The National Certified Counselor goes back more than two decades. Browse individual newsletter issues below, or jump to a specific volume.
March 2019
The latest issue includes:
- Coalition Work Critical to Passage of 2019 Medicare Bill
- NBCC To Engage, Share Initiatives at ACA Conference
- NBCC Grant Helps Quincy University Gain Accreditation
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February 2019
The latest issue includes:
- Upgraded Counselor Find Set to Take Contact Information
- Capuzzi Shares Experience of Focusing on Diversity
- SPOTLIGHT: Relationship Work Informs Counselor's Career
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January 2019
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Concerned About Wyoming Proposal on Certification
- New NBCC Administrators Hope to Forge Partnerships
- Meet Your NBCC Team: Carolyn Chappell
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December 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Improved Counselor Find to Better Serve Public, Profession
- A Holiday Season Message on the Importance of Counseling
- NBCC to Begin Search for New Board Member
- Spotlight: Tragedy at Virginia Tech Prompts Career Change
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November 2018
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC-I: Reaching a Milestone in Its Global Mission
- NBCC Makes Changes to Organizational Structure
- Meet Your NBCC Team: Eugenie Yang
- The Story Behind the ‘What If I Told You?’ Campaign
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October 2018
The latest issue includes:
- NCLEP Portability Measure Proposed to Virginia State Board
- Continued Advocacy Will Be Key to Medicare Legislation
- 2018 Virtual Summit Theme: Counseling for a Lifetime
- Spotlight: Fulfilling Roles of Counselor, Educator, Advocate
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September 2018
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Poll: Many Expect to Need Licenses in Multiple States
- NBCC Announces 2018–19 Board Officers and New Member
- 2018 Virtual Summit Theme: Counseling for a Lifetime
- Meet Your NBCC Team: Allison Sanders
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August 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Digital Badges: Useful, Often Shared, and Gaining Traction
- Bergman Sees Important Progress Over the Past 10 Years
- NBCC Delays Start Date of New Standard on Certification
- Eight Programs Awarded Grants for CACREP Application
- SPOTLIGHT: Husband's Cancer Led to Role as Counselor
- University of Phoenix Donates $10,000 in Books to NBCC-I
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July 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Advocacy Sits Front and Center for NBCC's Sheperis
- Bergman Sees Important Progress Over the Past 10 Years
- About NBCC's Call for Reunification of Immigrant Families
- Read the Full NBCC Statement on Immigrant Families
- Poll Results Show Counselors Support ‘Board Certified’
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June 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Driving a Pro-Counseling Legislative Agenda
- Bergman Sees Important Progress Over the Past 10 Years
- NBCC Urges Counselors to Advocate for Medicare Rights
- Spotlight: A Life Devoted to Wellness of Body and Mind
- Counseling Leaders From Malawi and Uganda Visit NBCC
- 2018 Symposium: Reflection on a Powerful Experience
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May 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Forging Connections with the Public
- Digital Badges: A New Tool for Board Certified Counselors
- Board Certified: Language Change Strikes Major Chord
- Meet Your NBCC Team: Whitney Conaway
- The Professional Counselor Announces Award Winners
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April 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Board Certified: Counseling Language That Connects
- Dr. Carl J. Sheperis Chosen as Interim President and CEO
- Pre-Symposium Event Focuses on Trauma, Resilience
- Bipartisan Support for Keeping Minority Fellowship Program
- Spotlight: Podcasts Aim to Keep Conversations Going
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March 2018
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Helps State Counseling Groups Fight Deregulation
- Grants for Universities Seeking CACREP Accreditation
- NBCC Waives Fees for Those Affected by 2017 Hurricanes
- NBCC-I Supports Counseling Resource Libraries Worldwide
- Opportunity Available to Become NBCC Foundation Trustee
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Febuary 2018
The latest issue includes:
- A Powerful Voice for Licensure Endorsement
- Reframing Continuing Education as an Opportunity
- Minority Fellowship Program Seeks to Continue Its Work
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January 2018
The latest issue includes:
- Take Advantage of Our New Grassroots Action Center
- Rural and Military Scholarships Play Crucial Role in Training
- NBCC-I Travels to Rwanda, the Country of a Thousand Hills
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December 2017
The latest issue includes:
- Fellows Share Common Goals, Forge Special Connections
- Journey Helped Counselor Better Understand Key Issues
- Deadline Approaching to Apply for NBCC Board Position
- NBCC Can Help Counselors Account for Hours, Supervision
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November 2017
The latest issue includes:
- BHWET Program: A Training Foundation for Students
- NBCC Invites Letters of Interest in Becoming a Director
- NBCC-I Programs Support Mental Health and Counseling in Bhutan, Vietnam
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October 2017
The latest issue includes:
- The Importance of Advocacy to the Counseling Profession
- NBCC Announces New Board Officers, Members
- Virtual Summit Spotlights Culturally Competent Trauma Care
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September 2017
The latest issue includes:
- 2017 State Licensure Boards Meeting Report
- NBCC, NBCC Foundation Support Counselors Attending ACES
- Meet NBCC's Graduate Program Liaison
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August 2017
The latest issue includes:
- Counselors Fight to Keep Jobs With National Guard
- UNESCO Meeting Provides Lift to NBCC-I Work in Africa
- The Growing Importance of Social Media Platforms
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July 2017
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Launches Easier-to-Navigate, Mobile-Friendly Website
- One Counselor’s Story: A Case Study for Portability
- Learning Module Will Assist Counselor Educators, Engage Students
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June 2017
The latest issue includes:
- Pushing Portability to Improve Access to Counseling
- She Kept NBCC’s House in Order
- Service in Southeast Asia
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Winter 2017
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Board of Directors Amends Ethics Policy Documents
- NBCC Presents at ACEhp Annual Conference
- CCMHC and NCSC Specialty Application Changes
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Fall 2016
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Government Affairs Update
- Changes to ICD-10 Mental Health Codes
- NBCC Moves Toward Electronic Testing for Certification
- NCCs Respond
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Spring/Summer 2016
The latest issue includes:
- Important Change to Your NBCC Invoice
- 60,000 NCCs and Counting
- NBCC Government Affairs Update
- NCC Profile: Dr. Donna Dannenfelser
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Fall/Winter 2015
The latest issue includes:
- The Warm Heart of Kenneth Hamwaka: A Tribute to an African Counseling Leader
- NBCC Establishes NBCC-Bhutan
- NCC Profile: Laura Garrett
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Spring 2015
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC’s Bergman Makes State Senate Bid
- Introducing the MHF Web Site
- NCC Profile: Sandra Reid
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Fall 2014
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Educational Requirements to Change in 2022
- Update of Approved Continuing Education Providers
- TPC in Brief
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Spring 2014
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Announces New Web Site and Online Application Process
- 2013 Professional Identity Awards Announced
- TPC in Brief
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Winter 2014
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Announces Grant for Programs Seeking CACREP Accreditation
- NBCC Joins Forces With Continuing Education Providers
- NBCC Government Affairs Update
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Fall 2013
The latest issue includes:
- Patrick Kennedy Inspires at 2013 State Licensure Boards Meeting
- NBCC Advocacy Update
- NBCC Government Affairs Update
- Navigating Private Practice: Marketing Your Practice With Social Media
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Spring 2013
The latest issue includes:
- In Memory of Dr. Lloyd A. Stone
- NBCC Recognizes Departing Board Member Dr. Benshoff
- NBCC Represents Counseling at White House Conference
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Winter 2013
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Adopts Revisions to Ethical Standards
- NCC Application Requirements Changes
- NBCC Government Affairs Update
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Fall 2012
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Awarded Minority Fellowship Grant
- Navigating Private Practice: Counselor Self-Care
- NBCC Hosts State Licensure Boards
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Spring 2012
The latest issue includes:
- Joining Forces to Serve Our Military
- Navigating Private Practice: The Question of Billing
- Thank You, Volunteers
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Winter 2012
The latest issue includes:
- TRICARE Releases Independent Practice Rule for Counselors
- NBCC at 2012 ACA Conference
- Navigating Private Practice: Free Ways to Increase Your Caseload
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Fall 2012
The latest issue includes:
- NBCC Awarded Minority Fellowship Grant
- Navigating Private Practice: Counselor Self-Care
- NBCC Hosts State Licensure Boards
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Spring 2012
The latest issue includes:
- Joining Forces to Serve Our Military
- Navigating Private Practice: The Question of Billing
- Thank You, Volunteers
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Winter 2012
The latest issue includes:
- TRICARE Releases Independent Practice Rule for Counselors
- NBCC at 2012 ACA Conference
- Navigating Private Practice: Free Ways to Increase Your Caseload
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Fall 2011
The latest issue includes:
- Army Directive Grants Counselors Independent Practice Authority
- NBCC Is Platinum Sponsor of 2011 ACES Conference
- NBCC Hosts State Licensure Boards
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Spring 2011
The latest issue includes:
- 2010 Professional Identity Awards Announced
- 2011 NBCC State Licensure Boards Meeting
- First Annual National Counseling Conference in Bhutan
- International Counseling Encounter, Cuba 2011
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Winter 2011
The latest issue includes:
- New Law Directs TRICARE Independent Practice Authority for Counselors
- Promoting Better Services
- NBCC’s Involvement in Creating International Assessment Standards
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Fall 2010
The latest issue includes:
- Celebrating Licensure in All 50 States
- Veterans Administration Ready to Hire Counselors
- NBCC Seeks Nominations
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Spring 2010
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Winter 2010
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Fall 2009
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Spring 2009
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Winter 2009
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Fall 2008
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Spring 2008
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Winter 2008
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Fall 2007
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Spring 2007
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Winter 2007
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Fall 2006
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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Spring 2006
The latest issue includes:
- 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
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