American Academy Of Counseling Psychology (AACoP)
The American Academy of Counseling Psychology (AACoP) is the association of psychologists who are Board Certified in Counseling Psychology by the American Board of Counseling Psychology (ABCoP) of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Board Certification assures the public and the profession that the Counseling Psychologist has successfully completed the education, training and experience requirements of the specialty including an examination designed to assess competencies necessary to provide quality services in Counseling Psychology. The Academy advocates for Board Certification of Counseling Psychologists by ABCoP as a vital professional peer review process that promotes the highest standards of professional practice within the specialization of Counseling Psychology.

American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
The American Art Therapy Association, Inc. (AATA) is an organization of professionals dedicated to the belief that the creative process involved in the making of art is healing and life enhancing. Its mission is to serve its members and the general public by providing standards of professional competence, and developing and promoting knowledge in, and of, the field of art therapy. The American Art Therapy Association, Inc. (AATA) sets educational, professional, and ethical standards for its members. The Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc. (ATCB), an independent organization, grants credentials. Registration (ATR) is granted upon completion of graduate education and post-graduate supervised experience. Board Certification (ATR-BC) is granted to Registered Art Therapists who pass a written examination, and is maintained through continuing education. Some states regulate the practice of art therapy and in many states art therapists can become licensed as counselors or mental health therapists. AATA provides information and services on the Internet as a benefit and service to the public in furtherance of AATA's nonprofit and tax exempt status. AATA does not exert editorial control over materials that are posted by third parties onto this site or materials that are e-mailed by third parties to any other persons. AATA is not responsible for any material posted by any third party. AATA specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages which result from any postings by third parties. Although the Association site includes links providing direct access to other Internet sites, AATA has not participated in the development of those other sites, and does not exert any editorial or other control over those sites. American Art Therapy Association, 1202 Allanson Road, Mundelein, Illinois 60060-3808, 1-888-290-0878 or 847-949-6064 FAX: 847-566-4580 E-mail: info@arttherapy.org

American Counseling Association (ACA)
The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. By providing leadership training, publications, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to nearly 52,000 members, ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base. ACA has been instrumental in setting professional and ethical standards for the counseling profession. The association has made considerable strides in accreditation, licensure, and national certification. It also represents the interests of the profession before congress and federal agencies, and strives to promote recognition of professional counselors to the public and the media. The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.

American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy (AAMFT)
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the professional association for the field of marriage and family therapy. We represent the professional interests of more than 23,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Since our founding in 1942, the AAMFT has been involved with the problems, needs and changing patterns of couples and family relationships. The association leads the way to increasing understanding, research and education in the field of marriage and family therapy, and ensuring that the public's needs are met by trained practitioners. The AAMFT provides individuals with the tools and resources they need to succeed as marriage and family therapists. Our members meet rigorous standards for education and training and are held to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Clinical Members have met the highest standards of the profession for education and clinical experience. Associate and Student membership categories are available for therapists in training for clinical practice. Members of allied professions and other persons who are interested in marriage and family therapy are eligible to become Affiliate Members. Our association facilitates research, theory development and education. We develop standards for graduate education and training, clinical supervision, professional ethics and the clinical practice of marriage and family therapy. The AAMFT hosts an annual national training conference each fall as well as a week-long series of continuing education institutes in the summer. We publish the scholarly research journal Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, news about the field in Family Therapy Magazine, and a variety of brochures and pamphlets that inform the public about the field of marriage and family therapy. Also, we offer a range of professional and practice development products, including videotapes, books and brochures.

American Association Of Anger Management Providers (AAAMP)
Statement by the newly formed AAAMP: Currently, there is no national or state organization to represent the interests of providers of Anger Management. Professional mental health organizations are carefully looking at anger management as is area of specialization to add to their turf. Unless, providers of anger management organize to represent our own interests, we will be defined by others whose interests may not coincide with those of us who work daily to provide these services. Therefore, The American Association of Anger Management Providers is being formed to address these issues. Memebership Benefits: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT State and National Conferences with Programs/Speakers: State Chapters will schedule annual conferences in which presentations and ceu training will be held. Each Chapter will have its own Website which will list its members and market its programs and goals. The National organization will serve as the official voice of the Association. The Newsletter: This is the place to receive National and Chapter news and views, read professional articles, receive a calendar of National and local events and get updates on current professional concerns. Members are eligible for reduced fees for classified advertising and may submit articles of interest to the general readership. The Newsletter is mailed out every two months to the entire membership. It will appear on the website as well. The American Association of Anger Management Providers Website and Elist Server: The AAAMP website will provide you with an electronic Internet link to your Chapter and professional community. It will provide an online application form, Chapter events, information and many other services. It will also allow the general public access to searching for anger management providers using a variety of criteria or being referred to providers through the Referral Service. The Elist server will allow members with email to send a message to over 100 other Chapter members by sending a single message to the Elist address. (Please note there will be restrictions on the type of messages you are allowed to send.) Newly Certified provider Member Services: Support is available for newly Certified members. Assistance is provided in finding qualified internships, mentors and supervisors. (Click on the "chapter events" section for contact and meeting information.) The Phone Tree: Volunteers will update AAAMP members regularly on legislative and legal issues, as well as chapter events and information. Special Conference/Programs: Special programs or conferences will be held locally by the State Chapter and by AAAMP on a nation-wide basis. Belonging to State Chapters will allow you to receive substantial discounts on conferences and workshops. Belonging to your local AAAMP Chapter ensures that you will know other professionals who are also interested in expanding their professional knowledge base and exploring the complex issues we face in the emerging specialization of Anger Management Intervention. Consultation/Study Groups: Peer consultation/study groups may be organized around specific populations, problems or orientations. Given the newness of anger management intervention, all providers should work to increase the knowledge base of this new area of specialization. NETWORKING Bi-annual Conferences: Bi-annual conferences will provide an excellent opportunity to network with fellow providers, introduce yourself, delineate your area of specialization, trade business cards, distribute flyers and expand your professional referral base. Some meetings will be specifically designed as networking functions, such as the annual dinner meeting and Provider Exposition. Mailing Labels, Advertising and Classified ads: Members of the State Chapter and other professionals in the community are able to buy chapter member mailing lists/labels and advertise in the Newsletter. PRACTICE BUILDING Provider Directory - Mailed Copy and Online Database: The Directory will include Professional listings of members’ specialties, orientations and groups. An online searchable data base of participating members will be available to prospective clients who access the AAAMP website. Phone: 310.207.3591 | 12301 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 418 Brentwood, CA 90025 | info@andersonservices.com

American Association Of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC)
The American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) represents and sets professional standards for over 3,000 Pastoral Counselors and 100 pastoral counseling centers in North America and around the world. AAPC was founded in 1963 as an organization which certifies Pastoral Counselors, accredits pastoral counseling centers, and approves training programs. It is non-sectarian and respects the spiritual commitments and religious traditions of those who seek assistance without imposing counselor beliefs onto the client. Persons become members of AAPC through a process of consultation and review of academic and clinical education which leads to competent professional ministry. For members, AAPC offers vital continuing education opportunities; encourages networks of members for professional support and enrichment; facilitates growth and innovation in the ministry of pastoral counseling; and provides both specialized in-service training and supervision in pastoral counseling.

American Association Of Sex Educators, Counselors, And Therapists (AASECT)
The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary professional organization. In addition to sexuality educators, sex counselors and sex therapists, AASECT members include physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, allied health professionals, clergy members, lawyers, sociologists, marriage and family counselors and therapists, family planning specialists and researchers, as well as students in relevant professional disciplines. These individuals share an interest in promoting understanding of human sexuality and healthy sexual behavior. CONTACT INFO: AASECT - PO Box 5488 Richmond, VA 23220-0488 - email: aasect@aasect.org Phone: 804-644-3288

American College Counseling Association (ACCA)
ACCA is a professional organization for those who work as professional counselors in higher education settings- including vocational/ technical colleges, community colleges, private colleges, and universities. Our organization promotes communication, exchange, and networking possibilities for our members. We provide a myriad of resources and national continuing education opportunities. We are a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).

American Educational Research Association, Division E: Counseling & Human Development
Division E of the American Education Research Association (AERA) is concerned with encouraging research on human behavior, development, and interactions among individuals in educational settings, as well as judicious use of psychological and educational procedures in the school. AERA has two types of membership -- voting and non-voting. Both have the same basic rights and privileges, except non-voting members may not vote or hold office. All membership categories include subscriptions to AERA periodical publications. For more information or an application form, contact the AERA home office at (202) 223-9485.

American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
AMHCA Is For Mental Health Counselors. Their Mission: To enhance the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development. Their Vision: To be the national organization representing licensed mental health counselors and state chapters, with consistent standards of education, training, licensing, practice, advocacy and ethics. Guiding Principles: AMHCA members are dedicated to the principles in our Code of Ethics. As our profession and the needs of our clients change, a committee of respected peers updates the code. Build your leadership skills as part of AMHCA’s volunteer structure at the national and state chapter levels. You’ll find committee chairs, state chapter leaders and other officers in our annual Leadership Directory. To volunteer for committee service contact the appropriate committee chair or state chapter president. The section on State Counselor Licensure and Certification Boards has a complete list of state boards to locate your state board, get contact information, and link directly to their web site.

American Psychological Association, Division 17: Counseling Psychology
Division 17 - Counseling Psychology was founded in 1946 to promote personal, educational, vocational, and group adjustment in a variety of settings. Presently, Division 17 brings together psychologists, students, and international and professional affiliates who are dedicated to promoting education and training, scientific investigation, practice, and diversity and public interest in professional psychology. Division 17 advocates for Counseling Psychology within the field of psychology and in the public sector. Division 17 also supports, encourages, and promotes its members and celebrates their diversity. Division 17 strives to meet the particular interests and needs of its member. This is accomplished through the formation of sections which are formal organizations designed to promote issues in interest areas, and special interest groups which are informal groups representing a variety of interest areas.

American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA)
ARCA is an organization of rehabilitation counseling practitioners, educators, and students who are concerned with improving the lives of people with disabilities. Its mission is to enhance the development of people with disabilities throughout their life span and to promote excellence in the rehabilitation counseling profession. ARCA's goal is to provide the type of leadership that encourages excellence in the areas of rehabilitation counseling practice, research, consultation, and professional development. ARCA is equally interested in eliminating environmental and attitudinal barriers so that more opportunities are available with regard to education, employment, and community activities to people with disabilities. These goals are addressed by ARCA through public education and legislative activities. One of ARCA's primary goals is to increase public awareness of rehabilitation counseling as a profession and to extend its influence by encouraging members to become involved in the association's outreach and educational efforts. Other goals are to help members develop their leadership skills through participation in ARCA's organizational activities and to work with state officials to develop appropriate licensure requirements.

American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. The association provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to nearly 17,000 professional school counselors around the globe.

Association For Assessment In Counseling And Education (AACE)
Vision: The Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education (AACE) is an organization of counselors, educators, and other professionals that advances the counseling profession by providing leadership, training, and research in the creation, development, production, and use of assessment and diagnostic techniques. Mission: The mission of AACE is to promote and recognize scholarship, professionalism, leadership, and excellence in the development and use of assessment and diagnostic techniques in counseling. Purposes: AACE is positioned to fulfill seven fundamental purposes: Administration and Management: to provide long range planning, policies, organizational structure, operating procedures, and resources to fulfill AACE's missions; Professional Development: to promote professional development which enhances competence in assessment, evaluation, measurement, and research for counselors, counselor educators, and other professionals who develop or use assessment and diagnostic tools and techniques; Professionalization: to promote the professionalization of counseling through the appropriate use of assessment; Research and Knowledge: to promote the development and dissemination of knowledge regarding assessment procedures used in counseling; Human Development: to promote concern for human rights as integral to all assessment activities and to serve as a resource to counselors, counselor educators, and other professionals concerning the assessment aspects of human development; Public Awareness and Support: to promote and support public policies and legislation that advance the appropriate use of assessment in optimizing human potential; International and Interprofessional Collaboration: to promote communication and collaboration between AACE and other professional organizations (national and international) in order to address common, assessment-related concerns.

Association For Counselor Education And Supervision (ACES)
The Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) emphasizes the need for quality education and supervision of counselors in all work settings. Through the accreditation process and professional development activities, ACES strives to continue to improve the education, credentialing and supervision of counselors. Publications on current and relevant research, practices, ethical standards and related problems are available to members. Persons who are engaged in the professional preparation of counselors will find leadership through ACES. The purpose of the Association, in accordance with the purpose of ACA, is to advance counselor education and supervision in order to improve guidance, counseling and student development services in all settings of society.

Association For Death Education And Counseling (ADEC)
ADEC is one of the oldest interdisciplinary organizations in the field of dying, death and bereavement. The almost 2000 members are made up of a wide array of mental and medical health personnel, educators, clergy, funeral directors, and volunteers. ADEC offers numerous educational opportunities through its annual conference, courses and workshops, its certification program, and via its acclaimed newsletter, The Forum. Mission Statement: The Association for Death Education and Counseling is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, care of the dying, and bereavement counseling and support. Based on quality research and theory, the Association provides information, support, and resources to its multicultural, multidisciplinary membership and, through it, to the public. Vision Statement: The Association for Death Education and Counseling envisions a world in which dying, death, and bereavement are recognized as fundamental and significant aspects of the human experience. Therefore, the Association, ever committed to being on the forefront of thanatology, will provide a home for professionals from diverse backgrounds to advance the body of knowledge and to promote practical applications of research and theory. History of ADEC: In 1976, a group of interested educators and clinicians organized the Forum for Death Education and Counseling. Over the years, the organization grew to become the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). ADEC is the oldest interdisciplinary organization in the field of dying, death and bereavement. As a nonprofit organization, the membership is made up of educators, counselors, nurses, physicians, hospital and hospice personnel, mental health professionals, clergy, funeral directors, social workers, philosophers, psychologists, sociologists, physical and recreational therapists, health well-being specialists and volunteers. All persons are welcome to join regardless of color, national origin, creed or gender. ADEC works to promote and share research, theories and practice in dying, death and bereavement. ADEC’s primary goal is to enhance the ability of professionals and lay people to be better able to meet the needs of those with whom they work in death education and grief counseling. Association for Death Education and Counseling 342 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06117-2507 (860) 586-7503 Fax: (860) 586-7550

Association For Gay, Lesbian, And Bisexual Issues In Counseling (AGLBIC)
The mission of the Association for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Issues in Counseling is to educate mental health service providers about issues confronting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals. We believe that all individuals should be free to develop their full potential regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, and that professional counselors must understand the unique ways gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered individuals experience inequality and injustice resulting from discrimination and prejudice. To meet this mission AGLBIC adopts the following goals: - Become a strong voice within the American Counseling Association and to the general public for the unique counseling needs of GLBT individuals. - Provide continuing education about GLBT issues for professional counselors. - Provide resource information and consultation on sexual diversity and identity to counselors, counselor. educators, teachers, and other mental health providers. - Promote and disseminate research on mental health issues related to GLBT individuals. - Solidify AGLBIC's relationships with local, state, and national organizations. - Collaborate with organizations in a common effort to promote the democratic values of fairness, equality and compassion. - Advocate for full recognition of gay, lesbian, and bisexual families including our right to form domestic partnerships, marriages, and families that include children obtained through biological or adoptive processes. - Work to ban discrimination in mental health services, education, housing, government, employment, credit, and public accommodation. - Advocate for the inclusion and integration of GLBT issues in multi-cultural and diversity training. - Advocate for the inclusion and integration of GLBT issues in counselor education curricula.

Association For Multicultural Counseling And Development (AMCD)
The Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development seeks to develop programs specifically to improve ethnic and racial empathy and understanding. Its activities are designed to advance and sustain personal growth and improve educational opportunities for people from diverse cultural backgrounds. AMCD is charged with the responsibility of defending human and civil rights as prescribed by law. It encourages changing attitudes and enhancing understanding of cultural diversity. Provisions are made for in-service and pre-service training for members and for others in the profession. Efforts are made to strengthen members professionally and enhance their ability to serve as behavioral change agents. Operationalization of the Multicultural Counseling Competencies by AMCD represents a benchmark for the counseling profession and the American Counseling Association.

Association For Specialists In Group Work (ASGW)
The Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) was founded to promote quality in group work training, practice, and research both nationally and internationally. A division of the American Counseling Association (ACA), ASGW numbers among its members over 1200 group workers and group work educators. The Association for Specialists in Group Work is a division of the American Counseling Association. As Counseling Professionals who are interested in and specialize in group work, we value the creation of community; service to our members, their clients, and the profession; and leadership as a process to facilitate the growth and development of individuals and groups. The purpose of the Association shall be to establish standards for professional and ethical practice; to support research and the dissemination of knowledge; and to provide professional leadership in the field of group work. In addition, the Association shall seek to extend counseling through the use of group process; to provide a forum for examining innovative and developing concepts in group work; to foster diversity and dignity in our groups; and to be models of effective group practice.

Association Of Family And Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
AFCC is an international and interdisciplinary association of family, court, and community professionals dedicated to the constructive resolution of family disputes. AFCC is Interdisciplinary Members include judges, lawyers, mediators, mental health professionals, court administrators, researchers, educators and other professionals who work with families in conflict. AFCC is International AFCC membership spans the globe and includes representatives from six continents: North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. AFCC was founded in 1963 for the following purposes: -To provide an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of procedures to assist families in conflict. -To encourage the development of courts and court procedures emphasizing constructive methods of dispute resolution. -To develop and improve parent education, mediation, custody evaluation and other processes to aid families in resolving their disputes. -To protect the interests of children in relation to all aspects of family law, child protection proceedings and other legal actions affecting children. AFCC members interact with one another at conferences and training programs, through publications and on the Internet, creating the unique opportunity to belong to a worldwide network of professionals and to participate in an international exchange of information and expertise. AFCC members are on the cutting edge, developing and refining innovative techniques to assist families in resolving their disputes, including parent education, custody and divorce mediation, child protection/dependency mediation, custody evaluation, special masters, parenting coordination, judicial settlement conferences, litigation and adjudication. AFCC - 6515 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 210 - Madison, WI 53719-1048 Phone: (608) 664-3750 - Fax: (608) 664-3751 - email: afcc@afccnet.org

Chi Sigma Iota
Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society of professional counseling. It was established for counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and professional counselors whose career commitment is to research and service through professional counseling. Its mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling. Because common usage of the term "counselor" can be misleading, professional counselors are prepared at the graduate level only in pursuit of both Masters and doctoral degrees. One's highest or terminal degree in counselor education is considered evidence of desire to identify with the profession and through membership to support the mission of the Society. The Society was established in 1985 through the efforts of leaders in the profession of counseling whose desire was to provide recognition for outstanding achievement as well as outstanding service within the profession. For purposes of clarity among helping professionals who use counseling as a method or its techniques, the graduate education of members of the profession of counseling are defined by the national standards of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Individuals whose programs of study in counselor education were accredited by the Council of Rehabilitation Education (CORE) also are eligible for membership. While members may be enrolled in programs that are not accredited by CACREP, the program where chapters are located must prepare its graduates to be eligible for state or national credentialing as professional counselors and fundamentally meet the minimum standards as defined by CACREP

Council For Accreditation Of Counseling And Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is over twenty (20) years old. CACREP was created in 1981 to be the independent accrediting arm for the American Counseling Association, a membership organization for over 50,000 practicing counselors. From its inception, CACREP has provided an effective measure of quality assurance for counselor preparation programs. CACREP also provides leadership to programs interested in furthering their own capacity for self-evaluation. As an independently incorporated organization, CACREP sets its own charge. That charge is clearly articulated in the Articles of Incorporation as follows: …to promote the advancement of education by establishing and administering a program for the accreditation of graduate programs at colleges and universities in the fields of counseling and related educational programs, and of programs in counselor education and supervision, and to engage in such other and further means as may be necessary and proper to accomplish the foregoing purposes. The CACREP scope of accreditation, as recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), includes the following: Master’s degree programs in career counseling; college counseling; community counseling; gerontological counseling; marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy; mental health counseling; school counseling; student affairs; and doctoral degree programs in counselor education and supervision. The vision of CACREP is to provide leadership and to promote excellence in professional preparation through the accreditation of counseling and related educational programs. As an accrediting body, CACREP is committed to the development of standards and procedures that reflect the needs of a dynamic, diverse and complex society. CACREP is dedication to 1) encouraging and promoting the continuing development and improvement of preparation programs, and 2) preparing counseling and related practitioners to provide services consistent with the ideal of optimal human development. CACREP maintains collaborative relationships with other groups that focus on accreditation, licensing, certification, and the professional development of counselors and related practitioners. The mission of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational programs is to promote the professional competence of counseling and related practitioners through the development of preparation standards, encouragement of excellence in program development, and accreditation of professional preparation programs. CACREP believes in • advancing the counseling profession through quality and excellence in counselor education • ensuring a fair, consistent, responsible, developmental, and ethical decision-making process; • serving as a responsible partner to protect the public; • promoting practices that reflect openness to growth, change and collaboration; and • creating and strengthening standards that reflect the needs of society, respect the diversity of training, and encourage program improvement.

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)
What is EAPA? Established in 1971, the Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization for employee assistance professionals, with approximately 5,000 members in the United States and more than 30 other countries. EAPA hosts an annual conference, publishes a journal for the employee assistance profession, and offers trainings and other resources to enhance the professionalism of its members and the industry. As the most influential and respected organization in the industry, EAPA is truly the global voice of the employee assistance field. The Benefits of EAPA Membership Today, more than ever, employers and employees are recognizing the value of employee assistance programs and services. The rapid pace and unparalleled degree of change in the workplace are underscoring the importance of employee assistance programs and the concurrent need for education, training, and development of employee assistance professionals. EAPA is the leading provider of products and services to employee assistance professionals and others interested in issues affecting employers and employees. EAPA can help employee assistance professionals stay current with the latest developments in the field, broaden and sharpen their skills, and increase their business contacts. By joining EAPA, employee assistance professionals invest in their profession and their future. EAPA offers-- Education and training. EAPA's Professional Development Institute provides year-round skill development trainings, workshops, and information sessions that enhance career development. Professional certification. EAPA sponsors the certified employee assistance professional (CEAP) credential, which denotes employee assistance professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of the industry. Resource Center. A wealth of resources is available through EAPA, including publications, information packets, and general data and information that help members stay current on issues affecting today's workplace. Professional journal. The EAPA Exchange, a bi-monthly magazine, gives members an exclusive insight into the latest issues and trends affecting the EA profession. Chapter network. Through a large and diverse network of more than 100 chapters, EAPA offers benefits on the local level, including additional training, networking, business development, and leadership opportunities. Annual conference. Each year, EAPA hosts the world's largest conference devoted to employee assistance, bringing together as many as 2,000 industry leaders to share their knowledge and experience and help identify and shape trends for the future. Legislative advocacy. EAPA protects the interests of members and the entire employee assistance profession through strong legislative and public policy efforts. On-line information. EAPA maintains a comprehensive Web site with a secure 'members only' section, links to external resources, a directory of members, a providers' directory, a job bank, and much more. Membership directory. Employee assistance professionals who join EAPA have unlimited access to the best networking tool in the industry -- the current roster of EAPA members. Who Should Join EAPA? Individuals and organizations in the employee assistance field should join EAPA, as well as those who want to expand their knowledge of workplace issues and trends affecting performance and productivity. Our members include the following: Social workers Addictions and mental health counselors Substance abuse practitioners Behavioral health specialists Human resources professionals Risk management experts Benefits specialists

Institute For Integrative Psychotherapy
The Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy provides professional continuing education in the practice of psychotherapy and counseling. Since 1976 the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy has been dedicated to the personal and professional development of the psychotherapist, emphasizing in our teaching and supervision both personal wholeness and integrity and the achievement of professional excellence in the practice of psychotherapy and counseling At our principal office in New York City, our residential training facility in Kent, Connecticut (The Old Chestnut Inn) , and on-site training institutes (in the mid-western U.S.A.; Vancouver, Canada; Europe; and South America) we offer a number of supervision groups, training programs, and intensive workshops for the practicing mental health professional. Based on the concepts and therapeutic methods developed by Richard Erskine, PhD, and members of the Professional Development Seminars, the Faculty teach the integration of affective, cognitive, behavioral and body-oriented psychotherapies within a relational systems perspective. Building on each participant's knowledge and experience, we aim to enhance the unique therapeutic capacity of each psychotherapist and counselor. The core concepts of Integrative Psychotherapy provide the basis for a systematic theory of personality and methods. These unique concepts are verified and enhanced through our teaching of psychoanalytic self psychology and object relations theory, Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis, developmental theory, and physiological psychotherapies. The Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists, by the National Board of Certified Counselors for counselors and by the American Board of Examiners in Pastoral Counseling for pastoral counselors. The Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for the programs. The Institute can be reached at: 500 East 85th Street, New York, NY 10028 212-734-5291(phone) 212-897-6618(fax) e-mail: info@IntegrativeTherapy.com

International Association Of Counseling Services (IACS)
OVERVIEW The basic purposes of the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS) are to encourage and aid counseling services throughout the United States and internationally to meet high professional standards, to inform the public about those which are competent and reliable, and to foster communication among counseling services operating in a variety of settings. Accreditation is open to University and College Counseling Centers and Public and Private Counseling Agencies. IACS is committed to furthering the visibility of the counseling profession and improving its quality. IACS has evolved standards that define professional quality and has established criteria for accreditation which reflect these standards. IACS accreditation also acts as a stimulus to a wide variety of agencies to upgrade their professional services to meet accreditation standards; and the Association provides the profession and the public with information about those agencies which it has accredited. THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS Development of Standards IACS' roots go back to the 1950's when accreditation was first extended to counseling services. Representatives of the three counseling settings comprising IACS worked for more than two years to establish an accrediting program relevant to the Association's diverse constituency. The result of this effort was adoption, by the Board of Directors in April, 1973, of common principles and procedures to govern accreditation and separate criteria and standards for the evaluation of each counseling setting. Applying for Accreditation To become accredited, a counseling service must meet the standards established for its counseling setting, be evaluated by the appropriate accrediting board, and be found qualified as a professionally competent counseling service. This process involves self-study; completion of application materials for review; and an on-site evaluation by IACS representatives, which provides an opportunity to receive invaluable feedback from one's peers. Re-evaluation To insure that accredited services maintain the high standards of IACS, re-evaluations are made every four years including a mandatory on-site evaluation every eight years. During the intervening years, each accredited counseling service must submit an annual written report to give evidence of maintaining standards. The Value of Accreditation As demands for accountability increase, professional peer review is vital. Accreditation is intended to encourage and aid counseling services to continue to perform effectively and to show awareness and concern for broad-based professional growth. The IACS accreditation certificate indicates that a counseling service did not hesitate to open its doors to a team of counseling professionals who reviewed and accredited its services. It is one thing for you to know that your counseling service is professional, it is another matter to be able to show that an outside evaluation renders the same opinion. More and more counseling centers have been created and broader services are being asked for by the public. The individual who needs counseling is faced with a confusing potpourri of statements and ideas. Understandably, the prospective client often has difficulty in deciding which is a competent agency and which is not. Even professionals have a hard time recommending good counseling centers beyond the small number known to them. IACS accreditation helps the individual find the right agency, and it provides the counselor with a guide to reliable centers in order to make referrals. OTHER SERVICES Consultation While IACS criteria for accreditation are professionally demanding, the Association is certain that most counseling centers, sincerely striving to assure quality services, will eventually be able to meet the accreditation standards. To assist counseling centers in solving professional problems, the Association has highly qualified consultants to work with those requesting help with self-improvement projects. The fostering of Professional Cooperation and Communication IACS offers a unique opportunity for professional counseling staff members from universities, colleges and public and private agencies to work together. The Association elects a Board of Directors made up of an equal number of representatives from each sector; appoints joint committees and elected accrediting boards from each setting; and conducts meetings and training workshops during professional conventions. PUBLIC RELATIONS IACS relates important achievements and new developments within counseling services to the press, the business community, and academic circles. Additionally, IACS shares interests with a number of other professional organizations. As an accrediting association on an international basis, IACS can represent the interests of counseling services in the professional and public arenas. PUBLICATIONS The DIRECTORY IACS publishes a DIRECTORY OF COUNSELING SERVICES which offers detailed information about types of counseling, clientele served, hours, fees, and staff of all IACS accredited counseling services. With widespread distribution of the Directory, IACS has provided an invaluable guide to competent counseling services. The IACS Professional Series The IACS Professional Series contains monographs which reflect the work being done by counselors in counseling centers today. IACS newsletter: "Counseling Services" IACS publishes a newsletter which keeps its counseling services informed of association business and professional issues. IACS mailing labels

International Association Of Marriage And Family Counselors (IAMFC)
IAMFC is an organization that promotes excellence in the practice of couples and family counseling by creating and disseminating first-class publications and media products, providing a forum for exploration of family-related issues, involving a diverse group of dedicated professionals in our activities, and emphasizing collaborative efforts. One of our most fruitful collaborations is with the National Academy for Certified Family Therapists. IAMFC also encourages counselors to think systemically and to advocate for the worth and dignity of all families. IAMFC is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA), which embraces a multicultural approach in support of the worth, dignity, potential, and uniqueness of the families we serve. Along with other allied professional counseling-related organizations, such as the American Counseling Association (ACA) and The Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the IAMFC is active in advocating the importance of the counseling profession and strongly supports efforts to improve legislation concerning the counseling profession, including such issues as counseling licensure, insurance recognition of counseling services, and other considerations that will allow counselors and therapists to better serve their clients and their communities

International Family Therapy Association (IFTA)
IFTA is the professional association of choice for those interested in the field of marriage and family therapy. Benefits to members: As a member of IFTA you will recieve a subscription to the Journal of Family Psychotherapy. This is the official journal of IFTA and is sent to you as part of your membership fee. Additionally, you will receive the International Connection newsletter sent to you with updates about the organization and additional articles written by members worldwide. Network with family therapist from around the world at special meetings and our IFTA World Congress or IFTA International Family Therapy Conference that takes place yearly in different countries. IFTA c/o Family Studies Center Purdue University Calumet 2200 169th St. Hammond, IN 46323 USA +219-989-2027 phone +219-989-2777 fax

National Association Of School Psychologists (NASP)
MISSION The National Association of School Psychologists represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.

National Association Of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
Vision NASPA is the leading voice for student affairs administration, policy and practice. Mission NASPA provides professional development, promotes exemplary practices, and is a leader in policy development. NASPA helps senior student affairs officers and administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty, and other educators enhance student learning and development. NASPA promotes quality and high expectations; advocates for students; encourages diversity; and excels in research and publication. Goals -To provide professional development to our members through the dissemination of high quality information and exemplary models of practice -To provide leadership in higher education through policy d evelopment and advocacy for students on important national issues -To promote pluralism, diversity, and internationalism in NASPA and the profession -To provide leadership for promoting, assessing, and supporting student learning and successful educational outcomes -To maintain, evaluate, and develop a high quality association infrastructure to meet current needs and anticipate future trends With over 8,000 individual members and more than 1,175 member campuses, NASPA's leadership is provided by volunteers from member institutions who are elected as regional and national officers. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators 1875 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 418 · Washington DC, 20009 phone: (202) 265-7500 · fax: (202) 797-1157

National Board For Certified Counselors (NBCC)
The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates (NBCC®), an independent not-for-profit credentialing body for counselors, was incorporated in 1982 to establish and monitor a national certification system, to identify those counselors who have voluntarily sought and obtained certification, and to maintain a register of those counselors. NBCC's certification program recognizes counselors who have met predetermined standards in their training, experience, and performance on the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE), the most portable credentialing examination in counseling. NBCC has over 36,000 certified counselors. These counselors live and work in the US and over 50 countries. Our examinations are used by more than 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam to credential counselors on a state level. NBCC was initially created after the work of a committee of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The committee created NBCC to be an independent credentialing body. NBCC and ACA have strong historical ties and work together to further the profession of counseling. However, the two organizations are completely separate entities with different goals. ACA concentrates on membership association activities such as conferences, professional development, publications, and government relations. NBCC focuses on promoting quality counseling through certification. We promote professional counseling to private and government organizations. NBCC's flagship credential is the National Certified Counselor (NCC). NBCC also offers specialty certification in several areas: • School counseling - The National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) • Clinical mental health counseling - The Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) • Addictions counseling - The Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) The NCC is a prerequisite or co-requisite for the specialty credentials.

National Career Development Association (NCDA)
The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service. NCDA MISSION STATEMENT The National Career Development Association (NCDA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of NCDA is to promote the career development of all people over the life span. To achieve this mission, NCDA provides service to the public and professionals involved with or interested in career development, including professional development activities, publications, research, public information, professional standards, advocacy, and recognition for achievement and service. NCDA HISTORY AND PURPOSE In 1913, the National Vocational Guidance Association was founded. In 1985 it became the National Career Development Association (NCDA). Its aim is to promote career development throughout the life span. NCDA provides a voice for thousands of members who deliver career services to diverse groups in many settings. NCDA speaks for professionalism and standards and is the recognized leader in developing standards for both career counseling and the evaluation of career information materials. NCDA works with licensing and credentialing bodies to support the recognition of career counselors and career development facilitators. NCDA sets ethical standards for the field including guidelines for the provision of career services on the Internet. NCDA is heard in Washington DC. In cooperation with the American Counseling Association, NCDA represents the interests of our members in Congress. The national media frequently consults with NCDA on career-related issues. NCDA promotes global sharing of workforce policy and practices and supports and reports on research in the growing field of career development. On April 1, 1999, NCDA launched its website, www.ncda.org. Applauded as an effective resource for its current 4200 members, it demonstrates that the organization is successfully moving into the 21st century. Headquarters: 10820 East 45th Street, Suite 210 Tulsa, OK 74146 | Phone: 1-866-FOR-NCDA

National Credentialing Academy for Marriage and Family Therapists (NACFT)
The National Credentialing Academy was initiated as a result of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselor’s (IAMFC) professional concerns and efforts in the area of credentialing. After requests from membership and several years of surveying professionals, it was determined that a national certification process for family therapists was needed. In 1994 a NCA was incorporated with the primary purposes to establish and monitor a national certification system, to identify professionals who have voluntarily sought and obtained certification, and to maintain the certification process. This process grants recognition to professionals who have met predetermined NCA standards in their training and experience, and meet ethical standards in the field. By granting certification, it is the intent of the academy to provide a national standard that can be used as a measure of professionalism by interested agencies, groups, health providers and individuals. This national certification encourages the continuing professional growth and development of Certified Family Therapists. National certification is not a substitute for individual state licensure. Professionals are encouraged to also seek and gain appropriate licensure within their state. Purposes of Certification: Individuals who offer marriage and family counseling/therapy services, educators of such individuals, and professionals in related professional behavioral science fields can benefit from national certification. National certification in Family Therapy: - Promotes professional accountability, visibility, and helps recognize the practice of Family Therapy. - Identifies to the public and professional peers those professionals who have met specific recognized standards. - Advocates among groups and agencies actively involved in managed health care. - Encourages the continuing professional growth and development of individuals practicing in marriage and family counseling and therapy. - Ensures a national standard.

National Employment Counseling Association (NECA)
A Division of the American Counseling Association(ACA) NECA is dedicated to helping people prepare for, enter, understand and progress in the world of work through legislative advocacy, establishing standards and guidelines, showcasing best practices and networking.

National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA)
The National Rehabilitation Counseling Association is a professional association which began in 1958 and is a division of the National Rehabilitation Association. NRCA represents professionals in the field of rehabilitation counseling in a wide variety of work settings.