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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, Julia Porter

As Hurricane Gustav makes landfall, our thoughts and prayers are with
the residents of South Mississippi and especially the Gulf Coast
counties. While the storm is not as powerful as Katrina, predictions
from weather experts are that there will be substantial destruction in
the coastal counties. From a mental health perspective, this storm may
trigger PTSD symptoms such as panic attacks.

Here are some web sites with information about PTSD that may be helpful
as you work with clients:
American Counseling Association:
http://www.counseling.org/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?AGuid=69c6fad2-c05e-4be3-af4e-3a1771414044
National Institute of Mental Health:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml
National Center for PTSD: http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/index.jsp

Times of crisis remind us of what is really important in life—people.
Already groups from other states and from within the state are
contacting MCA to see if they can be of assistance.

If you or your clients are in need of assistance, please contact me (601-484-0184 or jporter@meridian.msstate.edu).

Changes in Ways to Renew MCA Membership!

MCA members are now able to renew memberships online using a credit card. Of course, you can still renew your membership via postal mail using a check, purchase order, or credit card information (click here for paper application in PDF format).

Valid members with an email address on record with MCA will be able to click on the " Forgot Your Password? Click Here." link located to the right of this message. A pop-up window will appear. Please enter your e-mail address and click button. If the e-mail address entered matches the one listed in your profile, we will automatically email login information to you. Then click on "Member Preferences" to complete the renewal process. You can change your username and password on the Profile page.

Remember: You must be an MCA member in order to join a division or interest group or a region. There is no cost for joining a region!

Need help? Contact the MCA executive office at diannespeed@mscounselor.org.

2008 MISSISSIPPI COUNSELING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
November 5 - 7, 2008
Harrah’s, Tunica, Mississippi

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Veranda Hotel
Harrah's Tunica
13615 Old Highway 61 North
Robinsonville, MS 38664

Room rate: $89 per night single or double rate plus 10% tax

Register by phone:
1-800-472-7247 Group code: S11MSC8.

Register on-line:
http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=GTU&groupCode=S11MSC8
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Online conference registration will be available September 9.

You must be a current MCA member to register online.

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