Lynchburg Area Counselors Association

04/14/2026

Dear Friends,

We are saddened to announce the passing of one of our long-time colleagues, Norma White. A video tribute honoring her legacy is linked below as well as obituary information.

Tribute video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHGjuNXa_A/fn4Ca5aO-urLnffrs0i2Yw/watch?utm_content=DAHGjuNXa_A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf13f01a738

Obituary link: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsadvance-neweraprogress/name/norma-white-obituary?id=61211886

04/13/2026

Check out the Kids' Haven Grief Symposium that is being hosted on the University of Lynchburg campus on April 24 and 25. Our very own LACA President, Marisa Jones, will be one the presenters!

04/01/2026

No April Fools’ joke here! We’d love for you to gather with us and other fellow counselors for a lovely Sunset Social. 🌅 This is an evening of community and networking, and we hope you’ll join us!

02/20/2026

Dr. Gerard Lawson is back on March 6 with another great training and CE-earning opportunity! Counselor supervision is a crucial component of this field, but quality trainings can be hard to find. Dr. Lawson aims to bridge that gap by equipping attendees with knowledge and skills rooted in evidence-based supervision practices.

In addition, all attendees will be entered into raffles to win a year of LACA membership, coffee gift cards, LACA apparel, and MORE!

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Register here: https://www.vcacounselors.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2031650&group=

11/24/2025

Members-only holiday social is happening next Friday! There will be games, good food and drinks, and community. We hope you’ll join us!

🌟RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYxIqOP3bJ11cOeuowKC_AT1-0DI2v6LOtt2F-yTOZZcbe7g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110493507117237976062 🌟

Not a member of LACA but want to join? Become a member here: https://www.vcacounselors.org/general/register_member_type.asp?

09/15/2025

You can check “Find ethics CE trainings” off your list this year when you come on October 3! ✅😉

Registration link: https://www.vcacounselors.org/EVENT/LACAOCTOBER3

09/08/2025

Please join LACA's team for the Out of Darkness walk as we band together to fight su***de! Event is on October 4 at 9am at Peaks View Park. Donations are appreciated, but not required to join us for the event!

Please support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Donate or register to walk!

09/03/2025

Save the date! Upcoming ✨ETHICS✨ training by Dr. Gerard Lawson on Oct 3! In-person only - more details to come soon!

09/02/2025

Please welcome the new and familiar faces of LACA’s Board for 2025-2026! 🙂

04/01/2025

Our LACA team in action at the Mental Health Summit 2025 hosted by Liberty University!

Pictured: Linda Grubba, Secretary; Alyssa Harold, Community Member

03/01/2025

We had a full house for the trainings yesterday! 🎉 LACA is so grateful for the incredible presenters and all who chose to spend their Friday with us!