The National Board for Certified Counselors

One call can save a life. On the 2-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we thank the crisis counselors who work to make this resource available. If you or a loved one is struggling, don’t hesitate. Call 988 today.  

The NBCC Foundation offers a variety of fellowship and scholarship opportunities for counselors-in-training committed to serving underrepresented populations and expanding access to mental health. Application reviewers serve as an essential part of the scholarship process to ensure that all applications are thoroughly reviewed and considered.  If you are a National Certified Counselor seeking to help shape the profession, consider becoming an application reviewer today!  Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ehXdbdBz.  

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Join the NBCC Foundation on July 17 from 1–2 pm EDT for the live webinar, “Understanding the Embodied Experience and Recovery Strategies for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.” You’ll learn about integrating clinical interventions in working with IPV survivors to offer better support. One hour of continuing education is available for attendance of the live webinar. Register today at https://lnkd.in/e-T5Ak8.

Great news! The Youth Mental Health Corps launches this fall in four states. This initiative was created to address growing youth mental health needs and the mental health workforce shortage. Young adults will provide peer support in schools and communities while jumpstarting their own careers in behavioral health. Learn about how you can get involved at https://lnkd.in/ezk2dADN. 

Are you passionate about supporting others on their professional journeys? Consider obtaining a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential! A GCDF provides career coaching and guidance to help others accomplish their goals. Learn more about how earning the GCDF credential can support your own career at https://lnkd.in/g2KDrSiP.

NBCC has partnered with the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) and Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) to offer CM&F Liability Insurance to practicing counselors, counselor educators, and counseling students. Let CM&F provide peace of mind and protection so you can focus on your clients. Get covered today! Go to https://bit.ly/CMF-NBCC for an instant quote.  

More than 30,000 people have earned the Center For Credentialing & Education’s (CCE) Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential. CCE and the NBCC Foundation are awarding scholarships to help you obtain your GCDF credential. Explore how this credential can support your career at https://lnkd.in/dJSiZx8. 

Stay informed. Take action. Be an advocate. NBCC’s Government Affairs Digest compiles news about mental health each week to keep you updated on the latest developments in the field. Discover what’s happening at https://lnkd.in/gGFgVAeP.

Discover how Dance Movement Therapy can support Alzheimer’s patients by using movement to manage stress and process emotions. Kim Rothwell, MA, NCC, BC-DMT, LCPC, LMHC, CADC, shares her insights on how movement can enhance the well-being of individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Read Rothwell's contribution to NBCC’s Counseling Confab at https://lnkd.in/eWGMqpeC.  

NBCC and our affiliates work to advance counseling and counselors, and we compiled a list of resources for employers looking to hire dedicated mental health professionals. You can verify a candidate’s certifications to ensure they’re in good standing, learn about the ethics policies that National Certified Counselors (NCC) are held to, and even find a list of NCCs near you. Find these resources and more at https://lnkd.in/emr6a47F.