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10 A realtor/counselor combines careers to help older individualswith housing transitions

14 Generations sharing, learning together18 Retirement: preparing for, adjusting to, a change in lifestyle22 Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia26 Adult children: how to caregive without giving up oneself

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Senate passes'IDEA're-authorization

By a 95-3 vote, the Senate onMay 13 gave final approval to itsbill to ie-authorize the "Individu-als with Disabilities EducationAct" ("IDEA"), the federal lawestablishing program require-ments and spending for specialeducation. Senate passage of thespecial education bill comesalmost three years after the Sen-ate Health, Education, Labor andPensions (HELP) Committeefirst held hearings on this roundof re-authorization for the lawand nearly a year after unani-mously approving the legislation.

The main issue during floordebate was about how to fund"IDEA." The original "IDEA"law, passed in 1975, authorizedthe federal government to reim-burse states for up to 40 percentof the average per-pupil cost ofeducating every child with a dis-ability. However, appropriationshave never come close to meet-ing that level. In Fiscal Year

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Military widow's grief turns to hopeBY ANGELA KENNEDYSTAFF WRITER

Some people ask'Sally Griffiswhy she chooses to live in thepast and to spend every day con-tinually embracing the loss of herhusband. They tell her, "It's been30 years, Sally. Why can't youmove on?" These people obvi-ously don't know Griffis at all.

"It's not about being stuck inthe past;',she said. "It's aboutpassing on hope. I'm proof thatthere is life after loss?'

William A. Griffis IllGriffis and her husband Bill

had a June wedding in 1964 -only a week after he graduatedfrom the Naval Academy and hewas commissioned as a secondlieutenant in the Marines. Theirfirst child, Sarah, was born onMarch 4, 1966, while Bill was

away on his first tour in Vietnam.The day Griffis found out she waspregnant again, he returned therefor a second tour. The birth of heryounger daughter, Mitty, Willalways be a bittersweet memoryfor Griffis. On Jan. 23, 1970, shesat in a military hospital holdinganother beautiful baby girl in herarms. Eighteen hours later, Bill'shelicopter was shot down.

"They got off the elevator andspoke to my aunt. I could seethem from my hospital bed. Iknew who they were," she said."Every military wife dreads theday two uniformed men and apriest come to the door. My Billwas dead. Along with the hopesand dreams for the future, mylife ended as I had known it?'. For the next several years,

Griffis minimally functioned ina state of foggy numbness. Shesaid that her little girls lost notonly their father but also much

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Sally Griffis' granddaughter,Hanna, touches the name of her late grandfather, Capt. WilliamA. Griffis.

of their mother as well. "It wassort of a combination of post-partum depression and traumat-ic shock. Needless to say, this

affected my children. The goodnews is we have all landed onour feet." That journey to heal-


A sneak peek at new ACA president Sam GladdingBY ANGELA KENNEDYSTAFF WRITER

Samuel T. Gladding is a pub-lished author, poet, father, hus-

band, counselor and now thepresident of the AmericanCounseling Association. He ispassionate about life, and hecarries that passion into all hisendeavors, especially the coun-seling profession.

Currently, Gladding is thedirector of the counselor educa-tion program at Wake ForestUniversity, located in Win-ston-Salem, N.C., where he isalso the associate provost. He isa Licensed Professional Coun-selor, National Certified Coun-selor and Certified ClinicalMental Health Counselor. He isalso past-president of the Asso-

ciation for Counselor Educationand Supervision, the Associa-tion for Specialists in GroupWork and Chi Sigma Iota.Gladding also proudly served asan American Red Cross DisasterRelief Mental Health Techni-cian in New York City duringSeptember and October 2001.

He is afi active member ofACES, ASGW, CSI, the NorthCarolina Counseling Associa-tion, the International Associa-tion of Marriage and FamilyCounselors, the National CareerDevelopment Association, theCounseling Association forHumanistic Education and

Development, the Associationfor Multicultural Counselingand Development, the Associa-tion for Spiritual, Ethical andReligious Values in Counselingand the Southern Associationfor Counselor Education and

Supervision.As 53rd ACA president,

Gladding chose the presidentialtheme, "Counseling: A CreativeForce in the Fabric of Life." Hestrongly believes the world isoften changed by individualsand groups who think creatively.He uses Thomas Edison, MarieCurie and George Washington


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NEWSIBRIEFSTHIS ISSUE'S FEATURE ARTICLE SHORTS, BREAKING NEWS AND OUR CARTOON OF THE MONTH

Indiana governor rejects proposedpsychological test list

In response to collaborativegrassroots efforts and lobbyingby the American CounselingAssociation, the Indiana Coun-seling Association and otherstate and national organizationson behalf of counselors andhealth and social service pro-fessions, Indiana Gov. JosephKernan disapproved therestricted test list proposed bythe state's psychology board(see Counseling Today, June2004).

In a letter to the psychologyboard on May 21, Kernan char-acterized the proposed restrict-ed test list as too broad: "Ibelieve the rule can beimproved and can achieve- abetter ' balance?' The governorinstructed the General Assem-bly to revisit I.C. 25-33-1-3, thesection of state statute requir-ing the psychology board to

develop a restricted test list, inorder to provide more guidanceon the issue.

The governor's action repre-sents a victory for both coun-selors and health and social ser-vices consumers in the state.Implementation of the listwould have limited access toimportant assessment tools.David Kaplan, ACA's associateexecutive director for profes-sional affairs, wrote to the gov-ernor, urging him to reject theproposed list. He noted thatcounselors are routinely trainedin the use of tests and assess-ments, and any inappropriateuse could be addressed throughthe normal ethics complaintprocess.

The Indiana State Psycholo-gy Board was charged with thetask of developing a list of testsand assessments restricted for

use only by psychologists aspart of the 1997 law establish-ing licensure of counselors inthe state. The psychology boardhas twice developed and pub-lished draft lists of restrictedtests. Technical concernsregarding the rule-makingprocess led to the withdrawal ofthe last proposed list in 2001.

ACA Immediate Past-Presi-dent Mark Pope congratulatedIndiana's counselors on suc-cessfully defending their rightto practice. He urged them tocontinue working in coalitionwith other organizations,including the ICA, the Ameri-can Mental Health CounselorsAssociation, the Fair AccessCoalition on Testing, theNational Board for CertifiedCounselors and others as thisissue continues to be consid-ered. U

The Last Word

"There are apparent shifts in expectations of what 'growing older' means."'

-Marie Wakefield, immediate past-president of AADA(See story "Life after retirement" on page 18)

J.D. Crowe

ACA extends member services hoursNeed to update your mailing address, order books or ask a

question? The American Counseling Association's Member Ser-vices hours have changed. The new hours will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.EST. Call 800.347.6647 ext. 222 to speak with a member ser-vices representative.

Rural schools serving students inSoutheast, Southwest U.S. excluded

A new analysis by the Rural School and Community Trust ofthe Highly Qualified Teacher flexibility provisions under the"No Child- Left Behind Act" finds that the new rules actuallyleave behind three-quarters of the nation's 38,000 rural andsmall town schools. The Department of Education guidelinesused a definition of "rural" that excludes many of the highest-need rural schools in the country - effectively excluding ruralschools in the South serving high-poverty and minority commu-nities.

The changes do nothing to address the real challenges ruralschools face, such as the inaccessibility of professional develop-ment programs for rural teachers and the difficulty in recruitingteachers to the nation's poorest, most in-need schools. Thestrong regional bias of the new provisions will do little to helpthe majority of students living in rural America. Read the factsheet and learn the numbers of schools that are excluded in yourstate at www.ruraledu.org/issues/nclb/Rural_StudentsLeft_Behind.htm.

NAMI online report: children, medsFor children and teen-agers with mental illnesses, the greatest

risk may be to do nothing, the National Alliance for the Mental-ly Ill warned last month in a report on "Children and Psy-chotropic Medications:"

Available online at www.nami.org/kidsmeds, the reportreflects conclusions of a task force convened by NAMI's PolicyResearch Institute and comes at a time when the U.S. SurgeonGeneral has warned that one in 10 children or teens struggle withmental illnesses, but 80 percent never get the help they need. Atthe same time, the Food & Drug Administration currently isreviewing the safety and effectiveness of using some psy-chotropic medicines with children.

Report recommendations include:1. The National Institute of Mental Health must make children

a priority and increase investment in scientific research focusedboth on the early onset of mental illnesses and long-term studiesof medications in children.

2. One size does not fit all in treating mental illnesses. Indi-vidual treatment decisions must be based on the best informationavailable as part of an evidence-based intervention system,including full disclosure of existing clinical studies.

3. Broad education about early warning signs of mental illnessand support of parents in making decisions on the use of psy-chiatric medications through informed consent, based on a care-ful weighing of risks and anticipated benefits. Use by childrenalso must be closely monitored and frequently evaluated.

4. Policy-makers must not interfere with rights of access totreatment or communication among parents, physicians,schools, and other support partners. Decisions also must bebased on well-qualified scientific testimony. E

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Happiness may be firstchoice but not immediatelypossible

I am writing in response to thearticle interviewing WilliamGlasser (Counseling Today,June 2004). While I respect andhonor Glasser's tremendouscontributions to our professionwith his Choice Theory, Ibelieve he is, at best, behind thetimes. In the June 2004 article("Glasser approach to couplescounseling"), I read his incredu-lous statements with deep con-cern and stunned disbelief.

I have been a practicing coun-selor since 1988 - first as a pas-toral counselor and then addi-tionally as a community coun-selok. I am concerned that thestatements made by Glasser arepotentially harmful to beginningcounselors and their clientele.

I recognize and embrace thatour profession is developmentaland holistic by origin. I practiceholistic psychology, incorporat-ing a diverse approach accord-ing to the individual. Further, Ibelieve in the individual'scapacity to heal, Having saidthat, it is imperative to recognizethe necessity to include Westernmedicine when appropriate.

For Glasser to make the state-ment that "Psychiatrists dealwith what they call mental ill-ness, which are in the DSM-V.However, those are not mental-illnesses in the sense that thereis something wrong with theperson's brain. Those are justthe various ways that peopleexpiess their unhappiness." Notonly is this statement scientifi-cally inaccurate and reflectsgross ignorance, it is also irre-sponsible.

He cites the now-famous JohnNash Nobel Prize-winner as nota mentally ill person but rathersomeone who had "unsatisfyingthings in his career ... (there-fore) his brain got very creative... he started to have delusionsand hallucinations which werecreated in his brain to deal withthe unhappiness."

Nash and his family also suf-fered a great deal over thecourse of 30 years during peri-ods he chose not to use medica-tion to treat his "non-mental ill-ness." What of countless otherswho have suffered withoutrelief? Clearly there is value intreating an individual withschizophrenia or someone expe-riencing a psychotic break.While it may be the brain's "cre-ative way" of responding to anegative event, if the individual

cannot even function wellenough to differentiate reality,then how can he or she possiblymake choices for happiness? Ifthe anti-psychotic allows themother to now function to gohome and take care of her chil-dren, then how can one arguethere was not of profoundvalue? (And I am not, in thiscase, talking about the possibili-ty that psychotic breaks may inmany cases be an indication ofspiritual crisis or awakening.)

Granted, we are a society ofprescribing physicians - psy-chiatrists who no longer practiceanalysis or therapy and oilyprovide medication manage-ment. While we would hope allindividuals would -have theopportunity to receive counsel-ing instead of, or in addition to,medication, this is unreahstic inthe face of nearly every commu-nity health facility in-the nationclosing. Emergency rooms areflooded with individuals unableto afford treatment. If, after thepremature death of a father'sson, the father has such a severegrief reaction he cainot functiondue to the depressive symptoms,are we to then merely say tohim, "Choose to be happy"? Is itnot more compassionate andwise to send him to a physicianto determine if a short run ofanti-depressants call alleviatethe symptoms so that he may goback to work support his familyand be physically strong enoughto grieve?. Glasser's oversimplificationof mental unwellness is disturb-ing, to say the least. Innumer-able individual's lives have beensaved during suicidal interven-tion through the help of medica-tion. If it were simply a matterof choosing to be happy, thenAllen Boyd, a former client whohas gone public with his story tohelp others, would not be alivetoday. The day he came to seeme, he Was suicidal with a gunand bullets: every family mem-ber over the years had killedthemselves; first his mother,then one brother of a twin, thenext brother, the sister and final-ly the father. While I am not aphysician, rational and soundreason would led us to at leastinvestigate the. possibility offamilial genetic factors ofuntreated depression. Boyd'ssuicidal ideation ("Breaking thepattern,' Counseling Today,November 2003) was liftedwithin five to seven days ofstarting Celexa. However, heunderwent counseling twice

weekly for 14 months before hecould even consider "choosinghappiness." In my opinion, thechances of him living that longwithout medication interventionwere slim to none.

I am grateful for the advancesin medication that offers relieffrom suicidal thoughts/actions. Iam grateful for the brain scansthat can diagnose and show thehot spots on the brain of some-one with schizophrenia andbipolar disorder. And for theindividuals who can ieceivemedication and hold down a jobfor the first time.

Through accurate scientificresearch and data, not fabricatedby, drug companies as Glasserasserts, scientists are close toisolating genes that contribute tomental illness. For example, theNational Institute of MentalHealth funds numerous researchstudies that are indicating thatdepression is, in many cases,genetically passed down. Addi-tionally,.doctors are now begin-ning to use concrete tests to tan-gibly measure neurotransmitterdepletion, such as serotonin,that contributes to depressionthrough analyzing the metabo-lites in the urine.

As a pastoral and psychologi-cal counselor I believe without aquestion that free will, choiceand personal responsibility areparamount to happiness. But forme to withhold a referral formedical evaluation in light ofsymptoms that are drowning aclient would be, in my opinion,malpractice on my part. Whatfor the clients who can not stopuncontrollably sobbing, can noteat, get out of bed put theirclothes on and go to work?

I would never presume to sug-gest she simply pull herself upby the bootstraps and choose tobe happy. If that client receivesmedication that allows her tofunction on a basic level, thenlogic would tell us there was, infact, a chemical imbalancebefore the medication, not after-ward as Glasser claims. Other-wise, the brain would not haveresponded to the medication,nor would the symptoms alleyi-ate.

In closing, I would ask Glass-er, in the future, to reconsidermaking such potentially harmfuland broad generalizationsagainst the existence of validmental illness and proper med-ication support.Martina G. BarnesAsheville, N.C


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From the President - SAMUEL T GLADDING

The who of counselingIn the 1960s, a rock group

named The Who was formed.They wrote a number of popularsongs, but the lyric they sang thatI like best is pithy and in the formof a question: "Who are you?"

This question of identity wasrelevant then and remains sotoday. On the surface it seemssimple, but trying to answer thisquery is a difficult process, for"the who" of ourselves individ-ually and collectively is inter-twined with a number of ele-ments, some of which we aremore aware of than others.Thus, in discussing "the who"of counseling, especially as itrelates to the American Coun-seling Association, I would liketo focus on three questionsDiana Hulse-Killacky at the

University of New Orleans hasformulated with regard togroups:

N "Who am I?"

E "Who are you?" and

* "Who are we together?"

The inquiry "'Who am IT' -at least on a professional level- is probably the easiest for meto answer. Quite simply: "I am acounselor." There are a numberof other helping professionals inthe world, but I am a counselor.In fact, when meeting someonefor the first time, I often intro-duce myself by saying, "Hi. Myname is Sam and I'm a coun-selor." I think and act like acounselor, with considerableattention to prevention, well-ness, development and remedia-

tion issues uppermost on mymind. Furthermore, as an indi-cator of my identity, I am a card-carrying member of ACA andhave been since November 1970when I joined as a graduate stu-dent. In addition, I am a Nation-ally Certified Counselor, a Cer-tified Clinical Mental HealthCounselor and a Licensed Pro-fessional Counselor in NorthCarolina. I am an active memberof Chi Sigma Iota (internationalcounseling honor society) andteach in a curriculum accreditedby the Council for Accreditationof Counseling and Related Edu-cational Programs as well. Weneed a variety of occupations inthe world, but I am dedicated tobeihg a counselor!

As to "who are you?" theanswer is not as obvious orstraightforward. "You," mean-ing members of ACA, arediverse in background, interestsand employment setting. Youhave European American,African American, NativeAmerican, Asian American,Hispanic/Latino(a) or multira-cial backgrounds. You are mar-ried, partnered, single, divorced,

separated or something in-between. You have a number ofsexual orientations, and yourtemperaments range from mildto mercurial. You are liberal,conservative or moderate andmay change your mind fromtime to time. Your lives are root-ed in cities, suburbs and ruralenvironments, and sometimesyou are employed in one ofthese locations and live inanother. You also have yourroots and national identities inapproximately 50 countries and,for a number of you, English isyour second language. A major-ity of you are women, but thereis a good percentage of menamong you, and your age rangeis from the early 20s to the 90s.You focus on helping children,adolescents, young adults, mid-lifers, older adults, couples,groups, families, the infirmed,the downtrodden, the grief-stricken, the developmentallydelayed and those in the midstof crisis or confusion. You do sousing a variety of theories, tech-niques and processes. You workin schools, colleges, rehabilita-tion settings, mental health cen-

ters, religious institutions,career centers, hospitals,Employee Assistance Programsand in an assortment of clinicsand nonprofit agencies that takeon all the sounds of the alpha-bet. Your motivation and dedica-tion is amazing and inspirationalbecause the financial rewardsfor your services are often mod-est.

So ."who are we together?" Ithink a Gestalt principle comesinto play here. We are fargreater as a group than we areas individuals. As a whole weare more than the sum of ourparts, i.e., individual members.We are a force in the fabric ofAmerican and international lifethat is positive, productive, cre-ative and caring. We foster thegrowth of individuals whomothers in society may have dis-carded, abandoned, discounted,ignored or discriminatedagainst. We envision what canbe and work in the reality of themoment to make possibilitiespart of the landscape for thosewho have situational and'devel-


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Executive Directors Message - BY RICHARD YEP

New year, new leaders anda recommitment to you

Each July, a new group ofenthusiastic, energetic and dedi-cated individuals take the leader-ship helm of the American Coun-seling Association as well as theregions, brinches and divisionsof the association. For the next12 months, these individuals willhelp to shape, mold and directour efforts toward meeting theyear's goals and objectives, all inthe name of furthering andadvancing the profession ofcounseling. In addition to thoseassuming leadership positions asofficers and -board members,hundreds of others will beinvolved in committees, taskforces and other organizationalunits that will help to move theprofession forward.

This month, we welcome SamGladding as the new ACA pres-

ident. Sam has been involvedwith ACA for many yearsthrough leadership roles as wellas serving as an author of ACA-published books and as one ofour workshop presenters. Youcan read Sam's first column asACA president on page 5 of thisissue of Counseling Today.

Each president brings to ACAa unique perspective and ideason how to improve professionalcounseling. The staff and I lookforward to the contribution thatSam Gladding will make asACA president, and we pledgeour support of his endeavors thatwill both demonstrate and pro-mote the counseling profession.

An ongoing project withinACA is learning what you,,ourmembers, would like to receivefrom your professional associa-

tion in terms of benefits, servicesand resources. Let me note thatsome of you are very good at let-ting us know what you want(and you communicate yourthoughts regularly), but I amalso asking your less-vocal col-leagues to also contact us.

During the past 24 months,and as we move into the next 24months, ACA Will continue itstransformation into a muchmore member-responsive orga-nization. With support anddirection from the ACA leader-ship, we have dedicated our-selves to improving the servicesand products that we provide toACA members and non-mem-ber customers, as well asimproving our efforts with thelay public. Of utmost impor-tance will be the directions wetake to promote both ACA andthe profession with the public.

As the president of the organi-zation, one role that SamGladding will serve is as theassociation's primary spokes-person. This aspect of the job aspresident is key if we are to con-tinue to raise the awareness ofprofessional counseling.

While I know what a great jobso many of you do each andevery day, we need to let thosewho can benefit from.y6ur ser-vices better understand the rea-

sons for seeking the help of pro-fessional counselors. It mayseem somewhat premature, butCounseling Awareness Month isonly 10 months awayI If variouscounseling communities beginplanning what it is that theywant to promote and highlightnext April, then think of the pos-itive effect we can have on ourvarious communities. Let's startthinking about how best to getthe word out. In fact, let's makeit a yearlong event so that ourvarious publics and the mediawill learn about the wonderfulthings that professional coun-selors do! I hope that you willvisit the ACA website for infor-mation about what counselorsare doing and how to promotethe profession.

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Learning about thehomelessOne winter morning, the

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Quickly, I recognized my inad-equate preparation for dealingwith homeless children. Myschool counseling programoffered courses and experiential

work in theories and practices ofcounseling, organization andadministration of school pro-grams and child and adolescentcounseling. It fit the generalschool population well but leftme stumbling over what servicesto provide to children who arehomeless. There was no courseto take! I was unaware of barriersto education presented by schoolrequirements, the effects ofhomelessness on children andyouth and the role that schoolcounselors should play in provid-ing services for these youth.

It was clear that I would needto go beyond my program tobecome educated on homelesschildren, so I read journal arti-cles, visited websites and talkedwith other professionals to leammore. What I found out was thatmost any student could be dis-placed or homeless. Some areeasily identified because theyreceive reduced or free lunch.The personal appearance of oth-ers may reflect signs of neglectfrom not having necessary

needs met. Needs such as cloth-ing, food, school supplies andmedical attention can go unmeteven when there is a roof over achild's head, but these childrenare not so easily identified.

My explorations led me tosome stark realities concerningthe lives of the,homeless. Manyhomeless families are made upof a young, single mother withtwo young children. She is oftenworking at minimum wage.Would a middle-class personlike myself recognize that somepeople have to work 97 hours aweek to pay the rent of an aver-age two-bedroom apartment?The waiting period for publichousing averages one to twoyears, and if you need help topay part of the rent, the wait iseven longer. Creating even moreof a problem is the fact thatthere are not enough shelterbeds for every homeless person.As a result, many families con-tinue to live in cramped, crowd-ed conditions with family,friends or acquaintances.

Complex issuesHomeless children come to

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sick four times as often as chil-dren in middle-class families.They are frequently absent fromschool and may spend lots of timein the nurse's office. They havemore mental health problems, butless than one-third receive treat-ment. Much of their school daycan be spent in the counselingoffice or with the school-basedmental health therapists.

Being aware of possible signsthat a student is homeless is thefirst step to helping. For example,homeless students may experi-ence chronic hunger and tired-ness and may fall asleep duringclass. Because they don't havemoney for lunch, they might beasking to share lunch with otherstudents. Attending school inspurts, being tardy consistentlyor receiving frequent detentionsare other potential signs. Poorgrooming and personal hygienecan also be a problem. Oftencoming to school without hairbeing combed, wearing clothingthat draws attention or dressingin the same clothes every daywithout being laundered may bereason for concern.

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Leaving homeCounseling seniors during life transitions

BY ANGELA KENNEDYSTAFF WRITER

The yellow two-story Victori-an home is the oldest home onthe tree-lined street. In its prime,the paint was bright, the yardwas perfectly manicured and thegarden's bounty perfumed theentire block. Now, it sits a bithaggard with overgrown shrubsand crooked shutters.

Forty years have gone by, andthe walls watched as the ownerand builder provided for hisfamily. The walls saw holidaysand happiness, traditions andtragedy. They witnessed thechildren grow and leave one byone. They observed the agingcouple struggle with their emptynest and bond even closer. Alas,the walls stood attentively astheir craftsman passed away inhis bed while his wife clutchedhis hand. She is now alone, inher 70s, and must choose eitherto stay with these walls and theirmemories or to leave her home.

According to the SeniorAdvantage Real Estate Council(SAREC), which trains realestate agents to assist elderlypeople with estate matters, 40percent of property ownersabove age 65 haven't changedtheir addresses in more than 30years. Selling a home and mak-

o ing these life transitions can beextremely difficult for seniors,

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exacerbated by grief, illness orfinancial burdens. Consideringthis, one realtor has gone togreat lengths to provide the bestadvice and service to her semor-aged clients.

Donna Christner-Lile beganher 20-year real estate career outof the need to provide for herfamily. Being a single mother atthe time, she felt that the proper-ty market would be a satisfyingand stable job option, eventhough she had earned herundergraduate degree in humanbehavior. In 1994, after estab-lishing a successful brokeragecompany, she felt burned outwith' her career choice. Her sonleft for college and she started toquestion what she really wantedout of life. She knew she neededa change and decided to go backto college for her master'sdegree in counseling psycholo-gy. After graduating from theUniversity of San Francisco,Christner-Lile opened her ownprivate practice but at the sametime continued her real estatebusiness on the side with thehelp of her new husband.

During the course of the nextfew years, the "Golden State"became flooded with counselingprofessionals while the realestate market boomed. Her hus-band had reached retirement ageand wanted to take a break fromthe business. She felt it wouldbe best for her and all of her

clients if she combined her twocareers.

While working as a real estateagent, Christner-Lile realizedthat her clients needed moredirection and information thanshe could provide. They weremaking major life decisions andreaching out for assistance andguidance. She took over as themain broker of Christner-LileConsulting and focused herattention on counseling seniorsin life transitions that pertain totheir estate.

Last January, the counselorearned the Senior AdvantageReal Estate Specialist (SRES)credential from SAREC. Thedesignation Was created to assistrealtors wanting to meet the spe-cial needs and concerns ofmaturing Americans when buy-ing or sellitig residential orinvestment properties. "Havinggone through some of those lifechanges myself, it seems like ithas all come back together forme in a very worthwhile way.This has brought everything Iknew and all my skills together,"she said. "I can counsel and helpthese people. I can lead them inother directions other than whatan ordinary realtor might sug-gest. I can look at the whole pic-'ture and help direct them to theresources they need to make theright choice for them and theirfamily."

She added that she often sug-

gests to her clients that theyshould also consider advicefrom an estate planner, CPA andtheir family or support system.If necessary, she also contactsthe family members to get theirinput on the situation.

As with any counseling rela-tionship, Christner-Lile assess-es the situation of her client. Sheconsiders their mental and phys-ical capacity and who can betheir advocate in helping tomake these decisions.

"I work with them and presentoptions, such as assisted or inde-pendent living facilities. Theirneed level will determine wherethey can go and should go. It's avery difficult decision to leaveyour home after you have beenthere 30 or more years," shesaid. "These people, are over-whelmed and sad. They havebuilt a lifetime of memoriesthere. Often, they are left alonewith all these wonderful memo-ries residing in the home."

One of Christner-Lile'sclients is a recent widow and isdetermined to leave the home inorder to avoid the memories."With her loss being so recent,she feels she can escape some ofthe pain by selling the home.My advice to her was to walkwith caution - whenever youare making a decision that bigwithin the first two years of thegrieving cycle, you just need tobe careful so you don't regretthe choice."

She advises her clients and allseniors to stay in their homes foras long as they possibly can,safely, "because that is wheretheir happiness has been in theirlives. But if it is unsafe or theyare unable to do so, then we tryto point out other possibleoptions."

In some instances, a reversemortgage is one way for thesenior to stay in the home, and itcould possibly allow for enoughmoney to pay for a live-in nurseor housekeeper. The AARPdefines a reverse mortgage as ahome loan that gives cashadvances to the homeowner andrequires no repayment until afuture time, as long as the bor-rower lives there. The loan canbe paid at once, as a regularmonthly advance or at times andin amounts the homeowner des-ignates. The borrower pays themoney back plus interest whenhe or she sells the home.

She noted that, especially inthe state of California, many ofthese aging individuals havelarge assets with their home butare extremely reluctant to tapinto those resources. She notedthat the older generations grewup on the notion that they areobligated to leave something totheir children, mainly theirhouse. They were taught thattheir legacy is embodied in thefamily home. "It's difficult tochange their mind on that. I have'to explain it to them that theseassets are to take care of them,and if taking care of them means

staying in the home, then we canfind a way to do that."

Christner-Lile educates herclients on the various city andagency-provided services suchas Meals on Wheels, senior ser-vices peer groups and churchaffiliates. "By allowing thesepeople into the home on a regu-lar basis, the children are moreconfident and relaxed knowingthat others are assessing theirloved one's needs," she said, Shenoted that staying in the homeultimately depends on thesenior's health and safety, whichis often determined by the adultchildren or others in their sup-port system. Many times thecaregiving individuals feelstrained and exhausted fromhypervigilance and the need tobe with the senior all the time.They will be more inclined toallow for space and freedom ifthey know they can count on thesenior to open his or her life toothers who care.

Tips for seniors to stay in thehome:

* Attitude is everything. Keepan open mind to the possibilitythat others may have good sug-gestions to keep you healthyand safe.

* Allow a case manager in toassess your safety and health.

* Be willing to allow the localfire department in to assess yourhome for safety and arrange tohave those necessary repairs/changes made. Consider areverse mortgage if you don'thave the money for immediaterepairs.* Be open with your childrenabout your abilities, wishes andneeds. A counselor is often veryhelpful in negotiating differ-ences of opinion on your safe-ty/health issues with your chil-dren.

* Don't be a hermit. If possi-ble, participate in local seniorcenter activities. Socializing ishealthy.

E Be willing to allow others tovisit and interact with you inyour home.

* Use a lifeline system to keepyou connected to the propermedical help, should you havethe need.

E If you need a daily compan-ion, consider sharing your homewith another senior.

Because the price of real estatein California is currently soaring,Christner-Lile is also counselingclients who are at retirement age(55-65) on whether they shouldsell and take advantage of the'high appreciation values of theirproperty. "They haven't reallylooked at the big picture as towhat will this do to them tax-wise. They are not stopping andthinking about a plan and thatcould lead to really big mis-takes."

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Finding happiness inretirement

Donna Christner-Lile (left) and her mother enjoy the mild summer weather of northern California.

Christner-Lile shares caregiving responsibilities with her sister in Texas, who cares for their mother

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living facilities each day. By theyear 2015, 45 percent of theentire U.S. population will beseniors. As a result, maturingbaby boomers have growingconcerns about the future oftheir loved ones and themselves.When a family is faced with thedilemma of movinig their lovedone into a retirement home orassisted living facility, Christ-ner-Lile urges them to interviewthe staff and visit the site sever-al times before making a deci-sion. "You have to go see foryourself, observe and also makesurprise visits. You have to seewhat actually is going on there?'

Here are some areas to con-sider:* How clean is the facility?Beyond the standard tour, checkstairwells and other less-traveled areas to see how wellthey are cleaned and main-tained.N Does it appear that the staffis patient and kind to the resi-dents?* Talk to the residents abouttheir perceptions of the place.E Don't limit the tour to com-mon areas; ask to see the kitchenand medical areas.* Ask for resident family refer-ences to contact for their opin-

Donna Christner-Lile

ions.M Ask for copies of any paper-work required for admission,along with samples of menus,activity calendars and newslet-tersN Inquire about the nearesthospital, medical clinic, dentistoffice, etc.N What churches, parks,shops and senior centers arenearby?* How accessible is publictransportation? Is there anaccessible transit service?

Christner-Lile noted thatmany of the facilities allow fam-ilies to come during mealtime.Families are then given theopportunity to not only samplethe food, but also to sit and talkwith the residents. Some facili-ties will allow visitors duringtheir scheduled functions andactivities such as exercise classesor social dances. "If there is anyresistance on allowing you tocome and go freely, I would pro-ceed with much caution onchoosing that particular facility."She added that another optionwould be a trial period stay,where the individual enters thefacility for just a few months tosee if he or she would enjoy theenvironment. Many times,seniors are reluctant at first butquickly warm up to the facilityonce they have engaged in someof the social activities and havemade some new friends. "(Adultchildren and/or caregivers) mayfind that their loved one reallyenjoys having other seniorsaround," she said.

Unfortunately, there is nocookie-cutter formula that canbe applied to this' decision.What may work for one familymight not be the best decisionfor another. Options should beweighed carefully, and comrnmu-nication between all individualsinvolved is vital to a positive

outcome. "It all has to be veryopen, and it's something thatjust 'can't be plannedovernight,; Christner-Lile said,adding that, often, she noticesthat family members are strug-gling with this decision morethan the senior who is directlyaffected. The guilt of adult chil-dren can be overwhelming, andshe is quick to refer them to acounseling on their own. "So,they have their own space to letthat out. It's a very commonfactor."'Christner-Lile knows from

experience the emotionsinvolved with this type of deci-sion. For six months out of theyear, she shares caregivingresponsibilities with her sisterin Texas. During the summer,her 91-year-old mother stayswith her in California and thentravels to South Texas duringthe mild winter. "I understandthe feelings of not waiting tosee your loved one in a facility.You want to know that they areloved and cared for and not putaside?' Christner-Lile's motherwas forced to leave her home of37 years after falling from amild seizure. The family knewshe could no longer stay in the-home alone and devised theplan of sharing the responsibili-ty. "This arrangement hasworked for us for the past fiveyears. It's not for everyone, butmy mother seems to be doingwell with it," she said.

Christner-Lile said she is verypleased with the merger of hercareers and is enjoying her ownmid-life. "I've always enjoyedworking with this generation. Ijust feel like I'm in my perfectniche and Ifeel very fulfilled." A

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Retitement is more com-,plex than just receiving thegold watch aid going offinto the proverbial sunsetOne of the factors in a suc-cessful retirement is workre-orientation: "The degreeto which you have emotion-ally distanced yourseIf fromtaking your personal identi-ty from work."

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Editor's note: This articleoriginally appeared ir theSt. Louis Post Dispatch.

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be addressed on an individual basis byresourceful and flexible counselors. Forexample, these children many times haveno place to do homework, so negotiationwith classroom teachers on how to getwork done may be necessary. Homelesschildren may also need to have certainschool processes re-negotiated, such asleaving class when upset, homeworkadaptation or working with the schoolnurse to provide clothing, to name a fewconsiderations.

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Intergenerational activities provebeneficial to young and the young at heart

BY ANGELA KENNEDYSTAFF WRITER

Said the little boy, "SometimesI drop my spoon,"

Said the old man, "I do too!"

The little boy.whispered, "I wetmy pants."

"I do that too," laughed the oldman.

Said the little boy, "l often cry."

The old man nodded, "So do I"

"But worst of all," said the lit-tle boy,

"It seems grown-ups don't payattention to me."

And he felt the warmth of thewrinkled old hand.

"I know what you mean," saidthe old man.

-"Little Boy and the OldMan," Shel Silverstein

Quality time spent betweenolder adults and young peoplein the United States hasbecome increasingly rare. Withmany individuals niovingaround the country for betterjob opportunities, grandparentsdon't always live in the sametowns as their adult childrenand grandchildren. Because theinteraction between the genera-tions is decreasing, young peo-ple often don't understand theneeds and abilities of olderadults, and older adults oftenforget the positive emotionalbenefits of being around youngchildren.

Research shows that childrenneed four to six involved, car-ing adults in their lives to fullydevelop emotionally aidsocially. Intergenerational pro-grains can help build thosehealthy relationships.

"One of the things that theseprograms do is that they pro-mote developmental momentsfor everyone involved," Chris-tine Moll, past-president of theAssociation for Adult Develop-ment and Aging said. "Foryoungsters, they learn aboutaging, positive role models andhow to communicate andengage socially with someone

who is outside their ifaily cir-cle. For our more seasonedadults, they ,feel needed and-.they have a sense -of contribu-tion back to the conmunity.They -learn about a generationthat they may have lost touchwith and have hope for thefuture. It- also gives them asense of purpose."

Intergenerational activitiesincrease cooperation, interac-tioji and exchange betweenpeople of different generations.Moll npted that older adults'canshare their different life per-spectives with young people.With their collected life experi-ences, seniors are able to guideand advise the younger genera-tions during difficult times -as the kids would say, they havebeen there and done that.

Seniors can also teach chil-dren academics, culture and lifemorals. In return, the olderadults form a connection withyounger generations and per-haps learn about new technolo-gy and trends. These programsalso give seniors the satisfac-tion of knowing they havehelped positively influencetoday's children as they growinto tomorrow's adults. More-over, the caring and lastingfriendships that emerge fromthese encounters are mutualbenefits to all parties involved.

Intergenerational programscan be, found in many differentenvironments such as child carecenters, senior housing andfacilities, intergenerational carecenters, schools and youth cen-ters. Many of these places haveestablished volunteer programsto unite diverse generations.

Children benefit from theseprograms by:

* Learning firsthand about theskills and physical capabilitiesof older persons.

* Learning that not all olderpeople are alike.

* Seeing positive role modelsof aging adults. -

* Feeling more secure aboutbeing home alone when pairedwith an older adult as a phonefriend or neighborhood partner.

* Learning how to handle sit-uations and emotions they facetoday by listening to an older

adult talk about past experi-ences. .

* Learning skills that would belost if not passed down from gen-eration to generation (carpentry,storytelling, quilting, etc.).

Intergenerational programsallow older adults to:

N Meet people with commoninterests.

* Develop new child-rearingskills to use with their owngrandchildren.

* Achieve a sense of fulfill-ment by passing on life experi-ences and skills to others.

* Earn extra income or make avaluable volunteer contribution.

These programs alsostrengthen the bonds within thecommunity by promoting mul-ticulturalism and tolerance,preserving history and increas-ing awareness on matters thataffect both young and old.Interaction between genera-tions allows people to seeyoung people and senior citi-zens as untapped resourcesinstead of troubled youth andold burdens.

Each year, more than 2,000people participate in programsthat promote productive aging,family support, positive youthdevelopment * and lifelonglearning services. These olderadults are more educated,

active and healthier than eldersof decades past. They can havea tremendous impact on societyby choosing to be active men-tors to younger generations.Older adults may serve as liter-

acy tutors, parent outreachworkers, historians, after-school volunteers and childcare aides. They can provide in-home support to teen mothers,parents who have been reportedfor child abuse or neglect, fam-flies caring for children withdisabilities and chronic illness-es.

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2004, the federal governmentspent $10.1 billion on the pro-gram, covering just above 19percent of special educationcosts. Senate HELP CommitteeChair Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) andranking member EdwardKennedy (D-Mass.) purposelyavoided getting into the fundingdebate in crafting the re-autho-rization legislation approved bythe committee, thus deferringthe issue until Senate floor con-sideration.

During Senate debate, Sens.Tom Harkin (D--Iowa) andChuck Hagel (R-Neb.) spon-sored an amendment, which theAmerican Counseling Associa-tion supported, to provide $2.2billion increases in "IDEA"funding during the next sixyears to reach the 40 percentmark. Unfortunately, theHarkin-Hagel amendment didnot include offsetting cuts topay for the mandatory spendingincreases it would haverequired, thus violating budgetrules. A vote of 60 senators isneeded to waive such rules, andthe amendment's supporters fellfour votes short of this mark.

Although the Hagel-Harkinamendment failed, the Senatedid adopt a competing amend-ment by Gregg that wouldauthorize - but not require -

discretionary funding increasesto reach the 40 percent supportmark by 2011. This provision,adopted by a 96-1 vote, is simi-lar to one included in the Housebill, H.R. 1350.

The Senate also approved fourother amendments to "IDEA":

M A Gregg amendment toallow school districts to recoverattorneys' fees when a parentfiles a "frivolous" lawsuit thatalleges their child with a disabil-ity has received inadequateschooling. The definition of a"frivolous case" would be basedon legal precedent. Current lawonly allows parents who wintheir cases against schools tocollect attorney's fees. The sameis not true for a school systemthat wins its case. Many districtscomplain they must incur highlegal costs when parents hirelawyers to represent them insuch cases. The Gregg amend-ment does not cap attorney'sfees allowed under "IDEA."

* An amendment by Sen.Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) toallow the Department of Educa-tion to participate fully in theNational Children's Study todetermine the relationshipbetween environmental healthfactors and children. Currently,all the key federal departments

with jurisdiction over children'shealth and welfare - includingthe Natioiial Institute of ChildHealth and Human Develop-ment, the National Institute ofEnvironmental Health Sciences,the Centers for Disease Controland Prevention, and the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency -are sponsors and partners in thecompletion of the NationalChildren's Study, with theexception of the Department ofEducation.

* An amendment by Sen.Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to helpensure that students transferringbetween school districts receivethe services called for in theirannual Individualized Educa-tion Plan, which sets specificgoals a child should accomplishin a school year. The amend-ment is targeted primarily athomeless or foster children andthose whose parents are in themilitary.

0 An amendment by Sen. RickSantorum (R-Pa.) to allow up to15 states to obtain waivers fromthe Department of Education toreduce paperwork requirementsfor dealing with students withdisabilities. The House billwould authorize a 10-statedemonstration project to reducepaperwork.

As was true of the version ofthe legislation approved by theHELP Committee, the Senate-passed "IDEA" bill (previouslyreferred to as S. 1248) is viewedby advocates as an improvementon the House bill (H.R.1350).To cite just three provisions, theSenate bill would requireschools to conduct a behavioralassessment to determinewhether a child's violation ofschool conduct codes is theresult of a child's disability or ofa school's failure to implementthe child's IEP. The House billdoes not contain this provision.Although both the House andSenate bills would allowschools to suspend students forbehavior violating a school'sconduct code, the Senate billwould require that schools con-sider the impact of a child's dis-ability when deciding to changehis or her placement followingsuch violation. The Senate billalso includes funding forschools to expand the use ofbehavioral supports and school-wide behavioral interventiotis inorder to more proactivelyaddress student behavior.

Unfortunately, neither theHouse nor Senate "IDEA" billsmaintain the current lawrequiremefit that state standardsfor "related services personnel"

(including school counselors)be based on the "highestrequirements in the state applic-able to a specific profession ordiscipline." ACA is continuingto work alongside other organi-zations in an attempt to addressthis issue and to ensure thatschool counselors and otherrelated personnel are eligible forprofessional development pro-grams and assistance.

Now that the Senate haspassed its "IDEA" bill, a confer-ence committee comprised' ofmembers from both the Hoilseand Senate must meet to resolvedifferences between theirrespective chamber's bills. Thefinal version of the legislationdeveloped by the conferencecommittee, referred to as the"conference report," must thenbe passed by both the Houseand Senate. It is this version ofthe legislation that, once passed,goes to the president for his sig-nature to become law.

At this point, it is uncertain ifor when the conference processwill occur. Two obstacles standin the way of a quick conferenceagreement. One is the calendar:with scheduled recesses, thereare'few legislative days left inthe Congressional schedule


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BYANGELA KENNEDYSTAFF WRITER

According to AAR, approxi-mately 1 million people reach60 years of age every month.Medical advances and society'sfocus on health has improvedlongevity and quality of lifeamong older adults. However, itis estimated that only half ofolder adults who acknowledgemental health problems actuallyseek help, and only 3 percent ofthose receive specialty mentalhealth services. To provide thebest care to those individualswho do seek help, there aremany factors for counselors toconsider when working witholder adults.

Dispelling the myths"There are apparent shifts in

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older' means, as well as a newunderstanding of personal expec-tations of self, family, friends andsociety," said Marie Wakefield,immediate past-president of theAssociation for Adult Develop-ment and Aging. 'Therefore, it isimportant for mental health careproviders to separate the mythsand stereotypes from the existingneeds of the aging population."

She noted that the period oftime between early adulthoodand old age constitutes 75 per-cent of one's lifespan, yet muchof what most individuals knowabout this period of life is basedon myths. "In our society, somebelieve the aged population to beless capable, less healthy and lessalert, while others perceive themas carefree, always playing golf,on vacation or resting on thebenevolence of others for sup-

port?' She added that older peo-ple are often stereotyped in printand on television as feeble, inef-fective, helpless, forgetful, frailand irrelevant. "Erroneous andhurtful pictures of the 'oldgeezer' distort the truer images ofolder people who are active, flex-ible, relevant, culturally involvedand an important contribution toour society," Wakefield said.Other negative stereotypes aboutaging and the elderly include:

N Aging brings illness resultingin poorer health and disability.

* Aging means a reduction inmental sharpness.

* Older adults are moredepressed than younger adults.

M Change of habits when youare older does not help becausethe damage is already done.

N There is a decline in sexual

desire, interest and physical capa-bility to engage in sexual activity.

"Each person's aging processis unique and personal needsvary greatly from one olderadult to another," Wakefieldsaid. "As the population of olderpeople continues to grow andexpand, conclusions of the char-acteristics, needs and servicescannot be captured through theeyes of myths that promote erro-neous stereotypes."

Many mental health condi-tions once thought to be a nor-mal part of aging are actuallytreatable and even preventable.Increased physical activity, abalanced diet and a healthylifestyle can bring benefits atany age, including a reducedrisk for some mental illnesses.By taking part in social activi-ties, volunteering or taking up anew hobby, older adults canreduce the risk for conditionssuch as depression andAlzheimer's disease or otherforms of dementia.

Getting olderPam J. Matthews, a counselor

educator with the University ofArkansas, said that as specialistsin developmental issues, coun-selors should be aware of vari-ous attitudes of aging, especial-ly eager anticipation versusfearful deterioration. Otherissues to examine include:

* Consciousness: What doesthe client think about growingold? Is it positive or negative?

* Control: Is the client able toadapt to changes in and out ofhis or her control?

* Change: How does the clientattempt to control his or her lifeand implement a vision foraging successfully?

There are signs that indicate aclient has a healthy perspectiveon aging, Matthews noted,which include feelings of lifesatisfaction, a caring social sup-port network and an activelifestyle within the communityor with their family. Counselorsshould be aware of a client's lifechanges, losses or loneliness

and other instances that maytrigger feelings of depression.Additional issues that coun-selors should keep in mind are

* Dementia and Alzheimer's:understand the differences fromdepression and the effects on theclient and his or her family

* Interpersonal relationships

* Spiritual or religious supportsystems

M Guardianship or caregivers

M Living environment

CaregiversAs we continue into the 21st

century, 76 million babyboomers will become seniors.Today, close to one in four fam-ilies is responsible for providingcare to a relative or friend. Withthat number on the rise, coun-selors should be prepared to seemore of those caregivers seek-ing mental health services forthemselves as well as the senior.Caregivers often experiencefeelings of guilt and a sense ofburden, and it is estimated that46 percent of caregivers areclinically depressed, especiallythose attending to the needs ofsomeone diagnosed withAlzheimer's. "You have to thinkfamily systems theory whenworking with older clients andtheir caregivers,' said DavidKaplan, ACA's associate execu-tive director for professionalaffairs. "Counselors need tobring the caregivers into the ses-sions and get them involved. Wehave to recognize them as animportant part of the client'swell-being."

Counselors can collaboratewith the caregiver byM Assisting with plans anddecision-making for the seniorclient.

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Substance abuseWendy K. Enochs, a licensed counselor

and assistant professor of counselor edu-cation at Emporia State University inKansas said that alcohol is the most com-monly abused substance among olderadults.

"However, research indicates that olderadults (above age 55) account for less than3 percent of the number of people seekingservices for substance abuse disorders;'she said. noting that many older adultshave negative connotations associatedwith seeking treatment and many stillbelieve there is a stigma attached withasking for help. '

"In addition, when the counselor ismuch younger, the older adult may won-der, 'What can this person do for me? Heor she is so young and has not had manylife experiences,"' she said. "The genera-tion gap in and of itself can be one barri-er to treatment, along with gender, raceand the fear that going to a counselor-means 'I'm crazy."'

She noted that older clients might notbe comfortable in a substance abusegroup where younger members are pre-sent. "Because older adults often aremore ashamed about having a substanceabuse problem, treatment should be sup-portive and non-confrontational.'

The treatment program should take thisoutlook into consideration and aim toprovide

* A positive support system.

* Family involvement and support.

E Age-appropriate activities that takeinto account both the cognitive and phys-ical limitations.

"The pace of treatment may need to beslower for older clients who experienceproblems with comprehension. Coun-selors also need to consider how the olderadult's worldview and values and beliefswill impact treatment," said Enochs."Getting the family involved is key inassisting the client to have people he orshe can contact, should problems arise.Oftentimes, substance abuse problemsrun in families, and by understandingfamily dynamics, the counselor can assistthe client in dealing with both positiveand destructive factors within the family."

Enochs added that loneliness and isola-tion are two risk factors for relapse thatneed to be addressed in treatment. Coun-

selors should be aware of support groupsthat meet the needs of older adults in theircommunities. Older adults need to feel

respected and comfortable discussingtheir issues and may benefit from a sup-port group of their peers.

"Because depression and suicide gohand-in-hand with substance abuse,

counselors who are treating older adultsfor a substance abuse disorder need to askthe right questions regarding feelings ofdepression," she said, noting that most

people believe that teen-agers or youngadults are more likely to attempt and/orcommit suicide. "However, the number ofdeaths ruled a suicide - and this does not

include deaths that are ruled accidental tospare the family from stigma - is high-est for older adults'

Counselors need to understand the

needs of this population in order to pro-vide effective treatment to this growingsegment of society. Kaplan added that

seniors are not just older versions ofadults. "This population has very special

needs that must be taken into considera-tion. Their mind-set is unique and there-

fore the therapeutic relationship is, too?'

Tips for finding local resources:N Talk to other professionals in your

area

* Department of Human Services

* Area agencies on aging

" Hospitals and home health prov

" Medical equipment agencies

* Legal services

* Adult protective services

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Helpful resources:* Medicare/Social Security800.772.1213

* Medicare Fraud/Abuse,800.482.5525

* Questions: Medicare800.MEDICARE

* National Institute on Aging PublicInfo 800.222.2225 1

* American Association of Retired Per-sons 202.434.2277

S Administration on Aging, Washing-ton, D.C. 202.619.0556 '

* ElderCare Locator 800.677.1116

* Discount Drug Programs800.865.7211E

Washington Update

between now and the target adjournmentdate of Oct. 1. Second, tensions are risingbetween the two political parties on Capi-tol Hill. After being all but shut out ofprevious House-Senate conferences,Senate Democrats have expressed theirdesire to have a pre-conference agree-ment in writing before they move forwardin appointing their conferees on "IDEA"

For more information on the legislationor on ACA's work on this issue, contactChris Campbell at 800.347.6647 ext. 241or by e-mail at [email protected].

'Perkins Act' re-authorization billintroduced

On June 3, House Education and theWorkforce Chairman Mike Castle(R-Del.) introduced H.R. 4496, the"Vocational and Technical Education forthe Future Act," to re-authorize the CarlD. Perkins Vocational and Technical Edu-cation Act of 1998. Thankfully, the billdoes not call for scrapping most PerkinsAct programs, as proposed earlier in theyear by the Bush administration. The billdoes contain provisions that are of con-cern to the American Counseling Associ-ation and other advocates for career andtechnical education.

H.R. 4496 would:

* Combine the Tech-Prep and PerkinsBasic State Grant prograis into onefunding stream, thus eliminating separatefunding for Tech Prep.

* Establish funding authorization levelsat the same amount as was appropriatedfor Perkins programs for FY 2004, essen-tially freezing program spending.

* Decrease the percentage of fundingallowed for state administrative costsfrom 5 percent of the state's total alloca-tion to 2 percent, constituting a 60 per-cent reduction in funding.

* Establish a new local accountabilitysystem, under which recipients viould berequired to report progress on achievingperformance measures on an annual basis.

The bill also appears to preclude fund-ing of programs not culminating in acertificate or degree (such as skill-upgrading or non-credit courses) and torestrict career guidance and counselingfor students in selecting high schoolcoursework.I ACA is closely reviewing H.R. 4496and is working in coalition with otherorganizations on re-authorization. ACA ispart of the Career and Technical Educa-tion Coalitiofn (CTE), a group of nationalorganizations working on "Perkins" re-authorization. In June, CTE developed acommon set of broad principles in sup-port of improving career and technicaleducation policy to be shared with law-makers, which ACA signed on to.

With respect to career guidance andcounseling, the Coalition Principles doc-ument states:

"A re-authorized 'Perkins' shouldstrengthen support for unbiased careerguidance and counseling, access to careerand academic information and planningresources, outreach to students pursuingnontraditional training in programs thateducate individuals for high-skill, high-demand fields, and support for local and

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statewide initiatives that increase studentawareness of careers. Counselors, teach-ers, parents and students value careerinformation as a key tool in making deci-sions such as determining labor marketdemands and the future of potentialcareer paths, identifying financial aidinformation, comparing postsecondaryoptions and aligning the education of stu-dents with their future career goals andeconomic needs in relation to self-suffi-ciency."

In addition to CTE, ACA is part of asmaller ad-hoc group of organizationswith a particular interest in career infor-mation and career counseling containedin the "Perkins Act." During the nextyear, ACA plans td work with these orga-nizations to ensure that career guidanceand counseling services remain a strongcomponent and continues to be eligiblefor funding under the "Perkins Act."

For more information on this issue, con-tact ACA staffers Chris Campbell(800.347.6647 ext. 241, e-mail: [email protected]) or Scott Barstow(800.347.6647 ext. x234, e-mail:[email protected]).

ACA leads effortto gain supportfor 'ESSCP'

Although the Senate has yet to reachagreement on a budget blueprint for theyear, the House has passed a budget andis beginning to divide up spending alloca-tions within that budget through theappropriations process. The AmericanCounseling Association and other educa-tion advocacy organizations are workingto try to protect important programs asthe appropnations bills move throughcommittee. In June, ACA drafted and senta letter to members of the House Appro-priations Subcommittee on Labor, Healthand Human Services, and Education,requesting increased funding for the"Elementary and Secondary SchoolCounseling Program" in FY 2005.

The letter, addressed to House Appro-priations Subcommittee Chairman RalphRegula (R-Ohio) and Ranking MemberDavid Obey (D-Wis.), requests sufficientfunding to allow middle and high, as wellas elementary, schools to benefit fromthis program. Currently the "ESSCP" isfunded at $33.8 million. Because the first$40 million in spending allocated for"ESSCP" must be devoted to elementaryschool programs, middle schools and sec-ondary schools have yet to receive anysupport.

In addition to ACA, the letter wassigned by the American Academy ofChild and Adolescent Psychiatry, theAmerican Psychological Association, theAmerican School Counselor Association,the National Association for CollegeAdmission Counseling, the NationalAssociation of School Psychologists, theNational Association of Social Workers,and the School Social Work Associationof America. A copy of the letter is avail-able on ACA's public policy webpage atwww.counseling.org/public.

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or on how you can help fight for anincreased investment in school counsel-ing programs, contact Chris Campbellwith ACA at 800.347.6647 ext. 241 or e-mail [email protected].

June 10 parity rally canceledDue to the ceremonies for the late Pres-

ident Ronald Reagan in the U.S. Capitol,the rally in support of mental health pari-ty legislation scheduled for June 10 wascanceled. Several smaller mental healthinsurance parity rallies were held in othercities as a bus in honor of late senator andparity sponsor Paul Welistone traveledfrom Minneapolis to Washington, D.C.Hundreds of mental health advocatesgathered in rallies in Minneapolis, Madi-son, Wis., Chicago, Cleveland and Pitts-burgh in support of mental health paritylegislation. American Counseling Associ-ation members also organized a demon-stration in Iowa.

Rally organizers are still exploringdates to reschedule the event for later inthe summer. Stay tuned to www.counseling.org/public for updated information.

Medicare meetingsCounselors throughout the country are

impacting Medicare legislation from thegrassroots level. The American Counsel-ing Association has launched a renewedgrassroots campaign- in support ofMedicare reimbursement of licensed pro-fessional counselors. Thousands of ACAmembers received letters from MarkPope, ACA's immediate past-president,


asking them to call their U.S. Representa-tives to ask them to introduce legislationequivalent to the "Seniors Mental HealthAccess Improvement Act:' S. 310, intro-duced in the Senate by Craig Thomas(R-Wyo.). If you received such a letterand have not yet made a two-minute callto your Congressman, it's not too late!We need to dramatically increase Housesupport for Medicare reimbursement leg-islation if we are to ultimately succeed onthis issue.

The leaders of several state counselingassociations, along with their counter-parts from state mental health counselorassociations, also received a letter fromPope and American Mental Health Coun-selors Association Immediate Past-Presi-dent Gail Adams asking them to visittheir members of Congress in support ofMedicare coverage. Many counselingleaders answered the call by schedulingappointments with one or more represen-tatives in their state to urge them to spon-sor counselor coverage legislation. Thecampaign is an unprecedented unificationof state and national mental health coun-seling association leadership. ACA andAMHCA are grateful to all counselorswho have voiced their support for thisimportant legislation by calling or visit-ing their members of Congress.

For more information, or to learn howyou can become involved, contact DaraAlpert in ACA's Office of Public Policyand Legislation at 800.347.6647 ext. 242or e-mail [email protected]. N

Student Focus

counselors and teachers. This new knowl-edge has caused me to pursue open dia-logue among counselors, teachers andeven the principal to rethink some of thestrategies, such as detentions and suspen-sions, used to address behavior problems.I've begun to use more play and talk ther-apy to give children different opportuni-ties to work through their traumas and'reduce the risk of recycling problembehaviors experienced butside of school.Family counseling also seems key to cre-ating more effective communicationbetween family members and helpingthem cope more efficiently with the trau-mas of homelessness and domestic vio-lence. It also seems clear that there is aneed for school-based and communityinterventions that include a mental health-component to meet the needs of thesechildren. Such interventions can be usedto help strengthen and improve the cop-ing strategies of homeless children, there-by improving their emotional, behavioraland psychosocial functioning as well asimproving family coping during a verystressful time.

Start now - start somewhereOK, OK, so these are more things than

you or I can do all at once, but each of usneeds to start advocating somewhere!Picking one and starting now is a wholelot better than planning to do it later andnever getting anything started.

We will all be ethically responsible forincreasing our knowledge of the challengesfaced by homeless children and their fami-

lies because the problems are increasing,and enough information just cannot be pre-sented in classes. Taking steps to under-stand these challenges has helped me betterassess my own capabilities, potentials andlimitations and those of the students. First-hand experience has brought me newunderstanding of interventions and strate-gies for use in counseling homeless chil-dren and their families. I have alsoincreased recognition of the causes of neg-ative behaviors exhibited by these childrenso I can put them into a more productiveperspective. Taking a more in-depth look ata child's home life will be the rule of thumbfor me in the future whether it is a classassignment or not.

Identifying homeless children and fami-lies is an ongoing challenge. Students like'us can help create and be a part of the dia-logue that facilitates an increased under-standing of this marginalized group ofchildren. We must continue-to advocate forpreventive and remedial programs that tar-get multiple levels of individuals, familiesand communities. It is the only way Ibelieve schools can hope to reach as manyof those children and families who mightotherwise slip through the cracks. We can'twait for others to do these things. We needto start practicing this kind of advocacynow, as students, in the same way we try toapply practically all the other things we arelearning.E

Claudia Hutchinson lsaa graduate stu-dent at Penn State University.


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Until the 'sunset'Helping persons who are older and their caregivers to cope with Alzheimer's,other forms of dementia

BY DAWN PENNINGTONEDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The recent passing of formerPresident Ronald Reagan awak-ened a nation to perhaps thegreatest love story of our time -the lasting relationship with hiswife Nancy, which endured notonly his film and politicalcareers, but also his decade-longstruggle with, and subsequentloss to, Alzheimer's disease.

The most common form ofdementia, Alzheimer's is a pro-gressive, irreversible and fatalbrain disorder, according to theFisher Center for Alzheimer'sResearch Foundation (www.alzinfo.org). The center also esti-mates that Alzheimer's affectsabout 10 percent of people whoare 65 and older, with the preva-lence doubling roughly every 10years after age 65.

Who is at risk?According to the Fisher Cen-

ter, half of the population ages85 and up may haveAlzheimer's. Age and family his-tory have until recently been thegreatest predictors of who willdevelop the disease, which typi-cally strikes after age 65. On theother hand, half of people withthe far more common late-onsetform have no family history, anda recent study shows that emo-tional distress may increaseone's risk for developingAlzheimer's. The study(www.alzinfo.org/news/12_08_03.aspx) showed that those whosuffered from depression, anxi-ety or other similar symptomswere twice as likely to developthis illness.

According to the Alzheimer'sDisease Education & ReferralCenter, the seven signs(www.alzheimers.org/pubs/sevensigns.htm) of the disease are:

* Asking the same questionover and over again.

* Repeating the same story,word for word, again and again.

* Forgetting how to cook, or

how to make repairs, or how toplay cards - activities that werepreviously done with ease andregularity.

* Losing one's ability to paybills or balance one's checkbook.,

* Getting 1ost in familiar sur-roundings or misplacing house-hold objects.

M Neglecting to bathe, or wear-ing the same clothes over andover again, while insisting thatthey have taken a bath or thattheir clothes are still clean.

* Relying on someone else,such as a, spouse, to make deci-sions or answer questions theypreviously would have handledthemselves.

A study released by the centerin May noted that individualswith diabetes were' 65 percentmore likely than individualswithout diabetes to developAlzheimer's. A summary of thisstudy is available at www.alzheimers.org/nianews/nianews

65.pdf. It has also been suggest-ed that diet, education, environ-ment and viruses may contributeto the development of this dis-ease, and research is continuingin those areas.

Until the 'sunset'After President Reagan's

Alzheimer's was diagnosed adecade ago, he gave his now-legendary speech about how thedisease would lead him into thesunset of his life. Even then, thelook of fear in his eyes wasapparent, noted' CharleneKampfe, an associate professorin the Department of SpecialEducation and Rehabilitation atthe University of Arizona in Tc-son. "Even in the early stages ofAlzheimer's, there's a fear of los-ing yourself," she said, recallinga television interview with a per-sonal friend of the former presi-dent who noted how the look inhis eyes changed over time fromone that was vibrant to one that -was fearful.

A mixed blessing occurs when

the look of fear and being lost isreplaced by a lack of recognitionabout the changes taking place.'There is an awful stage whereyou know you are losing (yourmemory), and then you don't(recognize that anymore)," shesaid. "A time comes when theyare no longer who they were, butthey are no longer worrying aboutlosing themselves because theyhave progressed to another stage."

The same mixed blessing alsoapplies to the adult children andgrandchildren, where familymembers may unknowingly findthat they are relieved becausethey don't feel that they have toremind their loved one that he orshe is succumbing to his or herillness.

"It is important to rememberthat, with short-term memoryloss, the individual may repeatthings, and anyone who acts as acaregiver must learn that being inthe present is very important,"Kampfe said. "If you hear a storyeight times, then saying, 'Yousaid that already,' won't help.You have to enjoy the moment(that you still have that person)."

She experienced this personal-ly when her grandmother experi-enced memory loss. "She wouldtell stories about when I was alittle girl, and we would laugh.Then she would tell it again.What I would do is think tomyself, 'It was just as funny asthe first time you told it to me.' Iwould hear it for the first time -again - so I didn't embarrassher.

"We have trouble being totallypresent in the moment:' she con-tinued. "Be in the moment withthe person. You may becomefrustrated, but know that there isnothing that they can do about it.Be there at that very momentevery time?'

Losing one's wayKampfe noted that the fear

seen in President Reagan's eyesin the early years of his illnesswas a valid one stemming fromnot only loss of self, but also a

fear of losing those around him,specifically the people uponwhom he increasingly depended.These are common emotions ofthose suffering with Alzheimer's,especially the individuals whoseability to communicate may alsostart to decline.

"Feeling safe is such a (crucialneed). They tend to want to havetheir spouse or one person nearall the time:' she said.

Whether they are experiencingdementia or not, persons who areolder may lose their ability toenunciate or otherwise speakclearly sometimes as a result of astroke or other debilitating con-ditions. "When people have trou-ble speaking, people often walkby them, assuming they are bab-bling and not speaking," Kampfesaid. With her clients, she notedthat it is the counselor's and care-givers' jobs to give that personface time even when what theymay be hearing initially doesn'tmake sense. "I listen and para-phrase - is there something thatI should understand? I'd mirrorwhat they say or the sounds theyare making. I'd say directly that Irespect that you have somethingto say. And soon enough, a wordwould come out of theirmouths," she said. "Listen evenwhen you don't know whatyou're listening for - anymoment of communication has athought of some kind behind it."

Losing one's memories orvoice, however, does not andshould not mean a loss of auton-omy. Whenever it is possible forthe senior to make or participatein a decision - particularly inrelation to his or her care and liv-ing situation - they must beinvolved to the greatest extentpossible in owning whateverdecisions are made on theirbehalf.

"The key is respecting the indi-vidual and their autonomy andnot taking it away," Kampfe said."Any kind of choice is good,unless they are at the place wherethey are uncomfortable in choos-ing, but they must feel empow-

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ered to make that choice, too:'She noted, though, that "As

much choice as they can have,they may not be able to choose togo into care. But the opportuni-ties are such that they mightchoose the facility, their room,which furniture to take to theirroom and/or even their d6cor,insofar as pillows, bedding, cur-tains, etc. They may also chooseto not bring anything personal atall

While thousands of seniors areable to live independently and/orwith their spouses or adult chil-dren, sometimes it becomesobvious to their families that theymay require a certain level ofcare in order to ensure their safe-ty and well-being. Sometimesthat means finding a long-termcare facility.

A division of the AmericanCounseling Association, theAssociation for Adult Develop-ment and Aging leaders andmembers have acted as "gentle

* warriors" in striving to makeconditions better for people inlong-term care facilities, Kampfesaid.

She noted that there are sixtypes of facilities, that take intoconsideration an individual'slevel of need and how much theyor their families can afford,including rehabilitation facilities,

L intermediate or skilled-care facil-ities, retirement centers, retire-ment homes, institutions andhospitals. Whichever decision isthe right one, she noted that"They should be involved in theplanning and not be talked about.People with dementia still havelucid moments, but you neverknow when they will happen?'Therefore, it is best that deci-sions be considered during thosetimes, along with communicat-ing with the individual aboutthose feelings of fear and lossthat they are experiencing. Talk-ing about their feelings and aboutwhat is happening and what theywant to happen while they stillhave the ability establishes amuch-needed feeling of security

for the person whose world ischanging.

Kampfe suggested that familymembers accompany the individ-ual on visits to care facilities,particularly around mealtimesand social activities. Seeing themove into a home, whether itwill be temporary or permanent,as an opportunity to be amongothers with whom they can relateand have fun as well as constantaccess to care can ease some ofthe individual's fears.

Awareness is everythingOlder people, in general, and

those with a form of dementia inparticular, may experience frus-tration when they feel they arebeing overlooked, avoided orsimply not taken seriously.Younger generations may forget-to treat their elders with *therespect they deserve, but thecounselor has a tremendousopportumty to be the support theperson so desperately needs andwants as well as a guide for orher loved ones regarding how tobest care for and about the per-son they once knew as vital -full of life and wisdom and inde-pendence.

One thing for caregivers andadult children to watch out for isto ensure that their loved one isproperly diagnosed. "There aremany reasons for dementia,some of which are treatable"Kampfe said. "However, peopleget labeled as havingAlzheimer's, for instance,because they were given thewrong medications or diagnoses.... If the person misunderstandsthings or if their conversationsare basic and no longer as com-plex, it is possible to misinterpretthis as, senility when it may real-ly be a hearing loss:"

In any case, a counselor cangive this individual a much-needed hour of total concentra-tion on just him or her - treatinghim or her respectfully and notavoiding their need to communi-cate in any way they can. Anadded bonus is that the caregiver

can have that time as respite orfor them to talk to a counselorindependently about their ownpressures.

Some tips for counselors work-ing with older clients, which maybe shared with caregivers:

* Listen to the individual.

* Talk to, not at or about, theclient.

* Use a respectful, not overlysweet or "gooey," tone.

* Acknowledge him or her asan adult.

* Accommodate requests -forhelp, comfort or information.

* Take his or her concerns seri-ously.

M Consider their ideas forchange.

While encouraging open com-munication, Kampfe noted thatcaregivers must respect the indi-vidual's privacy. Having some-one walk into their room withoutknocking, not having a key tolock one's room or closet, nothaving a space that is free frominterruption for grooming or sex-ual activities or.being observedthrough a one-way mirror(whether they know it or not) areintrusions on their quality of life.It is equally disrespectful to

assume that all older people are"sweet," that they needn't receiveconsequences for their actions,that their talents and abilitiesaren't valuable, that they are"elderly" or "aged" or that theyare to be criticized for uncontrol-lable actions (i.e. incontinence).Kampfe has a package of infor-mation on empowering personswho are older, particularly inlong-term-care settings, thatcounselors can request via e-mailat [email protected].

Caring for the caregiverThe Alzheimer's Disease Edu-

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advantage in the classroom washaving large chairs and opendesks, not the grade-schoolkind with the attached lid, so Icould prop my leg up and besomewhat comfortable. Thebathroom was another story,though. The first obstacle wasfiguring out how to open theheavy wooden door; the secondobstacle was choosing a stallthat I had a chance of getting inand out of in this ADA-non-compliant restroom. After a dayof feeling humiliated and help-less, I was ready to take mycrutches and start smashing inthe glass-and-steel outer doorthat I could only open bybutting it with my head.

The greatest adventure wasyet to come as I realized I stillhad to figure out ways of mov-ing around in society, or elsebecome a hermit stuck in my

house. Thankfully, other estab-lishments do provide wheel-chairs or other power-assistedvehicles and no stairs for me toget stuck on. Needing to feellike I was part of society again,I jumped (symbolically) into acourtesy wheelchair and wentshopping with my husband. Fora moment, I felt some type offreedom, because I could atleast wheel myself around theaisles and spin in a circle. How-ever, a sad irony dawned on mytemporary happiness. There Iwas, sitting in this big black-and-silver wheelchair, taking-upmost of the aisle space, shout-ing "Excuse me" to avoid run-ning over people's toes, yet Iwas visibly invisible to every-one around me. I would look atpeople to say hello, just as Inormally would, but this timeno one would catch my eye.

The few eyes I did catch wouldturn away quickly; other faceswould turn into a scowl, andthese people certainly neversaid "Hello?' What was this allabout? Hey I'm still here! Mysoul isn't broken, just my leg!

There it was, everything I'dbeen teaching about in my mul-ticultural classes. Being over-looked, ignored, viewed as"less than" ... just because ofhow things looked. This wasn'ta new lesson to me, but it wasnew in the world of ability. Itwasn't like I didn't know thatpeople with disabilities facedsuch difficulties, but now I'dfelt a piece of it, experiencedthe anger and frustration,humility and pain, and I justwanted to dare someone to tellme that I had done this tomyself. I realized how quicklyand easily someone could take

advantage of me, because mychoices for fighting back wereseverely limited. I had to relyon others around me and hopethey'd be willing to give me achance.

Now, in the midst of this, Ihad some accomplishments; Idid learn'just how versatile Icould be on one foot; I learnedhow to carry multiple items byclipping them all over myclothes; I became an expert at"crutch gymnastics?' Life did-n't end just because my leg wasuseless for a time. And I couldstill be who I was, with just afew modifications. However,these are accomplishments thatonly I and the people close tome enjoy; those outside whorefuse to look at me won'tacknowledge them, won't valuethem, won't bother to look forthem.

And I also have the comfortof knowing that in a short time,my "disability" will vanish. I'llhave the luxury of becomingthe invisibly visible majority,where no one will notice me as"different," yet everyone willsee ie coining. I could go onand forget this whole experi-ence, but I would lose a part ofwhd I afn. This is why I decid-ed to write this, to help remindmyself and others of any major-ity that we can't afford to haveselective vision. It's up to us notonly to see, but also to get oth-ers to open their eyes as well: N

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Carver as examples of people inscience who were ingenious andwho altered our society withtheir creative minds. "On thesocial scene, Martin LutherKing and Mahatma Gandhidared to dream and thusinspired, as well as, transformedindividuals and groups in theUnited States and India,' hesaid. "The same kinds ofprocesses go on in counselingtoo. Carl Rogers, Virginia Satirand B. F. Skinfner- broke awayfrom the safe and acceptablenorms of their day and, in doingso, gave us new and productiveways of working with clients?'

Gladding noted that coun-selors who use the arts, such asmusic, painting and literature toconnect with clients often helpthose clients see the world dif-ferently and more positivelywhile simultaneously empower-ing them. "Creativity while con-sidered by many an intangible,is really productive originality.When it materializes, itbecomes a force that leads to thebetterment of society," he said.

Research shows that:

M Creative people share manyof the same characteristics aspsychologically healthy people.

* Creativity can be taught andencouraged.

* There are ma y creativetechniques that coselors canemploy to encourae the devel-opment of people and processes.

Taking that knowledge, hebelieves that counseling can beconceptualized as a jointprocess of creation betweencounselors and clients. Hebegan to see the benefitsof cre-ative counseling when he was afull-time clinician and hisclients showed him literature,art and drama that facilitatedchange within their lives."Those experiences awakenedme to what people find mean-ingful and the power of creativ-ity. So, I want us as professionalcounselors and the ACA to lookat creativity this year because itis an often underutilized andunderappreciated force in soci-ety and in our practices," hesaid. "Creativity can improveour mental health and give us anew perspective on life. It issomething we can learn orteach, and it can be a majorcomponent or an adjunct in thework we do. It fosters resiliencyand highlights abilities. If weare going to help make changesin ourselves and those withwhom we work and in society,we must go beyond the mun-dane and dare to envision thepossible. That means at leastentertaining the potential andpotency of creativity."

Getting down to businessWith declining membership,

Gladding is well aware of thework that lies ahead of him withhis new position. "Like all pro-fessional associations, ACA

goes through cycles. Right nowwe are on a cycle of decreasingmembership. There are proba-bly several reasons why, but Ihope with the help of the ACAstaff and select ACA commit-tees to stop this downward spi-ral and help us get into a morevirtuous cycle."

To do so, he is committed to beapproachable and accessible tothe members and leaders ofACA. "I will be on the road tobranch and divisional meetingsin such a way that Willie Nelsonmay become envious. In the lastfew months, I have been to Ten-nessee, South Dakota and Con-necticut. In upcoming months Iwill attend and speak at branchACA meetings in Nebraska,Louisiana, Kentucky, Illinois,Florida, Oklahoma, Indiana,North Carolina and Maine, aswell as regional meetings inConnecticut, South Carolina,Iowa and New Mexico. I willalso work with our divisions atmeetings in Nevada, California,Virginia and Georgia. In additionto membership issues, I hope tobuild more bridges betweenACA and other counseling relat-ed groups such as NBCC, ChiSigma Iota, and the Council forAccreditation of Counseling andRelated Educational Programs,just to name a few."

Working closely with theACA legislative staff is also oneof his priorities. He is dedicatedto helping professional coun-selors become core mental

health providers in federal legis-lation. "I want to work closelywith our public policy and leg-islative committee, too, on thisand other matters. We are closeto achieving success on a num-ber of legislative fronts, and weneed to continue our efforts tohave counselors licensed in theremaining three states."

In addition, he wants to seeACA and the membershipbecome more focused oniesearch within the counselingprofession. "Often we talk aboutissues in counseling and that isfine, however, unless we centerour attention equally onresearch we will never achievethe status or possibilities that Ibelieve are a part of who we arecollectively. I especially want tohelp highlight this year theiesearch of our PracticesResearch Network and whatthey have found in regard tbwhat we as counselors do."

His term goals include:

* Strengthening the profile ofcounseling and recognition ofwhat counselors do.

* Developing a greater appre-ciation of and celebration of cul-tures, especially multiculturaland international counseling.

* Having an active and persis-tent presence in legislative mat-ters that pertain to improving thestatus of counseling, e.g., licen-sure, managed care and parity.

* Collaborating with divisionson strategies to promote ACA

counseling specialties (e.g.,school, mental health, rehabili-tation, career, marriage andfamily, addictions).

N Publicizing the accomplish-ments of counselors (e.g., out-come research, social justiceinitiatives).

* Being sensitive and asresponsive as possible to theneeds of ACA members byworking with the ACA staff toprovide them with.the bst pos-sible beneficial services andprograms (e.g., publicatiois,videos, conveitions).

* Cooperating and collaborat-ing with other related counsel-ing organizations such asNBCC, CACREP and ChiSigma Iota.

The question Gladding is now- facing is how to implement

those objectives. "If we as ACAare to succeed, we need to beever-mindful that our successwill take both creativity andhard work. One person cannotdo the job, but many passionateminds dedicated to the multipletasks of promoting the associa-tion can."

He encourages ACA membersto share their ideas and sugges-tions on how to work with himto improve the association. "We.do not have a lot of money fornew initiatives. In fact the bud-get is set and is tight. However,some of the best ways of work-


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How much can you dofor your aging parents?

Recent improvements inhealth care and lifestyles meansmore of us are living longer. It'sno longer uncommon for fami-lies to have one or more parentsliving into their 70s, 80s andbeyond. One challenge of thischange is that aging parentsbring increasing demands ongrown children who are facingtheir own personal work andfamily responsibilities.

Today's senior citizens live ina variety of situations. Most liveindependently with little or nohelp from their adult children.But there are also growing num-bers of older Americans who, astheir physical or psychologicalhealth changes, do require help.

That needed help can meananything from an assisted livingsetting to moving in with anadult child's family to simplyrequinng more visits and assisT-

tance from a child. But regard-less of the level of help required,it almost inevitably brings newdemands, anxiety and stress toadult children. The questionoften asked is, "Just how muchcan I do without neglectingmyself and my family?"

It's an important questionwith ramifications for not onlyyour aging parent but also foryou and your own family. Asmuch as it may hurt, we have toremember that our own immedi-ate family (spouse, children) isour main priority and one thatshould not be neglected for asignificant amount of time.

While emergencies such asillness may require a great dealfrom an adult child, there arealso times when adult childrenmay be "guilted" intp doingmore to help aging parents. Theresult can be the use of a great

deal of emotional energy andtime that reAlly is needed forone's own children.

It's important to recognize thedifferbnce between caring for aparent with real needs - suchas home hospice care - and ademanding elderly parent whoinsists that you "owe" helpwhen and where he or she wantsit. In the latter case, the ongoinglist of demands will be never-ending, and the result will onlybe anger, frustration and resent-ment toward the parent by notonly the enabling adult child,but also his or her spouse andchildren.

If you find yourself in thathard place between an agingparent with his or her needs andthe demands of your own lifeand family, then try to step backfrom the eiotional issues andlook logically at alternatives thatmight be available:

* Do you have one or moresiblings who may be able tohelp? Even if not geographicallyor emotionally close to your par-ents, they may surprise you bybeing able to contribute in van-

ous ways. Or they may not. Takethe high road and accept whathelp is offered. You're not goingto be able to change the relation-ship between your parents andyour sibling.

* Are there neighbors orfriends of an aging parent whomight be willing, even eager, tohelp? Have you talked to asocial services agency, such asthe local Council on Aging, tosee what options and assistancemight be available in the localarea?

E Are you actively managingyour time to make room for bothan aging parent and your ownlife and family? While emergen-cies can make special demands,if the help needed is for smallthings such as household chores,shopping and bill-paying, thencreate a set schedule that allowsyou to help on a regular basis.Doing so will help create a senseof stability.

E Set priorities aid stick tothem. It may be frustrating con-sidering all the possible respon-sibilities that exist for helping anaging parent, but a major part of

time management is assertive-ness and sticking to priorities.As hard as it may be, we some-times have to say "ho" for ourown mental health when we areoverburdened. We have to sepa-rate what is absolutely neces-sary for our parents' well-being(doctor's visits) with somethingthat can wait (gardening).

Airline emergency briefingsadvise parents to don their ownoxygen masks before helpingchildren with theirs. That gener-al philosophy also applies tocaring for ourselves first so thatwe can take care of our parentsand families. If we overextendourselves for too long, theneveryone involved will pay theconsequences. While we allwant to help someone who nur-tured and loved us in our forma-tive years, it's essential we alsounderstand our own limits rea-sonably and realistically. U

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Social justice counseling:'fifth force' in field

As a result of the advances inthe field of multicultural coun-seling, a new paradigm appearsto be emerging in the counselingprofession. Specifically, themovement is about promotingsocial justice as a fundamentalprinciple for implementingcounseling and developmentstrategies in practice. Social jus-tice counseling acknowledgesissues of unequal power,unearned privilege and oppres-sion and how these link to psy-chological stress and disorder.More specifically, social justicecounseling seeks to establish amore balanced distribution ofpower and resources in -societythrough advocacy and political-ly conscious interventions. Allof these social actions are led bycounseling professionals andallies.

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* Acknowledges the distinc-tion that exists between multi-cultural and social justice coun-seling constructs.

N Recognizes the increasingtheoretical and empirical bodyof knowledge that has been pub-lished that describes what socialjustice counseling is and how itcan positively impact the livesof persons from marginalizedgroups in our society.

* Identifies the extraordinarywork that has been, and continuesto be, done by increasing num-bers of counselors in the field.

N Acknowledges a significantparadigm shift that is occurringin the profession. This newlyemerging paradigm is rooted in amore socially just and politicallyactive counseling perspective.

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Understanding that variousforms of oppression adverselyimpact our clients' lives is lead-ing more and more counselors toacknowledge the need to adopt asocial justice counseling frame-work in their work. This need ismore clearly outlined in a bookchapter written by two well-known leaders in the AmericanCounseling Association. In their

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Advancements in thesocial justice counselingmovement

The advancement of socialjustice counseling perspectives isnotable through recent develop-ments that have occurred in thefield. For example, the termssocial justice and advocacy areincreasingly appearing in thecounseling literature as evi-denced in numerous articles,book chapters, and books thathave been published over thepast several years. A brief listingof the titles and authors of suchpublications include "Empower-ment in Counseling"(McWhirter, 1991), "From Gate-keeper to Advocate: Transform-ing the Role of the School Coun-selor (Hart & Jacobi, 1992),"Empowerment, Social Activismand Counseling" (McWhirter,1997), "Developing a SocialAdvocacy Model for CounselorEducation" (Osborne et al.,1998), "Preparing Counselorsfor Social Action" (Collison etal., 1998), "Social Action: AMandate for Counselors" (Lee &Walz, 1998); "Bringing Advoca-cy Counseling to Life: The His-tory, Issues and Human Dramasof Social Justice Work" (Kiselica& Robinson, 2001), "PreparingSchool Counselors to Be Lead-ers and Advocates: A CriticalNeed in the New Millennium"(House & Sears, 2002), "Apply-ing a Social Justice Frameworkto College Counseling Center

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Institutionalizing socialjustice counseling in ACA

The establishment of a newdivision in ACA referred to asCounselors for Social Justice hasadded furiher credibility to thegrowing social justice movementin the counseling profession.CSJ members are counselors,counselor educators, students'and other allies who are commit-ted to fostering clients' mentalhealth and psychological well-being by promoting social jus-tice initiatives in their work set-tings. The mission of. CSJ is toameliorate various forms of indi-vidual, social/cultural and insti-tutional oppression that are per-petuated in our society by creat-ing a more just and equitablesociety. CSJ members endeavorto accomplish this primary goalby developing and implementingthe advocacy competencies thatwere endorsed by the ACA Gov-erning Council in 2003. At theACA national convention inAnaheim, Calif., that year, CSJheld a candlelight vigil to pro-mote peace, held a day of learn-ing and recognized counselingprofessionals and students whoare engaging in everyday acts ofsocial justice.

The Advocacy Competencieswere developed by an ACA taskforce that included Judy Lewis,Mary Smith Arnold, ReeseHouse and Rebecca Toporek.These competencies providecounselors with guidelines tomore adequately address issuesof oppression in their work.Moreover, the advocacy compe-tencies serve as a tool that coun-selors can use in conjunctionwith the multicultural counsel-ing competencies that weredeveloped by Derald Wing Sue,Patricia Arredondo and RodneyMcDavis (these competencieswere also formally endorsed byACA in 2003). The ways inwhich the multicultural counsel-ing competencies and the morerecent advocacy competenciescomplement one another wasdiscussed in more detail in apresentation that was made atthis year's ACA convention inKansas City, Mo., that wastitled, "Implementing theCSJ/ACA Advocacy Competen-

cies in Counseling and Coun-selor Education." The perspec-

- tives shared in the presentationsuggested that multiculturalcounseling competencies andadvocacy competencies are twosides of the sane coin, and it isincumbent oi counselors toappreciate both constructs.

Multiculturalism, socialjustice constructs

The increased interest in asocial justice perspective in thecounseling profession by nomeans suggests that multicul-tural counseling is fading orthat it is an ineffective counsel-ing paradigm. As' mentionedearlier, interest in a social jus-tice counseling perspectivewould not have occurred with-out the advances that have beenmade in the multicultural coun-seling movement. Given thehistorical connections that existbetween these two movements,it is importiat to understandand honor the complementarynature of multiculturalism andsocial justice counseling.

In terms of the distinctions

that exist in these movements,the multicultural counselingliterature tends to focus on cul-tural differences that charac-terize persons from -diversegroups and backgrounds aswell as the unique and often-conflicting interpersonaldynamics that occur amongpeople who come from cultur-ally different populations. Thispoint is emphasized by DianeGoodman, who noted thatmulticulturalism tends to "...promote the understanding,acceptance and appreciation ofcultural differences," in herbook titled "Promoting Diver-sity and Social Justice: Educat-ing People From PrivilegedGroups."

This perspective seems to beshared by many other multi-cultural counseling leaders aswell. As a case in point, manymulticultural counseling text-books tend to describe multi-cultural counseling practicesas a therapeutic and sociopolit-ical process that takes placebetween the culturally diversehelping professional andclient. (There has been a shift

away from previous languagethat referred to ethnic minorityclients as culturally different.)In addition, counselors whoare beeoming educated aboutmulticulturalism and culturaldifferences are in the processof "being-in-becoming" bydeveloping multicultural com-

petence.According to the authors of

the multicultural competen-cies, cultural competencydevelopment involves coun-selors in becoming educatedabout: (1) their beliefs and atti-tudes about their own culturalheritage and the influence ontheir values and beliefs, (2) theworldview of their clients, and(3) how the forces of cultureand context impact the coun-seling relationship. Thisdescription of multiculturalcounseling and competencesuggests that a major focus ofmulticulturalism is to attain anawareness and understandingof cultural differences in thecontext of historical andsociopolitical forces thatimpact humanity adversely.

Goodman believes that, in

order to end oppression, wemust move beyond multicultur-alism. She stated that multicul-turalism is a useful 'startingpoint for understanding oppres-sion; however, it should benoted that the multiculturalcounseling competenciesauthors share this perspective aswell as identify behaviors topromote change. For example,two of the action-oriented com-petencies state: (1) "Culturallyskilled counselors shouldattend to, as well as work to,eliminate biases, prejudices anddiscriminatory contexts in con-ducting evaluations and provid-ing interventions" and (2) "If anorganization's policy createsbarriers for advocacy, then thecounselor works toward chang-ing institutional policies to pro-mote advocacy against racism,sexism and so forth."

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ing do not cost anything mone-tarily. Thus, I will strive to be inharmony with our membershipand collaborate with them andour staff to make the most ofwhat we can do, as circum-stances allow. I will try to beboth a stable and consistentpresident, working for the goodof the group as a whole andbeing open to change that willbenefit the association."

One issue he is ready to tack-le is public relations and mar-keting. "We are an associationthat helps make society better inregard to promoting the human-ity of people and helping thembe better yet. Too many peopleeither do not know about us orhave dated or wrong ideas ofwhat we do," he said, notingthat he is looking forward toworking with the ACA staff andleaders on all levels to promotethe profession more widely.Specifically, he would like tosee improvements on the web-site (www.counseling.org) and amore aggressive public outreachin generating and distributingnews about ACA, its membersand the counseling field.

"We have a fabulous associa-tion and a profession in whichwe can take pride. However,we need to be more strategicand vigorous in getting theword out."

On a personal noteAfter serving his term,

Gladding hopes to be remem-bered for his accomplishmentsin both his professional and per-sonal life. Living in North Car-olina with his wife Claire andthree teen-age children, hestrives to be a caring and atten-tive man who balances familyand professional responsibilities

in a creative and productiveway.

"Professionally, I want toenhance who we are as the ACAand who we are individually ascounselors," he said. "I take alot of pleasure in being a profes-sional counselor. I want to helpothers see the strength in ourprofession and what value weadd to the fabric of life in oursociety in regard to prevention,development, remediation andwellness." Gladding added thatperhaps with his theme empha-sis on creativity, counselors andACA as a whole will be inspiredto think, see and be moredynamic. He hopes that in theprocess, ACA and its membersbecome better defined, strongerand with a keener vision andability to help people from allwalks of life.

"Take your best pony and rideinto your worst fear." That say-ing was given to Gladdingrecently when he was visitingsome counselors in South Dako-ta. "I believe it is something toremember. We all have strengths- good ponies or good points,and we all have fears, such asdoubts and reservations aboutour abilities or the environ-ment," he said noting that it isgood advice for those just start-ing their counseling careers. "Ithink it is crucial for them torealize that growth is develop-mental and often uneven. Manytimes growth depends on utiliz-ing or highlighting our assetsand taking calculated and neces-sary risks. That means stretchingto learn more, or going intouncomfortable territory. By rid-ing our talents into the unknownwe gain knowledge of ourselves,others and the environment."

In closingGladding urges members to

take advantage of what ACAhas to offer: online courses,books and videos, as well ascontinuing education opportuni-ties at the branch and regionalconferences, and the next ACAnational convention, which willbe held April 6-10 in Atlanta.He noted that ACA can be avaluable tool for new counselorsto network and learn leadershipskills. "We are a welcomingbunch, and I truly believe thereare no finer people anywherethan those I have met throughACA activities. I joined what isnow ACA as a graduate studentin November of 1970 and havebeen a member since," he said."The tangibles and intangibleshave benefited me all along theway. Like anything else that isgood to begin with, ACA justgets better with time. The moreyou saddle yourself with theresponsibility of becominginvolved in your growth as acounselor and in ACA, I thinkthe more you will enjoy the pro-fession of counseling and, as anadded bonus, the more compe-tent you will become."

Gladding is ambitious, opti-mistic and has a sweet southerngentleman's personality that isinfectious. To borrow a linefrom one of his fellow poets, hemay be a dreamer, but he is notthe only one. Gladding is bank-ing on that philosophy to carryhis term as ACA president tosuccess and inspire his fellowmembers to greatness. E

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nation and physical andpsychological safety." Giventhis description, achievingsocial justice requires coun-selors to move beyond "neutral"and intrapsychic counselinginterventions. As an alternative,counselors must develop moreproactive, value-laden, politi-cally conscious, and advocacy-based counseling interventions.It is also noted that movingbeyond many of the traditionalmodes of counseling practice isan imperative because socialjustice counseling is by defini-

value-laden. Thus, social justicecounselors are those who under-stand that counseling can, andshould, be used as a politicaland liberatory mechanism fordismantling oppressive systemsin society, beginning with theinstitutions in which we work.

ConclusionWhether the social justice

counseling movement should beconsidered a "fifth force" in thecounseling profession is openfor debate. However, what is notdebatable is the significant

social justice and multiculturalcounseling movements are cur-rently having in the counselingprofession. The increased inter-est in a social justice perspectiveis reflected in the counseling lit-erature and even more apparentwith the inception of CSJ andthe development and endorse-ment of the advocacy competen-cies in ACA. Identifying socialjustice counseling as a "fifthforce" is critical because thecounseling profession is at a crit-ical juncture in its history anddevelopment. School counselors

movement and impact that the are being laid off at alarming30 tion political, subjective and

rates, funding is being reducedat mental health agencies aroundthe country and counselors arestruggling with the challenges ofan ever-incieasing 'managed-care industry. These challengescan be effectively alessed byadopting a social justice coun-seling perspective in6r trainingprograms and work we do in thefield. The belief is that throughsocial justice, social advocacyand political action the counsel-ing profession will be trans-formed and liberating for clientsas well as for the professionitself. U

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this year's emphasis on counseling as a creative force inlife. More of his writings can be found online atwww.wfu.edu/-stg/counseling/poetry.htm.

BrushstrokesWith the grace of an artistetching finely crafted lineson rough sheets of parchment paperYou present yourself before meas an almost complete one man showin stark, but penetrating, black and white.I, who am clumsy with paints and drawings,sit awed in your presence,wondering why someone with so much skillwoujd seek counseling from anyone less than William

Glasser.Bt just as I am about to askyou draw my attentionpast visual exteriors,To the reality pf a multicolored worldwhere you live and achewith the memories of a marriagewhose boundaries blurred and finally dissolvedin the process of being formed.All the pictures that jyou bring are a part of who you areuntil now hidden from view.The weathered timbered house where you began life,the white steeple church where you took your vows,the hardwood forest where in the private space of silenceyou made confessions, cried, and dreamed,These memories though faded will not disappear,or be erased in a moment as if lightly lined in pencil.With that in mindI find my admiration for the artist changing to compassipn,as the man concealed beneath his prints emergestransparent, and with a voice that gives lifeto the pain behind the artistic touchexpressed before me in brushstrokes.

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Re-credentialing ascumbersome as portabilityissues

My wife is a Licensed Profes-sional Counselor in Alabama, andluckily, we don't plan on moving,so portability is not a problem("ACA, AASCB making licen-sure portability a reahty" April2004). What is a problem is cre-dentialing with 20 or 30 insurancecompanies, Employee AssistancePrograms and other agencies.

Keeping up with re-credentialing is my burden. Anumber of companies we areaffiliated with are now usingAperture (www.app-one.com),which has made the processmuch easier.

A national registry would be awonderful thing if everyonewould use it. If it's just anotherlayer of paper to fool with, theNational Credential Registry-willend up doing what is alreadybeing accomplished with Aper-ture's system. Maybe the Ameri-can Counseling Association andthe American Association ofState Counseling Boards shouldfarm out the registry.Cliff BrantnerHuntsville, Ala.

I read the letter from PatriciaPeykar and David Kaplan'sresponse in the June 2004 issuewith some interest; then I wentto the AASCB website to reviewthe portability draft. Kaplanneglects to mention that the plandoesn't specify how many"additional years" or the amountof "substantial experience" willbe needed to qualify one for theTier II, nor does he mention thatanother 100 hours of individualsupervision plus 100 continuingeducation hours (CEUs) are alsorequired equivalences at thatlevel. In practice, it probablywould take most counselorsworking in an agency settingtwo years to acquire those addi-tional hours of supervision andthree years for the CEUs. Itcould be even longer for privatepractitioners (who may receivetheir supervision less frequentlyor in peer groups).

In my state (New Jersey),among the requirements for theLicensed Professional Coun-selor applicants must also have"at least three years of super-vised full-tine counseling expe-rience in a professional counsel-ing setting acceptable to thecommittee, one year of which

may be obtained prior to thegranting of the master's degree... (or) may eliminate one yearof the required supervised coun-seling experience by substitut-ing 30 graduate semester hoursbeyond the master's degree ifthose graduate semester hoursare clearly related to counseling.... In no case, however, may theapplicant have less than oneyear of supervised professionalcounseling experience after thegranting of the master's degree?'(Because my state also has the60-hour requirement, I wouldguess that the three years ofexperience is probably typicalfor most 60-hour states as well.So I'm not sure why five yearsof post-graduate experience isthe standard here.)

Even then, the grandfatheringperiod in New Jersey allowedthose who had less than 60semester hours m subject matterthat is primarily counseling incontent (as I did) to obtain theirlicenses expeditiously - withfive years of documented experi-ence in the practice of profes-sional counseling prior to thedate of application for licensureand either a minimum of 45graduate semester hours, which

includes a master's degree ordoctorate from a regionallyaccredited institution of highereducation, or fewer than 45semester hours, which includes amaster's degree from a regional-ly accredited institution of high-er education and evidence ofpassing the National CounselorExamination of the NationalBoard for Certified Counselors.

I've been managing a familypreservation services programfor the last 14 years. In thattime, I've trained and super-vised many fine counselors -nearly all of whom came to theprogram with a bachelor'sdegree, varying experience (themajority fresh out of school toseasoned helpers) and the desireto help others. While I'm notsure that anyone can quantifyhow much practical experienceis equivalent to graduate credithours, in New Jersey it seemsthat one year of experience isequivalent to 30 hours (or twofull semesters and one full sum-mer session). I believe that thepractical experience gainedfrom a new counselor's firstyear on the job is worth consid-erably more than what theywould have learned in several

graduate courses (not countingpracticum or other direct coun-seling experiences).

To be sure, the issue of porta-bility is a thorny one becauseeach state sets its own standards,and recognizing a professionalfrom another state with different(i.e., lower) standards representseither a threat to the consumer orthe legislature. If we must set theeducational bar at 60 credits,then we should set the experi-ence bar a little lower (two yearspost-graduate experience seemsmore than reasonable), with eachyear of experience an equivalentsubstitute for 12 semester hours(though, in truth, it is probablyworth twice as much!), 50 hoursof supervision or national exam.Or perhaps a grandfatheringperiod of one year for counselorswho apply for licensure in a newstate under the portability guide-lines would be a reasonable alter-native. While I don't plan tomove anytime soon, I think myinterests are best served by inclu-sionary rather than exclusionaryportability.Michael A. MichnyaSomers Point, N.J.


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ing would be a long one, and itwould take Griffis back toschool, across the world and tothe nation's capital.

Self-healing"I was clueless to the fact that

a lot of what was 'wrong' withmy family was me and thechoices I had made. I had beenattending workshops and takingpsychology classes, thinkingthat I might find the secret andfigure it all out;' she said. Herpursuit of self-diagnosis wouldlead her on the counseling careerpath. "Eventually, I ended up alicensed and certified alcoholand drug addiction counselorwith a master's in counselingpsychology and 92- hourstoward a psychology doctorate."

Learning about grief in theclassroom helped her dissect herown personal grief at home.However, 25 years later, it wouldbe her doctoral research thatwould take her to Vietnam,which finally gave her somepeace. While reading endlessdocuments and papers on theeffects of Post-Traumatic StressDisorder, she began to realizethere was a tremendous void inthe research on widows of war."It was as though the widows,numbering approximately18,000, had no voice, no recog-nition, no acknowledgment -nothing to let them know thatthey were not alone, that theyshared a common bond withthousands who were desperatelystruggling to cope and heal allacross America," she said.

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daughters went to Vietnam tovisit the towns Bill had men-tioned in his letters home, andwalk through the foreign fieldwhere he gave his life to hiscountry. During the trip, Griffisattended a memorial service at aVietnam War cemetery. There,she read aloud a letter she hadwritten to Bill:

"Twenty-seven years havepassed since your death. Thesingle most difficult event in mylife. The two most wonderfulevents since that time have beenwatching our daughters growinto the most beautifel women:kind, loving, generous and gen-tle of spirit and intelligent ... Idiscovered that being angrywith you was a lot less painfulthan feeling the loss of you inmy life. That anger kept memotivated and moving, albeitsometimes in circles, sometimesin very wrong directions andsometimes just stuck I didn'teven know what was wrong withme. The awful part was watch-ing the girls try to figure outhow to live with me and my mis-takes. ... While on the way to mydoctorate, I began to wonderwhat other war widows haddone and how they had man-aged Until I started searchingfor other widows, I had nevermet another one. Imagine, 25years without ever discussing itwith anyone and never havingmet another war widow. Bill, Ithink you would be proud ofwhat I am doing... Bill, we havemanaged to live well, surviveour mistakes, keep our sense ofhumor and know that we are in

God's hands.I'm certainwe didn't gothe way youwould haveled us. I amequally cer-tain youwould beproud of yourlittle family. Iregret waitingso long to doall of this; toallow the girlsaccess to thevery thingsthey needed toknow theirdad; to allowmysel thisopportunity toheal. But to

Griffis, daughter Sarah and Bill pose for a quick

family photo. The same day the picture wastaken, she found out she was pregnant with her

second child, Mitty, and Bill left for his secondhave let go of tour of Vietnam.the anger todeal with' the pain would havemeant letting go of you. We haveall missed so much by not havingyou in our lives, 'yet the bondcontinues. ... Dearest Bill, Ihave never thanked you for thevalues, moral character and loy-alties that enabled you to love usso well and to serve your coun-try so well. Perhaps by lettingyou go now, rather than the fan-tasies of a life that could neverbe, we will have the richness ofyour life that was. I love you."

Griffis documented her travelsto Hanoi in an online journal(http://grunt.space.swri.edu/sal-lymain.htm), while Mitty, whoworks as a reporter for the ABC-TV affiliate station in NewOrleans, wrote and filmed a

documentary about their trip."The Ghosts of War" airednationally to widespreadacclaim and was nominated foran Emmy award.

The following year, Griffisand her daughters made anothertrip to Vietnam. Two days afterreturning to American soil,Griffs awoke from a dreamabout Bill. This time, the dreamwas different - she no longerfelt the anger that silently hiber-nated inside her. "In this dreamwe loved, we cared and weknew he would leave again. Iaccepted and let go - finally. Itwas a goodbye dream. When Iwoke, my face was wet withtears, but I could still feel hisarms around me. For the firsttime I felt sad, just simply sad,

at his loss. It almost feels like anew loss. Maybe it is the clean,clear feeling of truly letting gothat is new," she said.

Life after lossCurrently, Griffis works in a

private practice in Cullman, Ala.She has decided that the past 10years of research on her doctor-al dissertation would be bettersuited as a book, "On the Backof the Beast," which she is cur-rently shopping around for pub-lication. "The women I inter-viewed were so amazing, andthrough their courageous sto-ries, I began to recognize myown strength and courage. Whatan incredible gift we offer whenwe share ourselves. What anincredible gift we receive whenwe share;' she said.

Griffis has channeled her griefand pain into hope, and shepasses on her wisdom andstrength to grieving clients andfellow military widows andwidowers. She holds a uniqueperspective, being both a coun-selor and a survivor. She canrelate to their losses with sincereempathy and yet help them see afuture past their pain. She is liv-ing proof that life can be goodagain. "Life will never be thesame, but it can be different andit doesn't have to be all bad."Oftentimes, the raw emotions ofnewly grieving can be very hardon her, but she isn't afraid toshare her own story and tearswith her clients. With everygrieving person she helps, sheheals a bit more of herself.


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A reply to the replyIn the May 2004 issue of -

Counseling Today I congratu-lated the American CounselingAssociation and the "LivingLegends" of 'counseling andcommented -mildly on internalcontrol psychology.

Michael D'Andrea's response,June 2004, showed that my com-ments were outside his range ofapproval. They also provide alesson for all who show .theaudacity to express views atodds with his.

Choosing to think and speakoutside the.box, could result in apersonal attack, I'm sure anunintended one, at your deepestlevel - your level of shame and

guilt. But my advice is toremember the words of EleanorRoosevelt, "No one can makeyou feel inferior without yourconsent."

Still I am willing to considerhis comments, as I am sure heand others will consider mineas described below.

These disagreements can becreative opportunities for dia-logue. Many helpful ideas mightemerge from panels and presen-tations at conferences aboutdiversity of worldviews thatmight be more similar than atfirst perceived. These dialoguescould include not only theextensive body of literature inthe counseling profession but

also could be expanded toinclude the scholarly work ofsuch controversial scholars asthe Themstroms and ThomasSowell on race and culture,Christina Hoff-Sommers andthe Independent Women'sForum on gender and many oth-ers. A good basis for such dia-logue could be the January 2004edition of the Journal ofMentalHealth Counseling, which con-tains the -seeds of helpful andrespectful dialogue and dissent.

Though my motives are quitedifferent from those attributed tome by D'Andrea, still his criti-cism of my omission of PatriciaArredondo is well taken. Ibelieved and still believe that

she and her monumental contri-butions have been honored byall of us by being elected presi-dent-elect-elect of ACA. Theother four legends tend to beidentified more with ' conven-tional counseling theories.

A widening of our world-views and making our intellec-tual diversity more diversethrough dialogue and healthydisagreement will benefit ourorganization, our professionand our work with all people,especially those who feel disen-gaged, disillusioned and disen-franchised.Robert E. WubboldingCincinnati

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will be on grief counseling forcollege students, offered byKeren Humphrey, and the othercourse will be suicide assess-ment and intervention for col-lege students, offered by PerryFrancis. The courses will be eas-ily accessed and processed for anominal fee by the companyProfessional CEU. Watch theirwebsite for these new offeringsat www.professionalceu.com.

NECA recognizesDelaware stateworkforce trainingSubmitted by Kay T [email protected]

The Delaware Division ofEmployment & Training and its

director, Anne Farley, are rec-ognized by the National

Employment Counseling Asso-ciation for adopting the "Work-ing Ahead" training for work-

force development profession-

als throughout the state.Corinthia Pierce, administrator

of employment & training,

accepts the award from NECAPresident Kay Brawley andTrustee Steve Flaherty (right),

who introduced the "Working

Ahead" training opportunity to

Delaware. Harvey Schmelter-

Davis (left), Rutgers HeldrichCenter Master Trainer, com-

pleted the first training in June

2004.In addition to Delaware, the

"Working Ahead" curriculum isthe Global Career Development

Facilitator training of choice in

New York and Maryland,among others, and for the

Urban League in six metropoli-tan sites across the country.

NECA will be sponsoringtrain-the-instructor GCDFI

courses over the next year ato J> Loyola College in Maryland,

. the University of Nevada-Las

Vegas, the University ofTexas-Padre Island, George

k Mason University in Fairfax,Va., and at NECA's annual pro-fessional workshop in Atlanta.

5 For details on the, training,please see the NECA website at

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Williams namedpresident-elect inACCA specialelectionSubmitted by Mark [email protected]

The American College Coun-seling Association has just com-

pleted a special election for our

new president-elect. The results

are literally hot off the press.Mark Scholl, the incomingpresident-elect had to resign

due to unforeseen commitments

and a change in his professionalresponsibilities. Nominationsfor his replacement were called

for, and four candidates were

nominated and ran in our spe-

cial election - June Williams,Tim Smith, John . Rinke and

Mike Strangstalien. Ballots

were accepted and the election

was closed on June 15. We arepleased to announce that

Williams has been named our

new president-elect and will be

joining the Board this summer

for the annual retreat in Orlan-

do, Fla., on July 16-18. She isan assistant professor in the

counseling program at South-eastern Louisiana University.

The term of office for our presi-

dent is three years; Williams'

presidential year will be2005-'06. Please join me incongratulating June as the new

incoming president-elect of

ACCA,In other news, ACCA looks

forward to strengthening theassociation by adding someonline continuing educationcourses for you, our members.

Watch for a couple of relevant

three-credit courses that will be

developed this fall. One course

ACA membersattend BritishAssociation forCounselling andPsychotherapyconferenceSubmitted by Doris Rhea Coy

The British Association forCounselling and Psychotherapyheld its. 10th annual Coun-

selling and PsychotherapyResearch Conference, entitled

"The World of CounsellingResearch," at the Holiday InnLondon-Kensington Forum on

May 21-22, 2005.The welcome address,

"What's on the Horizon'" was

given by Val Potter, chair of theBACP. The plenum paper waspresented by Pittu Laungani onthe topic "Multicultural Per-

spectives in Counseling & The-

ory."The two-day conference had

much to offer to those working

in the counseling and psy-chotherapy world. Participants

were given the opportunity tomeet with iniernational

researchers and hear about theresearch being conducted. Sev-

eral strands of presentations

(papers and workshops) ransimultaneously throughout the

conference on supervision,young people and adolescents,theory and practice, culturalissues, therapist issues, trainingand development, counselingspecific groups, autoethno-graphic *research, and familyrelationships. There was also aselection of posters on display.

Those in attendance from theUnited States included PatriciaGoodspeed Grant, Loretta

Bradley, Courtland Lee, Victo-ria Lee, Karen L., Mackie, Gar-rett McAuliffe, ElizabethO'Donnell and Doris Rhea Coy.

ASCA hosting con-ference, producingresources duringsummer breakSubmitted by Russell A. [email protected]

At presstime, the AmericanSchool Counselor Associationwas putting the final prepara-tions on its annual conference,held June 27-30, in Reno, Nev.With its educational sessions,networking events, pre-confer-ence workshops and inspiringkeylote speakers, ASCA's con-ference is pulling in record-breaking numbers of attendees!If you missed this year's event,please save the date for our2005 annual conference, slatedfor June 26-29 in Orlando, Fla.

ASCA is pleased to announce"The ASCA National ModelWorkbook" is now available forpurchase. Designed as a com-panion piece to "The ASCANational Model: A Framework,for School Counseling Pro-grams:' the workbook breaksdown the elements of the

ASCA National Model into

digestible pieces so you caneffectively and efficiently cre-ate a comprehensive schoolcounseling program. Thesetools can be used in a large-

group setting, in smaller schoolgroups and by individual coun-selors writing and aligningtheir programs with the ASCANational Model. A supplied CDincludes copies of many chartsand templates so you can cus-tomize and print them out asyou work through the imple-mentation process. The cost is$24.95 for members and$34.95 for non-members.Order both publications togeth-er and save - members pay

just $45 and non-members $60.For more information or toorder publications, visitwww.schoolcounselor.org orcall 800.401.2404.

Speaking of publications,ASCA is seeking nominationsfor membership to its Profes-sional School Counseling jour-nal editorial advisory board.ASCA members selected to theboard serve a three-year term,effective fall 2004, and areresponsible for reviewing man-uscripts, as well as helping toset the journal's future focus.To apply, ASCA membersshould e-mail a cover letterexplaining their qualificationsand goals/vision for the journalalong with a copy of yourr6sum6 to Kathleen Rakestrawat [email protected]. Nomination formsare due by July 15, and neweditorial board members willbe notified in *mid to lateAugust.

Lastly, ASCA has been proudto partner with other organiza-tions in the last month in aneffort to help arm its memberswith summer resources -

,,hany of them free! From careerbrochures to school crisis plan-ning guides and a summer writ-ing journal for students, ASCAand its members, though head-ing into summer, always hashelping students on theirminds.

For more information onthese or other reso&ces, visitwww.schoolcounselor.org. U


TAPSAside from her practice, Griff-

is also volunteers as a peer men-tor for the Tragedy AssistanceProgram for Survivors. TAPS isnational non-profit organizationcommitted to helping families,friends and military servicemembers who have been affect-ed by a the death of a loved oneserving in the armed forces.Bonnie Carroll established theprogram after the death of herhusband, Brigadier Gen. TomCarroll, who died in an ArmyNational Guard aircraft crash in1992.

In weeks following her hus-band's death, Carroll reachedout for support and assistance.Unfortunately, the militaryresources were limited. She hadassumed that a peer supportorganization already existed andwas surprised to find it did not.Carroll contacted the existingmilitary widows' organizations,Veterans Affairs and the Depart-ment of Defense to speak withrepresentatives on the variousgaps in survivor support and ser-vices. "We came out with asmodel for a service program thatwas not being provided by any-one. The goal was to create aprogram that could fill in thevoid:' said Carroll. "Peer sup-port is the heart of the TAPS pro-

gram. It networks people togeth-er who have experienced a simi-lar trauma, so they can validatetheir experience."

In addition to peer support,TAPS also offers: I* Crisis response and interven-tion.

* Grief care and counselingresources.

M Long-term survivor well-ness.

Their services are all free ofcharge and available 24 hours aday. Whether the death wasrelated to duty or by accident,the details surrounding are irrel-evant. 'IAPS honors the life andthe service, not the circum-stances in which the militarymember died. Regardless of thecause of death, their loved oneserved this country - that iswhat we honor and remember,"said Carroll.

For civiliansGriffis and Carroll both agree

that civilian counselors mustunderstand the unique circum-stance surrounding the death of amilitary member. "A militarydeath is very different than anyother type of death in our soci-ety," Carroll said. She noted thatit's one of the few losses where

the surviving spouse mustimmediately move from his orher home. Most military familieslive on bases or other militaryinstallations, and when a servicemember dies, their family nolonger has housing privileges onmilitary property.

"They have to move out oftheir home and make majordecisions while grieving. Theyare only allowed one (expenses-paid) move - they have to leavetheir home and decide thenwhere they are going to live;'she said adding that for childrenit can be especially traumatic.They must leave their personalspace, friends and school andpossibly move to a place whereno one will have known theirdeceased parent.

Carroll noted that the publicitysurrounding the Iraq War can bevery traumatic to those whohave recently lost loved onesthere. "They are reminded everytime they see the lay's deathtotals scrolling across the bottomof the television. That is some-thing that re-traumatizes thesepeople constantly. The images ofwar on television and it compli-cates the grief." Military sur-vivors are alsotburdened with thebureaucracy of filing for servicebenefits and attending numerousservice ceremonies. "For all of

the losses in the military -.whether it's a state-side, acci-dental death or an active dutydeath, to the family it's really thesame experience," she said."That is what bonds them to allmilitary families."

That bond is apparent at theTAPS annual convention. Forthe past 10 years, volunteers,supporters and survivors con-vened for the TAPS NationalMilitary Survivors Seminar inWashington, D.C. During theorganization's 2004 seminar,held during Memorial Dayweekend, survivors came fromacross the nation for a weekendpacked with speeches, work-shops, lunches and trips to thenational war memorials. Griffispresented a peer mentor pro-gram-training session and a griefworkshop, "After the Loss, NowWhat?"

The TAPS seminar provides aloving and caring environmentfor those grieving the loss ofmilitary members. Grievingchildren are encouraged toattend the TAPS Good GriefCamp for Young Survivors heldin conjunction with the seminar.The "camp" provides activitiesand supervision while allowingthem to interact with other sur-vivors their age.

"The people who come to the

seminar aren't afraid to cry, tospeak their minds or to just sitwith others in their grief. Theyare some of the healthiest peopleI know," said Griffis.

During the opening session,fellow survivor and TAPS vol-unteer, Ellen Andrews wel-comed the attendees. "If youneed to tell a story, we willunderstand. If you need quiettime, we will understand. If youneed to share a tear, we willunderstand," 'she said. "Ourloved ones served unselfishlyand courageously. The memo-ries of their lives live on. We arehere because they are no longerwith us, but we are also herebecause they lived."

Some may think that attendingsucht a seminar is morbid, espe-cially revisiting the grief yearslater. But, as strangers comfortedstrangers, it becomes very clearthat these people are not con-nected by grief, but by love,honor and patriotism. They gath-er together to celebrate the life oftheir beloved service membersand to feel comfort that they arenot alone in their grief. Theygather together to talk, hug, cry,laugh and, most of all, remem-ber.

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Beyond Diversity Day: A Q-and-Aon Gay and Lesbian Issues inSchoolsBy Arthur Lipkin, 2004, Lanham, Md.: Row-man & Littleheld Publishers, Inc., 267pages, $24.95, ISBN: 6-7425-2034-X.

Faith - the author's clear-eyed kind -gives this unassuming handbook moredepth and audacity than its simple ques-

tion-and-answer format deserves. Thebook's introduction proclaims that it canserve as a pragmatic reference for those

interested in "doing the right thing forqueer kids" (p. ix). As a reference fordoing the right thing, the book succeeds.at that and much more.

Lipkin's faith in the power of educationto change society for the better and theschool as the primary engine of thatchange runs right through the heart of thistender, hopeful manual. He reasons thatbigotry is destined for minority status inour culture because school youth areincreasingly more accepting of a varietyof sexualities among their peers. Byextension, school youth will eventuallybecome the adults who maintain andevolve school curriculum and policy. Inother words, Lipkin sees that that future isin good, kind hands. The author's opti-mism is furthered by the belief that thereexists a "critical mass of educators (who)

- accept the principle that people of all sex-ualities have equal worth and deserveequal status in safety, voice, affirmationand curricular representation" (p. xiii).Counselors form a key part of this criticalmass. These combined forces - Ameri-ca's youth and a critical mass of motivat-ed educators - fuel Lipkin's optimism.

The book's Q-and-A format gives thereader lucid answers to such complexquestions as "How can we change indi-viduals' attitudes toward gay issues?" and"What is the impact of parental notifica-tion requirements on classroom practice?"Answers, while brief and frequently prac-tical, are not simplistically drawn. Thisformat makes the book a ready referenceand a quick cover-to-cover read. Wisely,the chapter format uses text boxes to callout the research bases, survey data andexcerpts drawn from the news and inter-views used to underscore his point and topersonalize issues. This strategy allowsLipkin to use a less formal, but highlyinformed, writing style. The textboxesserve as a kind of PowerPoint slideshowthat accentuates rather than dominates themain material.

o The book follows this format for sevenchapters, covering homophobia and het-

5 erosexism; identity development or. homosexualities; counseling GLBT stu-i dents and their families; gay teachers and

1 -gay families; effective school reforms;' progress and resistance; and creating

j inclusive curricula. The book is rich withg useful appendices, including resources for

0 GLBT students and their families as wellas for those teaching K--12 students aboutdiversity.

The main strength of the book lies not inthe answers that it offers, but in the faiththat permeates it. However, Lipkin is ateacher, not a preacher. A developmentaleducator, he eschews. a view that is intol-erant of intolerance. On the contrary, heencourages reform-minded persons toencourage, not discourage, discussion anddebate on the spectrum of attitudes and

practices toward GLBT students. In thisway, he reasons, our dialogues will nur-ture moral development, the foundationfor inclusive and democratic schools.

School counselors and others interestedin making the school environment recep-tive and nurturing to all kinds of childrenare likely to find this book useful. Stu-dents, teachers and schoolpersonnel, whether gay orstraight, are likely to find

the book informsand offers hope, Families, especiallythose with GLBT children, will find areassuring, knowledgeable voice in Lip-kin. Counselor educators could use thisbook as a secondary text in a diversitycourse to offer students a blueprint for mi-tiating change into community organiza-tions of all type.

Reviewed by James S. Korcuska,"Resource Reviews" editor for Counsel-ing Today and assistant professor TheUniversity of South Dakota.

Mars and Venus RelationshipCounseling (video)By John Gray, 2000, Alexandria, Va.: IAMFCPublishing, 2 hours, $39.95 (list) or $29.95(ACA members), ACA order number 79726.

"Mars and Venus Relationship Counsel-ing" demonstrates John Gray's approachto working with gender differences incounseling. In addition, Gray's videodemonstrates the efficacy of an integratedapproach to counseling. Gray's highlyrenowned work, "Men Are From Mars,Women Are From. Venus," has distin-guished him professionally and commer-cially. This video educates viewers on hisapproach, then follovs with a demonstra-tion of how to use his ideas with clients.

A discussion of gender differences andthe Mars and Venus approach encompass-

es the first segment of the video. Grayspeaks with enthusiasm and a casual yetentertaining style. To facilitate the recol-lection of important points, Gray useshandy quotes. To remind a client to findfulfillment within herself, Gray jibes,"He's not the dinner in your life; he's thedessert." These pithy quotes may be use-ful in counseling sessions, and hisapproach can benefit counselors as theyfocus on improving communication skillsbetween the sexes in addition to respect-ing gender differences.

In the second segment of the video,Gray demonstrates the use of Mars andVenus concepts with a couple. Thedemonstration begins in a lighthearted

manner, but his nontraditionalcounseling style doesbecome more traditional

as he works as both educa-tor and therapist while help-

ing the couple search deeperinto their relationship. In thisparticular segment, Grayworks more deeply, address-

ing the woman's experi-

ences growing up the home of a parentwith a substance abuse problem and theaftermath. He ends the demonstrationwith an interesting role-play exploring thewoman's past, during which she experi-ences a catharsis.

Most viewers would have benefitedfrom an expanded first segment of thevideo. As it exists, the segment does notfully explain the Mars and Venus con-structs. Absent this explanation, coun-selors may need to review his book toobtain the background.

Although almost two hours long, theorganization into two segments andGray's engaging style render a painlessviewing experience. "Mars and Venus" isrecommended as an introductory learningexperience for student counselors consid-ering working with couples and also ascontinuing education for practicing pro-fessionals. On the light side of profession-al development, Gray's video successfullydemonstrates his approach to workingwith gender differences in the counselingprocess.

Reviewed by Carolyn Crawford, associ-ate professor of counseling and depart-ment chain Educational Leadership,Lamar University and Brenda Broussard,counseling intern.

Ariadne's Thread: Studies in theTherapeutic RelationshipBy Eric W. Cowan, 2004, Boston, Mass.:Houghton Mifflin, 356 pages, $47, ISBN: 0-618-37028-5.

Will .Chloe overcome her suicidalurges? Will Dory begin to relax into herlife and give up her anxiety?

I found myself eagerly turning thepages of Cowan's book to learn whatwould happen next for each of theseclients. The book offers a glimpse into thetherapy room that beginning therapistswill enjoy and find a useful training tool.

Cowan's book chronicles eight case stud-ies from his clinical work. The featuredclients face issues such as anxiety, eatingdisorders, family-of-origin issues andself-injurious behavior. The book stressesthe importance of the use of the therapeu-tic relationship as a catalyst for changeand follows these eight individuals ontheir therapeutic journey from start to fin-ish. Each client's life circumstances areeloquently described, and the reader feelsas though he or she is also getting to knowthe client. Cowan is able to tenderly re-tellthe story of each of these clients, whatbrought them to therapy and how theywere able to make changes in their lives.

The discussion at the end of each chap-ter highlights issues from the previouscase example and offers insights into thetheory and techniques used with eachclient. The book takes the reader beyondtheory and into the interpersonal processof the therapeutic relationship. Cowan isable to share his internal dialogue as heworked with each of these clients and attimes humbly recalls his struggles to findwhat to do next. These discussions help todemystify the process of counseling andbnng to light the healing power of thetherapeutic relationship. Cowan's discus-sions are thought-provoking and may be acatalyst to help beginning therapistsreflect on their own interpersonal interac-tions in the therapeutic process and gaininsight into their own biases. As a trainingtool, it complements a more theory-basedtext because it provides a firsthandaccount of the relational context of therapy.

Overall, the case examples are well-written and detail various issues that arepertinent to the training of therapists. Thebook is unique in that it highlights therelational process of therapy and may beof value to beginning counselors as theydevelop their own therapeutic style. Inaddition, the seasoned counselor maybenefit from the book as well, serving upan opportunity for reflection on the rela-tional nature of counseling practice.

Reviewed by Megan Petruzzi, aLicensed Professional Clinical Counselorat Child Guidance and Family Solutions.in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and a doctoralcandidate at Kent State University. E

Resoutcd Reiiews; asie edifeq 1y'JamesfKorcuska ln assistdnt professor at ThaIUniversityof South Dhkota* :. .

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JULYAERBVI conferenceJuly 13-19Orlando, Fla.

The Association for Education andRehabilitation of the Blind and VisuallyImpaired will hold an international con-ference in Orlando, Fla., July 13-19.

The primary international organizationfor educators, rehabilitation counselors,orientation/mobility specialists and allothers who serve individuals with visualimpairment and blindness and their fami-lies. An array of specialized seminars,presentations, poster sessions and interac-tive opportunities are planned. Profes-sionals, individuals and family membersconcerned with visual impairment arewelcome. For more details or for registra-tion materials, go to www.aerbvi.org, orcontact Paula Kephart at 877.492.2708ext. 202 or [email protected].

F.Y.I.Call for editors

Applicants for the position of AssociateEditor of The Journal of College Coun-seling, are currently being sought for athree-year appointment beginningAug. 1.

The JCC is the professional journal ofthe American College Counseling Asso-ciation and publishes articles focusing onprofessional issues, innovative practiceand research that has implications for thepractice of counseling in higher educa-tion. Counselors with a solid record ofwriting and publication are encouraged toapply, as are those from underrepresentedgroups in the profession. Applicants mustbe ACCA members and must be willingto work closely with the editor to processmanuscripts on a timely basis.

Interested applicants should submit aletter of application describing qualifica-tions and areas of expertise, a vita, recentpublications and the names/e-mails ofthree professional references. Reviewerswith special expertise in college counsel-ing &re encouraged to apply.

Applications can be mailed to LauraHensley Choate, JCC Editor, CounselorEducation, 122 Peabody Hall, LouisianaState University, Baton Rouge, LA70803. Applications should be post-marked by July 15.

Call for editorial review board membersApplications are now being sought for a

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Interested applicants should send a let-ter of applicati.on, vita and an electroniccopy of the vita in IBM-compatibleMicrosoft Word format and reprints ofrecent articles in hard copy to Don Ward,Editor, Journal for Specialists in GroupWork, Department of Psychology andCounseling, Pittsburg State University,Pittsburg, KS 66762. -

Applications are being accepted untilSept. 1. For more information, e-mailWard at [email protected].

The Journal for The ProfessionalCounselor invites the submission of man-uscripts to address the interests of coun-selors in school, college, agency and pri-vate practice settings. Scholarly researchon a broad range of counseling-relatedtopics are welcome. Submissions mayaddress varied domains such as disability,wellness, peak performance, spiritualawareness, advocacy, diagnosis and treat-ment, but practical implications should beexplicit. JPC is a refereed journal basedin current professional issues, theory, sci-entific research, innovative programs andeffective practices.

Manuscripts may be sent to Paul M.Parsons, Editor, The Journal for the Pro-fessional Counselor, Medaille College,18 Agassiz Circle, Buffalo, NY 14214-9985. The guidelines for authors are list-ed in each issue including the use of thereference style of the Publication Manu-al of the American Psychological Associ-ation, Fifth Edition.

Call for manuscriptsCareer Development Quarterly invites

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ADULTSPAN Journal is solicitingmanuscripts for publication on the fol-lowing topics, in addition to general adultdevelopment issues:* Career Development of Adults" Diverse Lifestyles and AdulthoodW Elder Care Issues/ Caregivers* Teaching and Learning about AdultDevelopment* Changes in Family configurations inLater Life* Wellness and Adult Development

E-mail Catherine Roland,ADULTSPAN Journal editor, for moreinformation:[email protected]

Mail three hard copies of manuscripts,APA (5th) form, to Catherine B. Roland,Professor and Chair, Dept. of Counseling,Human Development and EducationalLeadership, 318 Chapin Hall, MontclairState University, Montclair, NJ 07042.

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toral degree, preferably in counseling or aclosely related field, and university teach-ing experience. While the area of special-ty is open, emphasis will be placed oncandidates qualified to teach mentalhealth counseling, marriage and familytherapy, and/or guidance counseling.Preference will be given to candidateswho have demonstrated commitment tothe profession of counseling eitherthrough contributions to professionalassociations, advocacy for the counselingprofession, or publication in scholarlyjournals. The ideal candidate will belicensed or license-eligible in Florida.Salary and rank will depend on the candi-date's qualifications and experience.Review of applications will begin imme-diately and continue until the position isfilled. Submit a letter of interest includingareas of teaching competence, vita, salaryrequirements and three professional refer-ences to: Director of Human Resources,Argosy University, 4401 N. Himes Ave.,Tampa, FL 33614. Fax: (813)873-2112 e-mail: [email protected] Argosy Universi-ty/Tampa is an Equal OpportunityEmployer

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANSDepartment of Education and Coun-

seling, CACREP Accredited Communi-ty Counseling Program Seeks to Fill aTenure-lack Position. Responsibilitiesinclude: Teaching graduate counselingcourses including child/developmentalcounseling, measurement and assessment,practicum, multicultural counseling andcareer counseling; advising graduate stu-dents in the counseling program, research,community and university service; partic-ipation in university, college and depart-mental activities; grant writing and grandadministration. Doctorate in counseling orcounselor education from a CACREPaccredited program with an emphasis inchild/family therapy or closely relatedfield preferred. The applicant should havestrong teaching and clinical skills. Sendresume and three letters of recommenda-tion to Dr. Justin Levitov, Loyola Univer-sity, Box 66, 6363 St. Charles Avenue,New Orleans, LA 70118. Loyola is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Women andminorities are encouraged to apply. Thereview of applications will begin on Octo-ber 1 and will continue until the positionis filled. Position begins January 2005.

IMIS SISSWI 4MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY:

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Ed.S., and Ph.D. programs. Provide acad-emic advising, supervise practicum andinternship students, and perform otherduties as assigned. Qualifications: Anearned doctorate in Counselor Education,Student Development, or Student AffairsAdministration in Higher Education.ABDs are encouraged to apply for the nontenure track position. Teaching experienceand experience in student affairs/highereducation preferred. Grant writing skillsand active research prograni required fortenure track position. Application Materi-als: Letter of application, current curricu-lum vita, transcripts, addresses and tele-phone numbers of five references andthree reference letters. Send materials to:Search Coordinator, Attention Position#20361, Counseling, Educational Psy-chology, and Special Education, Missis-sippi State University, P.O. Box 9727,Mississippi State, MS 39762. Forinquiries only, contact Dr. Thomas Hosie,Department Head (662) 325-3426.Review of materials will begin July 15,2004 and continue until the position isfilled. Mississippi State University is anAA/EOE.

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inWestHoustonis interviewing for inde-pendently licensed psychotherapist to workm a private practice setting with multi-dis-ciplinary team approach. For appointment,call Stone Creek Psychotherapy & Well-ness Center at 281-579-0703.

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The Center for Religion andPsychotherapy of Chicago

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July 7-8, 2004Washington Counseling AssociationMotivational Interviewing WorkshopLocation: St. Martins College-

Worthington CenterLacey, Wash.

Contact: Chris [email protected]

July 7-9,2004Mississippi Counseling AssociationLeadership WorkshopLocation: Gulfport Grand

Casino-Oasis HotelGulfport, Miss.

Contact: Peggy [email protected]

July 9-11, 2004ACA Council of Presidents andRegion ChairsLocation: Atlanta Airport Westin

Atlanta, Ga.Contact: Robin Hayes

ACA Convention &[email protected]

July 9-11, 2004Tennessee Counseling AssociationLeadership Development ConferenceLocation: Cookeville, Tenn.Contact: Randy Gambrell

[email protected]

July 9-16,2004IAMFC

Northampton Summer InstituteProfessional Development Institute forprofessionals and graduate studentsLocation: Northampton, EnglandContact: Brian S. Canfield

[email protected] [email protected]

July 15-16,2004Washington Counseling AssociationSixth Annual Multicultural RegionalRoundtableTheme: Integrating Social Justice in

Counseling & Education: AnInternational FeministPerspective

Location: Washington State UniversityPullman, Wash.

Contact: Ronda McLean,Attn: RoundtableWashington State UniversityCareer ServicesRO. Box 641061Pullman, WA [email protected]

July 17,2004Wisconsin Counseling AssociationLeadership TrainingLocation: Morningside on the Green

4665 Hayes Rd.Madison, WI 53704

Contact: Mary Ann Krems

[email protected]

July 23,2004Minnesota Counseling AssociationBoard RetreatLocation: 7459 Cyt Rd., 21 SW

Alexandria, Minn.Contact: Leeann Jorgensen, Marlea

Cox [email protected]

July 27-28,2004Virginia Counseling Association/PCACAC George Mason University/Fairfax County Public SchoolsMini-Institute on College AdvisingTheme: Topics include admission

trends, ethics and legalissues, technology in collegeadvising. college apphcationcase studies, & hot topics inadmissions. (8 a.m.-3 p.m.each day.) Cost $95 plusadditional cost for optionalhousing (either GMU orlocal hotel)

Location: George Mason UniversityFairfax, Va.

Contact: Susan Rexford ([email protected]) or ShirleyBloomquist([email protected])www.pcacac.org

July 29-30,2004Maine Counseling AssociationSummer Leadership ConferenceGoal Setting 2004-'05Location: Husson CollegeContact: Terry Mitchell

[email protected]

AU GUST 2004Aug. 6-8,2004AADABoard MeetingLocation: Depose Bay, Ore.Contact: Carol Ann Shaw

SEPTEMBER 00 iSept. 9-12,2004ACAGoverning Council MeetingLocation: Alexandria, Va.Contact: ACA Convention & Meetings

Department

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Location: Athens, Ga.Contact: Victoria Foster

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Sept. 30-Oct. 02,2004Rocky Mountain ACESRegional MeetingTheme: Virtue-Vision-VitalityLocation: Breckenridge, Colo.Contact: David Kleist

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White Plains, N.YContact: Louis C. Brunelli

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Oct. 7-9,2004North Central ACESRegional MeetingTheme: Building Partnerships in

Counselor Education andSupervision

Location: St. Louis, Mo.Contact: Grace Mims

[email protected]

Oct. 7-9 2004Washington Counseling AssociationConferenceTheme: Making Change HappenLocation: Red Lion Hotel at the Park

Spokane, Wash.Contact: Chris Kelly

[email protected]

Oct. 7-10,2004North Atlantic RegionMeeting and Fall ConferenceLocation: Stamford, Conn.Contact: Laurine Browder

[email protected]

Oct. 8-10, 2004Western ACESRegional MeetingTheme: Weaving a Tapestry of Talent:

Students, Faculty andSupervisors

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[email protected]

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Timonium, Md.Contact: Brad Erford

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Oct. 14-17,2004North Atlantic Regional ACESRegional MeetingTheme: Diverse Journeys: Expanding

our Boundaries andBroadening our Perspectives

Location: Mystic, Conn.Contact: Judi Durham

[email protected]

Oct. 15-17,2004Midwest RegionMeeting and Fall ConferenceOct. 13- Informal event forWednesday evening arrivals.Meeting starts at 10 a.m. Thursdayand ends by noon SaturdayLocation: Council Bluffs, IowaContact: Ruth Johnson

[email protected]

Oct. 19-22,2004Kentucky Counseling AssociationAnnual ConferenceTheme: Counseling: Solutions for LifeLocation: Executive West Hotel

Louisville, Ky.Contact: Judy Bradley (270-898-6844,

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Oct. 22,2004North Carolina Career CounselingAssociationAnnual WorkshopLocatioi: High Point University

Sloan UniversityCenter-Great Room

Contact: Randy [email protected]

Oct. 22-23,2004New York Counseling AssociationFall ConventionTheme: Licensed-to HealLocation: Queensbury Hotel

Glens Falls, N.YContact: New York Counseling

Association518.235.2026 [email protected]

Oct 27-31, 2004European ACAAnnual ConferenceTheme: The Professional Counselor:

Integrating Practice & Sci-ence with Client Advocacy

Location: Sonthofen, GermanyContact: Laura Cobb

CMR 416 Box 1462APO, AE 0914001149 9321 702 2462/2438;fax 01149 9321 702 [email protected]

Oct 28-31, 2004ACA Southern Region MeetingLocation: Charleston, S.C.Contact: Annette Bohannan

([email protected]), Lin-wood Floyd([email protected])

Oct. 29,2004NCDADeadline for Conference PresentationProposalsContact: Deneen Pennington

[email protected]

NCDANational Career Development MonthContact: Deneen Pennington

[email protected]

Nov 3-5,2004Mississippi Counseling AssociationAnnual ConferenceTheme: Coping with Transitions:

The Counselor's RoleLocation: Biloxi Grand -

Casino-Bayview HotelBiloxi, Miss.

Contact: Stephanie Wilson, PeggyCaldwell ,601,366.0783, 601.729.5317swilson7 @jam.rr.com,[email protected]

Nov 3-5,2004Virginia Counselors AssociationConventionTheme: Uniting Counselors in the

CommonwealthLocation: Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Va.Contact: VCA Office at 317 Brook

Park Place, Forest, VA [email protected]

Nov. 3-5,2004Arkansas Counseling AssociationConferenceTheme: No Counselor Left BehindLocation: Arlington Hotel, Hot Springs

National Park, Hot Springs,Ark.

Contact: Linda Storm, ConferenceChair501.362.2488 [email protected]

Nov. 5, 2004Oklahoma Counseling AssociationFall ConferenceTheme: Counseling: Helping Weave

the Tapestry of Life -

Stitching-the Past and Presentinto the Future (CelebratingOCA's 40th anniversary)

Location: Ramada Inn, Edmond, Okla.Contact: Laressa Beliele

([email protected]) orAnita Walker([email protected])

Nov. 5-6,2004Illinois Counseling Association56th Annual ConferenceTheme: Counseling for All the

Seasons of LifeLocation: Lisle Hilton Hotel, Lisle, Ill.Contact: Marie Bracki

630.668.3838 ext. [email protected]

Nov. 6,2004Minnesota Counseling AssociationMinneapolis Regional Workshop,followed by MnCA FUNdraiser forMinnesota Counselors LegislativeAction & Public RelationsLocation: College of St. Catherine

Minneapolis CampusContact: Leeann Jorgensen

[email protected]

Nov. 11-12,2004AACENational Assessment ConferenceLocation: Charleston, S.C.Contact: David Lundberg

[email protected]

Nov. 11-14, 2004Western Region-MeetingLocation: Albuquerque, N.M.Contact: Joe Dear or Bob Butziger

Nov. 12,2004Minnesota Counseling AssociationMoorhead Regional ConferenceContact: Leeann Jorgenseon,

Wes Erwin,[email protected]

Nov. 12-13,2004Oregon Counseling AssociationFall ConferenceLocation: University of Oregon

Corvallis, Ore.Contact: Dale Pehrsson

[email protected]

Nov. 17-19,2004Alabama Counseling AssociationAnnual Conference.Theme: The Counselor As Leader:

Courage, Compassion,Character

Location: Hilton/Von Braun CivicCenter, Huntsville; Ala.

Contact: Ervin L. "Chip" WoodPhone: 205.652.1712Fax: [email protected]

Nov. 17-20,2004NECA Training on Rutgers University'Working Ahead' Curriculum tobecome Global Career DevelopmentFacilitator InstructorsLocation: University of Nevada, Las

'Vegas, Nev.Contact: Kay Brawley

[email protected]

Nov. 17-20,2004Florida Counseling Association55th Annual ConventionTheme: Counseling ConnectionsLocation: Hilton-St. Petersburg Florida

333 First St. S.St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Contact: Deb, FCA Office407.628.0793www.flacounseling.org

Nov. 21-23,2004Tennessee Counseling AssociationAnnual Statewide ConferenceLocation: Franklin, Tenn.Contact: Randy Gambrell

[email protected]

No events

Jan. 7-8,2005NCDAJanuary Board MeetingLocation: Orlando, Fla.,Contact: Deneen Pennington

[email protected]

Jan. 26-28,2005Oklahoma Counseling AssociationJan. 26- Midwinter Preconference;Jan. 27-28 - Midwinter ConferenceTheme: Counseling: Helping Weave

the Tapestry of Life - TyingUp Loose Ends!

Location: Ramada Inn, Edmond, Okla.Contact: Laressa Beliele (phone:

405.391.5092Fax: 405.671.8675e-mail: [email protected]),Anita Walker (phone:405.302.0273, e-mail:[email protected])

Jan. 27-29,2005IAMFCIAMFC ConferenceMarriage and Family CounselingLocation: New Orleans, La.Contact: Lynn Miller

([email protected]) orBrian Canfield(985.974.8405,[email protected] [email protected])

Jan. 30-31, 2005Idaho Counseling AssociationAnnual ConferenceLocation: The Coeur d'Alene Resort

115 S. 2nd St.Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

Contact: Nicole R. HillPMB 109, 5120 OverlandRoad, Boise, ID 87305

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Feb. 7-8,2005Legislative Forum 2005Location: Marriott Hotel &

Legislative Office Building,Albany, N.Y

Contact: New York CounselingAssociation518.235.2026 [email protected]

Feb. 12, 2005ACCLesley Jones Creativity in Psychother-apy ConferenceTheme: Creativity in DiversityLocation: San Marcos, TexasContact: Thelma Duffey

210.822.5795 [email protected]

Feb. 13-15,2005North Dakota Counseling AssociationAnnual Midwinter ConferenceTheme: Blazing the TrailLocation: Ramkota Best Western Inn

Bismarck, N.D.Contact: Maxine Beckwith

701.748.2345

Feb. 17-18,2005Indiana Counseling AssociationConferenceTheme: Different Cultures, Common

PathsLocation: Indianapolis Marriott Fast

Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind.Contact: Jan Evans

[email protected]

Feb. 17-19,2005South Carolina Counseling AssociationConventionLocation: Marriott-Grand Dunes

Myrtle Beach, SC.Contact: Linwood Floyd

[email protected]

Feb. 21-23,2005NECANECA Training on Rutgers University'Working Ahead' Curriculum toBecome Global Career DevelopmentFacilitator InstructorsLocation: University of

Texas-BrownvilleSouth Padre Island, Texas

Contact: Kay [email protected]

Feb. 23-24,2005North Carolina Counseling AssociationAnnual ConferenceLocation: Downtown Marriott-

Greensboro, N.C.Contact: Maxine Beckwith

www.nccounseling.org

MAR 2005First weekend in March 2005Tennessee Counseling AssociationSpring Executive Board MeetingLocation: Nashville, Tenn.Contact: Randy Gambrell

[email protected]

March 2005 (date TBA)Florida Counseling AssociationLocation: Holiday Inn-Capital

1355 Apalachee Pkwy.Tallahassee, FL 32301

Contact: Florida CounselingAssociation [email protected]

March 8,2005NECALegislative LuncheonLocation: Washington, D.C.Contact: Kay Brawley

[email protected]

March 17-19,2005Washington School CounselorAssociation ConferenceTheme: Impacting Student Success:

Remembering the Past,Embracing the Future

Location: Doubletree GuestsuitesSeattle, Wash.

Contact: Chris [email protected]

March 21-22,2005Maine Counseling AssociationAnnual ConferenceKeynote: Samuel T. GladdingLocation: Samoset Resort

Rockport, MaineContact: Karen Lechner

207.866.2319Fax: [email protected]

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April 6-10,2005ACA Annual ConventionApril 6-7 - Pre-convention LearningInstitutes; April 8-10 - ConventionLocation: Atlanta, Ga.Contact: ACA Convention &

Meetings DepartmentNote: Divisions and regions will

host events and meetingsduring the convention

April 6,2005NECAFast-Track Training on Rutgers Uni-versity'Working Ahead' Curriculumand Registry for Global Career Devel-opment Facilitator InstructorsLocation: Atlanta, Ga.Contact: Kay Brawley

[email protected]

April 6, 2005NECAThe Get Real Game Career Manage-ment Training for ProfessionalsTheme: Working with High School

Seniors, College Students &Young Adults in Transition

Location: Atlanta, Ga.Contact: See NECA website:

www.employmentcounseling.org

April 6-7,2005NECAAnnual Professional DevelopmentWorkshopTheme: The Employment Counselor:

Facing the Challenges ofWork & the Global Economy

Location: Omni Hotel, Atlanta, Ga.Contact: Cheri Butler

[email protected]

April 21-23,2005South Dakota Counseling AssociationAnnual ConferenceKeynote: Samuel T. GladdingTheme: Hats Off To Counseling!Location: Sioux Falls Convention

Center, Sioux Falls, SDP.O. Box 1992Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

Contact: Kelly Duncan, ExecutiveDirector [email protected]

April 28-29,2005Alabama Counseling AssociationLeadership Spring RetreatLocation: Alabama 4-H Center

Columbiana, Ala.Contact: Ervin L. "Chip" Wood

[email protected]

MAY 2005May 12-14, 2005Maryland Counseling Association

May 12- Pre-conference 'ReadyMind'training (cybercounseling);

May 13- Learning Institutes;

May 14-15 - Conference;

May 16-18 - Post-conference train-ing: career coaching certification,Richard Knodell, NCDA GCDFinstructor training, Roberta FloydLocation: Grand Hotel

Ocean City, Md.Contact: Natalie Kaufman


UNE 20II5June 2005 (date TBA)Florida Counseling AssociationLeadership Development ConferenceTheme: Out Of This WorldLocation: Safety Harbor Resort & Spa

105 N. Bayshore Drive,Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Contact: Deb, FCA [email protected]

June 10-11, 2005NECANECA/Ready Minds Distance Creden-tialed Counseling Training for Work-force Development ProfessionalsLocation: George Mason University

Fairfax, Va.Contact: See NECA website:

www.employmentcounseling.org

June 21, 2005NCDABoard MeetingLocation: Orlando, Fla.Contact: Deneen Pennington

[email protected]

June 22, 2005NCDAGlobal ConferenceLocation: Orlando, Fla.Contact: Deneen Pennington

[email protected]

June 22-25,2005NECANECA Training on Rutgers UniversityWorking Ahead' Curriculum andRegistry for Global CareerDevelopment Facilitator InstructorsLocation: George Mason University

Fairfax, Va.Contact: Kay Brawley

[email protected]

June 26-29,2005ASCAASCA ConferenceLocation: Orlando, Fla.Contact: Stephanie J. Wicks

ASCA1101 King Street, Suite 625Alexandria, VA 22314703.683.2722 ext. [email protected]

JULY 2005July 8-15,2005IAMFCNorthampton Summer InstituteProfessional Development Institute forprofessionals and graduate studentsLocation: Northampton, EnglandContact: Brian S. Canfield


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President-Elect ACAPatricia [email protected]

Past-President ACAMark [email protected]@msx.umsl.edu

TreasurerJane [email protected]

Executive DirectorRichard [email protected]

ParliamentarianS. Allen [email protected]

External Process ObserverNiloufer M. [email protected]

AACE RepresentativeF. Robert [email protected]

AADA RepresentativeGreta M. [email protected]

ACC Official ObserverCathy [email protected]

ACCA RepresentativeSylvia E. [email protected]

ACEG RepresentativeSandra L. [email protected]

ACES RepresentativePamela 0. [email protected]

AGLBIC RepresentativeColleen R. [email protected]

AMCD RepresentativeJa'Nitta [email protected]

AMHCA RepresentativeGlenna [email protected]

ARCA RepresentativeDavid B. [email protected]

ASCA RepresentativeKim [email protected]

ASERVIC RepresentativeWarren F. [email protected]

ASGW RepresentativeRobert K. [email protected]

C-AHEAD RepresentativeBernadine L. [email protected]

CSJ RepresentativeA. Michael [email protected]

IAAOC RepresentativeCynthia J. [email protected]

IAMFC RepresentativeMolly L. Van [email protected]

NCODA RepresentativeJuliet V [email protected]

NECA RepresentativeMichael C. [email protected]

Midwest Region RepresentativeRandy Lee [email protected]

North Atlantic Region RepresentativeStephen H. [email protected]

Southern Region RepresentativeLynn E. [email protected]

Western Region RepresentativeRachel B. [email protected]

Student RepresentativeTim D. [email protected]

Regional Chairpersons(2004-'05)ACA Midwest RegionRuth A. [email protected]

ACA North Atlantic RegionLaurine [email protected]

ACA Southern RegionAnnette [email protected]

ACA Western RegionJoseph [email protected]

Division Presidents &Executives(2004-'05)Association for Assessment inCounseling and Education (AACE)David [email protected]

Association for Adult Developmentand Aging (AADA)Donna M. [email protected]

Association for Creativity inCounseling (ACC)Thelma [email protected]

American College CounselingAssociation (ACCA)Mark S. [email protected]

Association for Counselors andEducators in Government (ACEG)Mles T. [email protected]

Association for Counselor Educationand Supervision (ACES)Donna A. [email protected]

Association for Gay, Lesbian andBisexual Issues in Counseling(AGLBIC)Ned [email protected]

Association for MulticulturalCounseling and Development (AMCD)Wyatt D. [email protected]

American Mental Health CounselorsAssociation (AMHCA)James [email protected]

W. Mark HamiltonExecutive [email protected]

American Rehabilitation CounselingAssociation (ARCA)Betty S. [email protected]

American School CounselorAssociation (ASCA)Judy [email protected]

Richard WongExecutive [email protected]

Association for Spiritual, Ethical andReligious Values in Counseling(ASERVIC)Tracey E. [email protected]

Association for Specialists in GroupWork (ASGW)James P. [email protected]

Counseling Association for Humanis-tic Education and Development(C-AHEAD)Nancy G. [email protected]

Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ)Sandra I. [email protected]

International Association ofAddictions and Offender Counselors(IAA0C)Kelly M. [email protected]

International Association of Marriageand Family Counselors (IAMFC)Lynn D. [email protected]

Robert L. SmithExecutive [email protected]

National Career DevelopmentAssociation (NCDA)Janet [email protected]

Deneen PenningtonExecutive [email protected]

National Employment CounselingAssociation (NECA)Cheri S. [email protected]

ACA Committee Chairpersons(2004-'05)AwardsG. Miguel Arciniega (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Renee Staton (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Bylaws and PoliciesMichele M. [email protected]

Cyber-TechnologyHelda M. Montero (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Marty Jencius (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Ethics*Donald Anderson (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Harriet L. Glosoff (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Financial AffairsJane [email protected]

Human RightsRita Chi-Ying Chung (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Suzanne M. Hobson (Co-Chair)[email protected]

InternationalCourtland C. Lee (Co-Chair)[email protected]

Val Potter (Co-Chair)[email protected]

InterprofessionalRebecca [email protected]

Nominations and ElectionsMark [email protected]

Professional StandardsFrancene E. [email protected]

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