Newsletter Archive
The National Certified Counselor goes back more than two decades. Browse individual newsletter issues below, or jump to a specific volume.
September 2026
The latest issue includes:
Why Words Matter: Understanding the Proper Language Surrounding Suicide
Helping Clients Prevent Suicide Reattempts
TPC's Artificial Intelligence Policy for Publication
The Persistent Challenge of Data in Occupational Licensing and Regulation
Jorgensen Takes the Helm of the Policy, Advocacy, and Research in Counseling Center (PARC)
Understanding the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
ACES Announces the Launch of Their Research Center
Incorporating Therapy Animals in Counseling Practice
A Spanish-Language Translation of NCMHCE Will Soon Be Available
2026 Advancing Equitable Access to Counseling Awards
Volume 41 No. 8
August 2026
The latest issue includes:
AI Literacy: An Ethical Necessity for Counselors
Successfully Implementing Telehealth in Counseling Practice
BC-TMH Spotlight: Dr. Jenais Y. Means
Behavioral Health Expansion: Provider Numbers Continue to Grow
The Federal Policy Framework Emerges on Artificial Intelligence
2026 NBCC Innovation in Counselor Education Program Community Engagement Award
CCE-Funded Training Awards Create Professional Development Opportunities
Volume 41 No. 7
July 2026
The latest issue includes:
Governmental Affairs Leadership: Shaping Mental Health Policy in 2026
Get Out the Vote: The 2026 Midterms Are Approaching
Stay Up to Date With NBCC’s Government Affairs Resources
Counseling Compact Reaches Operational Milestone With Six States
Professional Liability Insurance Options for Counselors, Counselor Educators, and Counselors-in-Training
2026 Leadership Excellence For Counselors By Counselors Award
The Professional Counselor Confers Annual Scholarship Awards
TestFest: Counselors Lead the Way in Assessment Development
Volume 41 No. 6
June 2026
The latest issue includes:
Counseling Within the Criminal Legal System
Trauma-Informed Counseling for Justice-Involved Individuals
NBCC Joins Congressional Briefing to Advocate for Future Counselors
2026 NBCC Servant Leadership Award
Successful Counseling in a Correctional Setting
Volume 41 No. 5
May 2026
The latest issue includes:
Counseling in the Aftermath: Helping Disaster Survivors Heal
Self-Care Is Vital After a Disaster
The Department of Education RISE Final Rule: What It Means for Counseling
Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association Demonstrates Advocacy in Action
Effective Counseling for First Responders
2026 Propelling Mental Health: Powering the Future School Counseling Award
Volume 41 No. 4
April 2026
The latest issue includes:
Counselor Education: Keeping Pace With a Dynamic Profession
2026 NBCC Global Advancement of Counseling Awards
Starting a Private Practice: What Counselors Need to Know
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services FY 2027 Budget Proposal: Implications for Mental Health Counselors
Expanding the Counseling Workforce: Professional Development and Career Connections
Volume 41 No. 3
March 2026
The latest issue includes:
Supporting Clients Through Terminal Illness
Before the Loss: Understanding Anticipatory Grief
When Family Falls Ill
NBCC Responds to the Department of Education’s Proposed Rule on 'Professional Degrees'
Building Expertise in Older Adults’ Mental Health
2026 NBCC Research Innovations Individual Awards
Professional Funding Opportunities Supporting the Criminal Justice System
NBCC Foundation’s 2026 Virtual Career Fair
Volume 41 No. 2
February 2026
The latest issue includes:
Announcing the 2026 NBCC Award Winners
Aligning School-Based and Community Mental Health Services to Support Youth Well-Being
Fundamentals of Family Counseling
Counseling Resource Collection Supports Liberia
Working With Clients Who Are Adopted
Advocates Rally to Protect Mental Health Workforce in Capitol Hill Briefing
Youth Mental Health Resources for Parents
National Certification
NBCC Foundation Hosts the 2026 Bridging the Gap Symposium
Volume 41 No. 1
January 2026
The latest issue includes:
An Ethics Overview: Common Violations and the Potential Consequences
The Language of Clients Who Are Adopted
Test Your Knowledge With the Ethics Self-Assessment
Understanding the Upcoming Changes to the ACA Code of Ethics
Have You Chosen Not to Enroll as a Medicare Provider?
CCE Set to Launch First BC-TMH Code of Ethics
NBCC Awards CACREP Grants to Eight Counseling Programs
