TCA Wins Best Innovative Practice Award from the American Counseling Association
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Pamela Love-White, TCA Past President, Cyndi Doyle, TCA President, and Carrie Proctor, TCA President-Elect accepted the ACA Best Innovative Practice Award.
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When Hurricane Harvey devastated the Texas coast and flooding decimated Houston, TCA quickly changed its Educational Endowment Fund (EEF) policies to authorize $6,000 in grants to help members rebuild their practices and replace resources to support their clients and students.
Because of your generous donations to the EEF and our innovation, creativity, and flexibility, we were able to get resources quickly to those in need.
TCA was recognized nationally for this initiative and presented the Best Innovative Practice Award from the American Counseling Association on April 23 in Atlanta.
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#TCAPGC18 Register as an Early Bird and Save!
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Join us in Dallas where you will find innovative programs, exhibitors, and other professional counselors to help you grow!
The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas, November 14-17, 2018.
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Wellness Update: Work on your Fitness
#4Mind4Body
during Mental Health Month
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Mental Health America leads the observance of Mental Health Month each year and this year the theme is
Fitness #4Mind4Body, highlighting the link between mental and physical health.
This theme focuses on how a healthy lifestyle may help prevent the onset or worsening of mental health conditions, as well as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic health problems. It can also play a big role in helping people recover from these conditions.
So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally. Paying attention to both your physical health and your mental health can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to recovery.
A few key areas that have a big impact on both mental and physical health are:
- Getting the appropriate amount of exercise can help control weight, improve mental health, and help you live longer and healthier.
- Learning about recent research that connects your nutrition and gut health with your mental health and the importance of focusing on incorporating proper nutrients into your diet.
- Sleeping: Sleep also plays a critical role in all aspects of our life and overall health. Getting a good night's sleep is important to having enough physical and mental energy to take on daily responsibilities.
- Lowering stress can have a huge impact on our health, so it’s important to take time to focus on stress-reducing activities like meditation or yoga.
MentalHealthTX.org Resources
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The above is a paid advertisement.
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Sunset Update
Thanks to the more than 200 LPCs, LPC-Interns, and graduate students who submitted comments in advance of the
Sunset Commission public hearing
held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
You provided a great foundation for the testimony given by the TCA team – Dr. Katherine Bacon (TSBEPC Liaison), Dr. Michael Moyer (TCA President-elect-elect), and Jan Friese (TCA Executive Director). You can view their testimony
here
, starting at 4:11:59.
The
Sunset Commission
, which is composed of legislators and public members will make their final recommendations to the Texas Legislature on May 23-24, 2018.
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Volunteers Drive Our Success!
TCA’s mission is driven by the work of our volunteers. You can help shape the future of your profession, as well as TCA, by serving on one of our 12 standing committees.
Apply today to be appointed to one of TCA's committees. Meet new people, network with your colleagues, and grow your leadership skills.
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The deadline
to apply is June 1. Committee appointment notices are sent in early July.
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The above is a paid advertisement.
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Join the Texas School Health Advisory Committee
School Counselors have an important role in school health programs and school health issues. Share your knowledge and impact state policy by applying to become a member of the
Texas School Health Advisory Committee
.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner and the Texas Department of State Health Services’ commissioner will appoint members to the committee to serve a four-year term. Applications are due May 31.
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Heroes for Children Award
Do you have an awesome volunteer who supports your school counseling program?
Nominate your top school volunteer for the 2018 Heroes for Children Award by 5 p.m. on May 25.
This annual award recognizes public school volunteers who have been strong advocates for Texas school children.
The State Board of Education (SBOE) has presented 435 individuals with this award since the program’s inception in 1994. Heroes will be honored during the SBOE’s meeting on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.
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The
Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs,
5th Edition
The 5th Edition of the
Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
order form
is live!
With new organization, competencies, domains, strategies and tools, the 5th Edition of the
Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
has been updated to reflect best practices and statutory requirements for school counseling programs.
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Leadership Academy Texas Facilitator Training
Leadership Academy
teaches ethical decision-making to 7th and 8th graders on a weekly basis in 15 selected school campuses across the state. The classes include a school counselor and SRO or community-based officer, who will help build relationships with the students and be a positive role model for the kids.
They are currently looking for school campuses who are interested in participating in this exciting program along with their counselors and SROs (or community-based officers).
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A Division of Texas Counseling Association
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Join the Texas Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling (TALGBTIC) for a Day of Learning, June 2 in San Antonio. Topics include bathroom bills, counselor self-care, and ethics and supervision.
More Information
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018
May 16-18: TSBEPC Board Meeting, Austin
May 18: SBEC Board Meeting, Austin
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The TCA Offices Have Moved!
Our new address is
1210 San Antonio,Suite 200, Austin, TX 78701. All other contact information remains the same.
We moved just down the street, so we are still in a great location, just a few blocks from the Texas Capitol.
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