Welcome to the Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association

P.O. Box 1217, Meridian, Idaho 83680

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Want to learn more about the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to be published in 2013?

Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals.

IMHCA Ethics Training Spring 2012

The Ethics of Supervision

Registration Now Open!!

The IMHCA ethics training for the spring will review the ethics of supervision. This three-hour workshop will explore ethical considerations for both supervisors and supervisees. The focus of this workshop will remain on ethical implication in supervision and will not be a supervision workshop. Topics to be covered include gate keeping and professional advocacy, counselor self-care and effectiveness, implications for clients (e.g. confidentiality), supervisor competence, and technology use in supervision. Click on "ethics" above for more information!

Hello Student Members!

Our Spring 2012 Scholarship Contest is a quick and easy way for you to receive $250.  To be considered submit your essay by March 15, 2012! We are offering two opportunities to receive a $250 scholarship.  Guidelines are as follows:

1) Write an essay, not to exceed two double spaced pages, regarding your plans for contributing to the counseling profession after you graduate. Do not overthink it! Just tell us what you want to do with your life. You chose counseling as your degree, so we know that your goals are altruistic. Share those goals with IMHCA.

2) Submit your essay by March 15, 2011 to the IMHCA Membership Chair Lori Farrens (click on membership, above, for link)

3) Do it now while it is fresh on your mind.

If you can't use $250 for yourself, please let your fellow students or interns know so that they have a chance to enter. Note: You must be a member of IMHCA to have your essay considered for this contest.

GOOD LUCK!