Arizona Counselors Association

08/24/2026

What a wonderful resource for helping children understand and navigate their emotions!

📖 Have you read "Captain Emotions and the SuperPower Pack" yet? In this children's book designed for young learners, readers join the fun and diverse SuperPower Pack and the wise Captain Emotions at Stone Gate Elementary, where everyday adventures become powerful lessons in empathy, resilience, logic and mindfulness.

Written by Ashley Zomalt and Kacy Brubaker and illustrated by Juliana Castro, this heartwarming story is a fun and empowering tool for kids, parents, teachers and counselors that encourages young readers to understand their feelings, celebrate their strengths and see the superhero inside themselves.

Order today: https://bit.ly/4xefMeF

08/21/2026

The AzCA Annual Fall Conference is happening Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix—and we’re inviting local businesses and organizations to join us as sponsors.

This one-day event, Integrity & Innovation: Elevating Arizona Counseling, will bring together counselors, educators, and healthcare professionals for learning, networking, and meaningful conversations about mental health.

🤝 Why sponsor?
*Reach a targeted audience of mental health professionals
*Showcase your commitment to community wellbeing
*Gain brand visibility through recognition at the event and online
*Support a meaningful cause that strengthens Arizona communities

✨ Sponsorship opportunities start at just $200, with levels designed for every budget—from community supporters to our Mental Health Champion tier.

📌 Learn more and sign up here: https://www.azca.org/2026-fall-conference/

Join us in making this year’s conference an unforgettable event—together, we can build a healthier, more resilient Arizona.

08/19/2026

This training will provide the participant with 12 hours of education in supervision methods, models, and techniques, roles and responsibilities of a clinical supervisor, techniques specific to supervising counselors in the tasks of diagnosis, treatment planning and providing treatment and evaluation of supervisees in their work of assessment, treatment planning and providing treatment. This training will also cover the ethical guidelines and legal requirements for supervisors, using the 2014 Code of Ethics from the American Counseling Association and the most recent Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners statutes and rules. (This course was originally recorded live on April 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2021) with Sheila Babendir, EdD, LPC and Lee A. Underwood, PsyD.

Sign up: https://app.tpn.health/education/azca-supervision-training-2024

08/17/2026

As counselors, we are lifelong learners. The AzCA Professional Development Committee is committed to supporting Arizona counselors at every stage of their careers by providing opportunities for growth, connection, and continued learning.

As we move into the second half of the year, we encourage members to reflect on their professional goals and identify areas where they would like to expand their knowledge and skills. Whether you are seeking clinical training, supervision experience, leadership development, or networking opportunities, professional development is an investment that benefits both practitioners and the clients we serve.

The committee continues to explore ways to provide meaningful educational opportunities that are relevant, accessible, and responsive to the evolving needs of our profession. We welcome member feedback and ideas for future workshops, presentations, and learning experiences.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Friday, September 4, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Lv2QWsyFTHyX3dTLzXhhWw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Thank you for your commitment to excellence in counseling and for the important work you do every day. We look forward to continuing to learn and grow together as a professional community.

08/11/2026

Across Arizona, counselors are making a meaningful difference every day.

Through compassion, connection, advocacy, and professional care, counselors help individuals navigate life’s challenges, strengthen families, support mental health and well-being, and inspire hope for brighter futures.

The impact of counseling reaches far beyond the counseling room. It ripples through our schools, workplaces, families, and communities—helping build a stronger, healthier Arizona.

To every counselor who listens, encourages, empowers, and shows up for others: thank you for the difference you make.

Learn more about the Arizona Counselors Association at azca.org.

08/03/2026

✨ Invest in your growth. Expand your network. Elevate your practice.

Join counseling professionals from across Arizona at our 2026 Annual Conference for a full day of inspiring education, practical takeaways, meaningful connections, and continuing education opportunities.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of Arizona's counseling community. Register today!

🔗 https://www.azca.org/2026-fall-conference/

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07/27/2026

Before you pour into everyone else, remember to refill your own cup. 💙

As counselors, compassion is at the heart of what you do—but you deserve that same kindness, grace, and care. Taking time to care for yourself isn't selfish; it's essential to being your best for those you serve.

Before you offer compassion to everyone else, remember to leave some for yourself.

07/22/2026

Meet Skylar Parker, LPC (AZ), CPC (NV), LCADC (NV), NCC—a counselor, educator, and passionate advocate for the counseling profession!

As a Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Arizona and owner of a private practice, Skylar is committed to expanding access to quality mental health care while mentoring the next generation of counselors.

As Student Outreach Coordinator for AzCA's Community Outreach Committee, she created the Professional Identity Development Series, a monthly program that helps counseling students across Arizona build confidence and strengthen their professional identity.

An EMDR Certified Clinician and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training, Skylar specializes in trauma while enjoying work with clients across the lifespan. Her biggest lesson as a clinician? Burnout is real—prioritizing balance is essential.

💙 Words of wisdom: "Make sure your heart is in this field. Counseling can be taxing, but when it's your passion, the impact is immeasurable."

Thank you, Skylar, for your leadership, mentorship, and dedication to Arizona's counseling community!

07/16/2026

✨ Invest in your growth. Expand your network. Elevate your practice.

Join counseling professionals from across Arizona at our 2026 Annual Conference for a full day of inspiring education, practical takeaways, meaningful connections, and continuing education opportunities.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of Arizona's counseling community. Register today!

🔗 https://www.azca.org/2026-fall-conference/

07/08/2026

Don’t miss this timely virtual training: Mind Games and Money Schemes: Coercive Control in Multilevel Marketing Relationships.

Learn how coercive control tactics can impact mental health, relationships, and financial wellbeing — and gain valuable insight to better support clients navigating these complex dynamics.

✨ FREE for AzCA Members!

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04hvzz00