Yoga for Helping Professionals

slerner3
YOU’RE INVITED:
Wed. 11/17 @ 9am-10am CT to “Yoga for Helping Professional” — a virtual yoga class specifically for therapists (and therapists-in-training), MDs, NP’s Nurses, and Patient Support Staff.
The class will be hosted by Bridgepoint Psychology Center and taught by Charlotte Waldmeir, a current 2nd year DePaul Masters students in the CMHC track. This class is a space where mental health professionals can invest in themselves and their wellbeing so they can more effectively serve their clients and communities.
The class is designed for all and will include breathing exercises, meditation, and gentle movement to connect the mind and body.
$5 OFF USING PROMO CODE “DEPAUL”

Therapist Employment Opportunities

slerner3

Join us on our mission to bring quality mental health care to underserved populations in our local community! Maine Township’s MaineStay Youth & Family Services in Park Ridge (mainetown.com/mainestay) is seeking to hire two full-time Therapists. This position requires a master’s degree (or near completion of a master’s degree) in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or a related field; experience working with youth and families; excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills; and the ability to work day and evening hours. Comprehensive benefits package including BCBS PPO health insurance plan (95% employer paid). For more information about the job please visit https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?&jk=1d5216702ebbad06. Applicants may apply through Indeed or email resume to MaineStay Director Richard Lyon at rlyon@mainetown.com.

Deadline TODAY: NCE Spring 2022 Roster Registration

asiewers

A reminder that if you are planning to sit for the NCE in Spring 2022, the following Google Form (https://forms.gle/XWpPsXjp3yATDcGt8) must be completed TODAY, Friday, October 22, 2021, by 5:00 pm.

Please visit the CSL Repository 2020 D2L page for more details regarding the examination. If you are not a member of this page but are planning to sit for the exam in the spring, please contact Anna Siewers (asiewers@depaul.edu) for more information ASAP.

Conference: “Transcending the Binary: Creating Affirming Spaces for our Trans Communities”

asiewers

Join the Illinois Safe Schools Alliance on Friday, October 29 from 10am-2pm for our virtual Fall Conference, Transcending the Binary: Creating Affirming Spaces for our Trans Communities.

We cannot wait to share with you the keynote address by Myrl Beam, Assistant Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, on The Tretter Transgender Oral History Project. Myrl will explore the history and current landscape of gender-expansive communities.

We are also happy to offer you the opportunity to choose between three of our signature Professional Development workshops:

  • Meaningful Youth-Adult Partnership: Using Action Camp as a Case Study, led by Action Camp Leaders
  • Creating Affirming Environments, presented by Ruthie Moore, PHIMC Education and Training Manager
  • Supporting Trans and Gender Expansive Communities, presented by Grecia Magdaleno, PHIMC Policy and Advocacy Manager for Illinois Safe Schools Alliance

Join us. Tell a friend. Learn more about supporting trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive/non-conforming individuals through listening, reflection, dialogue, and skill-building. More info here.

Tickets are $50.

Sign me up!

 

 

Bereavement Training Opportunity 11/12

slerner3
Bridgepoint Psychology Center, will be offering a 6 continuing credit hour course titled “Effective Therapy for Bereavement, Grief, and Loss in Adults” (see flyer attached) led by Dr. Henning who has 15+ years of experience in providing graduate-level teaching and professional training in effective, research-informed approaches for clients coping with traumatic stress, death and dying, life-threatening illness, bereavement, and loss. This training will also emphasize loss due to Covid-19. 
**50% DISCOUNT WITH CODE: DEPAUL**