Louisiana Counseling Association

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!
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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

CLINICAL COUNSELOR SUPERVISION TRAINING

10/17/2025

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling Certificate, Online Self-Study

Get Certified in Evidence-Based OCD Counseling

OCD devastates clients’ lives—but effective, evidence-based care can change everything. Join Telehealth Certification Institute’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Counseling Certificate Program to learn to assess accurately, treat effectively with ERP, and adapt treatment for trauma histories, children, and marginalized groups. Enroll now and position yourself as the go-to OCD resource in your field. (Online Self-Study, 18 CEs)

https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/ocd-counseling-certificate/?partner_id=38217

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10/15/2025

10/15/2025

Telehealth for Clients with High-Risk Symptoms, Live Online Webinar

When: 11/7/2025, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Essential Training: Telehealth for Clients with High-Risk Symptoms

When telehealth sessions involve suicidality, abuse, psychosis, or self-harm, every second counts. This live Telehealth Certification Institute's training equips you with evidence-based strategies, ethical clarity, and practical tools to assess risk, adapt interventions, and create safety plans—so you can deliver competent, confident care online. Register today and be prepared to meet client needs in their most critical moments.

11/7/2025
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST
4 CEs

https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/telehealth-for-clients-with-high-risk-symptoms/?partner_id=38217

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10/13/2025

LGBTQIA+ Certificate Program, Online Self-Study

Earn the LGBTQIA+ Training Certificate

Clinicians are obligated to meet clients where they are and advance competency when presented with client needs beyond existing comfort zones or areas of expertise. Telehealth Certification Institute offers a comprehensive certificate program that addresses the fundamentals, clinical, and ethical issues when working with LGBTQIA+ clients. Learn more about the program here (Online Self-Study, 4 CEs)

https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/lgbtqia-certificate-program/?partner_id=38217

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10/11/2025

Managing Depression: Raising Energy, Improving Cognition, Online Self-Study

How to Break Depression’s Cycle of Low Energy and Negative Thinking

Clients battling depression often feel drained, hopeless, and stuck. Without the right tools, therapy stalls, and progress fades. This Telehealth Certification Institute training equips you with targeted interventions that tackle the twin barriers of depression: exhaustion and distorted thoughts. Enroll today to learn practical methods to raise energy, reframe self-criticism, and help clients recognize their strengths. (Online Self-Study, 3 CEs)

https://www.telementalhealthtraining.com/managing-depression-raising-energy-improving-cognition/?partner_id=38217

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10/10/2025

If there are any pictures you would like to share to LCA from this year’s conference to potentially be shared on Facebook or in our newsletter. Please send them in me in messenger or email me at aroberts@la-counseling.com

10/10/2025

🌿 Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌿

Let’s take a moment to prioritize our mental well-being and remind ourselves that mental health is just as important as physical health. 💚

Join us in raising awareness and advocating for accessible, compassionate care for all.
Together, we can create a world where mental health is valued, supported, and understood.

10/10/2025

As we wrap up another incredible conference week, let’s take a moment to express deepest gratitude to the woman who keeps everything running behind the scenes, Diane Austin, LCA Executive Director.

From responding to countless emails, connecting us with those who need support, and ensuring every detail comes together seamlessly. Diane’s dedication, organization, and leadership truly make a difference.

Diane would also like to extend her heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who attended, presented, volunteered, and helped make this year’s conference such a success. Your energy and commitment to our profession continue to inspire us all. 💙

10/09/2025