Wildflower Center for Emotional Health hopes you can join them for:

DECODING DIAGNOSES: UNCOVERING BIASES IN THE DSM (1.5 CEUS)

Date and Time: April 9th 2025, 1-2:30pm CST

Registration: https://decoding_diagnoses.eventbrite.com

Cost: $50. Student price: $10. Student Promo Code: Student10

Continuing Education:

1.5 CEUs for social workers, clinical professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, and clinical psychologists are offered upon completion. These CEUs count toward the implicit bias requirements.

The College of Education Spring Quarter 2025 Student Teaching & Internships Scholarship opened today, Monday, March 24. The opportunity will be open from 3/24-4/13. This application is identical to the one from this past winter and fall quarters.

Any students who are currently doing their practicum or internship experience DURING Spring Quarter 2025 are eligible for this scholarship. Counseling interns are only eligible to be awarded during one quarter of their practicum and internship – they will not be awarded more than once even if they apply more than once.

APPLY HERE!

This award is offered to College of Education students who are currently participating in their capstone clinical experience – student teaching, counseling internship, or another field-based capstone. Counseling interns may only receive this scholarship for one academic quarter of their internship. The maximum award amount is $3,000 and the minimum award is $350. Students will be awarded within that range. To be considered, you must submit your application by Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:59 PM.

Trellus is currently accepting internship applications for the 25-26 year. Interested students can reach out with a resume and cover letter to Cathryn Savino at csavino@mytrellus.org. Additional information can be found here: Intern Job Description 2025

Trellus is currently hiring a Spanish speaking counselor. They are open to accept pre-licensed counselors, including those who will be graduating this spring. This is a paid position, and they can work with people needing part-time schedule prior to graduation.

Click here for job description and anyone interested can reach out directly to the Director of Behavioral Health Cathryn Savino at csavino@mytrellus.org.

www.mytrellus.org

DePaul students, please review the following call for research participants:

My name is Sahar Sheikh, and I am a doctoral candidate at the University of Toledo. I am conducting a dissertation study titled “Validation of Multidimensional Assessment of Racial Colorblindness (MARC)?” This study will validate the instrument “Multidimensional Assessment of Racial Colorblindness (MARC)” to determine whether colorblindness is a unidimensional or multidimensional construct in counselor education.

Prospective Participants Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in CACREP accredited graduate counseling program
• Must be at least 18 years or above
• Must be enrolled in any of the following counseling programs: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Addiction Counseling, Career Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, Community Counseling, College Counseling and Student Affairs, Gerontological Counseling and Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling

What to expect: Participation in this study is voluntary, and participants can withdraw at any point along the way without any consequences. Participants will participate in a 15–20-minute survey consisting of a demographic questionnaire and 45- item survey.

If you are interested in participating in this study, please click on the following link: https://utoledo.questionpro.com/t/AavonZ5ERL

If you have any questions, please email me at sahar.sheikh@utoledo.edu. My dissertation chair, Dr. John Laux, PhD, PCC-s, LICDC- S, FACA, can be reached at john.laux@utoledo.edu

This study is to fulfill the requirements for a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision and has been approved by the University of Toledo’s IRB.

Study Number: 302228-UT

Exemption Granted: 03/05/2025

Concorde Education provides innovative STEAM-based programs, including after-school activities, esports coaching, and 1-on-1 tutoring—delivered in person, hybrid, or remotely, and they are looking for students interested in leading our in-person after-school programs in the local area. They are also launching a virtual tutoring platform, making this a great time to get involved! 

You can find their job listings on Indeed and many other job sites, or visit www.concordeeducation.com to learn more. If you or anyone you know are interested, send your resume to Jesse Howard, the National Recruitment Director at Concorde Education, at jhoward@concordeeducation.com to discuss opportunities.

The Special Recreation Department of the Chicago Park District serves people with disabilities aged 3 and up providing unique recreation opportunities throughout the summer during our Summer Day Camps.

Apply today!

• Special Recreation Leader
  • See flyer for more information
  • 2025 Pay Rate: $17.02/hour. Ages 16+
  • Work with kids & adults • Weekends & evenings free
  • Special Recreation Leaders lead activities and games for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities at camp
  • The perfect job for those who want to make a difference and lifelong friendships
  • Positions run roughly 6 weeks, from mid-June to early August
• Inclusion Aide
  • See flyer for more information
  • 2025 Pay Rate: $23.81/hour. Ages 18+
  • Provides one on one assistance to children and adults with disabilities who are enrolled in various activities/programs at the Chicago Park District parks. The Inclusion Program is designed to accept children and adults of all abilities for recreation and leisure activities.
  • Positions run roughly 6 weeks, from mid-June to early August.

Fr. Patrick McDevitt Distinguished Alumni Award

Fr. McDevitt was born and raised in Chicago. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1986 and is a member of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians). He has worked in parish ministry and seminaries. Fr. McDevitt conducts retreats for laity, religious women, and priests.

Fr. McDevitt has a long history with DePaul University. His family home and paternal grandmother lived on the Lincoln Park campus. St. Vincent’s parish is where generations of his family attended. Fr. McDevitt began his teaching career at DePaul’s Counseling Program in 1996 as a summer adjunct professor. He began teaching full time in 2000 and eventually received tenure. Fr. McDevitt left DePaul in 2019 to become the Rector and Superior of the Vincentian Seminary (DePaul Centre) in Nairobi Kenya. He was elected Provincial of the Western Province in March 2020.

Fr. McDevitt was previously the President of All Hallows College, Dublin Ireland, a Catholic, Vincentian third level institution, and a linked college of Dublin City University. Fr. McDevitt participated in the Harvard Graduate School of Education Seminar for New Presidents. He has an extensive record for professional and civic leadership through his service on boards and membership in various professional associations. Fr. McDevitt has a strong background in counseling education, pastoral counseling, ministry, and leadership. He has written on education, leadership development, the psycho-social influences on ministry and education in today’s society and on aspects of community mental health.

In 2018, in honor of Fr. Patrick’s legacy and extraordinary commitment to the Counseling program for over two decades, an alumni award was created in his honor. The Fr. Patrick McDevitt Distinguished Alumni Award bestows recognition of, and appreciation for, his outstanding accomplishments to deserving Alumni of DePaul University’s Counseling Program. The recipient has attained distinction in professional achievements, has made significant contributions to society, and upholds the core values and mission of DePaul University, particularly in service to underrepresented and underserved populations. The recipient exhibits integrity, leadership, professionalism and a social justice orientation. The award is a reflection of DePaul University’s Counseling program and provides inspiration and encouragement for our current students.

Eligibility & Criteria

• Nominees must be alumni of DePaul’s Counseling Program
• Award winners will have demonstrated all or some of the following criteria:
  • Outstanding achievements in their chosen profession or other area of endeavor
  • Demonstrated and upheld the core values and mission embraced by DePaul University, specifically serving underrepresented and underserved populations
  • Made significant contributions (e.g., service, teaching, etc.) to the Counseling program, or to to the community-at-large

Selection Process

• Any interested persons may nominate or self-nominate Alumni for the Fr. Patrick McDevitt Distinguished Alumni Award by sending a paragraph describing how they meet eligibility requirements to Rebecca Michel, PhD, LCPC (rebecca.michel@depaul.edu) by Friday, April 4, 2025
• The Counseling Faculty will review all nominations and determine selection of award recipient

Award winners receive a plaque and recognition in Counseling and College of Education media.

Past Award Winners

Kirsten Perry & Ashley Knight, 2018
Brian Coleman, 2019
Jennifer Fleming, 2020
Manuel French, 2021

Lane Tech College Prep will have 2 part time openings for next school year in the wellness center working directly with students to teach coping skills and with the school counseling team. Lane is looking to hire graduate counseling students from DePaul as this is great experience for school counseling or CMHC students before their internship or while working internship.

Interested applicants can contact Heather Saylor, hsaylor@cps.edu.

The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) in partnership with the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) invite professional counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators to Counselor Day on the Hill 2025. Day on the Hill offers an invaluable opportunity to gain insight into the legislative process, meet with state legislators, advocate for policies enhancing mental health services and school counseling programs, and raise awareness of the essential role counselors play in public health.

This event is open to ICA members, non-member counselors, graduate students, and counselor educators across the state.

Registration Cost: $5.00

Register here!

What’s Included with my Registration?

Registration for this event includes complimentary breakfast, the basics of advocacy presentation, a take-home advocacy packet, networking, and the opportunity to meet with your state legislators in the capitol building.

*Please note that lunch is not included and will not be provided. Be sure to bring a lunch or make appropriate arrangements.

Tentative Schedule of Events

*This is the current tentative schedule of events. Times are subject to change.

8:30am – 9:00am          Arrive at the Hoogland Center, Check-In, enjoy coffee and bagels

9:00am – 10:00am        Advocacy and Legislation Presentation

10:15am – 10:30am       Walk to the Capitol Building

10:30am – 10:45am       Group Photo in front of the Capitol Building

11:00am – 2:00pm         Appointments w legislators, observe legislative process, pull legislators to the rail

2:30pm – End                 Reconvene at a local restaurant, networking

This Event is Hosted by:

Illinois Counseling Association E: ilcounseling.org@gmail.com P: 815-787-8787

Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association E: myimhca@gmail.com P: 815-787-0515