Professionally Speaking Counseling and Pain Management: A Mind/Body Approach Patty Sanders University of Texas Southwest Medical Center

"No one understands. I wish I had a dividual. Symptoms such as fatigue, As with any counseling relationship, cast or a brace so there would be muscle tension, and insomnia usually establishing rapport and setting rea­ something visible to show how bad I become major factors in treatment. sonable treatment goals and objec­ feel. " "Are you saying tbis pain is all in Feelings of anxiety, depression, and tives are a criteria for any successful my head? Let me tell you my back isolation are common. Withdrawing outcome. With people who have been hurts, not my head." I have counseled from others and having others with­ "through the medical mill," rapport and in the field of pain management for draw from the patient are some of the trust are understandably often most over six years, and I hear comments behavioral manifestations of chronic difficult of all. It is not easy for some­ like these more often than not. The pain. And spiritually, people can feel one to believe that a therapist or any­ feelings of isolation are evident, as well beaten down, as though they are one else can actually "know" they hurt as the frustration and anger. I work with swimming upstream against accepted and still want to treat them as a "head people who hurt, both with and without cultural norms and productivity expec­ case," but that is exactly what has to organic etiology, and who more times tations, losing faith in both themselves happen if we are to begin the process than not feel misunderstood by the host and any kind of a loving higher power. of accepting the pain as a fact but of medical specialists they've seen. I Behavioral Medicine treat the suffering as optional. work with people who hurt and feel let Treatment Interventions down by the "system" and their own ef­ While many physicians appropriately forts to "get better." address chronic pain symptoms with Use of psychotherapeutic interven­ medical procedures and pharmacolog­ tions, biofeedback training, relaxation Chronic Pain: The Symptoms ical approaches, as a mental health skills, and self-hypnosis are the tools and the Disorder professional I work with assisting peo­ of my trade, and they assist many of By many definitions, chronic pain is ple in understanding their disorder, in my clients in "managing" their pain any pain that is of more than three decreasing their feelings of anxiety, while they work to regain varying de­ months duration, often defined as "be­ depression, and isolation, and in in­ grees of control over their lives and nign" or "intractable" pain, which means creasing their coping skills in manag­ activities. that in and of itself it won't kill a person, ing "the pain" which has become the but it also will not "go away." Chronic focus of their lives. (Continued on page 13) pain differs from acute pain in that It is interesting and fulfilling work acute pain is manifested with an injury and allows me to address a full spec­ (touching a hot iron, appendicitis); the trum of "typical" counseling issues IN THIS ISSUE injury is treated with care, and in time, most mental health professionals face Counseling and Pain Management ...... 1 it heals and the pain subsides. With but with an added physical overlay CSI : New Seas to Sail ...... 2 chronic pain, there may or may not be that permeates our sessions just as it Why Do You Belong to CSI? ...... 3 a trauma or an organic "cause," and permeates the environments of my Looking Back, Looking Ahead ...... 4 clients. Counseling sessions may ad­ the pain itself becomes the disease CSI Leadership Workshop ...... 6 dress family dynamics, may be con­ which has multiple biological, psycho­ Searching for the Common Link ...... 7 joint sessions, may address maintain­ logical, and sociological consequences. Counselor as an Agent of Well ness ...... 8 ing jobs or returning to work, and may Some examples of this type are back Mood, Type A, and Aerobic Exercise . ... . 9 focus on improving the quality of life and neck pain, headaches, neuropathy, Chairing the ACA Task Force and fibromyalgia. Chronic pain, over a and functioning of my clients. Coun­ on Restructuring ...... 10 period of time, can overwhelm the per­ seling sessions address depression, The "Normal" Dissertation Process .. ... 11 son, and suffering is increased as a re­ anxiety, grief, loss and acceptance, Chapter Happenings ...... 12 sult of the stress experienced. There is assertiveness training, interpersonal Book Review ...... 14 often an increase in symptoms simply skills, and the cognitive schema that Faculty Advisor Highlight ...... 15 related to the ongoing experience, the may be exacerbating symptoms and CSI Awards Presented ...... 16 chronicity that wears away at the fabric defeating the best of intentions to im­ of the life and the coping skills of the in- prove. PAGE 2 CHI SIGMA IOTA SUMMER, 1997

1997-98 CSI LEADERSHIP CSI: New Seas to Sail DIRECTORY Mary Thomas Burke President: CSI President Mary Thomas Burke Dept. of Human Services UNC Charlotte Charlotte, NC 28223

President-elect: Bill Nemec solve to en list our colleagues beyond Malone College our shores to establish Chi Sigma Graduate School Iota chapters in their regions? 515 25th St., NW Canton, OH 44709-3897 A third challenge I would like to pro­ pose is th at of recruiting our profes­ Past-president: sional colleagues at our home port Pete Warren 2413 Hawthorne Rd. base. How many of us have invited Lynchburg, VA 24503 our local professional coll eagues to become an integral part of Chi Sigma Secretary: Valerie Schwiebert Iota? Well , now is the time to begin. P.O. Box 2394 Please invite at least one colleague Cullowhee, NC 28723 whom you know will meet the stan­ Treasurer: dards of Chi Sigma Iota and see the Scott Gillig possibilities for ou r organization. We Barry University are not an elite society; we are an Mary Thomas Burke Powers Bldg., Room 271 honor society of elite persons who 11300 N.E. 2nd Ave. Miami Shores, FL 33166-6695 strive for excellence, and we certainly It is exciting for me to be writing to receive more than we give. Executive Director: you at this challenging time in Ch i It is an honor for me to serve as Tom Sweeney CSI Headquarters Sigma Iota's history. Under the lead­ your president. I look forward to the 250 Ferguson Building ership of the very outstanding profes­ journey. University of North Carolina sionals who have served as our presi­ Greensboro, NC 27412 (910) 334-4035 dents, Chi Sigma Iota has distin­ guished itself as an honor society of Administrative Assistant: considerable vision and remarkable Kelley Rowland success. With our executive di rector, CSI Headquarters 250 Ferguson Building Tom Sweeney, at the helm, the Chi University of North Carolina Sigma Iota ship has sailed through Greensboro, NC 27412 low and high tides but has always (910) 334-4035 emerged riding the crest of the waves Interns: of success. T oilynn Carson I hope this trend will continue during 1910 E. Joe Ramsey Blvd., #216 Greenville, TX 75401-5963 my tenure as president. We have new seas to sail and new ports of call Catharine Chang along the way. I want to challenge us CSI on the 1712-A Walker Ave. Greensboro, NC 27403 to embark on a journey of getting in place ou r reg ional groups and setting Net COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS sail to different ports of call fo r the re­ Membership Committee gional meetings. Th is way we will be CSI Website Lois Wed! sure to build up a greater comraderi e http://www.uncg.edu/ced/csi among our colleagues across and By-Laws Committee CSI Listserv for chapter leaders Geoffrey Williams among our regions. cverhulst@ msn.com I further challenge us to sail to for­ Awards/Research Committee Don Locke eign ports and enlist those who are CSI Listserv for faculty advisors only waiting for an invitation from us. [email protected] .edu Long-Range Planning Committee How rich Chi Sigma Iota has made Judith Miranti my life ! I am sure many of you can Chapter Development Committee say the same. Why then don't were- Jane Myers SUMMER, 1997 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE3 Why Do You Belong to CSI? Thomas J. Sweeney CSI Executive Director

out in the bad weather demonstrating when that is what is required. You do so because of the common beliefs, the common commitment, and the conviction that everyone's effort makes a difference. Covenant Organization ,. Chi Sigma Iota Leaders for these two types of or­ Newsletter I ganizations, i. e. , social contract and The CSI Newsletter is distributed covenant contract, as well as those three times a year to all CSI mem­ that fall somewhere in between them bers and is the main communication are likely to be just as different as the seiVice informing members of cur­ members who make them up . Charis­ rent events within the Society and ma, communication skills, vision, and within the counseling profession. Its other attributes of high-profile social content represents enthusiasm for Thomas J. Sweeney contract organizational leaders may academic and professional excel­ lence in counseling. I was fortunate recently to hear a be less important in the leaders in scholar in leadership talk about the covenant organizations. I believe that Deadlines: differences in organizations and their CSI is a good example of a covenant Issue Deadline purposes for being. Tom Sergiovanni, organization because of our mission Fall September 1 Spring November 1 professor and consultant from Trinity and the fact that leadership comes Summer April1 University in San Antonio, Texas, ex­ from the grassroots up rather than from the top down. plained that we have tended to lump Editorial Staff all organizations into one group and What seems to be most important Linda Duggan discuss leadership within them as from my perspective is the reason for Associate Editor ne general type. The consequences our individual memberships. Why do Texas A&M-Commerce of th is can be most unfortunate. we choose to join CSI in the first As he explained through illustration, place? Will we quit the first time that it Susan Duvaney we all belong to organizations which is not convenient or does not have an Associate Editor involve social contracts. Whether it extrinsic, quid pro quo? Texas A&M-Corpus Christi be with an employer or someone from I have heard it said that $20 a year whom we want and expect to gain to renew seems like a lot to students Sondra Smith something in return, we overtly or or those new in the job market. Associate Editor University of North Carolina covertly expect a quid pro quo, i.e., Maybe that's the reason some mem­ Greensboro this for that. Traditionally, this has bers drop out of active membership. 1 just picked up my clothes at the dry been a marketplace strategy based Geoffrey Williams upon economic theory and practice. cleaners in preparation for two CSI initiations this weekend. The bill was Associate Editor He noted with some concern that University of South Carolina there seems to be a tendency of like over $22 for a suit, slacks and two sh irts . I stopped at the store on the thinking when it comes to non-tradi­ Cathy Woodyard way home to get a few groceries for tional applications such as in mar­ Editor riage relationships and other institu­ dinner. The total was more than $20. tions where traditionally social I recently renewed my membership in Newsletter Publication and covenant relationships should be the a national hobby club; the dues are Communication: norm. $45, principally to cover the cost of Research and my experience has the publication. Cathy Woodyard, Editor Counseling and Consulting demonstrated that when extrinsic What Do Your Dues Support? motivators are introduced into an Associates of North Texas otherwise intrinsically satisfying activi­ CSI sends a $6 rebate to chapters 1216 N. Central Expressway ty, the intrinsic motivation tends to for each of their active members. Suite 104 McKinney, TX 75070 be extinguished. In its simplest That means $.50 per month goes to terms, if your employer stops paying your chapter for each active member. The remaining $14 funds our quarter­ (972) 548-8092 you, you will not continue working for (972) 548-9891 (Fax) em much longer. If you belong to an ly newsletter including the special topic issues, the awards program, organization such as Mothers Against Newsletter Printer: Fellowship and Intern Programs, Drunk Driving (MADD), on the other Professional Printers, Inc. hand, the weather may be cold, wet, chapter initiation speakers including 1730 Old Dunbar Road and otherwise miserable, but if you the Academy of Leaders and the West Columbia, SC 29172 truly believe in the cause, you will be (Continued on Page 13) PAGE4 CHI SIGMA IOTA SUMMER, 1997 Looking Back, CSI Proudly Looking Ahead Thanks Pete Warren CSI Past-president Donors

Over the years, CSI has been fortu­ Another program year for CSI has the region. nate to have "silent" donors give come and just about gone. It is hard The capstone of our CSI year was more than their annual renewal dues to believe that it has been a year the creation of our Academy of Lead­ as a generous contribution to our ef­ since the Executive Council held its ers for Excellence. Fifteen of our past forts to recognize and encourage ex­ annual planning session in Greens­ leaders were inducted into the Acade­ cellence within the profession. With boro May 31-June 2. As a result of my as charter members on CSI Day. their permission, we wish to publicly the hard work of the Council and All had a chance to speak concerning thank those who have been gracious committee chairs, we are closing one their views of leadership and what be­ in their giving in the recent past and of our best years. Our successes coming a member of the academy acknowledge their commitment to ex­ were celebrated at CSI Day at ACA in meant to them. cellence beyond that which is expect­ Orlando on April 4th and 5th. Thanks and Congratulations ed . We will be formalizing some of our­ Goals Accomplished Thanks to Don C. Locke for a great activities in the near future such that We established several major goals awards program. He and his commit­ donors will be able to designate fa­ for 1996-97. Membership growth was tee did an outstanding job in collect­ vorite projects or services which they identified as a major focus for the pro­ ing the materials and making the de­ especially wish to support. In the gram year. As of March 31, we have cisions concerning the awards. His meantime, to all who have donated reached right at 7,000 active mem­ handling of the awards program was recently or in the distant past, our bers and our total number of chapters very special, and we owe him a debt most sincere thanks! has grown to near 170. I am sure of thanks for all of his hard work. when we get the final April 30 report Congratulations to Bill Nemec, our Mike Koyama, Alpha Beta we will have reached 7,000 member­ president-elect, and Scott Gillig, our Lin Patterson, Alpha Chi Omega ship and 170 local chapters. treasurer-elect for 1997-98. Now we Susan F. Patterson, Alpha Chi Several specific task groups were are looking for candidates for 1998- Omega established to focus on identified pro­ 99 for the offices of president-elect Carol Jones, Alpha Epsilon gram needs. Jane Myers headed up and secretary. I am now accepting Maureen M. Moore, Alpha Rho a task group to look at our awards nominations for these offices. Please Michele Bennett, Alpha Tau Chi program. An outgrowth of the work of let me have your nominations soon Mary C. Dermody, Alpha Zeta this group was the production of a as our nominees will need to get their Jeannie B. Ruda, Alpha Zeta handbook for chapters to use in de­ information to Cathy Woodyard for Ruth M. Kummer, Sigma veloping their awards programs and the Newsletter election edition. My Sharon A. Braun, Sigma Epsilon for applying for national CSI awards. thanks go to Courland Lee, past-pres­ Sigma This handbook will be made available ident who was responsible for the Robin L. Daniel, Upsilon Nu Chi to all of our CSI chapters. Another process which selected our ten fel­ Keith R. Barron, Upsilon Sigma Chi task group headed by Courtland Lee lows and two interns for the year. Hope L. Hall, Upsilon Sigma Chi developed a handbook for chapter Thanks also go to Diane Shephard­ use in planning and implementing ini­ Tew for her hard work as treasurer tiation programs. The Leadership De­ and for arranging for the Executive velopment task group headed by Council and leadership development Mary Thomas Burke planned the ac­ participants to meet at the University tivities for chapter leaders at the ACA of Central Florida on Friday of the Convention. More than 50 leaders at­ convention. And thanks to Mary tended the event held on Friday after­ Thomas Burke for her work on CSI at noon at the University of Central ACA. It was a great day, and her hard Florida. work paid off for all of us. 1996-97 Regional facilitators have been re­ was a great year for CSI. 1997-98 will cruited and are functioning in their re­ be even greater. gions. Those present at CSI day re­ ported great interest in creating more networking among CSI chapters in ....::s ....::u ...:.M...:;M:....:.:::E;o..:ROl.., ....::1 -=-9 -=-9 -=-7 ______.,._ HI! ijUij~J t!j(1$pz_,______---=-P-=-A..:..;G= E=-=5

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Fellows for 1997-98 were Ken McCurdy, Bill President-elect-elect Bill Nemec visits with Mullis, Sae-Jin Kim, Victoria Root, Anne 1997 interns Carol Verhulst and Linda Leech LaRussa, Catharine Chang (intern), Toilynn at the wine and cheese reception. Carson'-(intern), Joan Orman Harris, Melanie Woodard, and Barbara Milton Glassford.

Don C. Locke awards Sam President Pete Warrens turns Gladding the Thomas J. the gavel over to President-elect Sweeney Leadership Award. Mary Thomas Burke.

Among the charter members of the Acade­ At the meeting of focus groups, intern Carol my of Leaders are CSI past-presidents Tom Verhulst provides information on submitting Sweeney, Joe Wittmer, Joe Kandor, Judith awards packets. Miranti, Courtland Lee, and Larry Loesch. ..:;P..:.A..:..G:::;E=-..:::6:______J_ a; I@ t€11'1@ [e) i!_,______: S::..:U::..:M:....:..:...M.:::E::R.:.?.,....::1:.::9:....::9:..:...7 CSI Leadership Development Workshop: Web Pages, "Topless" Carwashes, and Bubbles Catharine Chang CSI Intern

to 60 attendees - or better yet, join ment of professional members as a the CLN (Chapter Leadership Net­ business person would approach the work) listserv. merger of businesses or the selling of a specific product: identify the target Developing Leadership group, identify mutual goals, and em­ Have you ever wondered if leaders phasize the benefits for both the pro­ were born or if leadership was a de­ fessional member and the chapter. veloped skill? Jane Myers skillfully and creatively answered this question Conclusion during her technologically advanced The Leadership Workshop provided powerpoint presentation [with its own information, insights, suggestions, applause section]: Emerging Leaders: motivation, and fun for both the veter­ How Are They Developed? A funda­ an and the aspiring leader. One could Mary Thomas Burke welcomes mental purpose of CSI is to promote not help but be inspired to implement over 50 participants to the CSI Lead­ leadership development. That means the day's learnings to their chapter. ership Development Workshop. first being able to recognize the char­ The Leadership Workshop ended acteristics of a good leader. Jane My­ with an informal wine and cheese re­ Leadership, web pages, "topless" ers not only described the character­ ception where attendees interacted carwashes, and bubbles. What do all istics of a good leader but also re­ with the presenters and other CSI these things have in common? They viewed the tasks of effective leaders leaders and discovered that CSI lead­ were all topics of discussion at the and applied these to CSI chapters. ers are truly invested in the develop­ CSI Leadership Development Work­ Myers sent a message to chapter ment of aspiring leaders. shop in Orlando during the ACA World leaders: Remember to represent and Conference. Chi Sigma Iota spon­ respond to the needs of the mem­ sored this workshop for chapter lead­ bers, respect the members enough to ers, aspiring leaders, and faculty advi­ lead them, and be a team player. sors to help address various issues Productive Meeting and concerns related to leadership de­ velopment, programming, and running Even a good, effective leader needs effective meetings. This workshop help keeping meetings from getting also provided chapter leaders and as­ bogged down with agenda items and piring leaders an opportunity to learn overzealous members. Meetings can from and interact with distinguished in­ be productive and issues can be re­ ternational leaders and up-and-com­ solved before they get out of hand ing leaders. with the implementation of parliamen­ tary procedure. Through the use of Programming cartoons, rhymes, and bubbles, Don The workshop began with Judy Mi­ Locke expertly and humorously ex­ ranti sharing the secrets of her suc­ plained the fundamentals of parlia­ cess in programming at the chapter mentary procedure and their utility and state levels. Judy showed how within chapter meetings. Three rules programming can be fun, provide op­ of parliamentary procedure to remem­ portunities for growth, and increase ber are motion without exception, the chapter's bank account if you keep friendly amendment, and limitation of your focus on the issues related to discussions. membership. The secret to program­ Professional Members ming is to provide programs that are creative, fun , and meaningful. Judy The final program of the workshop shared various successes with pro­ dealt with attracting and keeping pro­ Following the workshop, CSI gramming which included the fessional members. Linda Leech , CSI fellow Kenneth McCurdy attended SpringFiing, the topless carwash , and intern, applied her experience with the wine and cheese reception wrapping. For more specific details the business industry to the recruit­ hosted by the University of Cen­ and additional information on these ment of professional members. Linda tral Florida. program ideas, contact one of the 55 suggested approaching the recruit- _S_U_M_M_E_R....:,_1_9_9_7______~-e: 1 pti] 1~tj(1jf.t_,______P _A_G_E_ 7 Searching for the Common Link Linda Leech Alpha Chapter

Education programs designed to resources together to find a way to Who are groups or individuals which acquaint counselors with the issues "operationalize" multiculturalism in are mostly likely to be affected by the pertaining to a culturally diverse clien­ the counseling profession in Ohio. work of this group? tele often focus on increasing aware­ David Stone, President of OACES If the counseling profession were ness of differences and developing and faculty member at Ohio Universi­ truly culturally inclusive and represen­ an understanding of one's own cultur­ ty, felt that in spite of the growing tative, what would it look like? al and racial identity. A common emo­ awareness of multicultural issues in What does the counseling profes­ tion following the completion of such counselor education programs, little sion currently look like in terms of its a class seems to be frustration that had changed in the cultural makeup cultural representativeness and inclu­ knowing and understanding unique­ of these programs, clientele of coun­ siveness? ness and difference, though an im­ selors, or the practice of counseling. What stands in the way of the coun­ portant first step, does not result in an "The problem seems to be a lack of seling profession being more inclusive understanding of how to move be­ models," said Stone. "There just are and representative? yond the differences to an inclusive not many places you can go to see What will we do to remove the barri­ environment in which the contribu­ how it's supposed to work. It seems ers which stand in the way of achiev­ tions of all individuals are not only appropriate that models should come ing our vision? welcome but also necessary. from counselor educators and their Using these questions, participants A wise client once explained his students since they are the leaders described how they wanted things i o new-found self awareness in these and potential leaders of the profes­ be, figured out where they were now, terms: sion." identified the things that stood in their I feel like the man at the airport OACES and Chi Sigma Iota sched­ way, and then went about finding a who goes into the restroom to uled a series of three meetings to be way around the barriers. Much was straighten himself up. He looks at held in different areas around the accomplished, and many important himself in the mirror, combs his state. Educators and students from things were covered over the course hair, fixes his tie, and adjusts his counselor education programs partici­ of a day. collar. He walks back out into the pated in day-long meetings to devel­ lobby thinking he's looking really op a statewide action plan for making Objectives Defined good. What he can't see that ev­ the counseling profession in Ohio Objectives defined by the partici­ eryone else can is the long strip of more inclusive and representative of pants included the development of toilet paper stuck to the bottom of the diverse population it serves. The ways to make the training and educa­ his shoe. He doesn't know it's plan was to include specific tasks and tion of counselors more representa­ there, but it's okay because he steps which when implemented would tive and inclusive of a diverse popula­ can't see it. Once someone points increase the ownership of counselors tion and the portrayal of professional it out, the man is embarrassed and in Ohio in the process of encouraging counseling in a manner which empha­ feels terrible all day. Since I have multicultural representation in all ar­ sizes the representativeness and in ­ become aware of how I really am, eas of the profession. clusiveness of professional counsel­ that piece of paper on my shoe ing. Other objectives included the de­ feels like an enormous chain that I Team Building Approach velopment of a sociopolitical structure can't get rid of. Planning meetings utilized a team which encourages inclusiveness, di­ The similarity of this client's experi­ building approach in which all partici­ versity, and cultural representative­ ence to the state of multicultural edu­ pants worked in small and large ness; the development of ways to cation in the counseling profession is groups to address questions posed make the practice of counseling more interesting since most counselors by myself, the facilitator and president inclusive and representative; and the would encourage this client to pick up of Chi Sigma Iota Alpha chapter. identification and involvement of all his chain, study the links for strengths Team building approaches seek the stakeholders in the implementation o and weaknesses, and figure out ways collective wisdom, knowledge, and strategies. to use his chain as a tool rather than experience of the group with equal The entire plan is too lengthy to be an instrument to restrict his freedom. weight given to all contributions. presented here. However, groups The reality is that all people have There is no voting, and agreement/ identified a number of exciting strate­ these chains. The trick is bracing the consensus is not sought. Instead, the gies for effectively incorporating mul weak links and using the strong links contributions of all members are culturalism into counselor education. to bear the weight when the chains blended into a plan which weaves to­ Participants recognized the need for are connected with others. gether all ideas and suggestions. The integration of multiculturalism into thE creation of a shared vision statement entire curriculum rather than present Operationalizing Multicultur­ provides the focus for the develop­ ing specific courses. They recom­ alism ment of jointly created goals and ac­ mended the establishment of a task The Ohio Association of Counselor tivities. force to work with accrediting bodie Educators and Supervisors and Chi Discussions centered around the to review the current teaching of Sigma Iota-Alpha chapter linked their following questions: (continued on page _P_;_A_G::...:E::...... :.S ______._ a; IR @ifi'-1 [e) rz_,______::S::..:U:..:M~M.:::E:::R.:.!, ....::l:...::9:...::9~7 The Counselor as an Agent for Wellness J. Melvin Witmer Quest for Identity phy lies in the profession's concern for de­ instrument to assess wellness based The quest for identity in the counseling velopment over the lifespan. ACA in a upon the dimensions of the model. Jane profession is a recurring theme. When I 1989 statement committed itself to a Myers (1997) is now the lead author in was a school counselor more than 35 proactive stance in relation to wellness is­ the research stage of developing an as­ years ago, a national study was conduct­ sues in a resolution for the counseling sessment instrument, Wellness Evalua­ ed on the role of the school counselor. As profession as an advocate for optimum tion of Lifestyle Inventory (WEL school counseling evolved into multiple health and wellness. I believe very strong­ Inventory). Implementing a wellness mod­ emphases in counseling, the identity is­ ly that the above philosophical positions el in counselor education has been de­ sues became more complex. For exam­ point us in the direction that we should be scribed in a special issue of the Journal of ple, substance abuse, mental health going. Sadly, however, my observation is Humanistic Education and Development counseling, employee assistance, and that we are on the crisis intervention and (Witmer & Young , 1996). most recently marriage and family coun­ pathology road. Major change forces will The characteristics of the healthy per­ seling have broadened the work settings, have to occur to redirect our emphasis. son over the life span are described un­ the populations served and extended the We need a wellness model, professional der five life tasks, which are likened to a knowledge base required to provide coun­ leadership, and clinical testing of the ap­ wheel of wellness. The characteristics of seling services. In the March, 1997, issue plicability of wellness principles and prac­ wellness are expressed through the five of Counselor Education and Supervision. tices to developmental, preventative, and life tasks of Spirituality, Self-Direction, Hanna and Bemak (1997) reviewed the remedial services. Work and Leisure, Friendship, and Love. These life tasks dynamically interact with quest for identity in the counseling profes­ A Holistic Model for Wellness sion. While they arrived at no singular the life forces of family, community, reli­ I wish to propose a holistic model for conclusion, they noted that the quest for a gion, education, government, media, and wellness and prevention that was present­ unique identity may be an illusion but hold business/industry. Global events, both ed by Witmer and Sweeney (1992) in the out the possibility of a theoretical and natural and human , have an impact on special wellness issue of the Journal of philosophical identity that distinguishes and are affected by the life forces and life Counseling and Development. An updat­ counseling from the other helping profes­ tasks. ed version of the model is described more sions. At the center of wholeness is Spirituality fully in a chapter by Witmer and Sweeney I do not believe that we can ever estab­ (e .g. , faith , prayer-mediation-reflection , in Alderian Counseling: A Practitioner's lish a unique identity that distinguishes enlightenment, purposefulness, love, and Approach (Sweeney, 1997). The model is professional counselors from psycholo­ service). Self-Direction is the second life based upon five life tasks and 16 dimen­ gists, clinical social workers, psychiatric task, which incudes such characteristics sions that describe the well person. These nurses, or psychiatrists. We can be distin­ as sense of worth , sense of control, real­ characteristics, when they are part of guished for our emphasis on a particular istic beliefs, sense of humor, exercise, one's beliefs and behaviors, contribute to philosophy and approach to the process and nutrition. Work and Leisure as a third wellness development, prevention of of facilitating personal problem-solving, re­ life task not only afford economic suste­ pathology, and the remediation of dys­ solving developmental and life-transition nance but also serve psychological and function. In 1993, we began to develop an issues, and developing human potential. social functions. The fourth life task of This does not preclude mental health (continued on p.14) counseling which is now being driven by the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders. What I am proposing is a holistic and wellness philosophy in working with all our clients whether the fo­ cus is developmental or pathological. A biopsychosocial perspective based upon developmental and wellness principles has applicability to all persons across age, gender, culture, and the specific client needs. Such a developmental, preventive focus would further distinguish counseling from the other mental health professions without compromising our ability to pro­ vide an array of services to a variety of clients in different settings. In a special wellness issue of the Jour­ nal of Counseling & Development, Myers (1992) argued for wellness, prevention , and development as the cornerstone of the profession . She noted that the Ameri­ can Counseling Association's (ACA) Wheel of Wellness unique contribution to a wellness philoso- Copyright 1996 • J. Melvin Witmer, Thomas J. Sweeney & Jane E. Myers _S_U_M_M_ E_R...;_,_1_9_9_7______~-;: 1 moo\tt!J(e}f!_,______P _A_G_E_ 9 Mood, Type A Behavior Pattern, and Aerobic Exercise: The Counselor's Connection Susan Duvaney CSI Associate Editor

Aerobic exercise has long been healthy white males. Persons exhibit­ only), deficient personal relationships, thought to contribute to the mainte­ ing TABP tended to be more hyper­ irritability, compulsivity, and poor eat­ nance of sound mental health. Thou­ responsive to environmental chal­ ing habits. In addition, several studies sands of articles, professional and lenges, aggressive, and hostile than have linked neurotic breakdowns to popular, address the effects of aero­ their more easy-going counterparts. physical injury in persons preoccu­ bic exercise on current state anxiety, They responded more keenly to men­ pied with physical fitness. motor tension, and autonomic hyper­ tal , physical, and emotional condi­ activity. The American College of tions requiring even a low level of re­ Counselor's Connection Sports Medicine (ACSM) recom­ sponse, although they were unaware Counselors and counselors-in-train­ mends an optimal exercise frequency of heightened physiologic arousal. ing often recommend exercise to of three to five times per week, 15 to They were also more than twice as clients as a means of reducing anxi­ 60 minutes per session, for life. Rec­ likely to develop premature (before ety and stress. It is critical, however, ommend?tions for intensity of this age 50) coronary artery disease. that counselors develop an under­ training (and yes, you are training if Although aerobic activity is an ef­ standing of psychological mecha­ you exercise regularly - even if you fective intervention for reducing Type nisms at work in the interplay be­ are "only" walking) range between A Behavior Pattern among otherwise tween mental health and physical ac­ 60% and 90% of maximum heart rate healthy individuals, T ABP is highly re­ tivity. Because the likelihood of injury reserve and can be measured sistant to change. Many Type A's do increases with additional frequency, through monitoring pulse rate. not engage in regular exercise and intensity, and duration of exercise, it resist the idea of fitness; however, is important that optimal activity levels Anxiety Rate once they commit to personal fitness, be monitored occasionally during The anxiety-reducing effects of an they tend to embrace their workout counseling. In addition, knowledge of aerobic workout (where arms and sessions with the same dedication the levels of activity necessary for legs move rhythmicly for at least 15 and energy previously reserved for mood enhancement and strategies minutes) are dependent on the length other challenges. Some observers for evaluating the likelihood of client and intensity of the workout and ap­ speculate that the hard-driving, com­ adoption of and adherence to an ex­ pear to last between four and six petitive nature of the Type A, when ercise regimen should be part of ev­ hours. These effects are more pro­ applied to exercise, leads to intense, ery counselor's training base. In nounced in persons with elevated possibly excessive workouts. When terms of physical and emotional clinical anxiety, which might lead Type A individuals are successful, health, there appears to be a general counselors to recommend regular ex­ their coping response helps them need to exercise aerobically between ercise programs to clients for the pur­ gain control of the environment and 3 and 5 hours per week. In terms of pose of altering anxious mood. A ma­ acquire concommitant feelings of physical health, however, there are jor benefit of regular workouts is es­ mastery. When unsuccessful, they ig­ serious concerns about increasing sentially keeping anxiety in check one nore evidence that control is not at­ exercise beyond those levels. As pro­ step at a time through a string of indi­ tainable and redouble their efforts to ponents of physiological and psycho­ vidual exercise sessions. Relaxation succeed. Only when recognition of logical wellness, counselors can at­ benefits also are associated with con­ failure is inescapable do they cease. tend to their own exercise practices, sistent aerobic activity, although quiet A growing body of evidence indicates model healthful behaviors for their rest, meditation, hypnosis, progres­ that persons who do not attend to clients and colleagues, and develop sive relaxation , and biofeedback pro­ their psychological and somatic reac­ sufficient understanding of the area to duce similar benefits. It may be that tions to stressful events are more make knowledgeable exercise-related exercise is like other divisions in this susceptible to illness. Whether those recommendations for their clientele. regard; it makes thinking troublesome events are related to hostility in rela­ thoughts nearly impossible - at least tionships, too much work, too little for the meanwhile. sleep, or too much exercise, the Type A may risk severe depression upon Type A Behavior Pattern recognition that the quest is futile. In the meantime, the practice of exer­ Watch for CSI But for some individuals, trouble- cise itself can become physically and orne thoughts, particularly loss of psychologically dangerous. Persons activities at regional control , are difficult to manage. The exercising at levels above ACSM Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) was guidelines are at risk for muscu­ ACES meetings hypothesized by Friedman and loskeletal injury, fatigue, amenorrhia, in the fall. Rosenman in 197 4 as a means of premature osteoporosis (in females predicting heart disease in seemingly ---=-=--=:...:.._PAGElO ______. - lj jIM@~ t!J [e) fZ_,..______:s:.:u:.:M:....:::.M.:.:E:::R.::.,....::l:..::9:...::9:..:7 Chairing the ACA Task Force on Restructuring Jeffery Mostade The phone rang in early October, and I The Task of governance restructuring. It became a answered it, never expecting that a single Drawing on my CSI experience of work­ sort. of t_heoretical underpinning guiding or­ phone call would lead to one of the great ing via e-mail, tax, and conference calls 1 ganizational relations to either of the mod­ learning experiences of my lite, albeit an worked closely with these five experien~ed els tor governance restructuring. enormous amount of work. On the tele­ counseling professionals. We gathered in­ One model eventually came to be called phone was Mary Janicke, the assistant to formation from divisional and regional the Advisory Model and the other the Col­ ACA President Gail Robinson. She asked leaders and our own snowball sample of laborative Model. In both models we at­ it I would be willing to serve on a task past leaders, members, and interested tempted to merge our understanding of force whose mission was to create alter­ ACA members. Guiding this initial query the divisiveness of the bequeathed struc­ native models tor possible ACA gover­ w~re ~he answers to the questions sup­ ture along with the future membership nance restructuring. While jumping up and plied 1n the Governance Council charge to needs. We merged not only the historical down excitedly on my end of the line, 1 the task force : What does ACA do? Whom information but also the present needs of ?almly asked what the time line of the pro­ does it serve? What does ACAdo constituent organizations as explained to Ject would be, what the total commitment presently_which facilitates meeting the us by current regional and divisional lead­ was, and who else would be working on needs of 1ts members? What presently im­ ership. the task force. Regardless of her respons­ pedes this mission? What could be a fu­ We circulated early drafts of the two es, I knew my ultimate answer was "Yes! ture structure tor the governance of ACA? models to all task force members. When 1 Yes!" ·. John McFadden provided the resources tell you that I pulled away a couple of peo­ ple from their holiday eggnog, I am not ex­ Past CSI Experience of several graduate students under his leadership. These tour outstanding gradu­ aggerating. We kept to our deadline and · Although uncertain where this particular ate students, all CSI members, were Lisa were very close to finishing the final touch­ pat~ would lead, I reflected confidently on Hawley, Mary Fawcette, Rubie Govan, es on January 1Oth. Upon the request of my Involvement with Chi Sigma Iota. Dur­ and Irene Houston. They analyzed back­ President Gail Robinson and President­ ing my internship with CSI, I was an active ground material forwarded to the task elect Courtland Lee, I flew to Washington, member of the Chapter Development force ~Y A_CA he~dquarters, including sev­ ~C to address their current advisory coun­ Committee chaired by Jane Myers. eral h1stoncal art1cles relating the structure Cils, composed of presidents and presi­ Through the process of conducting a na­ of ACA, a membership survey, and two de~ts-elect of the divisions and the eight tional needs assessment of chapter lead­ consultation reports. reg1onal representatives and representa­ ers with CSI intern David Letiecq, I devel­ We began to break down into smaller tives-elect. oped the skills involved in working long­ task groups with two people working on distance: These experiences had provid­ Presentation of Models one of the three tasks: contacting halt of ed. me w1th the opportunities to develop Throughout the presentation, there were the divisional and regional representa­ sk1lls that would serve me well in my new many questions about how the task force !ives, contacting the other halt, or digest­ task force responsibilities. had conceived the models, on what they Ing the voluminous written material and were based, the implications tor gover­ Task Force Committee written responses. All of the background nance, and many other questions some A conference call convened by Gail material was circulated to each member of of which I had answers, some not: I was Robinson with Courtland Lee, ACA presi­ the task force, but a summary was pre­ aware of standing before this body of con­ dent-elect, initiated the task force. 1 knew pared to provide all of us with common re­ cerned professionals; I wondered in what Lee th rough our work together tor CSI , tor sources tor our discussions. Through my way I could best present the need tor he had been president of CSI while I was conversations with regional representa­ change. An understanding of the ramifica­ an intern. The other members of the task tives, presidents of divisions, and other in­ tions of the models seemed to be a sub­ force ~onsisted of Helen Chapman, repre­ terested parties, I learned much about the jective projection: I hoped to see a more sentative tor the northeast region on the structure of ACA. Task force members ex­ unified, involved membership, a strong ACA Governance Council; Annette Gibbs, changed summaries and adjourned tor a body to represent the profession on a na­ professor at the Curry School at the Uni­ week and a halt to allow the information to tional level, and an organizational struc­ versity of Virginia; Ann Vernon, professor be assimilated and to begin to coalesce ture that has the flexibility to serve my in­ of counseling at Northern Iowa University; into some vague notions of models. formational , training, and advocacy needs Joseph Kandor, chair of the Department Models Evolve in the information age. of Counselor Education at SUNY Brock­ It was a challenge to put forth two mod­ At this point, the models have been port and president of AAC; and John Mc­ els that seemed appropriate. We needed passed on to the By-Laws Committee Fadden, the Benjamin Mays professor at to act as both advocate and adversary tor whi~h ha.s analyzed them further and ~p­ the University of South Carolina. At the each model. In one sense, it would have eratlonalized our recommendations into ~eeting, w_e elected a chairperson. Imag­ been easier to reach a consensus on one potential changes in the by-laws of the as­ Ine my delight, and chagrin, when the de­ model. Gradually, two models began to sociation. The ACA Governance Council cision was to elect me. Since we worked emerge in e-mail discussions and tele­ reserved the right to adopt our models, very much as a task group and as a team p~one conversations. A more shadowy change them, or decline to adopt them. my chairmanship of the committee often ' th1rd model made itself more apparent to­ By the time you read this, the annual involved being the person willing to leave ward the end of our deliberations. This meeting will be over, and the vote will my tax machine on 24 hours a day. t~ird model seemed quite important but have been made. For me, the process d1d not seem to address directly the issues has been just as exciting, or more so, than the result. -=S~U~M_M_E_R--'''-1_9_9_7______~-Hiiiij@ 1~~j(e}f!_,______P_ A_G_E_ l_l The "Normal" Dissertation Process Sondra Smith CSI Associate Editor

On March 11 , 1997, I entered the support during their dissertation pro­ Requires Restructuring few and proud persons who have cess. From their responses, themes The second aspect of the "normal" successfully completed and defended emerged around personal and colle­ dissertation process is characterized a dissertation. For me, like many oth­ gial isolation, restructuring life roles, by both emotional and life-space re­ ers, I am told, it marked the end of a and emotional reactions to the disser­ structuring. This seems to be the less two-year journey which was both try­ tation process. As I talked with understood and less actively consid­ ing and rewarding. On that day and Williams about her findings, I found ered part of the process by both stu­ the days which followed, I found my­ many similarities between my own dents and faculty. While doctoral stu­ self reflecting on the dissertation pro­ experiences and reflections on the dents and faculty members seem to cess. I wondered how my experi­ dissertation process and those she focus on the more academic process ences were both similar and dissimi­ reported. of dissertation writing, both may need lar from other doctoral students' ex­ Williams' research addressed both to give more attention to this second periences. Is there such a thing as a the academic and emotional aspects aspect, that is the ability, perhaps the "normal" dissertation process? of the dissertation process. Williams necessity of re-negotiating areas of found that the transition from doing Two-Fold Process one's life to accommodate the aca­ coursework to writing the dissertation demic dissertation process, Hopeful­ Through my own contemplation and often involves a lack of direct contact ly, doctoral students in the midst of by talking with others who were re­ with other students and faculty, as the dissertation process who read this cently involved in writing a disserta­ well as a lack of structured time for article will experience some relief and tion, I concluded that the "normal" academic tasks. Therefore, she found support in knowing they are not alone dissertation process seems to be two doctoral students must not only re­ in their experiences and the process fold. The first aspect of the process is structure their work schedules but is indeed two fold. academic tasks (i.e., selecting ques­ also the nature of their relationships tions, designing a study, collecting with peers, faculty, committee mem­ Helpful Hints bers, and significant others. Another data, analyzing data, reporting results For those doctoral student's in­ common experience is that during the and conclusions). Textbooks have volved in this process, here are some dissertation process, those writing been written to document this aspect hints which may be helpful. their dissertations may bond with oth­ of the process, and there is agree­ 1. Approach your dissertation as a er doctoral students; however, there ment among educators about the dual process. Plan for personal can be a loss of connection with other "normal" academic dissertation pro­ time and for dissertation time. people in their lives because they find cess. However, the second aspect of 2. Choose your committee with this they have less in common with many the process involves adjusting one's dual process in mind. Seek rela­ of those to whom they were once life to accommodate the rigors of the tionships which have potential for close. There is often resentment--by academic aspect. This process is academic and emotional support. the students themselves and by oth­ more emotional, more personal, and 3. Find persons who have complet­ ers--at having time taken away from to some extent, unique to the individ­ ed a doctoral program and other significant others and by the restruc­ ual. Yet, this aspect of the process friends in which to confide. Those turing of life roles. Other doctoral stu­ seems to be a common or "normal" outside of your doctoral program dents and faculty members may be­ part of the dissertation experience. may offer a fresh perspective. come the students' primary confi­ 4. Take time to celebrate each ac­ Recent Research dants. Williams found that these sup­ complishment and milestone port systems may vary from little or June Williams, a recent doctoral throughout your "normal" disser­ no connection and mentoring to good graduate of the University of New Or­ tation process. leans, researched this second aspect relationships characterized by both of the process in her dissertation. Her academic and emotional support. It is References primary research question asked, notable in Williams' findings that most Williams, J . (1997). The dissertation ex­ "What was the lived experience of fe­ students' initial feelings related to the perience of female doctoral students: Im­ male doctoral students in counselor dissertation were negative, i.e., fear plications for counselor educators. Un­ education?" (Williams, 1997). and insecurity. However, many also published doctoral dissertation, University Williams interviewed ten women reported excitement as a prominent of New Orleans. about their motivation, barriers, and feeling throughout the dissertation process. _P_A_G:....E=--=1~2 ______.._ a; I1M tij® t;l [e) ,_,______.:: S::..:U::..:Mc..:.:..:.M~E~R!l., ~l:.,.::9:...:::9:..!..7 Chapter Happenings Linda Duggan CSI Associate Editor Eta Chapter mony. Following the ceremony, mem­ A. Zaidy MohdZain, Delta State Univer­ Chi Sigma Iota's Eta chapter at bers, families, and friends enjoyed a re­ sity counseling professor who has ac­ Youngstown State University is experi­ ception honoring the initiates. cepted a position at Southeast Missouri encing an exciting year. Many projects Mu Tau Beta now has its own web State University to be closer to family. and events have been scheduled, and page on the Internet, thanks to Ashley He was presented with a plaque in ap­ the chapter's first newsletter was re­ Fielden's efforts. Those at UNCC may preciation for his devoti on to the chap­ cently published. The plan is to have access it by WWW.UNCCCollofEdu, ter. future editions printed and mailed to then go to CLUBS and ORGANIZA­ After dinner, fun and games abound­ members quarterly. TIONS. If using the Colvard computer ed. A round of "Guess the Baby Pic­ Eta chapter is planning to furnish ad­ lab, the WWW.UNCC College of Edu­ tu re" was followed by Pictionary, and ditional computer software for counsel­ cation Home Page is already logged in. the night ended with a karaoke contest. ing students and is providing training Mu Tau Beta's Mentor Program be­ Door prizes were given to the holders for those who request it. Discussion gan its fourth year in the fall of 1996. of lucky numbered programs. Thirty groups focusing on ethical issues of us­ This program matches each new, in­ area merchants demonstrated thei r ing computers in the counseling field coming counseling student with a stu­ support of CSI by donating prizes and will also be provided. dent who is established in the program. gift certificates. The mentor is available to offer support Earlier th is year, Eta chapter spon­ Rho Theta sored an orientation breakfast for in­ on an on-going basis. A record number Rho Theta chapter at George Wash­ coming students. Members enjoyed of students (43) volunteered to be men­ ington University published its inaugu­ talking with new students and letting tors for the 1996-97 school year. ral issue of The Erudition in February, them know what CSI is all about. Eta Beta Kappa Tau 1997. The newsletter contained valu­ chapter also co-sponsors workshops ~ble information for students regarding with other Chi Sigma Iota chapters and Beta Kappa Tau at Sam Houston licensure, informative articles, a book with Psi Chi, psychology's undergradu­ University held its first initiation on April review, and announcements of upcom­ ate honor society. Events coming later 12 at Austin Hall on campus. Forty­ ing events. this year include a hay-ride and a toy three members were initiated at that While in Florida for the ACA 1997 drive. time. Guest speakers were Ken Cray­ craft, Dean of the College of Education, World Conference, Rho Theta hosted a Epsilon Tau and Genevieve Brown, Chair of Educa­ reception for all CSI members. Held poolside, the gathering provided a Epsilon Tau chapter at Texas A&M tional Leadership and Counseling. pleasant atmosphere for people to re­ Commerce has been busy. In Febru­ They addressed the role of the coun­ lax from the frenetic pace of the confer­ ary, member Laurie Bult won a free seling program on campus and the net­ ence. During the reception , Cheryl chapter membership, free entrance to working resources for the profession. Haas was presented with the 1996-97 all activities for a year, and a free t-shirt During the meeting , the following offi­ Harry G. Detwiler Memorial Award for when she won the t-shirt design con­ cers were installed: Kathy Stern, presi­ dedication to the field of counseling. test. March 1st, members and visitors dent; Susan Bajza, president-elect; Su­ Fun was had by all who attended. enjoyed a Mardi Gras party with cajun san Brock, secretary; Amy Evans, trea­ creole food and a costume contest. surer; and Judy Owens, committee Add to Your Mailing List April 12 was the date for the spring ini­ chair. Faculty advisors for the chapter are Judy DeTrude and Judy Crow. All chapters are encouraged to send tiation banquet and election of officers copies of their newsletters or informa­ for the coming year. The Sammy Awards are annual cele­ bration on SHSU's campus to recog­ tion concerning their CSI activities to Officers have put great effort into re­ Linda Duggan, PO Box 1805, Forney, viving interest in this chapter, and their nize outstanding organizations and leaders. Beta Kappa Tau received an TX 7 4126 or e-mail them to: ldug­ efforts have paid off with increased gan@ airmail. net. membership. award for "Outstanding New Organiza­ tion" on April 30 at the gala reception. Mu Tau Beta Delta Sigma Upsilon Mu Tau Beta's Annual Fund Raising Silent Auction was held from March 24 It was a night of food, fun and fabu­ to April 7. This is the chapter's only lous prizes as the Delta Sigma Upsilon fund raiser each year and proceeds chapter of Chi Sigma Iota held its an­ from this event allow Mu Tau Beta to nual initiation banquet on April 25th in publish the newsletter, host social Cleveland, Mississippi. This year's ban­ events, contribute to the community quet boasted 21 initiates, the largest number since the chapter was founded. with service projects, and participate in Zaidy MohdZain , faculty advisor for the ACA Convention. Following the initiation ceremony, new officers were elected. the Delta Sigma Upsilon chapter, The spring membership drive culmi­ presents the new chapter officers at nated with the April 13th initiation cere- The night also served as an opportu­ nity to say goodbye to faculty advisor the spring initiation banquet. SUMMER, 1997 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE 13

Counseling and Pain Management Why Do You Belong to CSI Searching for the Common Link (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 3) (Continued from page 7) Psychotherapeutic interventions usu­ Scholars Program, international counseling theory. A contextual ap­ ally employ a cognitive behavioral ap­ database network, CSI home page, proach was preferred by group mem­ proach by creating a framework from special promotional projects to adver­ bers who saw the need for the incor­ which we can effectively set goals, tise and advocate for excellence in poration of a collective philosophy in maintain pain diaries, educate and counseling, leadership preparation, counseling rather than a primarily in­ train. Pain "means" something to each representation to and collaboration dividualistic viewpoint. Alternative . of us, and it is that meaning, that phe­ with other associations committed to teaching methods identified included nomonological perspective, that is grist similar goals for the profession, annu­ the teaching and use of multiple lan­ for the therapeutic mill. Cornerstones al activities in conjunction with the guages in counseling, chat groups for treatment protocols regarding these American Counseling Association and electronic discussions, exchange life-altering experiences include inter­ (ACA) World Conference, and an in­ programs with a counseling focus, ex­ pretation and therapeutic reframing, ternational headquarters. periential learning opportunities with addressing self-talk, and issues of self­ Your headquarters maintains an of­ marginalized groups, a developmen­ esteem, self efficacy, and sexuality. fice with one full-time employee to tal approach to multicultural educa­ Identifying what still gives life meaning, handle correspondence, financial tion, mentoring, and the use of portfo­ direction and "sweetness" are the first records, processing of approximately lios and journals in teaching. goals of the therapeutic alliance. They 3,000 applications per year, renewals help build trust and provide the human for 4,000 members per year, and all Ongoing Plan connection that allows me to connect requests for honor cords, memorabil­ The plan developed in these meet­ and relate in a helpful way to my pa­ ia, and the like. All of this for $1.17 ings is far from complete. The three tients' process. For one woman, it was per month! On the other hand, if you meeting series has created a nucleus being able to feel good enough to hold are not directly benefiting from each upon which further discussions can her grandchild. For another formerly of these activities, it may not seem focus. The plan itself will become the high-functioning professional woman, it worth even $1.17 (no quid pro quo). focus of continuing discussions with was feeling good enough to sit down the Ohio Counselors Association and long enough to play bridge and once More Than A Line On Your other divisions which provide key again "win" at something. It is often Vita connections with stakeholders around the state. Participants in these meet­ these small victories that are the build­ We like to emphasize that CSI is ings continue to be enthusiastic about ing blocks to decreasing medication more than a line on your vita. May we their roles in implementing the plan. usage or dependency and fewer hospi­ ask, is it? Forty percent of our mem­ They have expressed interest in con­ tal visits. So we use a cognitive ap­ bers are practitioners, scholars and ducting research, working on commit­ proach to achieve an existential goal. proven leaders. They do not need tees and task forces, writing articles And, as with any counseling practice, I more lines on their vita. They are mo­ and press releases, making presenta­ learn more than I teach because as my tivated by the belief, the commitment, tions, and developing innovative pro­ clients find the means to reinvent them­ and the conviction that no matter how grams. Their continued ownership of selves around an ongoing and painful small their contribution of time, talent, their joint efforts and common dreams life circumstance or remain "stuck," I and money may seem, it is the cumu­ grow and reinvent myself as a human are the links that create a chain lative affect that we make toward ex­ strong enough to move a lofty idea off being and therapist on an existential cellence in counseling and counselor the page and into the lives of a grow­ level as well. preparation that is important. ing counseling profession. Progress can and, of course, must be CSI has initiated over 17,000 mem­ quantified if we are to prove our worth bers since its inception. We are cur­ For More Information to the insurance companies and re­ rently growing by approximately 250 If you are interested in obtaining a ceive the personal referrals which sus­ new members per month. Our renew­ complete report on these meetings tain our practice. Thankfully, we have al rate is 34% over last year at this and a copy of the plan, please con­ psychometric instruments and data time. Imagine what good we can do tact David Stone or Linda Leech at from biofeedback instruments which together if we have a covenant to do Ohio University, SABSEL, 201 Mc­ assist in this goal and often serve to re­ so. If you are a new member in the Cracken Hall, Athens, Ohio 45701 or assure me that I am actually "doing my last year, ask yourself why you be­ e-mail [email protected]. job," but for me, the real progress is long. What is it others know about measured in those existential terms of such a covenant that makes CSI watching people move toward identify­ unique as an organization? When you ing and acting on intrinsic values which find the answer, you will know why Price Increase lead to smiles on tired and anxious members joining for life are increas­ faces and which are measured in acts ing far beyond our projections and The price of hohor cords has "' of spontaneity that result in choosing why many individuals are making do­ been increased to $10.00 with fun over suffering. These are the mea­ nations to CSI in addition to their an­ an additional $2.00 fee for sures which mark the moment when nual dues. postage and handling. For fur­ the pain is no longer in charge of daily routines, when lives can be restarted, ther information, contact Kelley and which give meaning to pain man­ at (901) 334-4035. agement in human terms. PAGE 14 CHI SIGMA IOTA SUMMER, 1997 Book Review New CSI Millicent Lake Nu Chapter Chapters Welcome to the following new Chi A Conscious Life: Cultivating the the principles. A Conscious Life is an Sigma Iota chapters. Seven Qualities of Authentic Adult­ understandable guide to exploring our hood inner lives, discovering or expanding Iota Delta Sigma, Auburn University By Fran Cox and Louis Cox Berkeley, the inner space in each of us and re­ Sigma Alpha Chi ,University of Texas, CA: Conari Press, 1996, 225 pp, specting the place where thoughts, feel­ San Antonio $12.95 ISBN: 0-943233-76-3 ings, and memories affect the way we Iota Pi Chi , Indiana University live in the world. At the end of each Nu Sigma Chi , North Carolina State, Grownup versus Adult chapter, there is a carefully selected ex­ University Fundamental questions of identity are ercise. The exercises lend themselves Beta Upsilon Iota, Butler University at the heart of A Conscious Life. Louis well to individual work as a mediation or Pi Beta, University of Wisconsin, Su­ and Fran Cox first present society's with a journal ; you can also use them perior model of adulthood , one they call the with a partner or in a group. grownup, which is based on beliefs that The Counselor as an Agent are actually a child's view of adulthood. Further Reading (Continued from page 8) Some items on the list of childish be­ Students of counseling and profes­ Friendship enables us to connect with the liefs include the following: you will be sionals who read this book will recog ­ human community. Wellness is en­ happy when you get what you want; nize psychodynamic, transactional, hu­ you can avoid pain by following certain manistic, and rational-emotive ele­ hanced by the fifth life task of Love, in which our health is nurtured in marriage rules ; and appearance is what is most ments. There are references to classic or intimate relationships through trust, important. People who live by these be­ works by Freud, Jung, Maslow, Erikson , liefs keep themselves in isolated and in­ and Perls, as well as more recent se­ caring, and companionship. Our model is an effort to demonstrate dividualistic behavior patterns that pre­ lections by Csikszentmihalyi , Estes, the interconnectedness of the character­ vent them from experiencing feelings , Lerner, Zabat-Zinn , and others. The list tapping into creativity, and forming sat­ of works will be useful to readers who istics of the healthy person , the life tasks , isfying relationships. Next, the authors would like to learn more about exploring and the life forces. All these components present their view of a true adult, distin­ the unconscious, spirituality, and cre­ interact for the well-being or detriment of guished not by behaviors but a certain ativity. the person . If we understand these dy­ state of mind. They point out that ele­ namics, our counseling and human de­ ments of grownup and adult coexist in From Internal Discovery to velopment services will be more holistic each of us. for growth and learning over the life span. Interrelationships I invite your dialogue on a well ness phi­ Internal Realities of a A Conscious Life integrates psycho­ losophy and model as the basis for forg­ logical principles into useful constructs ing an identity that distinguishes us from Conscious Adult for therapists and clients. We can ac­ the other helping professions. Louis and Fran Cox describe a pro­ tively participate in developing our adult cess that encourages us to begin a qualities, and we can use these guide­ References journey away from viewing the world in lines to support ourselves, our col­ Hanna, F.J. , & Bemak, F. (1997) . The quest a rigid way to move toward establishing leagues, and our clients in our life jour­ for identity in the counseling profession. a condition of adulthood inside, allowing neys. It is important for us to shed the Counselor Education and Supervision.#36, direct contact with the inner self and illusion of perfectionism, to face the fear 194-206. then with the world outside oneself. The of discovering unknown parts of our­ Myers, J.E. (1992). Wellness, prevention , de­ authors invite us to get to know our­ selves, and to challenge the limits we velopment: The cornerstone of the profes­ sion . Journal of Counseling & Develop­ selves on intimate terms through the set for ourselves as this book urges us ment,#71 , 136-139. application of seven principles: to do. Directing attention inward is inte­ Myers, J.E. , Whitmer, J.M., & Sweeney, T.J. 1. I am here, and you are over there. gral to personal development, rather (1997). Wellness Evaluation of Lifestyle In­ 2. I am safe and sound inside my own than response to psychopathology, and ventory (WEL Inventory). Unpublished, Uni­ skin . this process is a positive force that can versity of North Carolina, Greensboro. 3. I am curious about everything that universally improve social and political Witmer, J.M., & Sweeney, T.J . (1992) . A goes on inside me. conditions. The concluding message is holistic model for well ness and prevention 4. I learn from my emotions. that we are all interconnected members over the lifespan. Journal of Counseling & 5. I know there is nothing but now. of a changing world. The authors are Development,#71 , 140-1148. 6. I always have power. proponents of developing adulthood , Witmer, J.M ., & Sweeney, T.J . (1997) . To­ ward wholeness: The goal of helping. In 7. I always have limits. not just for individual fulfillment but as a T.J . Sweeney, Alderian counseling: A prac­ In each chapter, the authors discuss way of developing our relationships and titioner's approach (4th ed.) . Muncie, IN: Ac­ one principle in depth and detail, stress­ communities and of improving under­ celerated Development. ing the importance of personal bound­ standing , tolerance, and cooperation . Witme r, J.M., & Young, M.E. (1996). Prevent­ aries, trust in oneself, and the ability to Indeed, they promote th is process as ing counselor impairment: A well ness ap­ observe and experience the quality of the means of our survival as a nation proach. Journal of Humanistic Education life. Examples and anecdotes illustrate and as a planet. and Development, #34, 141-155. ..:..S..:..U_M_M__;__;_E..,_R"-, ..,_1 .:...99.:....:.__7 _____~-;:im@Mh)(e}f!_,______P _A_G_E_ l _S

Faculty Advisor Highlight Fanny Cooley: A "Genuine Article" Geoffrey Williams CSI Associate Editor

Upon entering the Chi Sigma Iota chapter as "a small cadre of mem­ ACES for several years. He observed reception during CSI day at the ACA bers who serve as our core ... in­ that she has "always been highly re­ Convention in Orlando, I noticed that cluding three lifetime members." She spected. While I haven't had the privi­ the room was vibrant and glowing. explained that because the depart­ lege to work with her a lot over the While softly dimmed lighting cast ment at Tuskegee is small, they typi­ years, it seems to me that she has warm hues on smiling faces, steady, cally do not have a large CSI mem­ been a stabilizing force in the profes­ enthusiastic conversation churned bership. Also, like many other CSI sion." Joe continues, "While she is throughout as acquaintances forged chapters, Alpha NU struggles with the not always vocal, her presence is al­ friendships and longtime colleagues normal attrition created by gradua­ ways known." celebrated their reunion. Seasoned tion . However, Fannie added, "We He described his impression of her professionals blended with aspiring have no difficulty receiving eligible as having "a selfless consistency that students, and ideas, observations, applicants, and this year we had to has in that indirect, quiet way strongly plans and accomplishments all filled have our spring initiation on two impacted the field." Rotter ended his the air as this diverse team of leaders nights. It's fantastic to have grown to remarks by describing Fannie as hav­ converged in an optimistic symbol of that level." ing "a certain authenticity" that seems the potential growth for counseling in to be a trait of whatever she does. the future. Style of Leadership That word seemed to capture the Amidst the scores of jubilant people When asked about her style of essence of what I wanted to relay in the ballroom was sitting, more in a leadership, she explained that she re­ about my experience of talking with corner than in the center, more to­ sists becoming actively involved in her. The phrase "genuine article" per­ ward the rear of the room than in the the chapter's decisions. She mini­ sonifies Fannie Cooley whether the 1ront, a quiet, gracious, woman with mizes her influence and promotes the observation comes from a student inquisitive eyes and a soft smile. Her leadership of the chapter officers and who has been gratefully shaped by rich brown skin and high cheek bones its members. the experience of her leadership or by suggested a sophisticated elegance; a colleague who is respectfully aware her silver hair perhaps gave a hint of A Quiet Presence of her silent graceful energy. the steely resolve within. It was here Also sitting at the table while I inter­ that I had the opportunity to talk with viewed Fannie was Roseline Jimmeh, Fannie Cooley about her role as fac­ Alpha Nu president, who offered ulty advisor to Alpha Nu chapter at these observations about Fannie Tuskegee University in Alabama. Cooley: "She is the glue behind the Charter Member stability of the chapter." With regard to Fannie's impact on the develop­ Fannie holds the distinction of being ment of their chapter membership, a charter member of CSI. In visionary she described Fannie as an "advisor action, she responded to Tom and role model." Related to her expe­ Sweeney's call in 1985 and was one rience in CSI with Fannie's guidance, of the ten leaders who pooled re­ she believes that experience "em­ sources and ideas that formed the or­ powered me to be a true leader." ganization. She then proceeded to Rosaline values the experience as start Alpha Nu where she has contin­ one which "has enriched my life." uously served as faculty advisor. Throughout the interview, I noticed Fannie Cooley When asked to reflect on her obser­ that Fannie deferred when asked vations about CSI, she proudly re­ about herself. She heaped praise on sponded, "CSI has grown tremen­ the chapter and the Society and her dously on all levels." She attributed comments echoed concepts of team­ much of the growth she has observed work and collaboration. So I cast my to CSI's leadership; "Tom Sweeney net a little farther to find out how oth­ ~as done a wonderful job with his ers view her. Joe Rotter, faculty advi­ :eadership in helping shape this orga­ sor to my chapter (Upsilon Sigma nization." Chi) served on the CSI awards com­ She also reflected on her own mittee with Fannie this year. He has chapter. She described the Alpha Nu participated with her in Southern _P_A_G_E_ 1_6 ______~-ijlilij@~JbJ[ 1)f!_,______---= s:...:u:...:M...:..:_M=E:..:..R:.!..,-=1=9...:..9__:_7 CSI Awards Presented Don C. Locke CSI Awards Chairperson

A highlight of Chi Sigma Iota's activi­ Outstanding Doctoral Student Melanie Woodard. ties at the 1997 American Counseling Any Browder Wood, Upsilon Nu Chi, Members of the Awards Committee Association's annual convention in Or­ UNC-Greensboro were Robb E. Adams, Nancy Conrad lando, Florida was the presentation of Outstanding Chapter Ball, Joyce Breasure, Fannie Cooley, awards. At the ceremony held on April Kappa, Lynchburg College Linda Grubba, Lisa Lopez Levers, 5th, the following awards were present­ Individual Program · Joseph C. Rotter, Cathy Woodyard, ed: Eta Delta Chi, Vanderbilt Elizabeth Wosley-George, Mark Young, Newsletter Practitioner and Don C. Locke, Chair. Alpha Zeta, Our Lady of Holy Cross Jane R. Rosen-Grandon, Upsilon Nu The Awards Committee wishes to College Chi, UNC-Greensboro thank all chapters who submitted nomi­ Research Practitioner-Supervisor nations. The process of selecting Robert C. Schwartz, Beta, University Carlos Hernandez, Beta, University of awards recipients was difficult since the of Florida Florida quality of all nominations was superior. Leadership The fellows and interns for 1997-98 The committee wishes to recommend Samuel T. Gladding, Pi Alpha, Wake were also recognized at the awards cer­ that chapters immediately begin think­ Forest University emony. The two interns were Toilynn ing and planning for the 1998 nomina­ Service to Chapter Carson, Epsilon Tau, Texas A&M-Com­ tion process. Andrew J. Davis, Alpha Upsilon, Uni­ merce and Catherine Chang, UNC­ versity of Akron Greensboro. The fellows were Barbara Outstanding Entry-Level Student Glassford, Joan Orman Harris, Sae-Jin Wendy B. Weeks-Seal, Mu Tau Beta, Kim, Anne LaRussa, Ken McCurdy, UNC-Charlotte William Mullis, Victoria Root, and

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