2026 International ACAC Conference Session Proposal Form

Most of us didn't plan to be a counselor. We didn't grow up dreaming about helping teenagers find their best-fit colleges. So, how did we get here? And now that we are on this path - a journey that requires us to play the roles of mentor, mediator, therapist, advocate, accountant, host, babysitter, event planner, and many others - how do we do it all, when we haven't had the proper training for it? Or any! Let's share stories of success, frustration, empowerment, and tough decisions, and discover ideas and places of where you can find resources to help you in your unexpected venture into the world of counseling.