Nebraska Counseling Association

11/13/2025

Alicia Caldwell, LIMHP Presents: Redefining Success: Prioritizing Counseling Self-Care and Wellbeing

(Pre-Recorded, Available All Month Long!)

Summary:

In the demanding field of mental health, redefining success means shifting focus from productivity alone to embracing sustainable well-being and self-care. This session explores the importance of counselor self-care as foundational to long-term success and effective client support. Attendees will learn practical, integrative self-care strategies that encompass mental, physical, and relational wellness. By setting realistic boundaries, nurturing resilience, and aligning personal values with professional goals, counselors can enhance their own well-being, improve client outcomes, and lead in creating a culture of mental empowerment. Presented by Alicia Caldwell, MS, LIMHP, licensed therapist, professional speaker, and author of The Journey Back to Self: A Guide to Unlock Your Peace, Power, and Prosperity.

In a profession centered on caring for others, many mental health professionals neglect their own needs until stress or burnout demand attention. This session challenges the traditional definition of success and reframes it through the lens of self-care, sustainability, and holistic well-being.

Objectives:

1. Identify how traditional definitions of success contribute to chronic stress and work-life imbalance among mental health professionals.

2. Explore the diversity of stress and how stressors impact clinicians professionally and personally.

3. Apply a four-part framework to assess and strengthen self-care routines and professional resilience.

This is a pre-recorded presentation, which you will receive access to once you have registered. Information will be sent via your registration email, including the video link, quiz link, and handouts. Please complete the quiz included in your registration email by no later than 5pm on November 30th, 2025 to receive your CE certificate. CE certificates will be sent automatically when you complete and pass the quiz (8/10 correct). You may take the quiz as many times is necessary to pass.

Interested in presenting? Contact us at nca@necounseling.org or complete this form: https://forms.gle/dWXMYAdQJHZaV3Y68

Photo courtesy of Nichole L. Shaver from Nicole's Imaging

11/12/2025

Heads up:

A popular ADHD medication is being recalled nationwide because its users won’t be able to get the full effect.

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

On , we are proud to honor and salute those who have served our country. Licensed professional counselors have a role in helping veterans overcome barriers that keep them from receiving the care and support they need.

11/06/2025

Hey NASW Nebraska Chapter - It's ON!! We are challenging you to a fundraiser challenge! 💪

The 2025 Counselors and Social Workers SNAP Back Fundraiser Challenge starts NOW!

Counselors vs. Social Workers — who can raise more to fight hunger across our state? 🍽️

Let’s show our compassion in action and raise money today through Dec. 1st!

❤️ Team Counselors, let’s SNAP Back for Nebraska!

💳 Donate by credit or debit card at:

https://www.necounseling.org/NCA-NASW-Fundraiser-Challenge

📬 Donate by check to:

6911 Van Dorn St., Suite 2, Lincoln, NE 68506
Memo: Team Counselors

Share with your family and friends to help raise more money for

11/02/2025

Since 2020, ACA’s leadership has worked to restructure our governance model. With the approval of the ACA Bylaws in June 2025, the implementation process has begun to retire a 32-member Governing Council and seat a 15-member elected Board of Directors.

The process is now underway and the call for nominations for the Board of Directors are open!

Learn More➡️ https://www.counseling.org/about/governance/

11/01/2025

ICYMI:

For Advocates in Action Month, this virtual event allowed ACA members to hear from state legislators, ACA branches and ACA staff on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

🎃 Ghosts are scary. Monsters are scary. Mental health? Not so much.

Let’s talk about it, support one another, and make caring for our minds part of the season.

10/25/2025

Heads up to other non-profits:

Non-Profit Notice: Unauthorized GoFundMe Pages
GoFundMe has launched an initiative that automatically created donation pages for approximately 1.4 million nonprofits using data from Candid and PayPal, without nonprofits’ approval or knowledge.

These pages:

Appear official but were created without consent
May confuse donors and divert donations away from nonprofits’ official channels
Do not share donor information back to nonprofits, undermining stewardship
May conflict with brand, messaging, and fundraising strategies
Charge significant fees, including a default 16.5% tip
Can appear in search results above nonprofits’ own websites
Delay donations through PayPal Giving Fund by 15–45 days (and only if a PayPal account exists)
Initial GoFundMe Changes (after pushback):

Removing optional tips on pages until nonprofits provide consent
Removing logos from unclaimed pages
Allowing nonprofits to toggle off SEO after claiming their page (gofundme.com/charity/claim/search or via support)
These steps are inadequate. The initiative has already caused confusion, financial harm, and reputational risk.

Immediate Action for Nonprofits:

Check if your organization has an unauthorized GoFundMe page.
Decide whether to claim, edit, or request removal of the page.
Review guidance here
Share your experience or concerns so we can advocate collectively and push for stronger protections.
Other Resources:

1.4 Million Donation Pages without Permission created by GoFundMe: https://nonprofitnewsfeed.com/news/1-4-million-donation-pages-without-permission-created-by-gofundme/
How to Remove Nonprofit Donation Page from Gofundme: https://www.wholewhale.com/tips/how-to-remove-nonprofit-donation-page-from-gofundme/
Nonprofit Pages on GoFundMe: https://prosupport.gofundme.com/hc/en-us/articles/37288767138075-Nonprofit-Pages-on-GoFundMe
GoFundMe Reversing Course On Nonprofit Pages: https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/breaking-gofundme-reversing-course-on-nonprofit-pages/

10/24/2025

🎉 Fall Conference Recordings Are Here! 🍂

Missed the 2025 Fall Conference? You can now catch every second — including the inspiring keynote by Dave Berger and our in-depth Somatic Training — on demand!

📅 Available until: February 28, 2026
🔗 Register (or re-register): https://necounseling.org/event-6216435

Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and earn CE hours at your own pace. Register today and enjoy full access before it’s gone!