orientation: professional associations Flashcards
professional associations
Counseling organizations that seek to further the counseling profession by uniting members through a shared identity, advocating on behalf of the profession, providing professional development opportunities, and offering access to counseling-related resources
AASCB
American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB): Created to connect together states’ licensure boards in order to promote communication to the public and collaboration among states regarding counseling licensure laws and legal matters.
ACCA
American College Counseling Association (ACCA): A division of ACA, the ACCA is a professional association for counselors working in higher education.
ACA
American Counseling Association (ACA): The largest professional association for counselors. ACA was established in 1952, to promote the growth and development of the profession.
AGPA
American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA): An interdisciplinary organization promoting research and practice in group psychotherapy for individuals with mental disorders.
AMHCA
American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA): The division of the American Counseling Association (ACA) that serves as the professional association for mental health counselors.
APGA
American Personnel and Guidance Association (APGA): Known today as the American Counseling Association (ACA).
ARCA
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA): A division of ACA, ARCA is the professional association for rehabilitation counselors, educators, and students.
ASCA
American School Counselor Association (ASCA): The division of ACA that serves as the professional association for school counselors committed to increasing student achievement and success.
ASGPP
American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP): Founded by J. L. Moreno, this professional association promotes standards in training, research, and practice in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy.
ALGBTIC
Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC): A division of ACA established to fight in the crusade for recognition of sexual minority issues within the counseling profession.
AMCD
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development (AMCD): A division of ACA created to raise awareness about multicultural issues in counseling.
ASGW
Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW): A division of ACA founded in 1973 for the advancement of professionalism in group work.
ASERVIC
Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling (ASERVIC): A division of ACA created to promote the incorporation of spiritual, religious, and ethical values into counselors’ educational programs and professional practice.
AADA
Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA): A division of ACA founded in 1986 to improve the counseling services available to adults at all stages of life through advancing counselor education and preparation related to human development and aging.
AARC
Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC): A division of ACA founded in 1965 to guide the proper development, training, and use of assessment and research in counseling. Formerly known as the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE).
ACAC
Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling (ACAC): A division of ACA founded to promote awareness and knowledge of counseling considerations related to children and adolescents.
ACES
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES): A division of ACA founded to enhance counseling services in all specializations through the promotion of quality education, supervision, and credentialing of counselors.
ACC
Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACC): This professional association, a division of ACA, was founded to promote imaginative and creative approaches to counseling and is comprised of counseling professionals from diverse specializations, including dance, art, music, and play therapy.
AHC
Association for Humanistic Counseling (AHC): This “heart and conscience of the counseling profession” looks after the mental health and wellness of both clients and counselors. Formerly known as Counseling Association for Humanistic Education and Development (C-AHEAD)
CSI
Chi Sigma Iota (CSI): The international honor society for professional counselors, counselor educators, and counseling students. CSI was created in 1985 to foster achievement and scholarship within the profession as well as to acknowledge exceptional leaders in the field.
IAAOC
International Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors (IAAOC): A division of ACA that was chartered in 1974 to promote suitable services for and treatment of clients addressing these issues and also to forward this counseling specialization by endorsing ongoing research, training, advocacy, prevention, and intervention related to these groups.
IAMFC
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC): A division of ACA that encourages leadership and distinction in marriage and family counseling.
NACAC
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC): The professional association for individuals who work in the college admission specialization. NACAC is not affiliated with ACA.
MGCA
Military and Government Counseling Association (MGCA): A division of ACA founded to connect counselors and educators working in government and military settings.
NCDA
National Career Development Association (NCDA): A division of ACA that promotes career development throughout the lifespan. This professional organization offers professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, and advocacy to the public and professionals who deliver career services.
NECA
National Employment Counseling Association (NECA): A professional association chartered by ACA in 1966 to make strides in the field of employment counseling by providing members with helpful resources, promoting research and knowledge related to effective career counseling techniques and tools to best serve job seekers and society, staying abreast of legislation affecting employment counselors, and creating a community in which professionals can network and share ideas.
