Louisiana Counseling Association

12/18/2025

On behalf of Dr. Bernell Elzey, our Counselor Educator–Member at Large for the Louisiana Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (LACES). LACES is excited to invite you to our January Lunch and Learn, titled:

“Burnout & the Body’s Alarm System: A Resilience Toolkit for Counselor Educators & Supervisors"

🗓️ Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CST
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
📎 Flyer Attached!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977955058826?aff=oddtdtcreator

This workshop has been approved for 1. 0 CE clock hours in Supervision, by the Louisiana Counseling Association, as authorized by the Louisiana Mental Health Law (R.S.37:1101-1123).

The Louisiana Counseling Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #2019.

Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. LCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

Stay connected with us for future professional development opportunities and updates!
👉 Follow our new LACES page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079577653042

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Elzey at belzey@antioch.edu.

12/10/2025

Don't forget to bring a $20 gift to exchange!

12/10/2025

Important Medicaid Update — Action Required for January 1

Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has announced that it is ending the Medicaid contracts with UnitedHealthCare of Louisiana, effective Jan. 1. That means thousands of Louisiana residents will need to be re-assigned to a different Medicaid Managed Care Plan. 

At this time, Elevance Health (parent company of Healthy Blue) and the other contracted plans will continue to provide coverage. 

If you or your clients are currently insured under UnitedHealthCare, LDH will automatically move you to one of the remaining contracted Medicaid plans. 

➡️ Please review the full announcement here: https://lailluminator.com/2025/12/09/louisiana-abruptly-cuts-two-medicaid-contracts-putting-care-options-for-488500-in-limbo/

If you need help identifying what your new plan will be or want to switch plans once the change takes effect, contact LDH or your plan provider as soon as possible.

Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration is abruptly ending contracts with two of the six companies that provide Medicaid insurance in Louisiana, a move that could leave 488,500 residents uncertain of what health care they will have starting Jan. 1.

11/27/2025

11/11/2025

The Louisiana Career Development Association invites you to attend a 1 hour webinar titled “Intersections of Career and Mental Health: Applications for Today’s Counselors.

Presenter: Dr. Chris Belser

When: Wednesday, Nov. 19th from 12:00-1:00pm
Cost: Free to attend

This workshop has been approved for 1.0 CE clock hours in Diagnosis by the Louisiana Counseling Association.

Register at: https://forms.gle/pP8BXHEULwT1cxoG6

10/23/2025

Greetings, Fellow Counselor Educators and Supervisors,

We are excited to invite you to our November Lunch and Learn, titled “It’s Time We Talk About Moral Injury in School Counselor Education.”

🗓️ Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. CST
💻 Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
📎 Flyer Attached!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laces-lunch-and-learn-november-tickets-1763021216919

This engaging session will explore the often-overlooked concept of moral injury in counselor education—how ethical dissonance, systemic constraints, and value conflicts affect educators, supervisors, and trainees.

Stay connected with us for future professional development opportunities and updates!
👉 Follow our new LACES page here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079577653042

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks,

10/23/2025

Even in a government shutdown, advocacy was still possible with 📣The halls of Congress were just a bit quieter 😊

10/18/2025

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10/17/2025

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