Association. Guest host Dr. Courtland Lee, ACA’s first African American male president, interviews Dr. S. Kent Butler who is the second African American male president of ACA. Dr. S. Kent Butler shares about his journey to becoming the current ACA president, and his hopes for the counseling profession.
Dr. Colleen R. Logan joins Dr. S. Kent Butler for an in-depth conversation about affirmative therapy,and how other spheres could benefit from an affirmative lens, including the classroom and workplaces. Dr. Logan shares her journey as a counselor educator, therapist, and how she makes a broader impact through advocacy, training, and consulting.
Dr. Michelle Muratori joins Dr. Butler to discuss the book she co-wrote with Dr. Bob Haynes, Coping Skills for a Stressful World: A Workbook for Counselors and Clients, as well as the impact of the pandemic on the counseling profession, solutions on how counselors can best support clients experiencing multiple crises, and counselor self-care.
Dr. Gerald Corey shares insights and reflections on various topics and current-day challenges impacting counselors and the counseling profession. Dr. Corey shares his personal experiences with navigating his journey to finding a work-life balance. He also speaks on the importance of self-care for all counselors at all stages of their professional development.
Dr. Kellie Kirksey, Ph.D., LPCC-S author of Word Medicine: Affirmations and Poems to inspire and support our journey, joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to talk about holistic healing, mind-body medicine, and expressive arts therapy. Dr. Kirksey also shares her thoughts on the importance of self-care and wellness, and how to use your personal gifts and privileges to help marginalized communities of color.
Dr. Jennifer Nivin Williamson and Dr. Daniel G. Williamson share many, many highlights from their book Distance Counseling and Supervision: A Guide for Mental Health Clinicians. They speak on the benefits and challenges of providing distance counseling and distance supervision to include critical considerations pertaining to best practices, ethics, documentation, and network and technical integrity needed to protect client confidentiality.
Drs. Craig S. Cashwell and J. Scott Young, authors of “Integrating Spirituality and Religion into Counseling Practice, 3rd Edition” join in to talk about how counselors can integrate their client’s individual faith into counseling, and how spirituality can be a source of strength and hope for us all.
Dr. Barbara Herlihy joins Dr. Kent S. Butler in this part two interview to share highlights from her book Counseling Leaders and Advocates: Strengthening the Future of the Profession which is co-authored by Dr. Cassie A. Storlie.
Dr. Cassie A. Storlie joins Dr. S. Kent Butler in this part one interview to share highlights from her book Counseling Leaders and Advocates: Strengthening the Future of the Profession which is co-authored by Dr. Barbara Herlihy.
Dr. Sam Steen joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to talk about his journey of being a school counselor and LPC, to becoming a researcher, author, and professor. Listen in for an important conversation about equity and access in all educational settings, starting in elementary schools all the way through graduate counseling programs. You won’t want to miss this discussion about breaking down barriers and rebuilding a more inclusive field and society.
Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson, author of Child Discipline in African American Families: Culturally Responsive Policies joins Dr. Kent Butler to talk about cultural competency and advocacy needed to address the needs of African American children and families.
Dr. Cyrus Williams joins Dr. S. Kent Butler for a candid conversation about representation of Black men in the counseling field, ways to support counselors as they support their communities, and the vital role of social justice in the counseling profession.
Dr. Isaac Burt shares his Black Male experience from student to counselor to leader. Mentorship has been a significant part of Dr. Burt's life. He discusses this and a variety of other experiences that support the evolution a person becoming their best self.
Dr. Michael Brooks discusses the Black male experience through the lens of the media and hip-hop.
Drs Austin and Austin join Dr. Butler for a conversation about their new book “Surviving and Thriving in Your Counseling Program,” and listen in as they talk about all the things they wish they would have known, how important and transformative the student counselor experience is, and how we can better support those new to the counseling profession.
Dr. Mark A. Stebnicki joins join Dr. Butler to talk about his new book Counseling Practice During Phases of a Pandemic Virus. They dive into the numerous mental health implications of the pandemic, some strategies for counselors to effectively work with impacted clients, and how counselors play a vital role in supporting recovery efforts.
Dr. Erik Hines speaks about his research findings on black males and sheds light on the responsibilities that school counselors and mental health professionals share in helping black males succeed in grades K-12, college, and beyond.
Dr. Kimberly N. Frazier, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC, the president elect of the American Counseling Association who will serve as the 71st ACA President from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023 shares her journey as a counselor, and her hopes for ACA as the incoming president.
Dr. Ramya Avadhanam discusses how to use vulnerability, when authentically and congruently supporting or facilitating difficult dialogue.
Dr. Michael P. Chaney of the ACA Gender Equity Task Force discusses the myths and realities related to equity.
Dr. Olivia Uwamahoro Williams, Co-Chair of the ACA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, discusses ways that AI may be used to enhance the learning experience of counseling students in the classroom and beyond.
Dr. Russell Fulmer, Co-Chair of the ACA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force, defines AI and explores ways that AI will impact counseling in the future.
Dr. Butler and ACA's Government Affairs Manager Guila Todd discuss what counselors across the profession can do to advocate for Title IV Part A in support of school counseling legislation.
Pioneer Dr. Mark Pope discusses advancements in the profession related to LGBTQ+ issues, social justice, and cultural diversity. Dr. Butler and Dr. Pope also discuss role that families play and the impact on a counselor's identity.
Dr. Mary Hermann shares her experience in advocating for women with intersexual identities.
ACA's Chief Government Affairs & Public Policy Officer Brian Banks shares what counselors can expect from this year's congressional session and what they can actions they can take to stay involved.
Dr. John Duggan discusses the intersection of humanistic counseling approaches and ethical practices as counselors use technology and Telehealth.
Dr. Ebony White discusses the importance of understanding the role community plays when a client is dealing with loss and grief.
Dr. Sam Gladding, Past-President of the American Counseling Association, shares how his career path shifted from formal ministry to becoming a professional counselor. Dr. Gladding discusses how humor plays an important role in the counseling relationship.
Dr. Gerard Lawson, Professor of Counseling and Past-President of the American Counseling Association, offers insights on Counseling Interventions for Mass Violence. Drs. Butler and Lawson discuss how society responds to mass casualties, gun violence, and racial issues.
ACA's first African-American President, Dr. Thelma Daley, talks about finding the leader within, advocating for the profession, modeling and mentoring, and staying strong.
ACA’s second African-American President, Dr. Beverly O’Bryant, discusses her counseling journey. Highlighted in a conversation with current President, Dr. S. Kent Butler she shares wisdom about the importance of cultivating future leaders.
Dr. Courtland Lee was ACA's first male African-American President. In this episode, Dr. Lee reflects on his experience and the changes in counseling and in ACA over the last 20 years with ACA's second male African-American President, Dr. S. Kent Butler.
This trailer introduces The American Counseling Association's new podcast titled The Voice of Counseling, hosted by Dr. S. Kent Butler.