June 17, 2005

Press Release- Distance Counseling and ReadyMinds Featured in June Issue of "Counseling Today"

Lyndhurst, NJ, June 17, 2005 - The June issue of "Counseling Today", a monthly publication of the American Counseling Association, devoted significant coverage to the topic of "Counseling in the Internet Age."

One of the articles, written by Amy Reece Connelly, ACA's manager of career services, "Should You Delve Into Distance Counseling" discusses the attraction and challenges associated with this evolving delivery mode of counseling.

In the article, Harvey Schmelter-Davis, ReadyMinds Director of Training, was quoted throughout, sharing his thoughts on the topic. The ReadyMinds Distance Credentialed Counselor Training is referenced as the only organization currently providing training in this area. Click here to view the article in its entirety.

Additional articles related to the "Counseling in the Internet Age" topic address many of the questions, advantages and challenges surrounding distance counseling. Throughout the publication, ReadyMinds is referenced and ReadyMinds DCC Trainers Jef Gazely,M.S., LMFT, DCC, Owner of AskTheInternetTherapist.com, and Donna Ford ,former ACA President, in addition to Mr. Schmelter-Davis, are quoted.

About ReadyMinds

Founded in 1997, ReadyMinds owns and operates readyminds.com and is a privately held company that has emerged as the leading global provider of distance career counseling and training services. The ReadyMinds' distance career counseling process was initially designed with the assistance of business leaders and career counseling experts to help individuals focus on their career planning and develop action plans to achieve their immediate career goals. In addition to the counseling of individuals, ReadyMinds provides training for counselors seeking to further enhance their professional development in the area of distance counseling. ReadyMinds abides by the guidelines set forth by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC); the NBCC Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Ethical Practice of Web Counseling. For more information on the company, please visit http://www.readyminds.com.

About ACA

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings.

By providing leadership training, publications, continuing education opportunities, and advocacy services to nearly 52,000 members, ACA helps counseling professionals develop their skills and expand their knowledge base.

ACA has been instrumental in setting professional and ethical standards for the counseling profession. The association has made considerable strides in accreditation, licensure, and national certification. It also represents the interests of the profession before congress and federal agencies, and strives to promote recognition of professional counselors to the public and the media.

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