What is Bluebonnet Counseling Association?

            Bluebonnet Counseling Association is one of four (4) chapters in our region (Region V) of the Texas Counseling Association.  The association is organized and governed in accordance with the bylaws of the Texas Counseling Association.  The Bluebonnet Counseling Association (BCA) encompasses Bastrop, Burleson, Caldwell, Fayette, Gonzales Lee, Milam, rural Travis and Williamson counties. 

            The purpose of the association is to serve as a personal and professional growth avenue for its members.  The association also strives to improve the quality of counseling services in this area, promote communication among members of the association, and to elevate the standards of the counseling profession.

            Membership is open to any person whose primary responsibilities or interests are in the area of human development, specifically, guidance, counseling, or personnel work and others with similar interests and responsibilities, school social workers, school psychologists, and paraprofessionals in counseling.  Such persons may become members of the Association upon payment of the annual dues to BCA, which is currently $25, and includes professional development.

            Our current officers are:  Layla Nations, President,  President Elect, Felicia Jeffrey, Lisa Willlmon, Secretary, Cynthia Lively, Treasurer.  All terms of office, except for the Senator, are for one year.  The Senator’s term is for three years.

            Bluebonnet Counseling Association’s goals for this year include increasing its membership and leadership interest.  Becoming involved with BCA not only increases communication and professionalism within the local community, it also offers the opportunity to become a part of the decision-making process of our profession at the local and state level.  Emerging leaders for TCA chapters are provided with training and monetary compensation for their participation.  Members are given pertinent information regarding legislation that is directly related to the profession and guidance as to how one may become more involved in voicing opinions and concerns to the appropriate legislators.  Members of BCA have participated during lobby day at the state capital.  

                          A Message from the President, Layla Nations