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AACC Events bring together counselors, pastors, ministry leaders, and mental health professionals for connection, training, and encouragement. Each event offers inspiring speakers, practical tools, and Christ-centered growth opportunities. Visit our event sites to explore what’s coming next.

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The AACC offers a variety of ongoing professional development opportunities for licensed counselors, mental-health professionals, pastoral caregivers, and lay practitioners:

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Virtual and in-person trainings focused on key counseling topics with CE credit and a specialization certificate.
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The AACC offers a variety of ongoing professional development opportunities for licensed counselors, mental-health professionals, pastoral caregivers, and lay practitioners:

Experience a fully virtual EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training designed for clinicians who want skills they can apply right away.
Meet your professional goals and earn Continuing Education hours (CE’s) with live Counseltalk Webinars and online trainings.
Virtual and in-person trainings focused on key counseling topics with CE credit and a specialization certificate.
Professional conference options offering in-person training, CE credits, and professional networking.

Online Certification and Continuing Education at Light University.
Monthly hosted series on current Christian Mental Health Care topics
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Relevant and timely articles around modern Christian Care
AACC offers a wide variety of media and resources for Christian Mental Health Professionals as well as pastoral counselors and ministries.
AACC offers a wide variety of media and resources for Christian Mental Health Professionals as well as Pastoral Counselors and Mental Health Ministries.
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