CPS will host a virtual informational for interns to explain the necessary steps to begin a school counseling practicum/internship with Chicago Public Schools. This informational orientation is for current second year school counseling students who will be beginning Practicum this upcoming Spring 2025. The meeting for potential interns will be on Wednesday November 6th, 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Zoom link soon to follow!

This is the first step for applying to CPS schools – if you are not able to attend, we ask that you watch the video recording of the meeting afterward.

COE CSI Social flyer

RSVP Link

1. Monday, October 7 @ 7:00 PM U.S. Central Time
   Register Here
2. Monday, October 9 @ 7:00 PM U.S. Central Time
   Register Here

Some highlights of our program

• 100% of our doctoral students who request funding have been successful in securing graduate assistantships for the past several years. These are 10-20 hour per week paid positions during the fall and spring, with a tuition waiver that covers summer courses.
• Three-year program for full-time students, in an on-ground program with some hybrid online experiences throughout.
• Our in-house clinic, the Community Counseling Training Center (CCTC), provides our doctoral students exceptional learning opportunities in providing clinical supervision and conducting clinical research.
• Our faculty are productive scholars and leaders in the field, with diverse clinical and research interests. Many faculty members hold elected positions in national and regional counseling organizations.
• Our programs have held continuous CACREP accreditation since 1987.
• Home to CSI Chapter Rho Alpha Kappa (CSI), NIU Counseling Association, and Black Counselors Association.
• Recognized in 2018 by the North Central Association for Counselor Education & Supervision with the Innovative Program Award.
• Opportunity to earn a graduate certificate in Trauma-Informed Counseling.
• Located in DeKalb, Illinois, NIU is located 60 miles west of Chicago. Our students and faculty come from urban, suburban, and rural communities.

Prospective students must apply to our program through the NIU Graduate School, and if invited, attend our program’s virtual Pre-Admissions Workshop held in December for group and individual interviews. For admission to the Graduate School, you’ll need to apply, submit a written statement of goals, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation (at least one from individuals holding a doctoral degree and/or able to speak to your academic aptitude). If you are an international student, you must also submit official English translations of your academic records and all test scores, including the TOEFL or IELTS. All applicants complete the Ph.D. applicant essay, and submit a résumé or CV.

Apply online

For the best opportunity to secure GA funding, please apply early.

Early admissions deadline: November 15
General admissions deadline: February 1

If you have any questions, please contact cahc_admissions@niu.edu

 

Warmly,

The Counseling Faculty

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Peitao Zhu, PhD, LCPC, NCC

Assistant Professor & Program Co-Coordinator

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

(815)753-9868 | pzhu@niu.edu

Graham 427C, DeKalb, Illinois 60115

https://cahe.niu.edu 

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Recent Selected Publications:

Relational processes of cultural humility

Professional wisdom in counselor education

Cultural Humility and Enactment Scale

Group cohesion

We have confirmed the room for the Professional Practice Orientation- please see below:

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2^nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 26^th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all school counseling students completing Practicum in Spring of 2025. We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice experience. Continue to look for additional future communications on CSL News, the OASIS Newsletter, and via email. Please plan accordingly.

Please contact Jay Lesenko if you will not be completing Practicum in Spring 2025 so they can remove you from this email list and please reach out to them or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.

Saturday October 26^th

10:00am – 12:30pm

SAC Rm #254

Schmitt Academic Center (SAC)

2320 N Kenmore Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

We have confirmed the room for the Professional Practice Orientation- please see below:

There will be a mandatory, in-person 2^nd Year Professional Practice Orientation on Saturday, October 19^th from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. This is mandatory for all CMHC students completing Practicum and Internship in 2025-2026. We will be discussing all things related to Practicum and Internship that you will encounter during your Professional Practice in 2025 – 2026. Continue to look for additional future communications on CSL News, the OASIS Newsletter, and via email. Please plan accordingly.

Please contact Jay Lesenko if you will not be completing Practicum and Internship in 2025 – 2026 so they can remove you from this email list and please reach out to them or Dr. Hamm if you have any questions.

Saturday October 19^th

10:00am – 12:30pm

SAC Rm #161

Schmitt Academic Center (SAC)

2320 N Kenmore Ave

Chicago, IL 60614

ICA/IMHCA Night of Networking

Friday, September 27, at 6:30pm-7:30pm

205 N 2nd Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

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Please note that there are limited spots left, so if you’re interested don’t forget to register ASAP!

 All mental health professionals, members and non-members alike, are invited to our ICA/IMHCA office networking event on Friday, September 27th! This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about what your professional organizations have to offer, network with professionals, and enjoy activities and hors d’oeuvres! Please RSVP to myimhca@gmail.com by Friday, September 13th. Questions? You can contact us via email or phone at (815) 787 8787.

RSVP

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Dear student,

All students over the age of 18 enrolled in a CACREP programs are invited to participate in this study. The aim of this study is to understand group leader’s facilitative interpersonal skills in group therapy. This study is IRB approved (ID: 202110338).

This study is being conducted by researchers in the Counseling Psychology program at the University of Iowa. The study involves completing a demographics questionnaire, an audio response task, and questions related to group facilitation. Completion of the survey should take approximately 30-45 minutes. Your training programs will not see the answers you provide to the research team. Deciding not to be in this study will not in any way affect your academic standing.

You will not be paid for being in this research study. Nonetheless, at the conclusion of this study, you will be given the option to submit your contact details through an additional survey link should you wish to enter a raffle to win one of five $100 Amazon gift cards in addition to a $10 Amazon gift card for a completion as a token of appreciation for your full participation. You may also choose to participate in the study and not provide your information. If you provide your email, it will be logged separately from the main study survey before an electronic gift card being emailed to you. Following the distribution of gift cards, your contact information will be permanently deleted as soon as possible.

If you participated in this study previously, we ask that you please do not complete the survey again.

If you are interested in participation, please follow the link here.

 

Thank you,

 

Kun Wang, M.S.

Principal Investigator

Doctoral Student, Counseling Psychology

Psychological and Quantitative Foundations

University of Iowa

kun-wang-2@uiowa.edu

 

Martin Kivlighan, Ph.D.

Research Advisor

Professor, Counseling Psychology

Psychological and Quantitative Foundations

University of Iowa

N334 Lindquist Center

Iowa City, IA 52240

martin-kivlighan@uiowa.edu

Dear Graduate Students/Colleagues,

I hope this email finds you well! We are excited to announce an opportunity for graduate students to volunteer at the upcoming North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (NCACES) Conference, which will take place from October 17-19, 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois.

This is a fantastic chance to get involved, network with professionals in the field, and gain valuable information that can be applied to the counseling profession and Counselor Education. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the event. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with registration and check-in
• Providing directions and information to attendees
• Supporting session facilitators and presenters
• Helping with set-up and breakdown of conference materials
• Other tasks as needed to support the smooth operation of the conference

In exchange for your time (about 6 hours) and effort, volunteers will receive $100 reimbursement. Plus, this is a great way to meet and connect with leaders in the counseling field, all while contributing to a key professional event.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Google Form. We will follow up with more details and a volunteer schedule as the event approaches.

Thank you in advance for your willingness to contribute. Your support is invaluable, and we look forward to working with you to make this conference a success!

Best regards,

NCACES conference committee

Hi Illinois School Counseling Faculty,

Hope your fall is off to a great start!

It’s that time of year when the ISCA conference team is looking to recruit school counseling graduate students to help at the conference on November 14-15, 2024. If they serve as ambassadors, they will have a reduced conference registration fee of $50.

Please share this info with your students – they can apply to be an ambassador using this link, by October 4 (or earlier if we get an abundance of early responses!).

If you or they have any questions, please email Chelsea and I (ISCA conference co-coordinators) at iscaconference@ilschoolcounselor.org

 

Thanks,

Beth & Chelsea

Beth H. Gilfillan, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor

Department of Counselor Education
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

Office: LWH 4052
e-gilfillan@neiu.edu

Students, click here to schedule a meeting with me.