Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta

ACTA is getting Alberta’s Counselling Therapists ready for regulation! ✅ Members: FREE PD webinars + Certificates (value $800) 💵 Non-members: $125 - $175/session 📅 Register: acta-alberta.ca/upcoming-events 🔗 Join ACTA: acta-alberta.ca/intermediate-r…

🌈 May 17 — International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia ACTA stands with 2SLGBTQ+ communities. CTs provide ethical, affirming counselling, helping all navigate mental health challenges & fostering safe, inclusive spaces. #IDAHOBIT #Acta_Alberta

Celebrating #NursingWeek2026! 🩺 True health transformation happens through the synergy of physical & mental health expertise. We honour the vital interdisciplinary partnership between nurses & CTs in providing specialized clinical oversight for all Albertans. #Acta_Alberta

Demystifying Regulation with Deborah Adams. June 12 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Free for ACTA members, $125 non-members. CE Certificate included. Register at acta-alberta.ca/upcoming-events #Acta_Alberta

💚 May 7 — National Child & Youth Mental Health Day “I Care About You” Early connection matters. Skilled professionals help young people navigate mental health challenges and build resilience. Regulation ensures safe, ethical care. #ICareAboutYou #CYMHD #Acta_Alberta

Today is Red Dress Day ❤️ We honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People. Each red dress represents a life lost and a story remembered. Let’s listen, learn, and stand in solidarity. #RedDressDay #MMIWG #IndigenousAwareness #Acta_Alberta

#MentalHealthWeek Connection matters — feeling seen, heard, & supported makes a difference. Yet many still feel alone. CTs play a key role in providing ethical, evidence-based care & building resilience. Regulation supports safe, high-quality services for all. #Acta_Alberta

💛 May is BPD Awareness Month BPD affects emotions & relationships. Many challenges are adaptive responses to trauma, not flaws. Counselling Therapists provide professional, ethical counselling to help build resilience and strengths. 💙 #BPDMonth #Acta_Alberta #RegulationMatters

Demystifying Regulation with Deborah Adams. June 12 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Free for ACTA members, $125 non-members. CE Certificate included. Register at acta-alberta.ca/upcoming-events #Acta_Alberta

The journey of #OrganDonation is as much an emotional experience as it is a medical one. 🕊️ CTs provide a steady hand—supporting living donors, recipients, and donor families through grief, resilience, and the "gift of life." Talk to your loved ones today. #NOTDAW #Acta_Alberta

📢 Training Tomorrow! Escape Hatches Dr. Dawn McBride | Apr 17, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Free for ACTA members, $125 non-members. CE Certificate included. Register: eventbrite.com/e/escape-hatch…

April is #StressAwarenessMonth. 🧠 Chronic stress impacts mental, emotional, & physical health. CTs provide clinical interventions to help build resilience and long-term well-being. Formal regulation ensures these standards are consistent & safe for all Albertans. #Acta_Alberta

🌎 #WorldHealthDay Health is more than the absence of illness—it’s mental & social well-being. 🧠Counselling Therapists provide essential clinical support for Albertans. Regulation is key to ensuring safe, accountable, & equitable mental health counselling for all. #Acta_Alberta

April is Counselling & Psychotherapy Month! 🧠 Alberta’s CTs provide vital clinical care, yet ~4,000 await regulation—limiting public access to essential counselling. Regulation ensures safe, ethical, & accountable care for all. 🤝Join ACTA: acta-alberta.ca/intermediate-r… #Acta_Alberta

Dual roles in counselling can be tricky—learn how to navigate them ethically with Dr. Dawn McBride on Apr 17 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Free for ACTA members, $125 non-members. CE Certificate included. Register at acta-alberta.ca/upcoming-events #Acta_Alberta

🌎 #WorldAutismAwarenessDay️ Counselling Therapists play a vital role in supporting autistic individuals & their families by: ✅ Honouring neurodiversity ✅ Building resilience ✅ Fostering self-advocacy Let’s build a more inclusive Alberta together. #WAAD2026 #Acta_Alberta

🏳️‍⚧️ Today is #TransgenderDayOfVisibility! We celebrate transgender and gender-diverse Albertans and their strength, resilience, and contributions. Counselling Therapists provide affirming, inclusive spaces where clients can be seen, heard, and supported. #Acta_Alberta

#WorldBipolarDay Today we raise awareness and support for those living with bipolar disorder. Counselling Therapists help clients manage symptoms, build resilience, and thrive. #Acta_Alberta

Dual roles in counselling can be tricky—learn how to navigate them ethically with Dr. Dawn McBride on Apr 17 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Free for ACTA members, $125 non-members. CE Certificate included. Register at acta-alberta.ca/upcoming-events #Acta_Alberta

🎵 Music Therapy Awareness Month Music therapists use rhythm, melody, and sound to support emotional, cognitive, social, and physical well-being. We celebrate their skill and dedication across Alberta! #MusicTherapy #Acta_Alberta