The Study Guide for the National Counselor Examination and CPCE has been revised and updated. The 8th Edition (2018) of this very popular study and reference document, written by Dr. Andrew Helwig, is now available. Over 400 pages long, the study guide covers the eight CACREP content areas found on the NCE, CPCE, and many other similar exams….
Portability Push
Professional counselors, who are licensed, no matter what the title the state bestows on the individual with licensure, are not automatically licensed to practice in any other state they may move to. Even if a licensee hopes to practice across state lines and not move to that other state, he or she cannot claim licensure…
Accreditation and Counselor Licensure
Recently, the American Counseling Association (ACA) has issued more guidelines about their policies regarding the accreditation of counselor training programs. The accrediting body, Council for the Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is the organ along with its rehabilitation arm, Council on Rehabilitation Education, for professional counselor training program accreditation. ACA indicates that…
CEUs through ACA
In a previous blog statement, I stressed the importance of licensed and certified counselors in making sure they accrue the necessary continuing education hours (credits) for continued licensure or certification. There are many ways for accruing these required CE hours through the American Counseling Association whether you are a member or not. Another avenue opened…
Live Workshops for Counselor Exam Prep
For many counselors preparing for the National Counselor Exam, the CPCE, or similar exams, participating in a “live” exam preparation session is most desirable. I conducted 245 of these one-day prep sessions around the country. After 20 years of helping counselors with this preparation, I stopped doing my workshops in December of 2012. However, I…
Workshop DVDs for the NCE and CPCE Updated
The Workshop DVDs for the NCE and CPCE have been revised and updated. They are consistent with the material in the 7th Edition of the Study Guide for the NCE and CPCE. This DVD Workshop keeps much of the important material found on the previous recording of the six-plus hour workshop but adds significant new…
Dr. Andrew Helwig Announces Study Guide Revision
By Dr. Andrew Helwig
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The Study Guide for the National Counselor Examination and CPCE has been revised and updated. The 7th Edition (2015) of this very popular study and reference document, written by Dr. Andrew Helwig, is now available. Over 400 pages long, the study guide covers the eight CACREP content areas found on the NCE, CPCE, and many…
Counselor Exam Prep Study Guide Under Revision
The 6th edition of the Study Guide for the National Counselor Exam and CPCE is undergoing revision. The current 2011 Study Guide will be followed by a 7th edition projected to be available early in 2015. The current 400-page 6th edition will change and grow to some extent. Most of the current edition will still…
ACA Discussion Forum for Counselors
The American Counseling Association (ACA) sponsors a forum of general as well as specific individual counselor issues. It is posted every day and may include from five to 25 counselor statements, comments and questions. This is a discussion forum where you can post comments to those listed or ask a new question or make a…
New Code of Ethics
The American Counseling Association (ACA) formally approved a new code of ethics at its annual conference in Hawaii. This code of ethics replaces the version which was in place since 2005. Perhaps the biggest changes in the code relate to ethics and the use of social media with clients, topics not found in the previous…