Association
Trauma Debriefing Training (CEU's) September 21st, 1-4pm at the Bastrop Public Library.
Welcome to Bluebonnet Counseling Association!
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: Bill Hernandez, President, 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, Bill Hernandez
Why would I want to belong to a chapter of TCA? Counselors and other Mental Health professionals have very busy lives filled with many priorities. It has always been difficult for me to leave to a meeting knowing that something may come up that needs my attention. I balance this with the knowledge that what I can gain will help someone in the future. This can be accomplished through direct or indirect information or training that has been received. The Bluebonnet Counseling Association seeks to make its goals and objectives relevant to all its members. We want our association to be a benefit to the communities that it serves. Please join our association so that we can network, train and offer cohesive/comprehensive services for our communities. It’s as easy as printing the form and mailing it in. We look forward to meeting you at our next meeting. Let us know if we can be of assistance. Bill Hernandez –President Bluebonnet Counseling Association-512-227-4068
