DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS) will be accepting applications for the 26-27 year starting in January. The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM and closes on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Interested students can see the program flyer for specific details.

More information about DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS) Training Program can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/student-affairs/support-services/counseling/Pages/ucaps-training.aspx

Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) is currently accepting applications for the 26-27 year. Interested students can reach out to Christine Collins at ccollins@chicagocounseling.org with a Cover Letter, CV or Resume, Transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and 1 or 2 letters of recommendation. See attached document for specific details, and please note that despite the dates written on the attachment that they do make adjustments for DePaul’s start and end dates.

More information about Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) Clinical Training Program can be found here: https://chicagocounseling.org/clinical-training-program/

We are planning to have an advising session next Tuesday (11/4):

• at 4pm for 1^st and 2^nd year counseling students, and
• at 4:30pm for 3^rd year counseling students

This meeting will cover helpful information for students including:

• How to best seek professional and academic advising
• Where to go to get support and resources
• Information about licensure
• Information about completing a thesis
• What to expect for practicum and internship
• Preparing for the NCE

and more…

Students will have an opportunity to ask questions and find out who their faculty and academic advisors are.

Save the Zoom link below and joins us on 11/4!

https://depaul.zoom.us/j/93249884401

The Education Doctoral Student Association (EDSA) and the Racial Justice and Systemic Change Committee (RJSCC) are hosting the next College of Education Brown Bag event. The event will focus on collective care and burnout prevention and will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

This event is for all CoE members including students, staff, and faculty.

Please share the news with your colleagues. For more information and to register for the event, please see below:

Register Here

Open Table Discussion: Concerns about ICE

Please join us virtually as we discuss the impacts of ICE on our communities

facilitated by: Nora Murphy (Director, COE Student Success) & Caroline Berson (COE Counseling student)

on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 4:30-5:30pm

at the Zoom link below:

https://depaul.zoom.us/j/9748577860

Please RSVP to Nora Murphy at NMURPHY4@depaul.edu .

Feel free to share the flyer with your colleagues!

Upcoming Training: What to know about working with clients with ADHD

Presented by: Fizzah Zaidi, LCPC, NCC, EMDR trained and ADHD-CCSP

Friday November 14, 2025; 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Schmitt Academic Center #154

Zoom Link: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/95545567159?pwd=CwQrems2bqniUGkfdIMoTtCIUkcgr6.1

This training will provide a clearer understanding of diagnosis presentation, Comorbidity and Statistics, Neurobiology behind ADHD, Executive Functioning Skills, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, High level info about medication and their purpose, undiagnosed ADHD, and How to work with clients with ADHD. This presentation is intended to provide clinicians with the knowledge and tools to better support clients with ADHD—promoting both client success and professional growth within the framework of multicultural competency. With ADHD gaining visibility and misinformation spreading rapidly, it is critical to ensure it does not become just another overused buzzword. The goal is to shift the conversation toward a deeper, more accurate understanding of the diagnosis and its diverse presentations. Using neuro-affirming language and evidence-based perspectives, the presenter aims to help clinicians expand their competence and confidence in effectively serving individuals with ADHD.

About the Presenter

Fizzah Zaidi, LCPC, NCC

Fizzah Zaidi, LCPC, is a Chicago-based psychotherapist trained in EMDR and certified in ADHD through the CCSP. She specializes in working with adults with ADHD, helping them identify and treat co-occurring conditions and trauma.

With a background in creative arts and the lived experience of a late ADHD diagnosis, she brings a unique, empathetic lens to her work. Fizzah uses a multimodal, educational, and strengths-based approach to help neurodivergent individuals thrive—in work, relationships, and identity—by embracing how their brains work, not how others expect them to.

Her work also includes partnering with organizations to deepen understanding of ADHD, its role in academic and workplace environments, executive functioning skills, and the specific characteristics of neurodivergence. She provides tools and insights to support self-management and foster more inclusive, supportive collaboration with neurodivergent students, employees, and teams.

Objectives

1. Understanding presentations of ADHD, Executive Functioning skills, RSD, and the benefits of medication.
2. Addressing comorbidities and how ADHD can exasperate them.
3. How to tailor your approach to work with clients with ADHD

The following information is for current second year School Counseling students who will be completing practicum and internship in 2026-2027. Please see details about CPS information session below. Please note that DePaul School Counseling students can only complete Internship at a CPS school (fall 2026-spring 2027), since practicum (spring 2026) will be completed at a non-CPS school.

CPS School Counseling Internship Informational

Greetings Prospective School Counseling Interns,

The Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising will host a virtual informational for interested interns to support those who are seeking to complete their practicum/internship with Chicago Public Schools during the SY 26-27 school year. Please plan to join this meeting to learn more about our process.

The virtual meeting for interested interns will take place on Thursday November 12th,2025 from 1:00p to 2:00p. This informational meeting will be recorded. Interested interns must attend the meeting virtually or view the recording for consideration to be a school counseling intern with Chicago Public Schools.

This information is for student interns who are interested in completing their practicum/internship experience with Chicago Public Schools.

The meeting link is available below.

1:00p Interested Intern Meeting – Internship Informational Virtual Link

The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) is excited to invite you to the 77th Annual ICA Conference, happening November 6–8, 2025, at the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, IL!

This year’s theme — “Liberation Counseling: The Continuity of Care” — calls future counselors like you to explore how our field is evolving into a coordinated ecosystem of care that uplifts communities, promotes liberation, and encourages collaboration across disciplines.

✨ What is ICA?
The Illinois Counseling Association is the leading professional organization for counselors across the state. As a student, ICA membership connects you to:

• The latest licensure requirements and updates in state legislation

• Affordable, on-demand trainings to build your skills before and after graduation

• Opportunities to network with professionals, find mentors, and strengthen your resume

• Statewide events, leadership opportunities, and advocacy work that puts you at the heart of change

If you haven’t joined ICA yet — now’s the perfect time to get connected!
👉 Learn more about ICA

💡 Why Should Students Attend?

🔹 Learn from Experts
Hear from dynamic presenters and practitioners shaping the future of counseling in Illinois. Get inspired by our keynote speaker, Dr. LaTonya Summers, in her bold message:
“We Got Next Now: Counselors Who Learn, Lead, and Liberate.”

🔹 Expand Beyond the Classroom
From the pre-conference panel on coordinated care to breakout sessions on clinical skills, cultural humility, and trauma-informed practice — you’ll gain insights that complement your coursework.

🔹 Build Your Professional Network
Meet other students, connect with supervisors, clinicians, and educators — and discover opportunities for internships, job leads, and mentorship.

🔹 Celebrate and Connect
Enjoy the ICA Awards Ceremony with complimentary appetizers — plus a free professional headshot to boost your resume and online profile!

🙌 Volunteer and Attend for Free!

Student volunteers are an essential part of our conference team! Here’s how it works:

• You must be an ICA student member ($37.50/year). Sign up here if you’re not a member yet.

• There’s a $10 deposit to secure your volunteer spot (refunded after your shift).

• Once your shift is complete, you’re free to enjoy the rest of the conference — for free!

👉 Register to volunteer

For any questions, please reach out to ICA Association Director Kristin Carlson at ica@ilcounseling.org.

We can’t wait to learn, grow, and lead alongside you at this year’s ICA Conference — where the future of counseling is being reimagined.

See you there!

 2025 Annual Fall Conference Welcome Video.mp4

: ilcounseling.org

: (815) 787-8787