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A COUNSELOR'S VIEW OF - 2020

…an international institute and refereed conference for undergraduate students, counseling graduate students, counselors, and counselor educators

offered by University of Holy Cross New Orleans, Louisiana

in partnership with NBCC International Capacity Building

Taiwan is about ¼ the land size of the state of Florida. It is an island located south of Japan and Korea, east of INTERESTING China, and north of the Philippines. The people in Taiwan say the island is shaped like a potato. FACTS ABOUT TAIWAN When we will be in Taiwan, the time difference between the East Coast of the United State and Taiwan will be 13 hours. So, when it’s noon in New York City, it will be 13 hours later and will 1 am the next day in .

About 95% of the population of Taiwan is and the majority arrived in Taiwan starting in the 1600s. The largest Chinese subgroup is the Hoklo people (about 70%) whose ancestors migrated from the coastal southern region of China. O C T O B E R 2 0 2 0 | I S S U E 2 1 INTERESTING FACTS Most people in Taiwan have a Chinese name, but also create an “English name” for ABOUT TAIWAN themselves. Some estimate that 80% of the English names chosen by Taiwanese are the Continued... first names of Hollywood movie stars, is the official language of American sports figures, or similar American Taiwan and traditional Chinese is the main celebrities. Along with being required to list writing system, but about 70% of the population their email address and telephone numbers belong to the Hoklo ethnic subgroup and speak on documents such as job applications, in addition to Chinese. There are 14 Taiwanese are also asked to list their English other languages spoken in Taiwan including names. those spoken by indigenous peoples of Taiwan. The profession of counseling is well The culture of Taiwan is hybrid incorporating established in Taiwan. Counseling elements of traditional , associations exist and many universities in Japanese culture, traditional Confusianists’ Taiwan offer undergraduate, master’s, and beliefs, and today more Western values. Some doctoral degree programs in counseling. say that since the under the Communists in , who changed I Ching philosophy is popular in Taiwan the Chinese language and culture, that Taiwan and might be used to help people who are today is more like the traditional Chinese troubled instead of counseling or as a culture than you might find on the mainland of foundation to the counseling process. China.

IF I VISIT TAIWAN, WILL I BE IN CHINA?

It depends on who you ask.

Officials in China, the United Nations, and most other countries in the world will tell you that Taiwan is part of China.

Officials in Taiwan will tell you that Taiwan in an independent country.

Who is right? Who knows?

Right now, Taiwan operates independently and has its own government, its own capital city of Taipei, and its own currency (the , NT). N O V E M B E R 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 | T A I P E I , T A I W A N

MORE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TAIWAN

The government and politics of Taiwan can be confusing.

Taiwan was self-governing prior to the 1600s. Taiwan was a colony of the Netherlands for about 40 years in the early to mid-1600s and was then controlled by China for 200 years until Japan took over in 1894.

In its recent history, during the time it was under the rule of Japan, Taiwan was known as Formosa from 1894 until 1945. After World War II, the Allied countries (including the When the Communist United States) took Taiwan away from Japan government was established in and gave it back to China. At that time, the China in 1949, the Chinese name of Taiwan changed from Formosa to and Taiwan. armies relocated to Taiwan under the leadership of Chiang Kai-sheck, who ruled until his death in 1975. The government of Chiang Kai-sheck was recognized as the official government of all of China (including the mainland of China) until 1971 when the United Nations and the United States recognized the Communist government on the China mainland as the government of China and the island of Taiwan.

See photos and reasons to visit Taiwan at: https://www.aworldtotravel.com/ reasons-why-you-should-visit-taiwan/ N O V E M B E R 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 | T A I P E I , T A I W A N

THE INSTITUTE EXPERIENCE

This institute provides the opportunity to The University of Holy Cross has learn about counseling from Taiwanese and been approved by NBCC as an American mental health professionals. It Approved Continuing Education offers the comfort and security of a planned Provider, ACEP No. 4268. itinerary that includes guides who are fluent in English and Chinese. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly An institute faculty member, Dr. Hsin-Ya identified. Tang, is from Taiwan originally. She holds a CACREP-accredited PhD degree in Counselor The University of Holy Cross is Education and Supervision from Old solely responsible for all aspects Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and of the programs. currently teaches in the CACREP-accredited counselor education program at Louisiana State University-Shreveport.

Participants stay the entire institute in the same room in a modern high-rise hotel in the center of Taipei. Visits to tourist destinations in and around Taipei are included. COST

$2,400 USD for shared room in the Hotel Cham Cham Taipei for institute + roundtrip airfare to Taipei

+ $225 USD extra for shared room in the Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao + $1,100 USD extra for single room in the Cham Cham Taipei Hotel + $1,600 USD extra for single room in the Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao

Participants may choose rooms in one of two adjacent hotels.

The Hotel Cham Cham Taipei is a few steps away from the Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao through a covered walkway.

Meals and meetings will take place in the Caesar Hotel. Rooms are a bit larger in the Caesar Hotel than in the Cham Cham Hotel. Guests at the Caesar Park Hotel will have access to a health club and a swimming pool, which are not available at the Cham Cham Hotel.

Both are modern high-rise hotels in the city center of Taiwan and within walking distance of a traditional market.

ROOMS FOR THE INSTITUTE

Rooms are double occupancy in modern high-rise hotels in the city center of Taiwan. Single rooms are available for an extra fee.

See hotel choices above under “Cost.” Participants will select their room choices.

Participants will share rooms and bathrooms with one other participant unless the extra single room fee is paid.

Roommate requests will be granted to the extent possible.

Included in the Program Fee: Not Included:

Room (shared room with shared bath); Single Your roundtrip airfare from your home to Taipei, rooms available for an additional fee Taiwan Most meals Transportation to/from Taipei airport to hotel 25 continuing education hours About 10 meals Transportation for tours and outings Special beverages at group meals Health and travel Insurance Personal purchases and gifts Entry to several museums and tourist activities Tuition for participants who wish to earn English speaking guide for tours academic credit if they are not University of Holy 3 academic credits for degree-seeking Cross degree-seeking students. See details University of Holy Cross students below. Continuing education hours are included ½ tuition for students at other universities in the fee. earning academic credit at the University of Holy Cross N O V E M B E R 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 | T A I P E I , T A I W A N

PAYMENT SCHEDULE Financial Aid: Students who receive Program Fee: $2,400 USD to $4,000 USD, loans for their education may be depending on hotel and room choice eligible for increased loan amounts the semester they enroll in a study abroad Payment Schedule: program. Students who wish to make a $300 USD deposit due upon approval of application. presentation at an institute might be $1,050 USD first payment due on May 1, 2020. able to apply at their universities for Final payment due on August 1, 2020: . travel to refereed conferences, if such funding exists. Very few grants are $1,050 USD for a shared room in the Hotel Cham Cham; available for international study abroad $1,275 USD for a shared room in the Ceasar Park Hotel; experiences. $2,150 UASD for a single room in the Hotel Cham Cham; $2,650 USD for a single room in the Ceasar Park Hotel If you need a budget for the institute to give to your financial aid officer at your university or if you need additional information about financial aid, contact the institute director, Dr. Ted Remley at [email protected]. REFUNDS

Deposits: Deposits of $300 USD are not refundable.

Participants Who Withdraw: Payments made in addition to the $300 USD deposit are fully refundable until May 1, 2020 if participants withdraw. From May 2, 2020 to August 1, 2020, participants who withdraw will receive a refund of payments in addition to the $300 deposit less $1,000 USD due to nonrefundable deposits that will have been previously paid for participants and administrative costs. After August 1, 2020, participants who withdraw will receive no refund.

Institute Cancellation Policy: Three months prior to the institute, if enrollment is not sufficient, the institute will be canceled, participants will be notified, and all payments made to the University of Holy Cross for the institute, including the $300 deposit, will be refunded to participants.

Participants are cautioned that if they purchase air tickets for travel to the institute that are nonrefundable or that include an itinerary change penalty and the institute is canceled due to low enrollment or for any other reason beyond the control of the university, they will be responsible for any financial loss related to such airfare purchases.

Chances of the institute being canceled are low. In fact, international counseling institutes often fill up 6 to 9 months prior to their start dates. INSTITUTE IS AN Many non-counselors and non-mental health professionals have participated EDUCATIONAL GROUP in international counseling institute in the past. EXPERIENCE: Spouses, partners, adult children, Participants in this institute are members of a large relatives, or friends of participants are group and must be prepared to be part of a group welcomed to participate. All educational experience. Individuals must be on participants will receive continuing time for bus trips, take other participants into education hours which are included in consideration regarding noise at night, and the institute fee. All lectures and generally be considerate members of a group. workshops are open to all participants, but for non-counselors are optional. Participants (including faculty, students, Non-counselor participants must professionals, and non-counselors) must make a attend some sessions including commitment to arrive on the date and time the orientation and closing meetings. institute begins and stay until the date and time that the institute ends. If other obligations or Non-counselors are welcomed to personal interests will preclude participants from participate in the institute, but there being with the group throughout the entire are no discounts for participants who institute, individuals should not apply. During the are not mental health professionals, institute, participants may not engage in any of the even if they cannot use the continuing following: arrive after the institute begins or leave education hours they earn. before the institute is over; rent cars to be used while the institute is in session; plan trips to cities Only institute participants are allowed other than those scheduled for the institute except to stay with institute participants in on the free day; spend nights away from the hotel rooms during the dates of the institute site; or engage in other activities that institute. interfere with the group nature of the experience for other participants.

It is acceptable for participants to schedule personal trips within Taiwan or to other countries prior to or after the institute. Individuals who wish to visit other cities on their own while they are in Taiwan must schedule their visits either prior to the institute beginning or after the institute has ended. N O V E M B E R 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 | T A I P E I , T A I W A N

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To apply for the institute, click on this link, complete the application, and submit your payment: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-counselors- view-of-taiwan-2020-tickets-68742599967

Either pay the deposit and make two installment payments later or make the full payment when you apply. There is no deadline for applying, but once the institute has filled, no additional participants will be accepted. Capacity is limited so early applications are encouraged. SEEING TAIWAN OR OTHER COUNTRIES BEFORE OR AFTER THE INSTITUTE

Since round trip airfare from the United States to Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport (TPE is the code) is individually arranged, participants may choose to visit other countries prior to or after the institute. Generally, airfare prices are not more expensive if you fly into one city and country and out of another. Short one- To learn more about the hotel way flight to countries close to choices, visit the hotel websites at: Taiwan can be purchased separately. Hotel Cham Cham Taipei https://taipei.chamcham.com.tw/ (bottom left, click on EN for English)

Caesar Park Hotel Banqiao https://banqiao.caesarpark.com.tw/ (top right, click on Language and then English) CREDIT COURSE OPTIONS

Participants who will earn academic credit and Any institute participants who wish to continuing education hours are required to complete credit courses at the University attend program sessions. of Holy Cross must be accepted and must register for the appropriate course prior to Tuition is waived for degree-seeking University the the beginning of fall semester, 2020. of Holy Cross students. UHC students may earn 3 academic credits for their participation in the Those who wish to earn academic credit for institute without paying tuition. the institute at Louisiana State University- Shreveport should contact Dr. Hsin-Ya Participants who are students at other Tang at [email protected]. Others who universities may earn academic credit for their wish to earn credit at their home college or participation in the institute at their home university should contact Dr. Ted Remley college or university or from the University of at [email protected] for details regarding Holy Cross. Participants who are students at that possibility. another university may either earn credits at UHC (and pay the tuition to UHC at one-half the Participants who wish to earn 3 academic tuition rate) and transfer the credits back to credits at University of Holy Cross (UHC) their home institutions, or, if a faculty member may choose from the options described at the student’s home institution agrees, the below. If you wish a syllabus for one or student may earn academic credit (and pay more of these courses, contact the institute tuition) at their home institution. director, Dr. Ted Remley at [email protected]. Tuition may increase for the 2020-2021 academic year. UHC tuition in 2019-2020 for It is possible other courses for institute undergraduate courses is $540 USD per credit participation may be offered at other hour or $1,620 USD for a 3 credit universities. undergraduate course. UHC tuition in 2019- 2020 for graduate courses is $680 USD per credit hour or $2,040 USD for a 3-credit graduate course. Therefore one-half the tuition rate for a 3 credit undergraduate course is $810 USD and one-half the tuition rate for a 3 credit graduate course is $1,020 USD. In addition, there is a $120 USD fee charged for each credit course. Participants at other colleges or universities who wish to earn credit at UHC must submit an application as a non-degree special student. N O V E M B E R 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 | T A I P E I , T A I W A N

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OPTIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS COU 300: Special Topics: Counseling in Taiwan An elective undergraduate 3 credit counseling course. This course is primarily experiential and requires some readings, attendance at institute presentations and seminars, and a paper that focuses on the learning experiences of participants.

PSY 400: Special Studies: Counseling in Taiwan An elective undergraduate 3 credit psychology course. This course is primarily experiential and requires some readings, attendance at institute presentations and seminars, and a paper that focuses on the learning experiences of participants.

GRADUATE COURSE OPTIONS (MASTER’S LEVEL) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS

COU 609: Professional Orientation and Ethics in Counseling A master’s level 3 credit course that is required for counseling master’s degree students. Substantial academic work is required on-line prior to and after the institute to earn credit for this course.

COU 602: Social and Cultural Foundations in Counseling A master’s level 3 credit course that is required for counseling master’s degree students. In some universities, the course is entitled Multicultural Counseling. Substantial academic work is required on-line prior to and after the institute to earn credit for this course.

COU 640: Special Topics in Counseling: Counseling in Taiwan An elective master’s-level graduate 3 credit course. This course is primarily experiential and requires some readings, attendance at institute presentations and seminars, and a paper that focuses on the learning experiences of participants.

GRADUATE COURSE OPTIONS (DOCTORAL LEVEL) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOLY CROSS COU 839: Advanced Multicultural, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Counseling A doctoral level 3 credit course that is required at UHC for counseling doctoral degree students. Substantial academic work is required on-line prior to and after the institute to earn credit for this course.

COU 815: Doctoral Seminar in Clinical Studies: Counseling in Taiwan An elective doctoral-level graduate 3 credit course. This course is primarily experiential and requires some readings, attendance at institute presentations and seminars, and a paper that focuses on the learning experiences of participants. TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE FOR 2020

3 NOVEMBER (TUESDAY): Depart the United States to arrive in Taipei the next night (flights are individually booked by participants).

4 NOVEMBER (WEDNESDAY): Arrive in Taipei and take taxis individually to hotel.

5 NOVEMBER (THURSDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Morning off; Lunch on your own; Meet at hotel; 2-5 pm, Introductions; Overview of Institute; Walking tour of area around hotel and instructions on using the ; 7 pm, Group dinner at nearby restaurant (included).

6 NOVEMBER (FRIDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Meetings at the hotel; Full day of lectures, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Taiwanese history and culture; counseling and mental health in Taiwan; counselor preparation and licensure; Lunch provided (included); dinner on your own.

7 NOVEMBER (SATURDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Bus tour of Taipei in the morning; Lunch provided (included); Gondola ride and tea tasting; dinner on your own.

8 NOVEMBER (SUNDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Full day of lectures at hotel; 9:30 am – 5:00 pm; Lunch provided (included); dinner on your own.

9 NOVEMBER (MONDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Tianzhu Hot Spring Resort; Lunch provided (included); dinner on your own.

10 NOVEMBER (TUESDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Lectures at hotel in the morning; 9:30 am – noon; afternoon free; lunch and dinner on your own; group goes together to a traditional dance event in the evening (included).

11 NOVEMBER (WEDNESDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); lunch and dinner provided (included); bicycle ride, museum visit, and fishing village experience.

12 NOVEMBER (THURSDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Free day; lunch and dinner on your own.

13 NOVEMBER (FRIDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Lectures at hotel in the morning; 9:30 am – noon; afternoon free; 7 pm, Farewell group dinner (included).

14 NOVEMBER (SATURDAY): Breakfast at the hotel (included); Take taxi from hotel to airport on your own; Flight back to the US. N O V E M B E R 3 - 1 4 , 2 0 2 0 | T A I P E I , T A I W A N

SERIOUS MOTION FOOD WALKING SICKNESS? PREFERENCES

REQUIRED Caution: If you tend to Breakfasts and many meals experience motion sickness, are served buffet style Warning! Get in shape. please be advised that the with many attractive This study tour involves institute involves several choices of food. lots of walking. bus rides on winding roads. Vegetarians and vegans It would be wise to If motion sickness is a are welcomed. But don’t exercise by walking more serious problem for you, worry carnivores; there than usual in preparation then you should not plan to are plenty of meat dishes for the trip. participate in this institute. as well.

If you have physical If medication can control If you have special dietary mobility difficulties, this motion sickness for you, needs, be sure to list them institute may not be for then be sure to bring a on your application. you. supply with you and sit near the front of the bus. The Group meals in restaurants two rows of front seats in will accommodate special the bus are reserved for dietary requirements and faculty members and guides, preferences. but seats near the front will be available for you if you believe your motion sickness will be alleviated by sitting near the front.

MEDICAL ISSUES, & ALLERGIES

Participants who need medical attention for respiratory

problems, allergies, or similar conditions should secure antibiotics or other medication from physicians before leaving from the United States.

Individuals who have medical conditions that would require the attention of a physician during the duration of the institute should not apply (emergency physician or hospital visits are possible if necessary). FACULTY LEADERS Institute Faculty Member, Dr. Pat Thomas

Institute Director, Institute Program Director, Dr. Ted Remley Dr. Hsin-Ya Tang

Dr. Pat Thomas is a former high school counselor and is a faculty member in the Counseling Graduate Dr. Ted Remley is the Dr. Hsin-Ya Tang is an Program at the University of Director of the institute. He Assistant Professor and Holy Cross in New Orleans, is a lawyer and counselor and Clinical Coordinator in the Louisiana. Dr. Thomas is a is a former Executive counseling graduate program former president of the Director of the American at Louisiana State University Louisiana Counseling Counseling Association. Dr. in Shreveport (LSUS). Association. Remley is a faculty member She established and Institute Faculty Member, and director of the PhD maintains an active chapter Dr. Matt Morris program in the Counseling of Chi Sigma Iota at LSUS and Graduate Program at the serves as a faculty University of Holy Cross in advisor. Dr. Tang grew up New Orleans, Louisiana. and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Taiwan. She earned her PhD in the CACREP-accredited Counselor Education and Supervision Program at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dr. Matt Morris is a faculty member in the Counseling Graduate Program at the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, Louisiana. He specializes in marriage and family counseling and maintains a private practice in New Orleans. For further information, contact: Dr. Ted Remley Department of Counseling and Behavioral Sciences University of Holy Cross 4123 Woodland Drive New Orleans, LA 70131 [email protected]