We are so pleased to share that at last evening’s Illinois School Counseling Associations (ISCA) Virtual Annual Awards, Giuliana Scardina (2nd year student) won the ISCA Graduate Student of the Year Award and Alex Lloyd (DPU alumna), school counselor at King Academy of Social Justice, won the Elementary School Counselor of the Year Award.

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I invite you to participate in an IRB-approved research study that will help deepen the understanding of the relationship between curiosity, cultural humility, and multicultural competence in master’s level counseling students enrolled in CACREP-accredited programs.

Participation in this study is completely voluntary and in no way affects your grade or standing in your class or at your university. In order to participate in this study, you must be (a) at least 18 years of age and (b) enrolled in a CACREP-accredited program at the practicum or internship level. There are minimal to no risks associated with participation in this study. This study will benefit the counseling field by increasing understanding about how the aforementioned variables under investigation may relate to counselors’ ability to serve diverse clientele, and has the potential to impact training, learning and therapeutic outcomes.

If you agree to be part of this study, you will be asked to complete a short demographic questionnaire and brief survey items to capture your experience providing therapeutic services to clients. The expected duration of your participation is approximately 15-20 minutes to complete the online survey. To protect your privacy, all participants’ IP addresses will be masked by Qualtrics and will be unavailable to, and unidentifiable by, the researchers or others.

If you are interested in participating in this investigation, please read the explanation of research and complete the survey items. Please let me know if you have any questions that I may address. As the principal investigator of this approved study, I may be contacted by email at ashaley@knights.ucf.edu. If necessary, Dr. Ann Shillingford-Butler, Faculty Advisor, College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida may also be contacted by phone at (407) 823-4753 or by email at Dr-S@ucf.edu.

Click here to complete survey:

http://ucf.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cVjVGCzF8707Ct0

Thank you very much for your time and consideration!

Amber S. Haley

Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision

University of Central Florida

Many may be experiencing simultaneous emotions of relief and grief in light of yesterday’s trial verdict in hand with ongoing police brutality in this country. Again, this week’s wellness tip is about prioritizing your needs amidst collective and vicarious trauma.

1. Disconnect from social media and the news when able
2. Connect with trusted others and loved ones to process and create space for joy
3. Ask for help — we can’t pour from an empty cup
4. Rest

Today’s wellness tip is about fostering empowerment amidst experiences of collective or vicarious trauma.

1. Turn off the news when needed – staying informed does not have to mean re-traumatizing yourself or sharing traumatizing content
2. Move your body in an effort to stay present and grounded
3. Find a safe space to experience and sit with emotions
4. Connect with others who empathize, validate, and are committed to healing

via melaninandmentalhealth.com

Thanks to everyone who took part in yesterday’s conversation, Response to Discrimination and Violence Against the AAPI Community. Linked below is a compiled list of resources. You’ll find articles, podcasts, trainings, reading lists, etc. – supplements to our continued work towards healing and justice for the AAPI community.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15rKEHdEa2kMUi1mWfVz4cLoaEAbYjJNxNnlJObIc6z0/edit?usp=sharing

Today’s Wellness Wednesday tip is about implementing a body scan meditation. This a meditative grounding technique designed to relax your body and focus your mind. Using this guided audio, set aside three minutes today to check in with yourself. How do you feel afterwards?

Happy Spring Quarter! This week’s tips are all about starting the new quarter off right.

1. Add all meetings, assignments, and deadlines to your calendar today.
2. Create a note on your desktop with all reoccurring Zoom links for easier access.
3. Set a realistic and accessible sleep schedule.
4. Build time in each day or week to move your body in a way that feels good for you.
5. Make a plan to connect with classmates and colleagues, work-related or not!
6. COE’s Academic Success Center has programs available to help YOU! Learn more here or email asc@depaul.edu to set up an appointment.

Are you a rising second year student preparing to apply for internship in the fall? Or maybe you’re a graduating senior about to enter the counseling workforce?

Join Professor Mary K. Wendel for a Resume & Cover Letter Workshop happening tomorrow (Wednesday, March 31, 2021), from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. This is session is open to ALL DePaul Counseling students!

Zoom link: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/92088781424

Please contact Milana Pehar, CSI Professional Development Chair, (mpehar@depaul.edu) with any questions.

Resume Workshop

This week’s wellness tip is about REST at the end of the quarter. As we prepare to take a break from class, hopefully some of the time we would normally dedicate to coursework can be used for rest and rejuvenation. This may look like:

1. Making some time each day, even if it’s just a few minutes, to engage in an activity you love
2. Getting more sleep than you typically do during the quarter
3. Weather-permitting, planning for some time outside when you would normally be in class
4. Limiting screen/social media time

Congrats on making it to the end of the quarter!

Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17) at noon is the final deadline to register for the NCE Workshop Series! These sessions are available to all third-year counseling students preparing to sit for the NCE this spring.

This workshop series is free for CSI members. Non-members will be assessed a series entry fee of $20. This payment is valid for all four sessions and must be submitted by noon tomorrow. You may pay CSI’s Treasurer, Estela, via Venmo @Estela-Barragan or via Zelle to Estela Barragan (773-656-6124). Please reach out if you are in need of an alternate payment method.

Registration is REQUIRED in order to attend this workshop series. You may register and find more information at the following link: https://forms.gle/WZFcvAPEx5YWk4KR8