Dr. Rheeda Walker and Dr. Kimberly Frazier on Unapologetic Black Mental Health and Wellness
Release Date: 02/02/2023
Holiday Grief & Wellness Replay
The Voice of Counseling
Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief. Tune in to learn techniques you can use to help clients and tips for self-care for counselors. To read the articles referenced in this episode click the two links provided here: and To access more from CT Online go to Related articles: Read the transcript .
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Latinx Mental Health
The Voice of Counseling
Listen in on ACA President Dr. Edil Torres Rivera's conversation with Dr. Patricia Arredondo on Latinx mental health and counseling with immigrants and refugees. Dr. Patricia Arredondo, co-author of the upcoming ACA book Counseling with Immigrants, Refugees, and Their Families from Social Justice Perspectives, shares her perspectives on social justice, advocacy, and culturally responsive practices. They discuss the unique needs of Latinx clients, including the cultural richness and diversity within the population, the youthfulness of the population, and the importance of family-centeredness....
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White Ribbon VA Campaign Part 2
The Voice of Counseling
Part two of the White Ribbon VA episode continues the conversation on the White Ribbon VA Campaign with Dr. Eddy Fagundo and Dr. Kelley Haynes-Mendez. This episode focuses on the White Ribbon VA campaign, which is a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so that the actions outlined in the pledge become the organizational norm. White Ribbon VA is an anti-harassment and awareness movement where all—regardless of their gender—can...
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White Ribbon VA Campaign Part 1
The Voice of Counseling
In part one of our two-part podcast, Veronika Mudra, Drs. Eddy Fagundo and Bridget Turner join host Dr. Aprille Woodson to discuss the White Ribbon VA campaign, a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so that the actions outlined in the pledge become the organizational norm. White Ribbon VA is an anti-harassment and awareness movement where All—regardless of their gender—can participate. White Ribbon VA partners (White Ribbon USA,...
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Supervision and Gatekeeping
The Voice of Counseling
In this episode, Dr. Aprille Woodson is joined by Counselor Supervisor William Mulkey to discuss an overview of supervision, scope of practice, and ethical decision-making within counseling supervision. The conversation also focuses on the importance of gatekeeping within the supervisor and the supervisee relationship. Get the transcript .
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Digital Presence
The Voice of Counseling
Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC, ACA’s Career Resources Counseling Specialist, joins us to discuss our upcoming virtual career fair, creating a digital footprint in this virtual space, best practices to make your resume stand out, and strategies for building an effective mentoring relationship. Read the transcript .
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Professional Identity
The Voice of Counseling
During this podcast, listeners will gain an understanding of professional identity and the role the counseling compact and the compact executive committee play in strengthening professional identity and the counseling profession. Dr. Lynn Linde, guest speaker, joins host Dr. Aprille Woodson, to explain professional identity and the importance of understanding the scope of practice in the compact states. Get the episode transcript .
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Consulting Business Basics for Licensed Counselors
The Voice of Counseling
, LPC joins us to share her suggestions on starting a consulting business as a licensed counselor. Davia talks about her personal journey to serving as executive director of the where she offers corporate consulting services. Tune in to hear how your skills as a clinician have prepared you for this type of work, liability considerations, how to decide on your area of focus, priorities to consider before getting started, and much more. The transcript for this episode can be found .
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Clinical Supervision
The Voice of Counseling
Rachel McCrickard, LMFT, joins us to talk about clinical supervision for mental health therapists and counselors. She shares some interesting insights into the purpose, goals, and potential benefits of supervision for pre-licensed clinicians. We also cover the reasons for becoming a clinical supervisor, and how vital supporting the next generation of counselors is for the profession and the clients who need access to their services. Read the . by Gerald Corey, Robert Haynes, Patrice Moulton, Michelle Muratori edited by Alicia M. Homrich and Kathryn L. Henderson ...
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Imposter Syndrome in Graduate Students and New Counselors
The Voice of Counseling
Counseling students and new professionals won’t want to miss this episode! ACA’s Career Resources Counseling Specialist, Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC, is joined by guests Dr. Laura Smestad, LMHC and doctoral candidate Madelyn Duffey MA, MS, NCC, LPCA, who offer valuable suggestions on managing the impact of imposter syndrome. Resources: The transcript for this episode can be found .
info_outlineTune in to this special episode in honor of Black History Month featuring ACA President Dr. Kimberly Frazier and Dr. Rheeda Walker on Black mental health. Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Dr. Rheeda Walker the author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, on psychological fortitude, celebrating Blackness, spirituality and so much more. They also share many tools for improving your wellness and practicing self-care.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.