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Climate Justice in Counseling

Join us in promoting justice and sustainability in mental health.

 

An Interest Network of the

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

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Our Mission

Our Statement of Purpose: The ACES Climate Justice in Counseling Interest Network aims to do  impactful Teaching, Service and Research. We are committed to:

 

  1. Actively promoting ethical CJC scientific knowledge and practices, advocacy and  environmental justice among counselor educators, counseling graduate students & counselors

  2. Advancing and integrating CJC content into Counselor Education

  3. Disseminating innovative CJC-related research

  4. Promoting the integration of CJC themes into clinical supervision knowledge and practices

​Upcoming Events

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CJC at ACES!

Click below to find out when and where our members will be.

Resources

While this section is continually evolving, we are proud to offer a growing collection of tools, readings, and supports to empower counselors, educators, students, and advocates engaging in climate justice work.

 

Here you’ll find curated materials for teaching, research, advocacy, and professional growth, all grounded in the values of equity, sustainability, and ecological well-being. Whether you're designing a climate-focused course, exploring interdisciplinary research, or looking for ways to take action in your community or institution, we hope these resources support your work.

Climate Justice in Counseling IN Activities

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Member Activities

  • CJC Essay Winners

  • Other Network Led Initiatives

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Research and Scholarship

  • Published Articles

  • Calls for Papers / Ongoing Studies

  • Climate Justice Research Agenda

  • Member Publications

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Education and Teaching Tools

  • Sample Syllabi

  • Classroom Activities/ Interventions

  • Advocating within your program for increased CJC related programs

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Professional Development

  • Webinars & Presentations

  • Conference Materials

  • CE Opportunities

  • Book Clubs / Discussion Guides

Avocacy and Action

  • Policy & Position Statements

  • Grassroots Initiatives

  • Community Engagement Guides

  • Templates for letter writing

Related Organizations

  • Related Professions and organizations doing the work

CJC History

Past Initiatives

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a. ACES Denver 2023 – nudged by Ryan Reese
b. CJC Formed and had first meeting December 2023, monthly since
c. Speaker series began in Spring 2024, monthly and now quarterly
d. Formal Feedback on ACES Climate Change Competencies
e. Coordinating research – pubs and presentations
f. Essay Contest – 3 CES students shared $200
g. National review of CACREP programs – hardly anyone teaching this yet

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