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Best Practices for Associational Advocacy in Counseling

Title:
Best Practices for Associational Advocacy in the Counseling Profession: A Grounded Theory Investigation
Authors:
Danielle Pester Boyd, PhD; Matthew L. Nice, PhD; Danica G. Hays, PhD; and A. Stephen Lenz, PhD, LPC
Description:
Advocacy is a foundational component of the counseling profession, yet many counseling organizations lack a structured framework for developing and sustaining effective advocacy initiatives. Drawing from a grounded theory investigation involving leaders from counseling-related professional organizations, this article introduces the Model for Advancing Professions (MAP) Through Advocacy, a research-informed framework that identifies best practices for organizational advocacy. Learners will examine the contextual factors, organizational conditions, action strategies, and outcomes that support successful public policy and professional advocacy efforts. The article also explores practical applications of the model for counseling associations, divisions, state organizations, and other professional groups seeking to strengthen advocacy infrastructure, increase member engagement, and advance the counseling profession.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learners will identify the four primary components of the Model for Advancing Professions (MAP) Through Advocacy and describe their role in organizational advocacy.
  • Learners will describe at least three organizational best practices that support the development, implementation, and sustainability of public policy and advocacy initiatives.
  • Learners will examine the relationship between organizational infrastructure, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy outcomes within professional counseling organizations.

CE Credit: 1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours

NBCC ACEP No. 1000
August 01, 2026
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