NBCC Visions Newsletter
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Aligning School-Based and Community Mental Health Services to Support Youth Well-Being
February 26, 2026Emily Goodman-Scott, PhD, NCC, ACS, LPC, a professor in the Department of Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University, highlights how School Counselors and community-based Mental Health Counselors can collaborate to form a comprehensive continuum of care for students through the Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework. Read Full Article |
Announcing the 2026 NBCC Award Winners
February 26, 2026The National Board for Certified Counselors is excited to announce the 2026 NBCC Award winners! Learn more about the awardees and their impact on the Counseling profession and Counselors. Read Full Article |
Counseling Resource Collection Supports Liberia
February 26, 2026In an exciting collaboration, the NBCC Foundation’s Counseling Resource Collection will collect materials to support mental health professionals in the Republic of Liberia. Read Full Article |
Fundamentals of Family Counseling
February 26, 2026Family counseling offers a powerful and rewarding opportunity for Counselors to apply their skills and for lasting benefit. We spoke with Dr. Bita Rivas about the essentials of family counseling and how to adapt practice for telehealth. Read Full Article |
NBCC Foundation Hosts the 2026 Bridging the Gap Symposium
February 26, 2026The NBCC Foundation hosted its 2026 Bridging the Gap Symposium: Eliminating Mental Health Disparities, with a particular focus on workforce development and leadership. Participants enjoyed the added benefit of the Law & Ethics in Counseling Conference taking place at a neighboring hotel. Read Full Article |
Youth Mental Health Resources for Parents
February 26, 2026Allison Brown, NCC, LCPC, RPT-S™, discusses counseling young people with a focus on helpful sources of information for parents navigating the process and how Counselors can help them feel more at ease. Read Full Article |
Working With Clients Who Are Adopted
February 24, 2026Dr. Sara Bailey, PhD, NCC, LCMHC, shares advice and resources to help Counselors work with clients who are adopted. Read Full Article |
An Ethics Overview: Common Violations and the Potential Consequences
January 30, 2026Ethics are the backbone of the Counseling profession, serving to protect the public and Counselors from harm. This article provides a general overview of some common infractions and the possible outcomes for Professional Counselors. Read Full Article |
CCE Set to Launch First BC-TMH Code of Ethics
January 30, 2026The new BC-TMH Code of Ethics provides important protection to clinicians and clients. All BC-TMH credential holders and candidates will be required to follow the Code to maintain the credential. Read Full Article |
NBCC Awards CACREP Grants to Eight Counseling Programs
January 30, 2026We are excited to announce that eight Counseling programs have received NBCC’s 2025–2026 CACREP grants to assist with the costs of their accreditation process. Read Full Article |