For those who would like to apply for a school counseling internship at CPS for the 24-25 year, the CPS deadline is April 1st. CPS has a strict deadline and does not accept submissions after April 1st.

For additional details about the CPS application process please watch the CPS Video Recording from the CPS School Counseling Internship Meeting on 12/6/23.

Questions about the CPS application process can be directed to counselorintern@cps.edu.

Sign up here for March 20th ICA Day on Hill!

For the ISCA April 17th Day on the Hill, please complete the ISCA sign up AND the DePaul interest form:

Josselyn Center has about 5 remaining internship openings in Waukegan and Grayslake. Interested students can submit an inquiry form at the bottom of this web page: Josselyn’s Clinical Internship – Josselyn

As a part of the internship experience, Josselyn Center offers interns one hour of individual supervision, one hour of clinical group supervision, and one hour of administrative supervision every week, in addition to the open case consultation groups and CEU programs. Interns will receive the same supervision and training in all locations. Interested students can direct questions to Thomas Tharayil at ttharayil@josselyn.org.

Registration for IMHCA’s Annual Conference is NOW OPEN! Earn up to 6 CEs/PDs each day (up to 18 total)

 March 22-24, 2024

Our Annual Conference will be conducted in-person at the

Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel: 1400 Milwaukee Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025

Register here!

Pricing

Single Day (Full-Day Registration ONLY)

• $99 Members
• $129 Non-members

3-Day Package

• $277 Members
• $367 Non-members

Click here to book your room at our rate of $109/night

Friday, March 22nd

Friday Full-Day Keynote: Dr. Sherry Hamby on the Relationship Between Trauma and Resilience (Pssst – Check out Dr. Hamby’s TED Talk!)

Saturday, March 23rd

Morning Sessions (9:00am-12:00pm) – 2 Options:

• Ashley Mitich, EdD, LCPC – Emotional Intelligence: Re-engaging Emotion in an Emotionally Confusing World
• Robin Shannon, LCPC, NCC – Supporting Clients of Color in Boundary Work and Re-Engaging the Family System in Healing Intergenerational Trauma

Afternoon Sessions (1:00pm-4:00pm) – 2 Options:

• Jodie Yorg, MA, CMH – Beyond the Binary: Counseling Trans & Gender Non-Confirming Folx with ADHD
• Colleen O’Brien, LCPC – Mindful Self-Compassion for Therapists

Sunday, March 24th

Morning Sessions (9:00am-12:00pm) – 2 Options:

• Sharon Song, NCC, LPC, PhD – How to Succeed in Grad School
• Jessica Young, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA – Bringing our Bodies into our Body of Knowledge as Trauma Informed Clinicians

Afternoon Sessions (1:00pm-4:00pm) – 2 Options:

• Renee Raville, PsyD, MA – We Teach Sex (to Everyone)
• Corey Worden, MA, LCPC – 10 Things I Most Often Tell My Clients: A Counselor’s “Insights” on Things that May be Important

“Recovery, Rest, Rejoice: Exploring the Progress and Future of the Counseling Field”

The ICA 76th Annual Conference will be November 7th – 9th, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lisle, IL.

Proposal Guidelines:

• Proposals should be 60 or 90 minutes in length
• Workshop proposals are due by May 31, 2024
• Workshop submissions that focus on practical applications that counselors can put into practice are a plus!

All proposals must be submitted electronically using the electronic proposal submission form by the deadline.

Questions? Contact the ICA Office:

ilcounseling.org@gmail.com

(815) 787-8787

Please find below information on timely resources and events from The Illinois Student Assistance Commission:

• Student Loan Repayment Adjustment – Join ISAC to learn about the one-time Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) account adjustment for Federal Direct Loan and Federal Family Education Loan borrowers. The adjustment is a set of temporary changes that allows federal student loan borrowers to receive credit for certain previously ineligible payments while under an IDR plan and/or pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). To learn more and to register for upcoming webinars, please visit ISAC’s Federal Student Loan Forgiveness page. For questions on PSLF and IDR, contact isac.borrowersupport@illinois.gov.
• Perkins State Plan Overview Webinar – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is hosting a webinar on February 27^th at 10:30 a.m. about the 2025-28 Perkins State Plan Overview and Performance Measures. This webinar will provide an overview of revisions to the Career and Technical Education (CTE) State Plan and the new performance measures that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education on May 10^th.
• FAN Webinars This Week and in March – ISAC helps sponsor Family Action Network (FAN) events, which are always free and open to the public. FAN curates a high-quality speaker series on a variety of topics relevant to our work. Please visit the FAN website to register for these upcoming events provided via Zoom and see the attached flyers for more details:

• Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There – Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 7 p.m. (Event Flyer)
• Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being – Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 7 p.m. (Event Flyer)
• Holy Shift!: Moving Your Company Forward to the Future of Work – Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 7 p.m. (Event Flyer)
• Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls – Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. (Event Flyer)

If you’re not able to participate in a live FAN event, all events are recorded. Visit the FAN website’s Past Events page to view the library of past event topics and their recordings.

• New PaCE Trainings – ISAC is pleased to announce our new half-day trainings on the Illinois Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) Framework. Registration is now open and there is no registration fee to attend. The training is perfect for those just getting started with adopting or customizing a PaCE Framework. For more information and registration details, visit the In-Person PaCE Trainings page.  Join us at either:

• Illinois Student Assistance Commission (Deerfield) – Thursday, March 14, 2024, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. or
• Lincoln Land Community College (Springfield) – Thursday, March 21, 2024, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

• New First Up Podcasts –These podcast episodes are filled with informative conversation, advice, and stories of the difficulties and triumphs that many first generation students and their families face. Tune in every Wednesday for discussions on things we wish we knew before, during, and after college. Visit https://firstuppodcast.buzzsprout.com/share for links to the various podcast platforms, and check out the most recent episodes:
• Tackling Boundaries and Expectations – An ISAC GearUp Specialist discusses setting boundaries and fighting off expectations. These are important conversations to have with the people around you, and even with yourself at times.
• Valentine’s Day: Self-Care – This episode shares a list of 20 self-care activities (including tips from the episode on mindfulness) that students can use to alleviate stress.  Everyone combats stress differently, but incorporating a few of these tips may help you and your daily routine.
• The Financial Aid Process – This episode provides a quick walkthrough of what the financial aid process could look like for your typical high school senior planning to attend a college or university.  For students and families needing assistance with any postsecondary planning, they always contact their local ISACorps member at https://studentportal.isac.org.
• Parenting – ISAC’s Parent Outreach Coordinator and Career Pathways Initiative Specialist share ways parents can advocate and be more supportive to their students.
• Seeking Support for Dyslexia on Campus – This episode’s guest shares his personal experiences with dyslexia, seeking help, and eventually learning to appreciate his learning disability. Dyslexia is a learning disability that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. ISAC is extremely grateful for the guest being vulnerable and sharing his personal journey, challenges, and words of encouragement. We hope you can learn something from this beautiful episode.

Dear Counseling Master’s Students,

My name is Byeolbee Um and I am an assistant professor in the Professional Counseling program at the University of Oklahoma. I am currently collecting data for the study about counseling trainees’ professional identity and multicultural/social justice counseling competencies development. I have obtained IRB approval from the University of Oklahoma.

In order to participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria:

(a) a master’s student who will graduate after March 2025

(b) currently enrolled in a CACREP-accredited counseling program in the United States

Participants will be asked to take a survey, which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. A $10 Amazon gift card will be given to 50 participants who agree to enter the raffle. Your responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with anyone. Your participation is completely voluntary.

If you would like to participate, please follow this link:

https://ousurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6on2YlCaoWoJGV8

If you have any questions pertaining to this study, please contact me by email at byeolbee.um-1@ou.edu.

Communities In Schools of Chicago is currently planning group interviews as a part of their 24-25 internship application process. This is a CMHC internship opportunity for students interns especially interested in learning about Social Emotional Learning and Integrated Student Supports in schools.

Interested students should send a current resume, cover letter, and letter of interest to Paul Fagen at pfagen@cisofchicago.org. In the letter of interest students should highlight: their interest in the work of Communities In Schools of Chicago, why they want to train with the organization, and what they hope to learn. Someone from Communities In Schools of Chicago will follow up with candidates directly to confirm their attendance at the group interview. Interested students should apply ASAP.

After they receive these application materials, they are scheduling their candidate group interviews for Wednesday morning, March 6 from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 noon.  This will take place at their central office at 815 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 300, Chicago, IL  60607. As in years past, they will use this time to introduce their work and the role of the intern, engage in activities that include case reviews and group discussions, explain next steps, and answer any questions that candidates may have.

See internship brochure and website links below for more information.

CIS of Chicago Internship Brochure

https://www.cisofchicago.org/get-involved/intensive-program-internship/

Join us for “Service Day with Vincent” available to all DePaul faculty and staff!  Deepen your connection with our Vincentian mission and spend meaningful time with DePaul colleagues as together we learn and serve at some of our most dynamic Chicago community partners.   Our day begins with a light breakfast and kick off then we head out to spend time at our sites. These will include engaging with migrants, working at a food pantry and serving alongside people with developmental disabilities.  After service, we will return to campus for lunch and shared reflection.  Join us for this unique opportunity to experience DePaul and Chicago at their very best.

When: Friday, February 9^th 9 am – 3 pm

Where:  Meet in Lincoln Park Student Center room 325

Who:  Any DePaul faculty and staff

To Register:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/des4wfm