Master of Science in Counseling Program - online / Upper Iowa University

03/09/2026

📣 ACA of Iowa Lunch & Learn Webinar

Join us on March 27 at 12:00 PM (CST) for our next virtual Lunch & Learn!

Jaclyn Dehner will be presenting:
“Beyond Disclosure: Restoring Agency in Clients Affected by Sexual Abuse.”

This session explores the deeper psychological and relational impacts of sexual abuse and offers practical strategies clinicians can use to help clients reduce shame and reclaim agency.

✨ Understanding the deeper impacts of sexual abuse
✨ Consent, compliance, and the nervous system
✨ Trauma processing vs. agency restoration
✨ Practical interventions clinicians can use in session

💻 Virtual | Free to attend
🎓 1 NBCC CE hour available
($10 ACA members | $20 non-members)

👉 Register here:
https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aYtx6VlJT3YVvpQ

We hope you’ll join us!

03/09/2026

Congratulations, Wanda Price, UIU graduate counseling student!

03/04/2026

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! ☑️(Link in comments) ☑️APRIL 1 DEADLINE!
In an effort to support their mission, the IMHCA Foundation is assisting those pursuing graduate school in the field of mental health!💜
The Foundation has been hard at work this year fund raising through our annual golf tournament. This year The Foundation is awarding one $2,000 scholarship. 💜The recipient will also receive a free registration to the IMHCA 2026 Conferencee May 6-8, 2026 along with recognition at the IMHCA Awards ceremony Thursday May 7, 5pm-7pm.

APPLY or SHARE this opportunity!

03/02/2026

NOMINATIONS for the 2026 IMHCA Awards are OPEN! ☑️(Link in comments) ☑️ Each year, IMHCA recognizes the service, dedication, and excellent work of MHC students, t-LMHC’s, LMHC’s and mental health advocates across the state of Iowa with their annual awards.
We encourage you to nominate yourself or someone else to recognize their outstanding contributions to the profession by April 1, 2026. 🏆Awards will be announced at the 2026 Annual Conference in May!🏆

02/19/2026

02/19/2026

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A little kindness goes a long way. This week is a reminder to reach out, give a kind word, and shake a hand for the health of your community.

02/16/2026

02/14/2026

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/common-sense-science/202502/more-than-just-romance-the-deep-meaning-behind-valentines-day

Valentine’s Day is more than romance; it celebrates love in all forms. Its history blends ancient and Christian traditions, emphasizing connection and appreciation.

02/11/2026

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02/11/2026

With Upper Iowa University – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉