Washington Counseling Association
 
 
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Washington Counseling Association(WCA)		 The Washington Counseling Association (WCA) is a State branch of the American Counseling Association (ACA)

The WCA is comprised of professionals in mental health, school counseling, education, private practice, business, government, and agency settings.

Striving for excellence and cultivating community, the WCA works to engage professionals within the counseling profession.

Interested in Membership?
WCA is excited to announce that we heard you!  We reduced membership rates across the board to make it more accessible and affordable.  We also introduced a "new Professional" category for counselors just entering the field. 
Benefits of membership include:
  1. Quarterly Newsletter with the latest news, updates and stories.
  2. Regular emails from WCA around opportunities for training and CE's, employment opportunities, legislative news, etc.
  3. Reduced rates to WCA events and training.
  4. Quick ability to network and connect with counselors across Washington State.
  5. Up-to-date information on legislation and advocacy networks. 
  6. Annual Conference every Fall
  7. Coming Soon: Blog and Chat that will only be available to members.
  8. And much, much more . . . .

To become a member, registration is easy and online today.  See the right side of this page for the link.  

 Annual Conference 2013 

"Counseling and Beyond" 

Stay Tuned for Details Soon!

Up to 14 CE's Available

     Break-out sessions and professional development series will be a hit! And the networking that occurs is PRICELESS!

Interested in volunteering or presenting at the conference? 

Email sapelskog@msn.com for more information. 

WCA Representation at the 2012 ACA     Leadership Institute in DC:

 
WCA Reps: Diane Thompson, Secretary; Suzanne Apelskog, President; Ashley Sylvester, Westside Graduate Representative
 
WCA Reps with Rachel Kristianson, ACA Board Member         and ACA President, Bradley T. Erford
 
One of the perks of attending LI, a night out on the town.
 
Western Region at the Capital 
Representative counselors from numerous state associations united and advocating together at our Nations Capital.  Powerful Day! 

WCA Happenings

  • Interested in Volunteer Opportunities? WCA is seeking volunteers on numerous levels, whether it be 2 hours, to lead or be involved on a task-oriented committee or with leadership/board positions, all are invited to join us.
  • We are starting an Emerging Leaders Program and have opportunities program to allow for training and mentoring in the field. /li>
  • For questions about any of the above happenings, please email sapelskog@msn.com



Not a Member?
Enjoy recently reduced membership rates across the board!  Staying connected to your community of counselors is an important element of being engaged with your profession.  Please join us by becoming a member today: 


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WCA Board and Volunteers

See below: A glance at some of our board members and volunteers behind the scenes, both working hard and having fun preparing for: "Oh the Places We'll Go!" conference 2012. Want to be a part of these efforts this year? Amidst the hard work, we have a whole lot of fun! If yes, please email sapelskog@msn.com

For photo above and below: :) Layne Stoops, Lindsay Hatch, Dr. Phyllis Erdman, Nasreen Shah, Ashley Sylvester, Suzanne Apelskog, Jessica Iunker, Diane Thompson, Dr. Marty Slyter, Eunice Huang, Janel Wuest, Dr. Tom Trotter, Leondra Holman (and while not there in person during this photo, special thoughts out to Dr. Mark Young, Mary Brown, Tom Thamm, Dr. Lisa Bennet and Karyn Holt, all who have contributed to our efforts.   

 

 


 
 
 
WashingtonCounselingAssociation

502 E Boone Ave

Spokane, WA 99258

The Washington Counseling Association (WCA) is a State branch of the American Counseling ASsociation (ACA).  The WCA is comprised of professionals in mental health, school counseling, education, private practice, business, government, and agency settings.  Striving for excellence and cultivating community, the WCA works to engage professionals within the counseling community. 
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