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Call for Presenters – 37th Annual LPCA Convention and Regional Conference We are excited to announce that the 37th Annual LPCA Convention and Regional Conference now accepts proposals from dynamic professionals like you! This year’s conference, themed "Applying Clinical Mastery," will focus on equipping counselors with practical skills and knowledge that can be applied directly to their clinical work. We seek dynamic presentations across various formats and topics to inspire and equip our attendees. To learn more about the available presentation formats and submit your proposal, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ebm2Mj25 You can also find this link on our Linktree page in our bio for more information! The deadline for submissions is December 4, 2024. We look forward to your innovative ideas and contributions to this year’s event!

LPCA?is planning a fall Strategic Planning meeting and we want your input,?suggestions, and aspirations on the future of Professional Counseling and the future your organization,?LPCA. Just what has?LPCA?accomplished since it integration in 1987??Here is the short list… Established the first License for counselors in the USA Served on committees establishing the licensing board Received $400 to start a state chapter, from AMHCA First in Georgia, to have yearly “legislations” breakfast with lawmakers across the street from the capitol. 25 years of fighting to get LPCs add to the 10-13, 20-13 emergency transport privileges, completed in 2013 after getting put out of the law three times. Senator Greg Kirk, LPC (R) 2005 Raised Membership Dues. NO INCREASE SINCE 2005? 2016?LPCA?was successful in getting Lawmakers to add “diagnose” to PC scope of practice, Senator Lester Jackson (D) 2021 -2024 PCA has support of Rep Dave Belton (R ) to pass PC Compact Legislation, update the 1980;s PC law, 60 hours masters degree, legislation requiring all PCs to have two years of practice after the degree is confirmed in order to apply for licensure and removal of psychologist as supervisors. 2025 Same membership dues for the last 20 years.? What do you want for the future? ? If you would like 1.5 CORE CE for the filling out the survey, please include your name and email at the end of the survey. https://lnkd.in/eB95iUba

It was another great morning of networking and learning for Central Georgia LPCA in Warner Robins at The Lindsey Student Support Center, sponsored by Deanna L Schultz with Revealing Strength Counseling. After briefly reviewing how to implement suitable therapeutic interventions and a few theories related to applying those interventions, the group shared many favorite therapeutic activities. There are too many to share, ranging from ways to turn board games into a therapy activity to getting clients ready for their sessions to the latest phone/tablet app. And 2 free CEs were issued! Join us at our next event, a Coffee and Chat, on October 26 from 10AM to 12PM at the Taste and See in Macon, Georgia. We hope to see you there!

Join us for training this Friday in Warner Robins to learn more about therapy techniques and models! What's in your therapy bag?

NEWS BRIEF- FTC Report on Pharmacy Benefit Managers Profiting At The Expense Of Patients The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released an interim report highlighting the significant impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) on the accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs in the United States. The report, part of an ongoing inquiry since 2022, emphasizes how six major PBMs control nearly 95% of all prescriptions filled due to increased vertical integration and market concentration. Key findings from the report include: 1. Market Control: The top six PBMs manage most prescriptions, influencing drug availability and pricing nationwide. 2. Impact on Affordability: PBMs' practices contribute to higher drug costs for patients, including overcharging for medications like cancer drugs, which can lead to patients rationing their medication. 3. Effect on Independent Pharmacies: Independent pharmacies, crucial in rural areas, face challenges due to unfair contractual terms imposed by PBMs, affecting their ability to compete and serve communities. 4. Vertical Integration: PBMs are integrated with large health insurers and pharmacies, allowing them to steer patients towards affiliated businesses, potentially disadvantaging smaller, independent pharmacies. 5. Transparency Issues: Lack of transparency in PBM operations makes it difficult for patients and independent pharmacists to understand PBM decisions' true costs and impacts on drug access. 6. FTC Actions: The FTC has issued orders to major PBMs to gather information, but some PBMs have been slow in compliance, hindering the FTC's ability to oversee and regulate the industry effectively. Overall, the FTC's interim report underscores the critical role PBMs play in the pharmaceutical supply chain and highlights concerns about their market power, impact on drug pricing, and the need for greater transparency and accountability in their operations. Let's raise awareness and stay informed to advocate for our clients who might be impacted by these practices. We will continue to keep you informed as more information comes our way! We are hoping that those reading this will have a better understanding of the issue.

We have numerous local coffee and chats coming up in your area! Check out our calendar to find one near you! https://lnkd.in/e7_2ghBB

Be sure to check out our events page to stay updated with LPCA of Georgia. https://lnkd.in/e7_2ghBB

?? What a fantastic time we all had at last month's 36th Annual LPCA-GA Convention! A big thank you to everyone who attended - we can't wait to see you again next year! ????

Welcoming In Our New Board for 2024-2025!

It’s conference season The Renfrew Center with 2 conferences down and 1 to go! It was an honor to exhibit at the AL-EAPA conference last week and LPCA this week! We are still here at LPCA so please come and say hello if you are here, we would love help in anyway we can! #conferenceseason #networking #lpca #eatingdisorders #treatment #community #counselors #socialworkers