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Alexandria, Va. (Oct. 1, 2025) — The October print issue of the Journal of Counseling & Development (JCD), the quarterly flagship journal of the American Counseling Association (ACA), published today.
“The October issue is a diverse mix of topics needed by practicing counselors and counselor educators,” says Bradley T. Erford, PhD, the journal’s editor-in-chief and professor at Vanderbilt University in Nashville.
“The issue features research on rural counseling competencies, a 25-year synthesis of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator research, and high-quality research on counseling ruptures, athlete career profiles, and wellness among college students among other topics.”
The issue features new research alongside best practices and assessment and diagnosis content. JCD publishes practice, theory and research articles across 18 different professional counseling specialty areas and work settings.
A sampling of articles include:
View the entire October issue of the Journal of Counseling & Development on the JCD website .
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About the American Counseling Association
Founded in 1952, the American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. ACA represents more than 60,000 members and is the world’s largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. Driven by the belief that all people can benefit from the power of counseling, ACA’s mission is to promote the professional development of counselors, advocate for counselors, and ensure that ethical, culturally inclusive practices protect our members’ clients and all people who seek counseling services. For more information, visit the ACA website and follow them on Facebook , LinkedIn , Instagram , Threads , BlueSky and YouTube .
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