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Welcome 2008



 
The MN Counseling Association board is looking for a creative volunteer for the public relations committee. The position requires someone who is able to develop and send our newsletter via email, 4-6 times per year. We are looking for someone who has time to volunteer, and has the technological experience to put out a professional looking newsletter that is sent to our members. Experience with listserv is also important. If interested, please contact Marlae Cox-Kolek, newsletter editor, at mmha@hickorytech.net, or Melissa Engstrom, MnCA president at engst193@umn.edu

Thanks, Louise Jackson
MnCa Board Member


The Minnesota Counseling Association is pleased to announce the first Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Nicholas Ruiz of Winona State University. Nick Ruiz was selected for his invaluable contribution to the development of the field of counseling in Minnesota.

You can click on his picture to enlarge it.

"The voice of Counseling and Development in Minnesota"

MnCA is the state branch of the American Counseling Association (ACA) to provide leadership and service to the counseling professionals of Minnesota and the constituents in which they serve.

The Minnesota Counseling Association is the recognized statewide leader in the counseling and development professions with active counseling and development workers dedicated to the advancement of the helping professions.

  1. To promote the establishment of high standards of services provided by counseling and development professionals in Minnesota
  2. To provide opportunities through conference and workshops for counselors in a variety of settings to increase their knowledge of the field and improve their professional skills
  3. To focus efforts so that counseling and development programs can provide a vital and influential role in education, industry and government
  4. To inform the public about the need for counselors in a variety of settings in order to meet special developmental needs of individuals
  5. To organize efforts in order to seek federal and state legislation that supports programs of counseling and development for citizens in a variety of settings and across various life stages
  6. To maintain liasion relationships with MnCA Divisions through association officers and state delegate membership with MnCA
Please review the links on this page to find out what MnCA is doing for it's members and people of Minnesota. Check back often since this site will be updated as new events and issues arise!

Here is a link to ACA Publications. Click on Public Awareness Ideas and Strategies for Professional Counselors [PDF] in the right column.






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