COVID-19 Resources for Counselors
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Statement On Professional Counselors And COVID-19Professional counselors are uniquely trained and qualified to help people address the anxiety, stress and other emotional challenges that may occur during this pandemic and other natural disasters. Professional counselors work with individuals across their lifespan to promote wellness.If you or someone you love needs help, find a professional counselor by using our online search at www.txca.org/findacounselor. | ||
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TCA is Here for you.
During this unprecedented time, the Texas Counseling Association is working hard to support the work of professional counselors in Texas. TCA has worked with the governor's office on several key issues including telehealth and LPC practicum students.
Resources
Telehealth
- HPSO Resource (15 risk control strategies, self-assessment checklist, case study, and more)
- Informed Consent Terms for Telehealth Services [SAMPLE]
- Telehealth Informed Consent Requirements
- Information on access to out of state LPCs
- List of telehealth websites complied by American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- COVID-19 Telehealth Coverage Policies from the Center for Connected Health Policy
- SAMHSA: Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19
- CSOT Adopts Emergency Rule Regarding Online Continuing Education for License Renewal
- CSOT Adopts Emergency Rule Allowing Online Course to Satisfy Education Requirement for LSOTP License
School Counselors
- Getting Paid During the Coronavirus Crisis: How a New Law Affects School Employees
- 6 Tips for School Counselors from the Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA is a division of TCA)
- TEA Resources for Professional School Counselors: Remote Counseling Supports
- TEA Resource for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs During School Closures
Higher Education
General Resources
TCA Member Benefit: Free legal consultations from LegalCare
As a member of the Texas Counseling Association, you can access LegalCare at any time. This for telephone consultations with an attorney on personal and professional legal questions. Access this benefit through your TCA Member's Area.
Online Learning with TCA
We have been working to improve our online learning library. Check out our new and improved system and earn continuing education hours from the comfort of your home or office. Accessible from your TCA Member's Area (under Resources). TCA members receive preferred access and discounts on courses!
TCA members receive a preferred rate of $25 per course. Courses are $50 for non-members.
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| If you are not yet a member of the Texas Counseling Association, please consider joining. TCA is working to support all professional counselors in Texas during this extraordinary time, but TCA membership drives our work! Help us support you by joining today. | ||
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