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✨ Help Us Honor Excellence in Counseling! ✨The Illinois Counseling Association is gearing up for our Annual Awards Cerem...
09/08/2026

✨ Help Us Honor Excellence in Counseling! ✨

The Illinois Counseling Association is gearing up for our Annual Awards Ceremony, and we need your input to highlight the leaders, educators, and counselors making a difference.

Link to Nominate: https://www.ilcounseling.org/page/2026_Award_Descriptions

Tag a colleague who deserves an award in the comments below! 👇

Happy Labor Day from the Illinois Counseling Association!Today, we honor and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and va...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Illinois Counseling Association!

Today, we honor and celebrate the dedication, hard work, and valuable contributions of workers everywhere—especially our incredible mental health professionals, counselors, and advocates who support our communities year-round.

Take time today to rest, recharge, and reflect on all of your hard work. You deserve it! 💙❤️

🌐 Visit us at www.ilcounseling.org to learn more about our upcoming events and resources.

Immediate & Crisis Support Services988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7, free, and confidenti...
09/05/2026

Immediate & Crisis Support Services

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7, free, and confidential). Spanish speakers can text AYUDA to 988 or press 2 when calling.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.

Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.

Trans Lifeline: Peer support for trans individuals at 1-877-565-8860.

Educational, Campaign & Outreach Materials

SAMHSA 988 Partner Toolkit: Offers free downloadable/printable outreach materials, social media graphics, posters, and wallet cards to share awareness.

American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP): Provides resources for hosting "Out of the Darkness" awareness walks, educational flyers on warning signs, and community advocacy tools.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Offers awareness toolkits, guidebooks for supporting loved ones, and social media messaging templates.

🚨 PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨Get ahead on your continuing education units with our Division-Sponsored PM ...
09/04/2026

🚨 PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Get ahead on your continuing education units with our Division-Sponsored PM Sessions during the 2026 ICA Annual Conference Pre-Conference!

Session Details:
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎓 Earn: 3 CEs

Featured PM Workshops:
1) Only Human: The Unseen Substance and Mental Health Challenges of Mental Health Providers

Presenters: Serena Wadhwa, PsyD, LCPC, CADC; Nancy Burley, Ed.D; Cheryl Mejta, PhD

2) Tabletop Roleplaying as Therapy (Sponsored by IASGW)

Presenters: Noà Salem Coye, MA CMHC Student & Katie Grant, MS, LCPC (IL), LMHC (IA), LPC (WI)

3) Recognize, Reconceptualize, Respond: Building Confidence in Treating ARFID

Presenters: Angelica Arreola, MA, LCPC, LMHC & Emily Ervin, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC

Spots are limited for these afternoon workshops—secure your registration early!

👇 Click the link in our bio to register today.
https://www.ilcounseling.org/page/annual_conference_homepage_2026

900 reasons to say thank you! 🤍 We are so grateful for each and every one of you who supports, engages with, and grows a...
09/03/2026

900 reasons to say thank you! 🤍 We are so grateful for each and every one of you who supports, engages with, and grows alongside our community. Next stop: 1,000!

🙋‍♂️ CALLING ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS! 🙋‍♀️Want to attend the 2026 ICA Annual Conference while building your network and gi...
09/03/2026

🙋‍♂️ CALLING ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS! 🙋‍♀️

Want to attend the 2026 ICA Annual Conference while building your network and giving back to the counseling community? We are looking for Graduate Student Volunteers to help make this year’s conference a success!

Why Volunteer?

🤝 Network: Connect with experienced counselors, leaders, and peers from across the state.

🧠 Learn: Gain access to insightful sessions aligned with our theme: Being Human: Foundations of Awareness, Acceptance, and Authenticity.

💼 Grow: Enhance your resume and get a behind-the-scenes look at a major professional event.

Volunteer spots are limited, so don't miss out on this great opportunity to get involved!

👇 Click the link in our bio to sign up today.
https://www.ilcounseling.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2070882&group=

🎥 LIVE ONLINE TRAINING WITH ICA! Ready to navigate the social media space as a mental health professional without sacrif...
09/02/2026

🎥 LIVE ONLINE TRAINING WITH ICA!

Ready to navigate the social media space as a mental health professional without sacrificing your clinical boundaries or authenticity? Join us for an engaging live session!

Session Details:

🎬 Topic: Lights, Camera, Couch: A Therapist's Guide to Showing Up Authentically on Social Media

👤 Presenter: Azizi Marshall, MA, LCPC, RDT-BCT, SAG-AFTRA

📅 Date: October 2, 2026

🕒 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Learn practical strategies to build a genuine online presence, share valuable insights, and connect with your audience while maintaining ethical standards.

👇 Click the link in our bio to register and reserve your virtual seat!

💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.Your story isn't over, and you never have to navigate the dar...
09/01/2026

💜 September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Your story isn't over, and you never have to navigate the darkest moments alone. This month and every month, we stand together to foster hope, break the stigma surrounding mental health, and ensure everyone knows where to turn for help.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is always available:

Call or Text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.

Let’s check in on one another, listen without judgment, and share these lifesaving resources. Save this post, share it with a friend, or drop a line of support below—you never know who might need to see it today. 🩵

***dePreventionMonth

🚨 PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2026 ICA Annual Confer...
08/30/2026

🚨 PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2026 ICA Annual Conference Pre-Conference is officially live—featuring speaker Joe Sanok! 🌟

Kick off the conference experience early and dive into transformative insights centered around our theme: Being Human: Foundations of Awareness, Acceptance, and Authenticity.

Event: 2026 ICA Annual Conference Pre-Conference
Featured Speaker: Joe Sanok

Why Attend? Gain practical strategies, connect with fellow professionals, and secure your spot ahead of the crowd!

Spots for pre-conference sessions fill up fast, so don't wait!

👇 Click the link in our bio to register today!
https://www.ilcounseling.org/page/annual_conference_homepage_2026

🌙 It’s okay to take a step back.In a world that constantly asks us to keep pushing, pause for a moment to remember that ...
08/29/2026

🌙 It’s okay to take a step back.

In a world that constantly asks us to keep pushing, pause for a moment to remember that rest is part of moving forward. Taking time to breathe, recharge, and reset isn't lost time—it’s how you refuel for the journey ahead.

How are you giving yourself permission to rest this week? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

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