Master of Science in Counseling Program - online / Upper Iowa University

05/21/2026

ACHS TONIGHT! See you there!

05/10/2026

Congratulations to the graduating Master’s in Counseling Class of May 2026 Upper Iowa University.

The Counseling Program faculty could not be more proud of each of you and all that you have accomplished throughout your academic and clinical journey. Your dedication, resilience, compassion, and commitment to serving others have been evident every step of the way. Earning your degree represents not only academic success, but also your readiness to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

As you move forward into the counseling profession, you carry with you the knowledge, ethical foundation, empathy, and professionalism that define outstanding counselors. We are confident that each of you will represent the counseling profession with integrity, advocacy, and care, while positively impacting the communities you will serve.

Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. We celebrate your achievements and look forward to witnessing the incredible contributions you will make as professional counselors in the years ahead. Congratulations, graduates! Your future is bright, and we are honored to call you our alumni!

05/02/2026

04/23/2026

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is National Scream Day, April 24th! Scream day encourages people therapeutically to release pent-up emotions or stress by letting out a good, loud, cleansing scream!

Please release your screams in appropriate settings to avoid further distress to yourself, others, or a structured environment such as your UIU classroom or workplace. Have a blessed Scream Day 2026!

03/26/2026

Submit your NOMINATIONS for the 2026 IMHCA Award by April 1! ☑️(Link in comments) ☑️ Each year, IMHCA recognizes the service, dedication, and excellent work of MHC students, t-LMHC’s, LMHC’s and mental health advocates across the state of Iowa with their annual awards.
We encourage you to nominate yourself or someone else to recognize their outstanding contributions to the profession by April 1, 2026. 🏆Awards will be announced at the 2026 Annual Conference in May!🏆

03/09/2026

📣 ACA of Iowa Lunch & Learn Webinar

Join us on March 27 at 12:00 PM (CST) for our next virtual Lunch & Learn!

Jaclyn Dehner will be presenting:
“Beyond Disclosure: Restoring Agency in Clients Affected by Sexual Abuse.”

This session explores the deeper psychological and relational impacts of sexual abuse and offers practical strategies clinicians can use to help clients reduce shame and reclaim agency.

✨ Understanding the deeper impacts of sexual abuse
✨ Consent, compliance, and the nervous system
✨ Trauma processing vs. agency restoration
✨ Practical interventions clinicians can use in session

💻 Virtual | Free to attend
🎓 1 NBCC CE hour available
($10 ACA members | $20 non-members)

👉 Register here:
https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aYtx6VlJT3YVvpQ

We hope you’ll join us!