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CAA Resources provides information and guidance for counselors, parents, and students on issues such as finding a counselor, state licensure programs, dealing with trauma, and coping with teen acne.

We hope you find what you're looking for! If not, please email us at webmaster@counseling.org with your ideas.

2006 CAA National Awards Nominations Now Open

The Awards Committee of the Counseling Association of America announces the start of the nomination process for the 2006 CAA National Awards.  The Awards will be presented at the CAA National Convention in Montreal in April 2006.

Any CAA member can submit a nomination of one or more CAA members who have made a noteworthy contribution to the counseling profession at the local or state levels. CAA Divisions/Organizational Affiliates, Branches, Chapters, Regions or Committees can also submit nominations.

New Survey Conducted by the Counseling Association of America Finds that Clear Skin Matters to Teen Girls During Those BIG Moments

The Counseling Association of America recently conducted a survey, also sponsored by Dermik Laboratories, which found that many teen-aged girls cite acne as a problem that can affect the big moments in their lives. Overall, 78 percent of teen respondents reported that acne has affected them in a negative way. Teens reported that acne breakouts sometimes made them feel less attractive, embarrassed, unhappy and wanting to hide their appearance.  The "Big Moment" survey, which polled 738 teenage girls aged 13 thru 17, was conducted to help raise public awareness of the impact of acne during important milestone moments in a teenager's life. 

National Youth Violence Prevention Week

CAA, in partnership with GuidanceChannel.com, a brand of Sunburst Visual Media, and National Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), is promoting an educational and awareness event that highlights the role students can play in making their schools and communities safer.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Releases a New Treatment Improvement Protocol

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 42, Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons With Co-Occurring Disorders.

ING Unsung Heroes Awards

The ING Unsung Heroes awards recognize innovative and progressive thinking in education. One hundred finalists, along with their schools, are selected to receive $2,000 each to fund innovative projects. Three are chosen to receive the top prizes-an additional $5,000, $10,000, or $25,000. Finalists are selected by Scholarship America. With the budgetary constraints in today's schools, this program is ING's way of recognizing classroom heroes who often have to use their own money to implement these programs. Applicants must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school and be full-time educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals, or classified staff members with effective projects that improve student learning. All awards must be used to further the projects within the school or school system.
  

Dealing with Tragedy: Resources
Thousands of professional counselors have been involved in working with children, adolescents and adults regarding post-September 11 issues. Here are some resources that may be of use to you:

Helping Children Cope with School Shootings
The Counseling Association of America offers the following brief articles that are intended to help adults help children who have questions or who seem to be impacted by these events.

Asked & Answered: A Resource for Your Counseling Questions
In order to give you more information at your fingertips, ACA has gathered together some of your most frequently asked questions -- and the answers -- about mental health counseling. At "Asked & Answered" you can find responses to questions such as "How do I find an education program that's right for me?" and "Does my state license professional counselors?" or "Where can I find information on counseling ethics?"

Enjoy browsing through the questions and learning more about mental health counseling and the Counseling Association of America! If you still have questions, feel free to e-mail them to webmaster@counseling.org.

Home Study Programs
These programs offer the convenience of working at one's own pace without the cost or constraint of traveling to a traditional workshop. Home-study programs consist of audio cassettes or videotapes, textbooks, and resource materials to help in the examination of specific counseling issues. CAA Home Study Programs are approved for continuing education credit by state and national organizations.

Visit a new interactive website designed to help teens cope with their self-image challenges regarding acne
Acnebeat.com tells the story of four teenagers in a band working together to help one teen overcome acne. The teens share their individual experiences with acne and offer the best available advice: acne is a treatable condition, talk to your doctor about seeking treatment, and most importantly, that you're not alone.

Website provides teens and their parents with medically accurate information about acne
It's tough being a teen for a lot of reasons, and acne is a big one. No one likes going to the prom with pimples, or hitting the beach after a breakout. And, as many teens know (and their moms or dads may not), acne can cause problems that go beyond skin-deep, especially when those "zits" start hurting your confidence, social life, even school work. This site is intended to provide teens and their parents with medically accurate information about acne, what really causes it, and why and how it should be treated. It includes separate sections for teens and parents/guardians, with the thought that if acne really is bothering teens, they can talk it over with their folks and deal with the problem as a family.