The deadlines for paperwork in Tevera are approaching! Please check Tevera for any pending forms. If you have not yet received an approval email from Jay Lesenko, your site has not been approved.

• The deadline for completing a new site proposal (for sites not currently listed in Tevera) is this Friday, May 10^th
• The deadline for completing all other forms in Tevera is Friday, May 31^st

If you are planning to complete your internship at your workplace and have not already reached out to Jay or Dr. Hamm to complete the separate approval process please do so. Please reach out to Jay or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions or need further support.

Attention First Year School Counseling Students!

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2^nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 26^th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all school counseling students completing Practicum in Spring of 2025, which would be school counseling students who started the program in Fall 2023. This meeting will take place in person on Lincoln Park Campus (location TBD). We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice experience. Look for additional future communications on CSL News and via email and please plan accordingly.

Please reach out to Jay Lesenko if you will not be completing Practicum and Internship in 2025 – 2026 so they can update their records, and reach out to Jay Lesenko or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.

Attention First Year CMHC Counseling Students!

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2^nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 19^th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all CMHC students completing Practicum and Internship in 2025-2026.  This meeting will take place in person on Lincoln Park Campus (location TBD). We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice in 2025 – 2026. Look for additional future communications on CSL News and via email and please plan accordingly.

Please reach out to Jay Lesenko if you will not be completing Practicum and Internship in 2025 – 2026 so they can update their records, and reach out to Jay Lesenko or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.

We are looking for students research aimed at advancing our understanding of dual diagnosis practices among counselors-in-training.  Below are the following information: the study purpose, eligibility criteria for student participants, and additional information related to the study:

We are seeking counselors-in-training to complete a short online survey focused on understanding their attitudes toward clients who have dual diagnoses of substance use disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder. Participants will first watch a brief video describing a case, then respond to several validated measures related to counselors’ attitudes. Students are eligible to participate in the study if they:

a.) are enrolled in a CACREP-accredited master’s program (part- or full-time), and

b.) are enrolled in OR have completed at least one semester of practicum or internship.

We anticipate that participation, including viewing the video, will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. To compensate participants for their time, everyone who completes the survey will have the opportunity to provide an email address in a separate linked survey to receive a $15 Amazon gift card. This email address will not be stored with any data, and no identifiable personal information will be collected.

We have attached a recruitment flyer to this email that can be shared directly with your students if you are willing to share information about this research study with students in your program. We are happy to answer any questions you or your students may have. Students can also access the study at the following link: https://utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38bUOVu4Z4O23uS

You can reach us at jbwestcott@utk.edu (Dr. Jordan Westcott) and jcolem73@utk.edu (Dr. Jamian Coleman).

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UTK Dual Diagnosis Research Study Poster

Funston is getting a second counselor position for next school year, bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

The position is posted on the CPS hiring page and interested candidates can email their resumes and cover letters to mvelazquez58@cps.edu, the principal, Sarah Trevino, at sjtrevino@cps.edu, and the assistant principal, Giovani Toledo, at gtoledo5@cps.edu.

Apply Here!

Hello counseling students! Our CSI DPU chapter will be hosting our second annual Spring Cleaning Donation Drive through the month of May. Donation bins will be located in the COE as well as the Arts and Letters Hall. All items will be donated to WINGS– the largest domestic violence agency in Illinois. We are collecting clothing for all genders, accessories, books, shoes, and more! All sizes are accepted (including children’s clothing). If you have any questions please contact Lindsay at lschwa23@depaul.edu

According to MHFA, “Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.”

According to MHFA, “Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if necessary. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, psychosis, and addictions.”

Click here to learn more Mental Health First Aid.

Classes for are for adults (18+) for MHFA will be offered from the below dates and following times 9 AM-5 PM or 9-5:30PM pending curriculum. This course is valued at $170 per learner. Thanks to the Mental Health First Aid Training SAMHSA Grant, learners may attend at no charge.

Upcoming dates:

May 10^th  9-5PM Youth MHFA May 10th  pre-registration link

C4 Belle Plaine; 2014 W Belle Plaine Ave. Multi-purpose rm

Total : 15 ppl

Event Flyer: May 10th Event

May 28^th  9-5PM Youth MHFA May 28th pre-registration link

C4 Belle Plaine; 2014 W Belle Plaine Ave. Board rm

Total : 15ppl

Event Flyer: May 28th Event

You can also search for our classes at Find a Course or Instructor – Mental Health First Aid. Looking to host a class at your organization? Please fill out this form for future inquiries.

*This class does not lead to instructor certification.

If you know someone who would be interested in signing up, please feel free to share this with them. Questions or concerns cane directed to samara.silverman@c4chicago.org. More information will follow after pre-registration.