IARTC wholly embraces the ACA Code of Ethics, its Member Code of Conduct, and advances the strategic goals and plans of the American Counseling Association (see: ACA Strategic Plan 2018-2021). It is dedicated to building the epistemology, pedagogy, and practice knowledge regarding resilience and trauma through a global lens. Benefits of joining IARTC include a double-peer-reviewed Newsletter (issue 3 was 61 pages long), webinars, conferences, and opportunities to run for division leadership roles during elections. A future IARTC benefit will be a dedicated peer-reviewed journal–Trauma Counseling and Resilience.