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Continuing Education

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

Fall 2026 EMDR Basic Training

Experience a fully virtual EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training designed for clinicians who want skills they can apply right away.

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Webinars & Courses

Meet your professional goals and earn Continuing Education hours (CE’s) with live Counseltalk Webinars and online trainings.

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Professional Training

Virtual and in-person trainings focused on key counseling topics with CE credit and a specialization certificate.

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Professional conference options offering in-person training, CE credits, and professional networking.

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Online Certification and Continuing Education at Light University.

Continuing Education

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

Fall 2026 EMDR Basic Training

Experience a fully virtual EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training designed for clinicians who want skills they can apply right away.



Webinars & Courses

Meet your professional goals and earn Continuing Education hours (CE’s) with live Counseltalk Webinars and online trainings.

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Professional Training

Virtual and in-person trainings focused on key counseling topics with CE credit and a specialization certificate.

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Live Conferences

Professional conference options offering in-person training, CE credits, and professional networking.

Online Courses

Online Certification and Continuing Education at Light University.

Education Overview

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AACC Academy

AACC Academy – Motivational Interviewing Skills: Helping Clients Move from Ambivalence to Action

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John Eklund, M.S.W

CounselTalk^™Webinars

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Beautifully Known: How the Grand Story of the Bible Integrates with Attachment Theory and Emotion Focused Couples Therapy to Deepen Emotional Intimacy

June 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET

Presented By:

Mark Vander Ley, Ph.D. 
Brian Fidler, Ph.D.
Casey Hall, Ph.D.

Why Combat Veterans Don’t Talk To You… And How You Can Change That

July 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET

Presented By:

Joe DeCree, M.A.
Jeanette Houghtelling, DNP

Salt and Light in Public Education: Ethical Integration of Faith in Practice for School Counselors

August 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM ET

Presented By:

Summer Kuba, Ph.D., Ed.S., MSW
Kerry Bowles, Ph.D., M.Ed.

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Christian Counseling Connection Newsletter

Christian Counseling Today Magazine

Volume 29 • Issue Number 1

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Christian Counseling Today Magazine is available in Print & Digital ePublication formats.

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Features

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The Alarming Risk of Suicide After Crisis

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Faith-forward, Trauma-informed, ACEs-focused Care for Hurt Kids

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Trauma and Neurobiology: The Mind, Brain, Body Connection

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Soul Leadership: A Framework for Leading Through Trauma

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Breaking the Ties of Trauma Bonds

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When God Doesn’t Make Sense: Staying Anchored in Hope and Biblical Strength

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Calming the Storm: The Recurring Threat of Natural Disasters

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Finding an Authority to Help Edit the Story of Trauma

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Trauma Care and Compassion without Collapse: Boundaries for Helpers

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Not to Blame, but to be Responsible

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Dr. Gary Moon

From the Heart • Dr. Tim Clinton

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Beyond Survival: Building Mentally Tough and Resilient Kids
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Departments

Looking Inward

Shannae Anderson

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God’s Temple Under Siege
Healing Through Interpersonal Neurotheology

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The Word Applied

Ted Cunningham

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Not to Blame, but to be Responsible
Wrestling with Your Thoughts

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Law, Ethics, & Liability

Jeanneane Maxon

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Serving Undocumented Clients with Wisdom, Compassion, and Integrity: Guidance for Christian Counselors
Chiles v. Salazar: What’s at Stake for Christian Counselors

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Gary Moon

Reflections

Gary Moon

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Hope, Healing, and Renewal through a Reenchanted World
Is it Time to Give the Mind its Decade in the Sun?

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Shrink Notes

Michael Lyles

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Early Career Development: Speaking
Early Career Development: Writing

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Research Digest

Fernando Garzon

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Trauma Care and Renewed Wholeness: Integrating Evidence-based Treatment, Hope, and Positive Religious Coping
Three New Insights on What the Brain is Teaching Us About Mental Health

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Leadership Psyc

John Townsend

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Trauma and Character
Competence, Character, and Connection: Honoring Gregg Jantz

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