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Counseling Resource Guide
The following websites include professional organizations as well as a variety of other
sites of interest for those in the counseling field.
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
Packed with resources, the American School Counselor Association helps school
counselors on the national level by providing many website links and resources,
including liability insurance.
http://www.ilschoolcounselor.org/
The Illinois School Counselor Association is the state arm for school counselors.
Each year, local counselors can attend the ISCA convention at an Illinois site to update
their information and receive many new materials.
http://www.ilcounseling.org/
The Illinois Counseling Association is a useful site for consumers, students and
counselors. There is information provided on the annual Illinois Counseling Association
convention, as well as up-to-date published information and resources. Especially useful
are the employment sources for counselors looking for positions.
http://www.counseling.org
The American Counseling Association website provides the latest in research and
development and also holds an annual national conference. Also provided are online
courses for continuing education credits, graduate listservs, ethics information and more.
http://www.collegecounseling.org/
The American College Counseling Association promotes communication among college
counselors and provides resources and information on special events.
http://www.apa.org/
The American Psychological Association is the national association for aspiring and
current psychologists. Included are the latest research articles on a variety of topics
and convention information.
http://www.aamft.org/
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is an online resource for
counseling professionals who have concentrated in the areas of Marriage and Family.
http://www.naswdc.org/
The National Association of Social Workers helps professionals receive appropriate
credentials and licensing in their state. Also provided are many resources on research,
contemporary topics and employment information.