Louisiana Counseling Association

05/04/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health is just as important as physical health and it deserves the same care, attention, and conversation.

At the Louisiana Counseling Association, we are committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for accessible, quality mental health care across our communities.

This month is a reminder to:
✨ Check in with yourself
✨ Reach out to someone you trust
✨ Prioritize rest and well-being
✨ Seek support when you need it

Counselors across Louisiana are working every day to support individuals, families, and communities meeting people where they are and walking alongside them on their journey toward healing and growth.

Let’s continue to create spaces where mental health is talked about openly, supported fully, and valued always.

💚 You are not alone. Support is here.

04/21/2026

04/20/2026

Home Scroll Down UPDATE: April 20, 2026, Louisiana goes live in the Compact. The Counseling Compact is live for licensees in Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio are the first four states to complete the technical and regulatory steps necessary for impleme...

04/20/2026

Great news for counselors in Louisiana

🚨 Let the Good Times Roll! The Counseling Compact has officially gone live in Louisiana, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to mental health care! Louisiana is the fourth state to grant privileges, joining Arizona, Minnesota and Ohio.

Across the country, 34 additional states and the District of Columbia are actively completing the steps needed to begin issuing and receiving privileges under the Counseling Compact.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4u2GhBm
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3ORgdtN

04/13/2026

A division of LCA will be hosting the SAIGE-LA’s first-ever Renewal Retreat—a full day dedicated to self-care, connection, and professional growth.

🗓 Saturday, May 16

⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

📍 Motivate Wellness | Hammond, LA
Earn 4.5 CEUs (including multicultural & ethics!) while engaging in restorative sessions designed to support helping professionals.

💡 Early bird pricing ending soon on April 16!
SAIGE-LA members and non-members are welcome.

🔗 Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkSqWseCrzo7YKOrMl9CNJg2xmFAPrj8pxa1BE6p0DW0Xs-Q/viewform

04/10/2026

Use code LCA10 to save 10%

Crisis Response Skills for ID and Autism Cases

Crisis situations with clients who have ID or autism can escalate quickly, and standard crisis approaches often miss what’s actually driving the behavior. This Telehealth Certification Institute training gives you practical skills to recognize vulnerabilities, spot triggers early, and respond in ways that reduce escalation and support safer, more effective care. Learn more about the training. (Online Self-Study, 1.5 CEs)

https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/crisis-response-framework-for-individuals-with-id-and-autism/?partner_id=38217

04/10/2026

Today we wear teal in recognition of Counseling Awareness Month 💙

Counselors play a vital role in supporting individuals, families, and communities through life’s challenges. From promoting mental wellness to providing care during times of crisis, counseling makes a meaningful difference every day.

Join us in celebrating the impact of the counseling profession and raising awareness about the importance of accessible mental health care.

Today is Teal Day! Join us by donning a teal t-shirt, ribbon or accessory and posting a picture on social media. Make sure you use and tag us!

https://counseling.org/cam

04/09/2026

If you’re in healthcare, this is a great conference to tap into:

The Seventh Annual Labor & Employment Conference for Healthcare Professionals (sponsored by LCA) is packed with valuable insights on real issues leaders and HR professionals face every day.

No CEUs—but definitely worth it for the knowledge and perspective 💡

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/j6cpfew/lp/227c31dd-fac8-41a0-bc7a-058ffdfea291

04/08/2026

Treating Sexual Trauma Cases Involving Grief

Treating sexual trauma gets more complex when grief is part of the clinical picture. If you only focus on the trauma, you may miss losses driving shame, distress, and how survivors make sense of what happened. This training from Telehealth Certification Institute helps you build clearer case conceptualization and apply practical interventions that support deeper, more effective care.

Use code LCA10 to save 10%

https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/sexual-trauma-grief-and-interventions/?partner_id=38217

04/07/2026

🌱 World Health Day Reminder

Health isn’t just physical, it’s emotional, mental, and everything in between.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself:
✨ How am I really doing?
✨ What do I need today?

Small steps count. Rest counts. Support counts.

We’re here for you

04/06/2026

Next week, join us for Teal Day! Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same.

On Teal Day, we encourage everyone to share a picture of themselves wearing teal on social media, to help spread awareness of the work counselors do!

https://www.counseling.org/cam

04/06/2026

April is Counseling Awareness month. On April 10th we wear teal to celebrate counseling awareness.