Newsletter Archive

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Volume 28 (2012)

Volume 27 (2011)

Volume 26 (2010)

Volume 25 (2009)

Volume 24 (2008)

Volume 23 (2007)

Volume 22 (2005-2006)

Volume 21 (2004-2005)

Volume 20 (2003-2004)

Volume 19 (2002-2003)

Volume 18 (2001-2002)

Volume 17 (2000-2001)

Volume 16 (1999)

Volume 15 (1998-1999)

Volume 14 (1997-1998)

Volume 13 (1996-1997)

Volume 12 (1995-1996)

Volume 11 (1994-1995)

Volume 10 (1993-1994)

By Issue

Fall 2012
Volume 28, No. 3

NBCC Awarded Minority Fellowship Grant
Navigating Private Practice: Counselor Self-Care
NBCC Hosts State Licensure Boards

Spring 2012
Volume 28, No. 2

Joining Forces to Serve Our Military
Navigating Private Practice: The Question of Billing
Thank You, Volunteers

Winter 2012
Volume 28, No. 1

TRICARE Releases Independent Practice Rule for Counselors
NBCC at 2012 ACA Conference
Navigating Private Practice: Free Ways to Increase Your Caseload

Fall 2011
Volume 27, No. 3

Army Directive Grants Counselors Independent Practice Authority
NBCC Is Platinum Sponsor of 2011 ACES Conference
NBCC Hosts State Licensure Boards

Spring 2011
Volume 27, No. 2

2010 Professional Identity Awards Announced
2011 NBCC State Licensure Boards Meeting
First Annual National Counseling Conference in Bhutan
International Counseling Encounter, Cuba 2011

Winter 2011
Volume 27, No. 1

New Law Directs TRICARE Independent Practice Authority for Counselors
Promoting Better Services
NBCC’s Involvement in Creating International Assessment Standards

Fall 2010
Volume 26, No. 3

Celebrating Licensure in All 50 States
Veterans Administration Ready to Hire Counselors
NBCC Seeks Nominations

Spring 2010
Volume 26, No. 2

New Board Member for NBCC
Professional Identity Award Presented to the University of North Carolina-Greensboro
NBCC and Psychology Today Unite for NCCs
On Fostering Counseling Worldwide
Latest Developments With the MHF Credential
NBCC Foundation Military and Rural Scholarships Awarded (Recipient Close-ups)
New Board Member for NBCCF

Winter 2010
Volume 26, No. 1

NBCC Foundation Scholarships a Huge Success
NBCC Government Affairs Update
Mental Health Facilitator Program Continues to Grow
Haitian Relief Effort
ACROM Formed in Romania
Exciting Opportunities for NCCs
NCC Profile: Penny Deakin

Fall 2009
Volume 25, No. 3

California Passes Counselor Licensure Law
NBCC Launches Free Online Journal
NBCC and Psychology Today Explore Collaboration
NBCC Announces New Professional Identity Award
Early Credentialing — Why it Benefits Your Students
New Regional Office in Lisbon, Portugal
NBCC-I Establishes New Branch Office in Argentina

Spring 2009
Volume 25, No. 2

New Board Members for NBCC and Affiliates
New Congress Keeps NBCC Busy
Counseling: An International Perspective
Disciplinary Actions in Building Mental Health in China's Quake Zone
Uganda Receives Books from NCC Donations
New Branch Offices in Three European Countries

Winter 2009
Volume 25, No. 1

Counseling Issues in Congress
NBCC Celebrates NCCs at ACA Conference
Agencies in China, Afghanistan Thank NBCC for Assistance
Visiting Scholar in Residence From Malaysia
Mental Health Observances
NCC Annual Fees Going Up
NBCC Foundation Creates Scholarships
MHF Program Helping Teachers, Students in Malawi Schools
NBCC Board of Directors

Fall 2008
Volume 24, No. 3

NBCC Seeks Board Nominations
NBCC Planning Reception
NBCC Honors Bhutan Queen
First NCC in Bhutan
NBCC Seeks Nominations for Two Board Positions
New Board Members Elected;Staff Promotions
NBCC-I Bylaws Revised
Congressional Letter Criticizes VA Delays in Hiring Counselors
GCDF Lures Students to Sofia University
CACREP Standards Announced
Important Notice about Future Newsletters

Spring 2008
Volume 24, No. 2

Boards Converge for Fund-raising Training
David Bergman Joins NBCC’s Office in DC
NBCC at the American Counseling Association Conference
The Fair Access Coalition on Testing: A History of Advocacy
NBCC Staff Recognized for Leadership
Inaugural Mental Health Facilitator "Training of Trainers"
GCDF-Greece Contract Signed
Latin American Counseling Day 2008
NBCC Foundation Donor List

Winter 2008
Volume 24, No. 1

NBCC Testifies Regarding Mental Health Care and the VA
Deconstructing the Insurance Conundrum
NBCC Speaks Up for Counseling at UNESCO General Conference
FACT: A History of Advocacy (Part I)
A Primer on the 16PF
NBCC Jamaica Established

Fall 2007
Volume 23, No. 3

NBCC Receives UNESCO Partner Status
Success in Indiana
Nevada Licensure Law
Serving Mental Health Needs of Military Families
NBCC Hosts Licensure Boards Meeting
Legislative Activity with Medicare
Foundation Announces First-time Donors
Harriet Mayor Fulbright New NBCC Foundation Trustee

Spring 2007
Volume 23, No. 2

NBCC Celebrates 25 Years
Interview with Dr. Lloyd Stone, First NCC
Dr. Tom Clawson Reflects on NBCC's First 25 Years
NBCC's Historical Highlights
NBCC Bulgaria Opens for Business

Winter 2007
Volume 23, No. 1

Tom Clawson Chairs 20/20 Committee
International Mental Health Facilitator Launched
NBCC and CCE Board Nominations
Update on Global Mental Health Congress
Veteran's Affairs Opens Up to Counselors

Fall 2006
Volume 22, No. 3

Global Mental Health Congress Update
New CACREP Standards on the Horizon
Common Ethical Concerns
Demand for Distance Counseling Credential Increases
Reduced Rate for 2006 International Career Conference
NBCC Foundation Up and Running

Spring 2006
Volume 22, No. 2

Global Mental Health Congress: Focus on the Never Served
NBCC Establishes New Field Office in Mexico
NBCC International Welcomes New Leader
Virginia NCC in National Spotlight
Is Certification Appropriate Abroad?
Starting a Private Counseling Practice

Winter 2005
Volume 22, No. 1

NBCC Responds to Hurricane Disasters
A Day in the Life of a Red Cross Volunteer
NBCC International Fellows
Revised TRICARE Amendment Passes Senate
Web Resource for Counseling Students Launched

Fall 2005
Volume 21, No. 3

NBCC's Tricare Initiative
A Week in the Life of an Army Substance Abuse Counselor
House Committee Weighs-In on NBPTS Credentialing for School Counselors
Board Election Results
AASCB Presents the National Credentials Registry

Spring 2005
Volume 21, No. 2

NBCC International
A Response to the Tsunami
Romanian Counseling: Between the Old and New World
The Counseling Profession as Proactive Agent in Globalization
Group Counseling Training in Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Development of Counseling as a Profession

Fall/Winter 2004
Volume 21, No. 1

NBCC Makes Progress on Military Agenda
Sexual Addiction Study Pinpoints Training Needs for Counselors
Call for NBCC and CCE Board Nominations
New NBCC and CCE Board Members and Officer Named
Licensure Law Passes in Hawaii
Africa and NBCC Thank You for the Books; New Book Sharing Focuses on Romania

Spring 2004
Volume 20, No. 3

Continuing Issues-Continued Advocacy
The Fair Access Coalition for Testing (FACT)
MACs Eligible for DOT SAP Status

Winter 2004
Volume 20, No. 2

Is Counseling an International Concern?
NCCs: Promoting the Counseling Profession
New Logo Approved for ACEPs
CCE Announces a New Distance Counseling Credential
Launching the New NCSC Examination

Fall 2003
Volume 20, No. 1

State Counselor Credentialing Boards Meet in North Carolina
Call for Nominations for NBCC and Affiliates Board Positions

Spring/Summer 2003
Volume 19, No. 3

Update on the NCSC Credential and NBCC Negotiations with NBPTS
Lloyd's of London Backs NBCC's Professional Liability Insurance Program
NBCC Bids Farewell to Dr. Joe Hollis
NBCC Hosts 5th State Boards Meeting on August 8-9

Winter 2003
Volume 19, No. 2

New York Licensure Passes
NBCC Present at Birth of the African Association of Guidance and Counseling
NBCC Sponsors International Student Retreat at ACES
Georgia School Counselors May Use NCSC for Renewal
South Florida NCCs Assist in Counselor Training
Send Your Spare Training Books to Africa

Summer/Fall 2002
Volume 19, No. 1

Tying Counselor Standards to NBPTS Requirements
Spotlight on NBCC Affiliates
Announcing New Standards for the NCSC Credential
NBCC Bids Farewall to Dr. Nicholas Vacc
New Officers Elected for NBCC, CCE, and RACC
NBCC Marks 20th Anniversary

Spring 2002
Volume 18, No. 3

Update on the NCSC and the Teacher Board
State Counselor Licensure Boards Meet in North Carolina
NBCC Plays Key Role in Pennsylvania Licensure Program

Winter 2001
Volume 18, No. 2

Website Helps NCCs Respond to September 11 Disaster
i-counseling.org New Source for Online CE Programs
Update on NBPTS/NBCC/ASCA Negotiations
ERIC/CASS, NBCC, ASCA, and ACA Co-sponsor Conference
Cybercounseling-- A Point of View
Call for Nominations for Board Positions

Summer/Fall 2001
Volume 18, No. 1

Globalization -- Not a Foreign Concept
CNN Editor Becomes NBCC's New Public Board Member
Alabama NCSCs Get Salary Raise

Spring 2001
Volume 17, No. 3

ACS Credential Relocates and Expands
Criteria for Judging Associations and Credentialing Bodies
Congratulations University of Cincinnati
CCE to Offer Continuing Education Online
NBCC Helps Sponsor ERIC/CASS Conference

Winter 2000
Volume 17, No. 2

NBCC Hosts Meeting of State Licensure Boards
NBPTS Update
AMHCA Publishes New Book
Do You Have an Interesting Job or Career to Share?

Summer/Fall 2000
Volume 17, No. 1

Gracefully Aging At NBCC
Dance Therapy Recognized as Counseling Specialty
NBCC and Affiliates Annual Budget
New NBCC/CCE/RACC Board Members and Officers Named

Fall 1999
Volume 16, No. 2

Agrees to Talks with NCDA
CCE Goes International
Specialties Revisited
Operating Budget 1999–2000
Fellow Discovers Dedication Behind NBCC
Eli Lilly’s Career Center Helps Employees

Summer 1999
Volume 16, No. 1

Mississippi School Counselors Lead the Way
NCCs to Get New Certificates, Expiration Dates
Update on NBPTS Certification of School Counselors
Specialties and Academies Update
Introducing the GSA-NCE
NCC Facts and Findings

Winter 1999
Volume 15, No. 2

Will There Be Testing in Indiana?
Specialties - A Growing Issue
RACC Study Provides Information on NCCs
A Call to All Career Counselors
Summer Fellowship Announced
NBCC Seeks Nominations
How to Use the NCC Logo
AAC Completes National Survey
NCC Facts & Findings

Summer/Fall 1998
Volume 15, No. 1

Standards & Survey for Internet Mental Health Services
1998/1999 Operating Budget
Reach for the Stars
The NBCC Team
NBCC Web Site Redesigned
AAC · NBCC · RACC Summer Fellowship
Newsletter Gets New Name

Spring 1998
Volume 14, No. 4

State Licensure Update
Diversity: The Journey Continues
Approved Clinical Supervisor Credential
Walsh University BA/MA Program
Continuing Education Web Site Now Online
Exploring the Airwaves
Fax Information Menu
Changes to Continuing Education Requirements

Winter 1998
Volume 14, No. 3

Revised NBCC Code of Ethics
What is Diversity?
Fax Information Menu
Valentine Kudos
CCMHC Academy Offers Alternatives to the Tape Review
Together We Certify
Support Counseling Research
NBCC Seeks Board Nominations

Fall 1997
Volume 14, No. 2

State Counselor Licensure/Certification
Guidelines for the New World of WebCounseling
Been There, Done That: Multicultural Training Can Always Be Revisited
Change In Renewal Fees
Academies Show the Spirit of Cooperation
Continuing Education: It's On the Web

Summer 1997
Volume 14, No. 1

NBCC Seeks Cooperation and Inspires Coalitions
Renewal Fees Change
New NBCC Board Member and Officers Named
NCCs Total 26,000
Diversity: NBCC Board Takes a Look
Make a Contribution to Fund Counseling Research
National Agencies Seek Certified Counselors

Spring 1997
Volume 13, No. 4

Supervisor Specialty Credential Proposed
News from the NCCC Academy
Special Achievement

Winter 1997
Volume 13, No. 3

It's Official: CACREP MHC Graduates May Take Exam Early
Sign Up for CCMHC Tape Reviewer Training
Know Your Rights VideoConference
NBCC Seeks Board Nominations

Fall 1996
Volume 13, No. 2

NBCC Studies Mental Health Service and Managed Care
Training for CCMHC Tape Reviewers
A 100% NCC Credentialed Faculty

Summer 1996
Volume 13, No. 1

Jaffee v. Redmond
Councils of Advisory Named for New Corporations
Assuring Quality Counseling in a Global Society
1996/97 NBCC Budget
State Counselor Licensure/Certification Update & Changes

Spring 1996
Volume 12, No. 4

State Counselor Licensure/Certification
New Resources on Careers in Aging

Winter 1996
Volume 12, No. 3

Hats Off
State Counselor Licensure/Certification
Fax-On-Demand Service
Interim Corporations Begin Tasks
Consumer Reports Stirs Up Counselors
ACA-AMHCA/ASCA Relationship with NBCC
ACA Long-Distance Learning

Fall 1995
Volume 12, No. 2

Counselors in Demand
NBCC's New Fax-On-Demand Service
Increase in Applications Ties Up Phone Lines
CHAMPUS Claims Address Changes
Joint Academies Meet
DSM-IV: Good Preparation for the NCE

Summer 1995
Volume 12, No. 1

NBCC 1995/96 Budget
NBCC's New Fax-On-Demand Service

Spring 1995
Volume 11, No. 4

Consumer Requests for NCC Directory on the Rise
NCE Revisions Announced
Update on State Licensure/Certification
CounselorNet: Your Access to Internet Resources

Winter 1995
Volume 11, No. 3

NCC Directory Coming Soon
Approved Home Study List Correction
New NCC Requirements
NBCC Affirms Professionalism
State Boards Review Exam
NOCA: More Than Another Set of Initials
NBCC Supports The Workshop

Fall 1994
Volume 11, No. 2

Addictions Specialty Ready to Launch
Ethics Promise is Now An Annual Matter
How to Choose Non-Approved Activities
NBCC Considers Certifying Career Facilitators

Summer 1994
Volume 11, No. 1

New Ethics Officer Starts
Addictions Specialty Task Force Report
A Counselor-Client Contract
NBCC Directory Coming
State Counselor Licensure/Certification Update & Changes

Spring 1994
Volume 10, No. 4

State Counselor Licensure/Certification Update & Changes
NBCC Introduces New Ethics Case Procedures
1992-1993 Ethics Case Decision Summaries
Specialty Certification Development

Fall 1993
Volume 10, No. 2

The Issue of False Memory Syndrome
NBCC and Ethical Practice
Seeking Counseling Cases
Board Nominations
Recertifying Announcements
NBCC Requirements Change