Advocacy tips - Advocacy can be a powerful way to create change and make a positive impact on the world.
Avoiding Common Advocacy Mistakes - Advocating for a cause can be a powerful way to effect change, but it's important to approach it with care to avoid common mistakes.
Engaging with your Legislator Out of Session - Engaging with legislators after the session has ended can be an important part of effective advocacy.
How to track Legislation - Tracking state and federal legislation can be an overwhelming task, but with the right tools and approach, it can be manageable.
How to write an op-ed - An op-ed, short for "opposite the editorial page," is an article written by an individual who is not affiliated with the newspaper or publication. Op-eds are intended to express the writer's viewpoint on a particular topic and they are typically published on the opinion page of a newspaper or magazine. Writing an op-ed can be a powerful way to share your ideas and perspectives with a broader audience, but it can also be challenging.
Important Links for Counselors - Use this one-page guide to get you to resources on the Counseling Compact, the Advocacy Tool Kit, Medicare Reimbursement, and more.
Become an Advocate for the Profession - Sign-up for Advocacy Alerts.
Steps for a Congressional bill to Pass - Passing a congressional (or state) bill can be a long and complex process.
Tips to Consider when Communicating with your Legislature - Communicating with a legislator can be an effective way to advocate for a cause or express your opinion on a particular issue.