Hello First Year School Counseling Students!

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2^nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory for all school counseling students completing Practicum in Spring of 2026 and Internship in Fall 2026 – Spring 2027. It is required even if you have already attended this meeting in the past because there are changes and updates on key information year to year. 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 at jlesenko@depaul.edu or Dr. Hamm at jhamm@depaul.edu if you have any questions.

Hello First Year CMHC Counseling Students!

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2^nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 25^th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This meeting is mandatory for all CMHC students completing Practicum and Internship in 2026-2027. It is required even if you have already attended this meeting in the past because there are changes and updates on key information year to year. 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 in 2026 – 2027. Look for additional future communications on CSL News and via email and please plan accordingly.

Please reach out to Jay Lesenko at jlesenko@depaul.edu or Dr. Hamm at jhamm@depaul.edu if you have any questions.

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

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

The 25-26 Internship Site and Site Supervisor Application Process is now open in Tevera! This is for both CMHC and School Counseling students. Please refer to the email that Jay Lesenko sent on 2/24/25 for further instructions. If you have any questions reach out to Jay at jlesenko@depaul.edu or Dr. Hamm at jhamm@depaul.edu.

REGISTER HERE!!!

inSTEM has been a part of DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus for over 13 years, providing middle school students with engaging, inquiry-based STEM experiences through hands-on activities and mentorship. The program was founded by Dr. Nell Cobb and is deeply connected to the Algebra Project and Young People’s Project. One of our key activities includes preparing students for the Flagway Tournament, a fun, movement-based math game that helps students build a strong foundation in number theory.

They are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Math Literacy Workers (MLWs) – High school students
• College Math Literacy Workers (CMLWs) – DePaul and other college students
• Instructor for inSTEM – To lead and support the program

The spring program will begin in March for training purposes, with the official camp starting in April. Specific dates will be shared with applicants during the hiring process. The program runs for two weeks during the summer, with a commitment to work on Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM.

Interested applicants can contact Latavia Hinton at LHINTON1@depaul.edu

Lakeshore Psychology Group is a private practice in Northbrook, IL serving clients throughout the Chicagoland areas. We are looking for a candidate who has 5+ years of clinical experience and is a licensed masters or doctorate level clinician who would see in person approximately 25 clients per week. Our practice offers a steady stream of referrals, competitive compensation, and administrative support to help clinicians focus on providing exceptional client care. Therapists would be independent contractors. If interested, please send your cover letter and résumé to ngerber@lakeshorepsychologygroup.com. Please visit our website at www.lakeshorepsychologygroup.com.