School Counselor 235 Test Prep: TOMORROW
Join the Academic Success Center for a School Counselor 235 Test Prep session over Zoom! All are welcome. The prep session will be on Tuesday, December 2, from 4-5pm. Join on Zoom here! See flyer below.
Free Webinar! School Counseling Internship & Job Interviews: Tips and Practice
Free Webinar! School Counseling Internship & Job Interviews: Tips and Practice
Monday, December 15th, 7pm – 8pm via Zoom
School counseling graduate students, get ready to shine in your upcoming internship or job interviews! Join us for a free live webinar featuring experienced school counselors and admins sharing practical tips, common pitfalls, and strategies for presenting your strengths with confidence.
After a brief presentation, you’ll join breakout rooms to practice real interview questions and receive feedback. You’ll leave with greater clarity, stronger answers, and a better sense of what interviewers are looking for!
Register today for this free event! – https://ilschoolcounselor.org/event-6447930
– ISCA Graduate Student Committee
CMHC Internship Opportunity – DePaul University Counseling & Psychological Services (UCAPS)
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
CMHC Internship Opportunity – Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC)
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/
Advising Sessions Slides and Recordings
Thank you again to those who joined us last week for the advising meetings! If you were unable to attend, you can still view the slides and recordings by clicking the links attached below.
Slides from the Advising Meeting:
FA25 CSL Advising Meeting (11.04.25)
Recording for 1st & 2nd Year Students:
Passcode: Jz?bX8^4
Recording for 3rd Year Students:
Passcode: Jz?bX8^4
University Partners Meeting for School Counseling Internship Recording and Deck
CPS Informational Meeting for 26-27 Internship
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.
Here is the recording and presentation deck from the meeting. This information is for any potential intern looking to start their school counseling practicum/internship with Chicago Public Schools in the Fall 2026. Please note, potential interns MUST review the recording and complete the pre/post surveys linked in the deck for consideration to be an intern with our district.
Internship Partnership Interest & Job Opening
Social Connection Counseling Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Join Their Mission To Help People Connect!
About The Practice
Social Connection Counseling is a fast-growing mental health practice committed to delivering impactful, evidence-based therapy. They are passionate about helping individuals achieve emotional well-being through meaningful connection, evidence-based care and solutions-focused approaches. They foster a supportive, inclusive culture where therapists can grow, learn, and gain valuable experience all while in the comforts of a private practice setting!
What The Practice Offers
- Competitive compensation ($22-25/hr)
- Flexible and remote work to support work-life (and/or school) balance
- Full 1 month onboarding program led by a specialist in administrative work for therapeutic practices, specifically
- A supportive, connected work environment with regular team check-ins and social events!
Their Core Values
- Authenticity – We bring our full, genuine selves to our work and relationships.
- Connection – We prioritize deep, meaningful relationships with our clients, team, and community.
- Collaboration – We believe the best care happens when we work together, sharing insights and support.
- Excellence in Care – We are committed to evidence-based, outcomes-driven therapy rooted in the latest research and clinical best practices.
- Balance & Joy – We value both dedication and playfulness—encouraging wellness and creativity for our clients and ourselves.
What You’ll Do:
As a member of the team, you will:
- Provide billing, onboarding of new employees, scheduling, insurance credentialing, recruitment, and organizational tasks as needed by the practice (4-5 hours per week of work to start, 15-20 hours per week as the practice grows and based on your availability)
- Conduct phone screening interviews for prospective clinicians
- Lead the new client intake process, including answering client calls and emails promptly
- Work directly with the owner to help make practice operations more efficient and collaborate on ideas to help the practice grow
- Adhere to ACA ethical guidelines and professional standards of conduct
Skills & Attributes of Our Ideal Candidate:
- Dynamic, self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently, proactively, and well under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and compassionately.
- Confidence in sharing ideas and constructive feedback to help us grow.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and keeping promises.
- Tech-savvy, with experience using Google Suite products (Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, etc.)
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years of experience in Client Care and/or Customer Service
- Psychology/Counseling graduate students are welcome to apply!
If interested in the position, please submit a CV or resume, and a cover letter to chris@socialconnectionchicago.com.
For more information about our practice, visit: socialconnectionchicago.com.
Free Training for Students – What to know about working with clients with ADHD
Free Training for Students – 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
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
- Understanding presentations of ADHD, Executive Functioning skills, RSD, and the benefits of medication.
- Addressing comorbidities and how ADHD can exasperate them.
- How to tailor your approach to work with clients with ADHD
*CORRECTION* Join Us for the CoE Brown-Bag Event: Collective Care & Burnout Prevention
*This post is a correction to a previous post*
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 6:30 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
Next Monday: A Dialogue with the Dean
On Monday, November 10, the College of Education will be hosting a student event, “Dialogue with the Dean”, in-person in COE 270 (OASIS Lounge). This event is an opportunity for students to speak with the dean about anything that’s been on their minds, as well as sharing their thoughts with fellow students. Please see the flyer below for additional details.
