Counseling with technology can be challenging. The TCA Ethics Committee has compiled this tip sheet to help you align your practice with ethical guidelines. Get info on best practices and links to important resources.
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Rise in Scam Attempts
Social engineering is the act of tricking someone into divulging information or taking action, usually through technology by taking advantage of a potential victim’s natural tendencies and emotional reactions. Social engineering techniques come in many forms, but one of the most common ways to manipulate a person is via phishing email or a phone call. A malicious hacker could pose as one of your email contacts and ask for your personal information. Or an email aligning to your interests that seemingly comes from a store you frequent could allow a hacker access to your bank account. One click in that email and a cybercriminal has instant access to all kinds of data about you from the operating system you use, even your social security number.
If you receive a call or email from a government agency demanding you pay any fines or fees, don’t reply immediately. Take time to research. Call the published number for that agency first to ensure the demand is legitimate.
TCA is here to help.
Take advantage of LegalCare, for FREE unlimited telephone consultations with an attorney for both professional and personal issues. Find the access code in your
TCA Member's Area.
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Power UP to the TCA Leadership Team: Serve on a TCA Committee
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Deadline to apply is May 17.
TCA Committees help set the direction and drive the initiatives that make TCA a strong organization. Select award winners, distribute grant funds, impact public policy, choose member benefits and so much more! Appointments are for one year and begin on July 1st.
TCA President-elect Michael DeVoll will recommend committee members for approval by the TCA Board at their June meeting.
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Nominate Award-Winning Professional Counselors
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Know a c
ounselor doing outstanding work or an advocate of the profession? Nominate today.
TCA's Professional Awards recognize hard work in all aspects of the professional counseling field. Award winners are recognized annually at our Professional Growth Conference in November.
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Federal Action Alert: Include Counselors in COVID-19 Stimulus Package
The world is in a health crisis and your profession and your clients are suffering unnecessarily, due to a lack of federal policy that supports your—and their—needs. ACA is working to include language to allow LPCs to be authorized Medicare providers.
Help your profession break the cycle that leaves counselors out of important congressional policy conversations
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ACA Government Affairs and Public Policy Town Hall
Attend this free virtual town hall with the American Counseling Association on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 6 pm - 7 pm CST via Zoom. During the event, you will receive federal updates on Medicare reimbursement and school counseling initiatives, information on future advocacy efforts, and the opportunity to submit questions and receive answers from advocates on the front lines in Washington DC.
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Know Your TCA Benefits: TCA Career Center
Looking for a job? Have openings for professional counselors?
TCA members have unlimited access to professional listings on the TCA Career Center. TCA actively encourages mental health and educational employers to post available counseling positions to the Job Bank - free of charge; this helps ensure our members have access to more employment opportunities state wide.
Have a job opening? Post a job for FREE for 60 days.
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Connect with your colleagues!
TCA Professional Growth Conference, Nov 11-14, 2020
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Early bird registration is open!
Plans are underway for TCA’s Annual Professional Growth Conference in Dallas. We are planning for a great face-to-face event but making contingency plans should we need to convert to a virtual event.
Face-to-face or virtual, TCA will make sure you have the opportunity to earn all the CEs available at PGC!
As a TCA member, you can take advantage of our early bird registration for the lowest prices of the year!
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Submit Comments on Rules Establishing BHEC before May 22
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) will become fully operational on September 1, 2020. All behavioral health licensing boards will be housed at BHEC which will be responsible for the administrative management of each board, including processing licenses, managing complaints, and overall operations.
The proposed rules are extensive because they establish all functions for a brand new state agency. It is essential that these rules be carefully vetted to ensure they align with the legislative intent of HB 1501 and preserve the authority of each independent licensing board housed at BHEC.
The
proposed rules were published in the April 24, 2020 issue of the Texas Register.
How to Comment
- Comments must be submitted no later than May 22, 2020
- Email to open.records@tsbep.texas.gov
- Subject line: Comments on Proposed Rules 22TAC Chapter 881.
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Free 1-hour HHSC-approved CE Course on Human Trafficking Prevention
Health care professionals are now required to complete training on human trafficking prevention approved by the Health and Human Services Commissioner as a condition for license renewal (HB2059 (86R)). HHSC recently announced approval of a one-hour CE Course.
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School Counselor Resources
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School Counselor COVID-19 Resources
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Texas OnCourse: Professional Development toolkit for college, career, and military readiness
Texas OnCourse has a new resource for education leaders facilitating remote professional development for their staff. Their remote PD toolkit includes step-by-step instructions, worksheets, and a PowerPoint template for leading remote PD on college, career, and military readiness.
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SBEC Adopts New Rules: Congratulations
Your advocacy worked! The State Board for Educator Certification met on May 1st and adopted new rules to add training on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs to the list of continuing education requirements for principals and school counselors as well as rules to remove student loan default as grounds for non-renewal of certificates. All comments submitted on this item supported adoption of this rule. Great job!
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The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, 5th Edition
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SPECIAL PRICE OF JUST $25 FOR TCA MEMBERS
Make sure your school counseling and counselor educator programs align with Texas law!
The Texas Model is now the standard in Texas (HB 18). Make sure your school counseling program aligns with best practices, SBEC standards, and Texas law! Ordering is quick and easy. Discounts available for bulk purchases.
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DISCLAIMER ABOUT PAID ADVERTISEMENTS: Any reference to a product, service, activity, or program in this electronic communication does not imply endorsement by the Texas Counseling Association.
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