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BY MICHAEL DUBI, into neighboring states. Many JANE WEBBER AND had no personal belongings. Written and compiled by J. BARRY MASCARI Many were severely trauma- Scott Barstow, Christopher tized. Campbell and Brian Altman By the time Hurricane Katri- Counselors from all over the na left the Gulf Coast region of United States responded imme- Registration open for Louisiana, Mississippi and diately to provide mental health 2006 Legislative Institute Alabama on Aug. 30, it had and other services to persons

Registration is now open for become the most destructive- -affected by-the hurricane. The the American Counseling Asso- and costly natural disaster in American Red Cross and other ciation's 2006 Legislative Insti- U.S. history. By Oct. 1, the offi- groups deployed more than tute to be held Feb. 26-28 in cial death toll stood at 1,242, 1,200 licensed mental health Alexandria, Va. The institute is and property damage was esti- workers to sites throughout the designed to educate and inspire mated to be in excess of $200 Gulf Coast. counselors to become legislativet' billion. According toArnesa A. How- advocates at the state and nation- Homeland Security Secretary ell, writing- for the American Chertoff described al levels. In addition, the event Michael Red Cross, mental health ser- Katrina as "probably the worst have been provided to an excellent opportuni- vices little or no time off. Many other provides or set of catastro- people Disaster response ty to meet the profession's cur- catastrophe more than 340,000 counselors added working with phes" the United States has by Katrina. conditions are challenging rent and future leaders. adversely affected evacuees to their normal work- ever experienced. Hundreds of number continues to Most disaster mental health , Counselors continue to face an This thousands of individuals fled increase nearly two months volunteers worked long shifts array of challenges and opportu- Continued on page 13 the affected areas and relocated later. every day for 14 to 21 days with nities in the policy area, making it imperative that we continue to grow the corps of counselor advocates. Legislative Institute of bill" . attendees will receive extensive Senate postpones consideration training in the policy-making process and will meet with their containing counselors' TRICARE provision physician During the week of Oct. 3, meribers of Congress to discuss BY SCOTT BARSTOW, BRIAN Mental Health Counselors remove the outdated Senate Armed Services Com- federal policy issues. Counselors ALTMAN AND BETH POWELL Association have been advocat- referral and supervision re- John Warner (R- attending the institute will ing for Licensed Professional quirement for counselors' ser- mittee Chair Va.) whittled down the long list The American Counseling Counselors to be granted inde- vices within the TRICARE program, which covers health care of proposed amendments to the Continued on page 20 Association and the American pendednt practice authority within the Department of Defense's for service members and their defense authorization bill to a PERIODICALS MAIL-NE NSPAPER HANDLING TRICARE insurance program families. The House of Repre- select few that would be either for many years. The Senate has sentatives passed its version of included in a collection of put off consideration of the Fis- the defense authorization bill, "manager's amendments" likely calYear 2006 defense authoriza- including a provision to remove to be approved en masse or tion bill after an attempt to the TRICARE physician refer- to be vted en masseidu allowed to be voted on individu- attach the bill to separate de- ral and supervision require- of the propoe fense appropriation legislation ment, months ago. The Senate's ally. Most were left off the failed due to broader procedural failure to pass its version of the amendments attempt to allow rela disagreements in early October. bill this late in the congression- table in an consideration of th r The defense authorization bill al session means that an autho- lively swift bill. The package Warne remains the most likely vehicle rization bill may not be eihacted for passage of legislation to this year. Continued on page I 6 announce Revolutionary...Highly Effective...Reasonably Priced Preparation for the NCE Exam

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2 NEWSBRIEFS THIS ISSUE'S FEATURE ARTICLE SHORTS AND STATISTIC OF THE MONTH ACA releases updated chart AA IN ACTIO CACREP releases first draft on student-to-counselor ratio Exercise your voice in the Council for Accreditation of Coun- seling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards of students to school states - Louisiana, Vermont and Arkansas, Missouri and Wash- The ratio process. Visit www.cacrep.org/StandardsRevisionl Wyoming - fell within the rec- ington, D.C., each had a loss of revision counselors in U.S. elementary Text.html to download a copy of Draft No. 1 of the 2008 CACREP ommended ratio. The current between 100-250 school coun- and secondary schools has in- Standardsfor Accreditation. Information on how to provide feed- chart is based on the total number selors. Massachusetts and New creased slightly. The American back is also provided at the link. Feedback will be accepted on this enrolled in public ele- York had a loss of more than 800 Counseling Association's Office of students draft through Friday, Jan. 13. 2006. secondary schools school counselors each. Wash- of Public Policy and Legislation mentary and Please note that this is a multiyear process. CACREP plans to ington, D.C., public schools also recently updated its chart show- and the total number of "guid- adopt a final version of the 2008 standards by summer 2007. Your had a startling increase in its stu- ing both state and national stu- ance counselors" employed in comments on Draft No. 1 can have an impact on both the content ratio. The na- dent-to-school counselor ratios. public schools during the 2003- dent-to-counselor and format of the second draft, which will be released for addi- went from 243 The chart, based on recently 2004 school year. tion's capital tional comment in fall 2006. stu- released preliminary information While the overall number of school counselors for 76,166 school coun- from the U.S. Department of students enrolled in grades K-12 dents in 2002 to 60 ACA committee nominations needed Center for grew in size from the 2002-2003 selors for 78,057 students in Education's National The American Counseling Association will have a number of that school year, quite a few states 2003, raising its student-to-coun- Education Statistics, shows vacancies on its committees and task forces for the next fiscal showed a decrease in student selor ratio from 313:1 to 1,301:1, the U.S. student-to-counselor year, beginning July 1, 2006. If you would like to become more population. The number of coun- the worst in the nation. ratio stood at 488:1 in the 2003- involved in this important work of your association, you are invit- in some states The charts, including student- 2004 school year, up from 478:1 selors increased to volunteer for service by sending your name, address, phone to-counselor ratios for both ele- ed the previous year. The maximum but not significantly. Meanwhile, number, e-mail address and membership number to ACA Head- in mentary and secondary schools, ratio recommended by ACA and 26 states showed a decrease quarters, clo Mary Janicke, 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, are available on ACA's website at the American School Counselor the number of counselors em- VA 22304. You can also submit the information electronically to wwwcounseling.org/public. m Association is 250:1. Only three ployed in their public schools. [email protected] information will be kept on file, and as appointments are considered for the coming year, ACA will contact you. The Last Word invitation to join listserv goirg to come back to anything. P;m rot just talirg LIN issues "TYou didn't know' if you were The ACA Latino Interest Network would like to invite active about mater: things brt (also) relationshisjifendshipsandfai'ly member-." ACA members to join the Latino Network listserv. Approximate- Counseling and - ldy Mranti, a courseloredacator who evacractedNew OrLeaxs ly two years ago, Association for Multicultural (See "Stories ofthe storms" on page 10) Development members interested in maintaining communication about Latino issues initiated the Latino Interest Network (LIN) by establishing the listserv. The scope of the network has expanded beyond its initial stages, and network participants would like to engage other ACA members who share similar interests. LIN's focus includes language diversity and bilingualism, dif- By the Numbers: The HIV/AIDS Epidemic ferences in family needs, multigenerational and immigrant issues, culture-specific research, and integrative models of spirituality and mental health. LIN also endorses the study of Latino counseling competencies, encourages collaboration with professionals in the international and national arenas, and supports the expansion of the counseling profession in Latin America. The exchange of information has covered discussion about resources, career opportunities, training issues, practice challenges and sociopolitical events. LIN's mission is to enhance the practice and training of Latino-sensitive counselors and students through a supportive milieu. Through this invitation, LIN hopes to enlist resources within ACA, advance the field of Latino counseling, and enhance the personal and professional growth of each of its members. ACA members interested in joining the listserv should contact Helda Montero at [email protected].

E ACA's Kaplan interviewed Z Katrina, GuidanceChannel.com con- In the wake of Hurricane a ducted an in-depth interview with ACA Chief Professional Offi- t20 2003 2004 2000 2001 2002 cer David Kaplan about crisis and disaster counseling, and the Year 0) importance of understanding each student's cultural background .0 and perceptual framework when designing interventions. E GuidanceChannel.con, a brand of Sunburst Visual Media, is an Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, the international day of action on HIV and AIDS, UNAIDS (Joint United online portal that offers newsletters and an online magazine with Nations Program on HIV/AIDS) and the World Health Organization periodically issue a report card content addressing the social, emotional and educational issues to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. According to the 2004 update, the number of on the world's response today's youth. Visit www.guidancechannel.com/ 40 million men, facing people living with HIV infection has grown to an all-time high. Approximately 2 to access the interview. m virus default.aspx?index=1904&cat= women and children are now infected with the HIV virus. Five million individuals acquired the in 2004 alone. For more information on World AIDS Day, go to wwwwor/daidsday.org. 3 Letters

Same-sex marriage? be a disorder, but rather a valid bilities and commitment of civil No debate necessary identity. Discourse designed to marriage!" The statement re- Counseing raise the question of whether day I am writing this letter on flects a passive approach toward Volume 48/Number 5 same-sex relationships behalf of the AGLBIC Board are "nor- support of same-sex marriage, mal" and therefore deserving and ACA (Association for Gay, Lesbian of stands alone in its Counseling Today Staff Counseling Today the same rights and Bisexual Issues in Counsel- as heterosexual inaction. Of the major mental Publisher (ISSN 1078-8719) marriages pathologizes same- health organizations (the Ameri- Richard Yep is the monthly newspaper of the ing) in response to the Septem- American sex behavior once again and 800.347.6647 ext. 231 Counseling Association, ber 2005 Counseling Today arti- rel- can Psychiatric Association, 5999 Stevenson Ave., egates the LGBTQQI communi- American Psychological Asso- [email protected] Alexandria, VA 22304-3300; cle titled "Should the field of Tel: 703.823 ty to a place of lower status. Editor-in-Chief 9800; counseling support same-sex ciation, National Association of Jonathan Rollins Web: www.counselhng.org. This article was painful to marriage?" The article was pre- Social Workers and American 800.347.6647 ext. 339 Subscriptions are available for $98 read. It was 6ffensive for 12 issues by calling PP&F at sented as a "Classroom Debate," to open Psychoanalytic Association), [email protected] 800.633.4931. Single copies are and it is not the debate process my issue of Counseling Today ACA is the only organization Senior Staff Writer available at $9 each by calling and discover that my Angela ACA in-house fulfillient at itself to which I am addressing profession- that does not have a strong reso- Kennedy 800.422.2648. al calleagues are 800.347.6647 ext. 320 my concein. Our profession is debating the lution or position statement out- [email protected] Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, merit of my sexual identity and lining how denial to access Va., and additional mading offices. enhanced when we question and of Advertising related rights. Reading Representative Postmaster: Send address argue subjects of ethical consid- the marriage for same-sex couples Kathy Maguire chdnges to: ACA Member Ser "con" portion of eration. The practice certainly this article sim- is discriminatory and how the 317.873.1800 vices, 5999 Stevenson Ave., ply brought to the forefiont the [email protected] Alexandria, VA 22304. All rights deepens our conceptualization organization will take leadership reserved, 2005 by the American destructive of complex moral issues. How- messages in proactively eliminating this CT Column Coordinators Counseling Association. ever, the concern I hdve is about discrimination. Articles such as Washington Update Scott Barstow Editorial Policies the issue debated. this one perpetuate 800.347.6647 ext. 234 Today accepts unso- What multicultural issues iACA's lone [email protected] licitedC.ounseling articles and guest editorials. Please send via does iso- e-mail to ct@ theAmericah /stance and Finding Your Way counseling.org or to Counseling Counseling late it from its Jeffrey A. Kottler Today at 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304-3300 Associatioi associa- California State University as - Fullerton typed, double-spaced copy. Sub- tions.Saffiliated missions will iot be returned. Department of Counseling debate other As a mental Fullerton, CA 92834-6868 For more information, locate the writing guidelines 6n our website than same-sex [email protected] at Y ad ,,t/ health organiza- www.counselng.org/ctonline. relationships? Dignity, Development Stion, ACA has done and Diversity Do we debate, Soun much to enhance the Letters Policy Michael D'Andrea CounselingToday welcomes letters whether or not - /lives of LGBTQQI Dept. of Counselor Education to the editor. Only letters from individuals will be published. to support inter individuals, includ- 1776 University Ave. Indi- University viduals may write as often as they racial relation- t 'w of Hawaii ing the recent passage Honolulu, HI 96822 like, but Counseling Today will ships? Disability t"jF of resolutions in sup- michael@hawaiitedu print only one letter per person per c-- .: of same-sex topic in each 365-day period. fights? Gender 1 /port par- and Counseling Today will publish equity? If the an- / enting, intersex issues Judy Daniels letters anticipated to be of interest to readers. swer is "no" to Z.H:L14 and the AGLBIC com- Dept. of Counselor Education Due to time and space 1776 University Ave. limitations, letters cannot be those subjects, petencies. It is my hope University of Hawaii acknowledged or returned, and that we continue to move Counseling Today reserves the right which, like issues of Honolulu, HI96822 to edit letters. sexual orientation, in these directions and [email protected] Include your home and e-mail are all spend much less time addresses for contact purposes. If political and Student Focus you wish to have your e-mail moral in nature, why debating their validity. Richard Hazier address listed with your published LGBTQQI indi- The next time a debate such as Dept. of letter, please specifically note that is the answer "yes" to Counselor Education in the body vidfials often hear and that con- Counseling Psychology and of your letter. the issue of same-sex this is proposed, I urge you to Rehabilitation Opinions expressed in letters do not stittite the backdrop Services marriage? All of these issues are of our lives. consider whether it is justifiable 327 CEDAR Building necessarilyreflect the views of ACA or the Counseling Today about human and civil Why must we read about it in for ACA to question the legiti- Pennsylvania State University staff. rights. University Park, PA 16802 Send letters and comments to Rather than focus on the par- our professional paper? macy of civil rights for any [email protected] Counseling Today, Letters to the By including this article in Editor, 5999 Stevenson Ave., ticulars of each side of the group. Resource Reviews Alexandria, VA Counseling Today, ACA con- James S. Korcuska 22304-3300; debate, I question the logic in Joy S. Whitnan 624 Fax: 703.823.0252; tributes to an oppressive process Catalina Ave. E-mail publishing such a debate of the AGLBIC President,2005-2006 Vermillion, SD 57069-3610 [email protected]. that institutionalizes issue at all. The publication of heterosex- jwhitman @depaul.edu jkorcusk @usd.edu Anti-Discrimination this debate essentially ismn in our field. How so? The Policy commu- Innovations in Coinseling There shall be no discrimination nicatesthat ACA is equivocal in unspoken communication in this Susan X Day against any individual on the basis Article identifies major of ethmc group, its support of equal access article is that heteiosexual mar- [email protected] race, religion, for all need on college campuses gender, sexual onentation, age, to the legal rights granted to riages "naturally" warrant coun- and/or disability. selors' support, while support of' Thanks for the Counseling The American married couples. Again, ACA CounselingAssociation gay and lesbian Today article regarding Mission Statement does not debate the legitimacy relationship ways The mission of the American Coun- college counselors can reach President of other human rights and multi- rights is optional. The unfortu- out Patricia Arredondo seling Association is to enhance the nate outcome to minorities and other special 800.347.6647 quality of life in society by promot- cultural contexts. Why are the of the publication ext. 232 [email protected] ing the development of professional 10 of such a debate is the implica- populations (see "The need to counselors, advancing the counsel- rights of LGBTQQI (lesbian, President-Elect 0 tion that ACA is conflicted with reach across campus," Septem- ing profession, and using the pro- 0 gay, bisexual, transgender, Marie Wakefield fession and practice ber 2005). As someone of counseling queer, questioning and intersex) regard to its support of the who has 800.347.6647 % to promote respect for human LGBTQQI doneresearch examining minor- [email protected] dignity and diversity. 12 ihdividuals considered to be community. In 1998, the ACA Governing ity college student experiences, I Executive Director debatable? Richard Yep Council approved the following am keenly aware of the need for 0 The article in Counseling 800.347.6647 ext. 231 WINNER .0 college counselors Today reinjures the LGBTQQI in a resolution for same-sex to reach out [email protected] to these groups Associate Executive Director 4 and heterosexual ally members marriage: "The American Coun- and appreciate seling Association Counseling Carol Neiman who read it. It is now more than supports non- Today bringing it to 800.347.6647 ext. 288 - interference by the State the attention of ACA members. [email protected] 30 years since homosexuality with was depathologized by the men- same-gender couples who Douglas Gulfrida APEXa choose to' marry and share Richester NY' AWARDSFOR tal health field and is conse- PUBUCARtON ExcauELIN quently no longer understood to equally in the rights, responsi- [email protected] n From the President - B.Y PATRICIA ARREDONDO

identi- zona State University for the past natural disasters (for example, The same paradigm of five years. This has allowed me Hurricane Katrina) and so forth. ty development and change can be applied to ACA. We are to teach lessons on models and For me, transitioning from one approaching 55 years as an practices that I have employed as age group to the next - turning is seemingly an organizational consultant for 30, 40 and 50 years old - and organization. This in many ways more than 20 years. In this assuming new professional roles a mature age, but are still an evolving, mem- course, I also introduce psycho- were experiences that led to re- we bership-based association of logical theories that readily evaluating my personal identity. professional counselors. The apply to organizations as sys- In some ways, I am very differ- collective identity of profession- tems with an identity and devel- ent from the 21-year-old who Uni- al counselors belies a multitude patterns of change. In graduated from Kent State Choosing to change with opmental of differences among us. Some this month's column, I want to versity. Intervening experiences, societal changes, different em- of us are educators, others are discuss some theories that apply private practitioners or school vision and knowledge to ACA as we proactively plan ployment situations and even y sabiduria/Choix pour changer counselors, while still others are Decidiendo cambiar con vision for what is called "knowledge- serendipity have contributed to At the administrators in a variety of avec la vision et La connaissance based" governance, decision- my expanded world view. same time, I can point to ele- settings. A quick review of the Volunteer associations such motes valuing and respecting making and leadership. I'll begin ments of constancy throughout ACA website is instructive as the American Counseling the dignity of all people. with a personal perspective and my life. These elements include about both our breadth and Association possess attributes The attributes of our associa- then get more "academic" about values; my depth. But can we be all things that make us unique in our mis- tion have changed over time as ACA. my humanitarian dedication to multicultural to all professional counselors? sion and purview. Among we have grown in membership Are we prepared to be respon- forces understanding and competency ACA's particular attributes: 1) since 1953 and as societal sive to different societal stake- issues and The ACA identity status through education, research and our identity as an association of have introduced new holders (e.g., the American Red Erik Erikson, one of my ethical practice; my lifelong professional counselors; 2) our challenges that affect profes- Cross) who also want to pro- favorite theorists, advanced the commitment to servant leader- reliance on membership dues; sional counselors and our wide- mote emotional well-being? construct of the identity crisis, ship; and my tenacity in pursuing 3) our prioritization of profes- ranging constituencies. In this Indeed, these are challenging organizational changes that will sional counselor development regard, we can say that ACA has which is a critical developmen- times as well as a time to deter- adolescents. benefit more than a select few. through resources and opportu- been like an "organic" organiza- tal challenge for mine new directions. We must us have come to realize With each succeeding decade of nities; 4) our weblike nature tion, evolving based on both Many of plan now for ACA's future prior- planned and unplanned events, I that involves entities such as internal (members) and external that identity crisis and identity ities and determine their rele- have adapted to align myself branches, divisions and regions; influences. But is evolving the development actually go beyond vance for the next 20 years. The with new professional role 5) our extended relations with only way or the best way for an adolescence and may re-emerge Tao Te Citing reminds us that expectations as well as with corporate affiliates and interest organization to change? as we experience significant life timing, courage, integrity and forces of change such as new networks; and 6) our unique I have taught a course on orga- events such as children leaving technology. Continued on page 12 mission statement that pro- nizational development at Ari- home, the death of a loved one,

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impacted by the hurricanes month has demonstrated how looking at how best to make also submitted applications. they also donate to charities strategic decisions for the .From members whose prac- such as the Counselors Care organization during the last tices were in New Orleans to Fund. As one of the first groups few years, the Governing students who were accepted at to be identified and requested to Council continued to evolve other universities -so they give, these individuals really into a board that will operate "stepped up to tplate. could continue to learn about with a knowledge-based gov- Counselors lead the wonderful profession of counseling, the applications The outpouring of concern and compassion continue to come by example when in. by the coumseling community We know we may not be able in the aftermath to. fund every applicant's re- of the hurricanes that ravaged the it comes to giving quest, but I am banking that Gulf Coast has been amazing. many of those not directly Counselors are givers. They evacuees were sent. Others . .. - impacted by the hurricanes will .2.....- - ,give their time, their advice, provided services to their ldeal consider making a donation. While we work to provide ernance model. The goal is to their guidance and, from what communities. And when the resources Remember, the ACA Founda- to those ACA mem- ,make better and more timely I have seen this past month, American Counseling Associ- bers directly tion will match every dollar impacted by the decisions. I they give their money to caus- ation Foundation established hurricanes, as well as to donated up to $50,000. For the Another exciting develop- es about which they feel the Counselors ACA branches working Care Fund, more information, visit ww. to help ment this year is the establish- strongly. The outpouring of those who were counselors responded gener- counseling.org/foundation. displaced, the ment of a. Graduate Student concern and compassion dis- Governing Council (which Association ously. The leaders of ACA are one within ACA. played by professional coun- Even before the ink dried on convened last month for its fall Because this is a key area of group of people who I want to selors, counselor educators some of the informational meeting) also began a new concern for ACA President single out this Month. Govern- and student members in the chapter in how it conducts Patritia Arredondo, she has materials, many who had ing Council members, as well as aftermath of the hurricanes business. moved quickly to appoint vol- heard that the Counselors Care those who serve at the associa- that Moving from a traditional unteer leaders for the Graduate tavaged the Gulf Coast Fund had been established tion's regional and branch 16v- board structure, the region of the United States has began sending funds to the Governing Student Association, provided a els, have always been dedicated, Council looked at ways to lists6rv to expedite been amazing. ACA Foundation. As word communi- as evidenced by the time they is known as Many left their jobs tem- implement what cation anid looked at ways to spread about the fund, a num- donate to the business of this strategic governance. After porarily and-headed to where ber of ACA members directly organization. However, the past Continued on page 58

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an international studenit because the United States seems is a representation of how the because to be present and was to have ani environment that is Korean family is regarded as happened a cultural differ- Hidden advantages of more multicultural than that typ- more important than the individ- able to identify rather than a ically experienced by many stu- ual. So my name is Insoo Oh in ence as a strength problem. dents from other countries. the United States but Oh Insoo international students The perspectives of interna- Americahs are often exposed to in Korea. tional students also help Ameri- a variety of cultures in terms of Respect for family.also shows can students to realize and over- race, ethnicity and language. On up in Korean names in another spe- come potential cultural encapsu- Compared with other majors, has convinced me there are the other hand, international stu- way. My wife's name was Hong international stu- lation. Watching a baseball it is unusual for international cific ways that dents are likely to be more sen- .Sujeong before our marriage in the game with American friends, I students to study counseling. dents can maximize sitive to cultural differences that Korea. I asked my classmates their asked why Americans refer to The international students in my strengths they bring to American students might not what they thought her Korean in the the baseball games that crown a department experience the chal- counseling programs notice because their indigenous name was after we were mar- final champion as the "World lenge of developing counseling United States. experiences and belief systems ried. They were confident that Series?' They didn't know how skills that are heavily based on provide very different perspec- her name would be Oh Sujeong to answer. Koreans call a similar language, values and culture. I tives. These perspectives are because they had learned that in Demonstrating sensitivity championship the "Korean quickly realized that it was useful for other students in the Korea my last name (Oh) went to cultural differences Series," and the Japanese call it impossible to eliminate those counseling program who are first, They reasoned that her that Multicultural counseling is the "Japan Series?' The term challenges. I also found learning to recognize the differ- given name (Sujeong) would go be han- one of the major theoretical "World Series" may be an these challenges could ences between themselves and last. However, the correct an- effectively if I devel- forces in the counseling field. In example of a form of encapsula- dled more others. swer was Hong Sujeong be- and advan- order to practice effectively, tion in which Americans some- oped the strengths One particular class helped cause a Korean wife doesn't come with being an counselors are required to be how see their country's champi- tages that me to see how my own cultural take her husband's last name in international student. sensitive to cultural differences, onship as also being the world an advan- values could be a valuable Korea. This culture dictates that A good deal of attention has and this can become championship. resource to other students. Col- maintaining a wife's family been paid to how the indigenous tage for international students. The baseball example may lectivistic values are hidden in name demonstrates respect for cultural values and languages of Non-American students, like relate to the tendency of Ameri- Korean names, aid I shared her family. The difference in international students can add other minority students, tend to can students to assume that some of these in a multicultural emphasizing the family name hardships to the study of coun- be more sensitive to cultural dif- American counseling is the counseling class. Whereas provided a personalized re- seling. What receive less atten- ferences because their own cul- standard model for the world, Americans put their given name source for understanding collection are the hidden advantages tural values vary so much from regardless of ethnicity. It would first and family name last Kore- tivistic values versus individual- and merits that international stu- the majority culture. be a huge mistake to accept this ans put the family name first and ized ones. Such personalized dents bring to the study of coun- Flexibility may be an advan- last. The difference learning was available only Continued on page 29 seling. My personal experience tage for American students given name

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"We hope to "Now, here we are talking and be back in the next few weeks. standing side-by-side with We were lucky though. We had those same people. We listened a home to come back to. We to them talk about how they had a home still standing." survived, how their experi- Although Miranti was fortu- ences helped prepare them to nate enough to still have a come down here to help us. place to call home, some of her Hearing them talk gave us hope Stories of fellow faculty members at Our - hope giving hope." the Lady storms of Holy "I just Cross College pray that fhis change ACA members share their hurricane experiences lost everything. The school is lifelong and that we don't administration and staff mem- have short memories - per- bers have been collecting sonally and professional," she household goods, food and said. "This has been a trans- clothing on campus so those forming experience. You put affected by the hurricane can things in perspective very take what they need. quickly, and you discover that "Coming back was like look- many of us don't live what we ing at a war zone," Miranti believe half the time. We are so BY ANGELA KENNEDY "We have usually ridden out return to a tiny one-bedroom said. "People are going home work-oriented or career-direct- every hurricane' Miranti said. apartment they owned in New and finding just slabs or noth- ed. My research is in the area Several weeks removed from "We have never evacuated, but Orleans. ing at all. Now that the rebuild- of spirituality, but I don't think the havoc unleashed by Hurri- by that Sunday morning, Presi- "We are in our fourth loca- ing process I have lived it until now. I have canes Katrina and Rita, one dent Bush was speaking to our tion and still can't go home is beginning, we are starting to see new opportu- never lived it before - it was thing is for certain. Stories will mayor and ordering a mandato- because we have no electrici- be nities. If we can just be patient research, it was a wonderful told about the killer storms ry evacuation, so we knew we ty," she said. "But we feel very, - I know things will be slow topic, etc. - but in the last few for years to come, both by had to leave." very lucky. We have just been - but we will come back a lot weeks, it's been a lived experi- those who fled from the hurri- Miranti and her husband strangers on a journey, and stronger." ence." canes' angry onslaught and by packed a couple of days' worth people have taken us in - they those who rushed in to offer of clothes, some recent family were just people who knew aid during the tempestuous portraits and a few pieces of people who knew people. We Hope for the future Kelly USA aftermath. Counseling Today jewelry. With much apprehen- were able to stay with people For the past several weeks, More than 13,000 people dis- caught up with an American sion they left behind their 90- who we trusted but had never Miranti's college has been placed by Hurricane Katrina Counseling Association mem- pound Labrador retriever in met before. It was quite ah serving as an emergency opera- were transported to San Anto- ber who was forced from her their two-story home in Carroll- experience of faith and hope." tions center and home to more nio over the Labor Day week- home by the rising floodwaters ton. The usual drive of two-and- The hardest part for Miranti than 1,000 firefighters and end, and all of them were and also talked to some of the a-half hours to Lafayette turned has been facing the unknown. emergency personnel from all processed through Kelly USA, into a 12-hour initial volunteers who worked ordeal in bumper- "You didn't know if you were over the nation. The campus a former Air Force base on the to-bumper traffic. When southwest with incoming evacuees in San they going to come back to any- was turned into a massive stag- side of the city. finally , Antonio. arrived, all the surround- thing," she said. "I'm not just ing area and a "tent city" was Kelly USA was the hub loca- ing hotels and motels were talking about material things erected to house volunteers on tion for the American Red booked or closed because Cross Destination unknown of the but (also) relationships, friend- the grounds, in the classrooms and other state and fed- evacuation. By chance, Miranti eral 8 ships and family members." and in the library. Among the agencies. Several thousand Judy Miranti is a counselor thought about a retreat camp evacuees After an agonizing five volunteers were New York City stayed there, while z educator at Our Lady of Holy where she had stayed in the past. weeks, she and her husband firemen who brought back the others were fanned out to four Cross College in the Algiers The Jesuit Spirituality Center were allowed to return to their "Spirit of Louisiana," a truck other shelters across San Anto- section of New Orleans. Like had one room remaining, and home to survey the damage. that the state of Louisiana and nio. I people in the Crescent for the a many next eight days Miranti Though the first floor was private donors gave to New Gerald Juhnke and Thelma City, she always "hunkered and her husband slept on a mat- unsalvageable, they still had all York City after the terrorist Duffey, president of the Asso- down" for impending storms tress on the floor. They then their belongings on the second attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. 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leadership are essential ele- and solicited feedback from our size made the gathering a very our readings and discussions become impossible for counselors ments in the change process. Of various elected and appointed participatory and dialogue- was fundamental to the "strate- to undertake on their own. course, these elements depend leaders to identify relevant data based experience. Before gic priorities" that resulted from Multidulturalism - ACA has on knowledge and experience. to inform our organizational attending the retreat, we read our deliberations. Another step increasingly taken a leadership This leads to a fuller discussion change processes. These data and reviewed articles, reports ensued. position on multicultufal compe- of ACA as a knowledge-based told us about the products and and other documents that dis- The recommended priorities tency and social justice issues. To association, not just in theory services that members value cussed the types of internal from the Strategic Visioning further strengthen our value for but in practice. raost highly as well as reasons and external forces affecting Task Force were presented to multiculturalism And social justice, why people continue or discon- professional associations. For Governing Council at the end deliberate activities and products Knowledge to inform our tinue their ACA membership. example, some of the materi- of September. As our gover- are being planned. Another learning organiza- identity development als described changes in fami- nance board, it was critical to Professional development and tion principle is questioning as- have the council engage in dia- It's hard for me not to think ly makeup, including the public awareness - It could be sumptions and existing prac- increasing prevalence of logue about these recommend- accurately stated that ACA's busi- about associations in terms of tices. To further explore this grandparents assuming the ed priorities, endorse them and ness centers oit professional devel- the different models I teach in principle, we held a strategic the parental role with their grand- give further direction to imple- opment and public awareness. organizational development visioning retreat in early children. Also reviewed were ment them. We are now in a However, we also realize that class. Although no single August to become more delib- demographic data about planning process to bring these intentionality in these model, including the "organic" erate in our planning and to dia- two strategic model, readily applies to all of worldwide migration and priorities to fruition over both areas will ensure that our activities logue about the data and infor- the short and the long ACA's organizatidnal behav- immigration trends specific to term. are responsive both to the data that mation we had accumulated. The Tao also tells us about iors, I know that some models the United States. Needless to emerged about future trends in are more important to invoke at say, these materials weren't the importance of cultivating society and to the feedback from the spirit of different times in an associa- Strategic visioning for just about ACA. More impor- teamwork among the membership survey. leaders. Speaking for myself, I tion's life. For now, the organi- knowledge building tant, the data were telling us Partnerships - The strategic can state emphatically that I felt zation considered as a "brain" Those participating in the about existing and future con- priority of "partnerships" looms the spirit of is the model that seems most strategic visioning retreat in- ditions that have implications "us" during the even greater as we reflect on ACA's council's deliberations. Let me applicable. cluded the three ACA presi- for professional counselors. response to Hurricane Katrina. Key share the outcomes and For ACA to function as a dents (Past President Sam Another type of reading was attempt partners in our response included to capture in brief the intent of brain, we'must take a learning Gladding, President-Elect related to the topic of knowl- counseling organizations in the our strategic priorities. organization approach to plan Marie Wakefield and myself), edge-based governance for Gulf Coast, the American Red for change - and we are doing four members of Governing associations. In fact, these arti- Cross, the Substance Abuse and this. For the past year, ACA Council (representing the cles validated the process we Six strategic priorities Mental Health Services Adminis- staff and governance have been ACA divisions, regions and had undertaken with the strate- Counselors in the workplace tration, other allied health associa- involved in applying the princi- underrepresented groups), the gic visioning retreat, indicating - The intent is to have ACA tions engaged in mental health ples of the leaming organiza- ACA treasurer, three ACA that a thoughtful, informed and become the reference point on response strategies and, of course, tion. For example, we have staff members and two gradu- discussion-based process must counselor salaries, parity issues ACA's own divisions and branches. applied scanning processes ate students. Although I facili- occur to plan for change. The in practice and other forms of As the association representing through a membership survey tated the sessions, the group's knowledge we acquired through protection and validation that professional counselors, we must also look to noncounseling associations and to counseling groups outside of U.S. borders. I have appointed a task force to explore opportunities for counseling in Latin America (see related article Brief IntegrativeAdlerian on p. 43). There are established counseling associations and programs in several countries. This is a partnership opportunity for ACA. A signatureproduct -What can C 4 -Couples The rapy ACA develop and market as its -C "signature product," one that every N S .5. N member, nonmember and perhaps ".4 .. + Jon Carlson, past president <-r" of the International Association even the general public would want '1< '~A N' ~'/ / of Marriage and Family Counselors, denonstra-tcs Adlerian to have? 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Burnout may also lems sleeping, experiencing Hurricane Katrina believes counselors Sharon Cummings, a coun- ondary traumatization, make up involve feelings that your efforts flashbacks of the upsetting event workers, with disaster survivors selor from Memphis, has been the components of compassion make little difference. and avoiding things that remind working those most suscepti- working with evacuees from fatigue (CF). CF or secondary trauma, you of the event. are among "CF will probably affect most ble to CF. - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita According to the work of Beth which is related to vicarious In niany cases these coun- since the first week in Septem- Hudnall Stamm, burnout in- trauma, concerns secondary ex- caregivers at some point in their selors are also reluctant to reach ber. 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I know in my heart that While we are a nation con- no one in the government or sumed with consumerism - any other officials intended to iPods, cell phones, Starbucks inflict harm on the people of and Pilates - we have thou- New Orleans, Mississippi and sands and hundreds of thou- Alabama. But I cannot think of sands of our people suffering a more blatant example of unin- under the weight of poverty. tentional classism and racism Our leaders had warnings, yet that exists today. We can say they, like many people in the that we have made progress in region, believed that the storm the 21st century toward foster- would pass. People blamed ing a deeper understanding and folks in the region for not leav- respect for others, but we have A ing their homes. But what else a long way to go. of could they do but stay? They journal I will try to sleep tonight, did not have the privilege of ever hopeful of the mini mira- having credit cards, airplanes, cles that have and are taking family or friends in other states place here each day, each hour hurt and hope to house them. These people in during this tragedy - miracles this region were frozen and that go unnoticed, out of the ACA member gives firsthand account of recovery efforts post-Katrina immobile. They did not have view of cameras and reporters' the resources or the tools to notebooks. Miracles of a hug, make different choices. an open ear, a reunion, a shared I commented to some mem- Like thousands of other coun- I tear. There are no words of wish I could say that things bers of our team tonight how seling professionals, Michael are comfort to offer, no advice, no organized and well put fortunate we are to have Kocet responded to the manual of what to do - just devasta- together, but people are work- resources at our fingertips and tion of Hurricane people sharing the struggle, yet Katrina by ing their hearts out and trying the money to access them. A volunteering to travel believing in the ability of the to to put plans together as needs small group of us went to the impacted areas human spirit to thrive, to grow, and evacuee are identified. I am privileged area Super Wal-Mart shelters and pur- to become more unified as a to help the survivors of to be working with a dedicated chased things we needed. I am this natural disaster. Kocet, a and committed team of mental result of our collective pain. looking forward to creating a I will write more soon. member of the American Coun- health professionals, including mini play therapy station with seling Association and an assis- social workers, counselors, for- the supplies I bought today for tant professor of counseling mer police officers and one one of the mental health clinics Sunday, Sept. 25,1:56 a.m. education at Bridgewater State from dif- psychiatrist. We come that is in desperate need of We had another challenging ferent sup- College, kept an.online journal parts of the country, yet plies for the childien that need day today. Not only have we over thecourse of his volunteer we have bonded in our colldc, services. It's a simple thing - tried to deal with the difficulties tive purpose in trying assignment to share observa- to assess some playdough, some crayons of Hurricane Katrina, but we the basic needs of the people in tions with members of his cam- and blank paper, and some now have been -dealt a heavy pus community. He agreed the affected regions. to dinosaur figures - but hope- blow by Hurricane Rita. Today have his journal reprinted in As a counselor I have grown fully it will help in some small we experienced winds of over accustomed to knowing Counseling Today to give read- that I way. 50 mph. I saw a flagpole bend- cannot ers a glimpse inside the ongo- "fix" people's problems One of the most difficult ing as if it were made of plastic. ing recovery efforts. - that they must find their own 0 things I am struggling with is Our mental health team had path. But this issue was really CN hearing the stories of the bod- to wait a few hours before Friday, Sept. 23, 1:10 a.m. put to the test today. I met two ies. Not just a few bodies, but going out to one of the shelters people, both of whom have many, many bodies. Bloated because of the advisory 0) I am just settling down after to stay been completely displaced, lost bodies. Floating bodies. Adults. indoors. Some of our team my first full day of working at their homes, their livelihoods, Children. The media have not stayed back at the hotel and U two shelters here in Shreveport, their sense of security, by Hur- spoken much about the chil- assisted Louisiana. with people who just ricane Katrina. These men I dren. People I've talked to arrived due to being displaced 14 It's very hard to put into spoke with just wanted some today could not shake the by Rita. Our hotel has now words what I have seen and guidance. They were not seek- image of seeing innocent chil- been .designated an official heard even during this, my first ing a handout, charity or for dren dead, floating in a city that shelter. So we are trying day talking and meeting to pro- folks. someone to do something for left them, unattended. Unac- vide some support services to their lives. I have heard of situ- folks here at the hotel as well. American woman shared with being brought back to their office was closed for most of ations where various national Families are still struggling me her fears about the presence home of New Orleans to recov- today because of Hurricane companies are giving and desperately want to return of military personnel in the er the bodies of their deceased Rita. Many people could not insurance families the runaround when it to their homes. Before I came shelters. The majority of people famly members and neighbors. understand why FEMA, a comes to getting some financial down here, I watched on living in the shelters are No matter your views about the national agency designed to nat- support. Just about a half-hour CNN.con aind Fox News the African-American or other Iraq war, these soldiers are offer assistance in times of ago, a woman told me that one clips of what the shelters people of color, yet most of the bravely dedicating their lives to ural emergencies, was closed of her relatives contacted his looked like, but being here military personnel are white - serving our country and mak- on a day when they were need- to get sup- face-to-face and walking up and they are standing at each ing significant sacrifices, and ed most. I have also heard of insurance company port for their house, which was and down the rows of air mat- and every entrance and door yet are asked to pay an even difficulties many families have flooded, and the insurance tresses is a surreal expdrience. with long military rifles. It's heavier burden by being had in contacting the Red Cross company denied their request Hundreds and hundreds of peo- very daunting and overwhelm- brought; back home to bury the for financial support. In my few for money because from the ple - the elderly, the adoles- ing just to see their presence. dead. I cannot even begin to days here, and this is just my insurance carrier's perspective, cents, the babies, the adults - People know that they are fathom what that experience perspective, I don't see these wasn't a "flood" that caused all trying to peacefully coexist there to protect and preserve has been like. I appreciate all organizations directly impact- it the damage, but it was "nud," in a one-room (albeit large) order, but it can be scary to the military personnel that I ing the lives of people here. If I and mud wasn't covered in bedroom. Imagine that all your those who are -sleeping there, have met and who are working could, I would tell people to their policy. This is just one earthly possessions now consist who tell me how the military with the shelters throughout the send me their cash donations of how people are get- of a borrowed air mattress (with guns strapped to their region. and let me personally give a example few hundred dollars to each ting the runaround for money (twin size), a blanket or com-, chests) walk up to people while, People have been e-mailing they need and are entitled to forter and whatever you can fit .they are sleeping in the dark me to ask what they can per- family I see in these shelters in your 4 feet of space you and and go through their personal sonally do to'help the victiins because sometimes it seems receive. I am concerned also with'the your family are allotted. The belongings. of this-hurricane. I have strug- thatthis is the only way that health issues here. In a people in the shelter represent On the other side of this gled with how to respond to folks will get some type of mental few weeks, I would imagine the broad spectrum of society issue, I have talked to a number this request. financial assistance. Red Cross and other - from' the impoverished and of military persbnnel who are While I know that national But I know that is not realis- that the in organizations will pack up their homeless to middle-class also struggling with their own relief. organizations are most tic or fair to all the families tents, fold up their cots and Louisianans and Texans. But thoughts and feelings about the likely doing their best under need. I am not saying that move on. While many people no matter one's background, devastation. One team member these trying circumstances, in groups like the Red Cross are received immediate men- everyone shares the fears, the told us a story tonight of how a my view these groups are lag- not being fiscally responsible, have tal health treatment, I don't see uncertainties and the frustration large number of military per- ging behind in providing but I am only sharing what I plans for long-term coun- at the unknown. soniel from New Orleans' are immediate relief to families, hear directly from the families any I I continue to see issues of serving in Iraq. These same sol- particularly financial relief. For living in the shelters - that seling or mental health cafe. the people of class and race on a daily basis. diers are now being removed example, according to what I they have not received any am worried that Continued on page 24 For example, one African- from Iraq temporarily and was told, the local FEMA money to help them rebuild 5QEIW©A 2O$Ior Progratmus V General Invitation' Program Selectio

AMHCA members, students, and other mental health professionals are Pr6posals are invited for the one-, two N AMHCA's Program Committee, chaired by invited to present their research and expertise and three-hour sessions, as Well as the longer. AMHCA President-Elect Gail Mears, LCMHC, the at the only conference devoted entirely to four- or six-hour sessions, and for the poster NCC, will review all proposals, which.must be profession mental health counseling sessions., submitted in the appropriate application format. Take this opportunity to get involved and The tir6e Specialty'Tracksare invited by Proposals will be selected based on topic, share your work with your colleagues. Programs AMHCA's Program Committee, quality, and intended audience. The committee will be approved by the National Board for will send a letter of acceptance or rejection to Certified Counselors for continuing-education the proposed lead presenter, who is responsible credits. Last year, attendees at AMHCA's Annual for notifying others who worked on the proposal. Conference in Philadelphia also received CEs AMHCA will acknowledge receipt of each from the Commission on Rehabilitation.. proposal application received via U.S. Counselor Certification; NAADAC, the mail with a letter within two weeks of Association for Addiction Professionals; your submission. and the PA Social Workers. U Deadne Types of Programs I I I Program proposals must be The conference will include postmarked by Dec. 15, three types of programs, plus 2005. For a proposal appli- ;1"~V' ~ poster sessions: cation, contact Virginia M Invited specialty tracks, Moore at AMHCA at which will each consist of ,f~,'; j 1-800/326-2642. two eight-hour sessions;. I Mail proposals to 4 E One-, two-, and three- AMHCA, 801 North hour programs; and Fairfax St., Suite 304, 0 Longer sessions (six- or Alexandria, VA 22314. four-hour sessions). ~1 4', 15 TRICARE Continued from page 1

approved included an amend- facilities are outside of medical- cussed current TRICARE rules aniendment or agreeing to Warn- same under the program. Finally, ment by Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R- ly underserved areas, meaning and regulations, explained why er's limiting language, Dole and most unfortunately, it means N.C.) to allow counselors to Warner's amendment would do independent practice authority chose the latter. If the Senate that our military personnel and practice independently within nothing to ease the inconsistent for counselors is needed and passes the Warner language, their families may ultimately be TRICARE. However, Warner bureaucratic roadblocks to care refuted concerns expressed by ACA and AMHCA will urge denied faster and easier access to insisted on including his own for counselors and their clients Warner's Senate Armed Services members of the House-Senate mental health care. in most Committee staff language limiting counselors' parts of the country. member. Wam- Conference Committee to in- ACA and AMHCA will keep independent practice authority to ACA, AMHCA and NBCC con- er's staff was unable to raise any stead adopt the House-passed counselors informed as new tacted areas deemed as medically counselors in Virginia justifiable reason for treating language. It is unclear, however, developments occur by posting underserved. Dole put forward throughout August and Septem- counselors differently, offering if the Senate will revisit the information on our websites her amendment to replicate the defense authorization bill this (www.counseling.org and www referral and supervision lan- Both ACA and AMHCA strongly oppose the year., amhca.org, respectively) and guage included in the House bill Warner amendment, as does NBCC. What does this all mean? First, sending e-mails to our grass- that was successfully pushed in a bill including any form of inde- roots listservs. It has been a roller that chamber by Rep. Robin pendent practice authority for coaster ride this summer and Hayes (R-N.C.) in July. Almost counselors under TRICARE early fall. ACA and AMHCA ber to alert them to Warner's fail- immediately after Dole's amend- only yeak and Varying argu- may iot pass this year. Second, want to thank all of their mem- ure to adequately recognize their ments for not recognizing coun- ment was filed, Wamer intro- if theSenate bill passes, members who have taken the time to profession. selors as. independent providers duced an amendment restricting bers of ACA and AMHCA will call or write members of Con- Efforts to convince Warner to under TRICARE. its application to those geo- The meeting 'be called on to contact the sena- gress. Keep up the good work, as withdraw his amendment culmi- Was difficult to arrange, and ACA graphic areas determined to be tors and congressmen on the it will pay off eventually. nated in a joint meeting with his and AMHGA truly appreciate the medically undersdrved. - ' Cdnference Committee to let For more information or for staff in Washington, D.C., at the time and effort all the partici- Both ACA and AMHCA them kiow that they and our an update on current status and end of September. The meeting put ntd preparing for the strongly oppose the Warner pants military personnel would be activities, please contact Brian was attended by Brian Altman of meeting, as well as contacting amendment, as does the Nation- much better served Altman with ACA at ACA, Beth Powell of AMHCA, members of their organizations. by enacting al Board for Certified Coun- the LPC/TRICARE provision 800.347.6647 ext. 242 (e-mail: Adele Walker-Blue of the Vir- Despite the .meeting and selors. Nationwide, LPCs within sig- included in the House-passed [email protected]) or ginia Counselors Association, nificant constituent pressure - the TRICARE program must be defeise authorization bill instead Beth Powell with AMHCA at Rip McAdams of the Virginia Warner's staff indicated that at allowed to practice in the same of the Warner provision in a Sen- 800.326.2642 ext. 105 (e-mail: Clinical Counseling Alliance, one point in September his office manner as other master's level ate bill. Third, Warner's con- [email protected]).u Mike Nahi of the Virginia Asso- was getting 10 calls a day oppos- mental health professionals. The stituents ciation of Clinical Counselors ing the senator's provision - need to continue pres- language Warner proposed Scott Barstow and Suzanne Gregg, a member suring him to increase - hot isthe director would, be both unprecedented of Warner continues to ignore his o Public Policy and Legislation VACC and an testrict - access to mental and extremely difficult to admin- LPC who treats constituents' wishes and insist at ACA. Brian Altman is a leg- TRICARE health services under TRICARE islative representative at ACA. ister. Most importantly, the over- beneficiaries. During on his amendment. Given a the meeting, participants dis- and to treat all master's level Beth Powell is the director of whelming majority of military choice between withdrawing her Public Policy at AMHCA. mental health professionlals the

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17 are touching base with the to the New Orleans area to sur- teachers to see how the students vey the damage to their homes. are adapting. We are also linking Some students are being re- the students with a buddy in moved from school for several school. We want to put them days to a week at a time. In other with another student who is cases, Sanders said, school offi- opening and accepting and who cials are uncertain if the students will introduce them to other stu- will even return. dents. We want to make sure, Though counselors and teach- like at lunchtime, they have ers are cognizant of the need to someone to sit with. The kids' connect with each displaced stu- take on us runs the gamut. Some dent Sanders said, they also try like it here, some hate it here. not to single out these students. We talk funny. We dress funny. 'We don't get on the intercom Returning to normal Some are worried about gradua- and say, 'All Hurricane Katrina tion. Some just want to go students come to the office.' It's School counselors play a critical role in helping young victims home." a fine line we have to walk," he Overall, Sanders said, the stu- said. "We want to know who of the hurricanes to adjust to new circumstances dents appear to be doing well, they are so we can do special even though they are quite natu- things for them, but we don't rally grieving. "This is all new to want it to be very obvious. We them, and they are adjusting to want them to fit in and, for the being in a new place, some with- most part, they are." out their families. For our older From the moment word came students, they are very con- down that displaced students cerned about their grades," he and their families were coming said, noting that at present the to Clayton County, school offi- Clayton County Public Schools cials began planning for their system has no way of contacting arrival. 'This has been a very the displaced students' former BY ANGELA KENNEDY positive experience for us," Clayton County, Georgia schools for transfer records. The Sanders said. "The message to school system is working close- Changing schools can be a Clayton County, located just our school administration really scary, anxiety-ridden experience south of downtown Atlanta, is ly with the Georgia State De- was, 'How can we help meet fortudnt.Forthoeong ny for any student. For those young one of othe smallestltedm ontesyet most in partment of Education to relay their basic needs - food, shel- information and student identifi- by the recent densely populated counties in ter, clothing - and their acade- people displaced cations to the Louisiana hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, the state. And thanks to Hurri- State mic needs?' There was just the it can be utterly traumatic. In the cane Katrina, things just got a Department of Education, how- attitude of 'Get it done and do past few weeks, thousands of bit more crowded as more than ever, Sanders said. "Our focus not put any more stress on these has been on making sure all the students have been quickly inte- 1,100 displaced students from families.' Our job is to help students are enrolled and that grated into new school systems the Gulf Coast region enrolled relieve it, and we need to make in hopes of restoring some sort in the school district. they feel safe and comforted," sure we prove that." he said. "There are still some of order and organization to "It's a significant increase As of early October, Clayton questions on whether it's going their lives. The emotional in- when you look at our County schools had collected total pop- to be Georgia or Louisiana tests pact of losing a home and being ulation of 52,000 students;' said more than $30,000 forAmerican and requirements. All those forced to evacuate can adversely Ken Sanders, coordinator of Red Cross hurricane relief things are being discussed." affect both the academic guidance efforts - all from staff and stu- and counseling ser- To add to the stress, several achievement and overall mental vices for Clayton County Public dent donations. students have been forced to health of these students as they Schools. "We are doing a lot of change schools again since enter new schools. things to meet the needs of these evacuating to the Atlanta metro- Mobile County, Alabama School counselors are aware of students, including their person- politan area. Upon arriving, stu- Mobile County is Alabama's 10 the special needs of young peo- al and social needs." 0 dents and their families were second largest. Located in the 0 ple displaced by the hurricanes. The Federal Emergency Man- placed in temporary housing. extreme southwestern portion of They -are leading teachers and agement Agency sent an addi- 0, Since that time, many families the state, the county ,school administrators in the cru- tional five school counselors and also have moved into more perma- absorbed a mighty blow from sade to help these students - two social workers to assist the nent housing and, as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Now the .0 and their families - adjust to local school counselors in pro- relocating, students had to re- county's public school system L) their new environments. Two viding group and individual enroll in yet another new school. finds itself in a unique position. American Counseling Associa- counseling on a regular basis for Sanders is said these students are The school system is not only tion members who are collabo- students impacted by the hurri- wondering when the chaos and caring for its own students, rating with fellow staff members canes. 'We are identifying those disruption in their lives will counselors and teachers who and community agencies to help students so the teachers and stop. Another obstacle to stabili- have suffered losses as a result the new students feel welcome counselors know to work with ty, he said, is that some families of the hurricane, it and safe shared their experiences, is also taking them;' Sanders said. "And we are now being allowed to return in students from other areas who were displaced by either to start over socially and acade- collected money to purchase uncertain about how they will Sdhools.' Some sites include Katrina or Hurricane Rita. mically, because at their previ- shirts and ties for their new cope with the approaching holi- information specific to parents "We have a variety of situa- ous schools they were already teammates to wear on game day season. and/or youth, and some sites dons that our counselors are established, sometimes as the days. offer multilingual resources. "I wanted to provide some dealing with," said Rebecca football star or valedictorian. "We have tried to include the Online resources Elmore, supervisor of guidance. "We are just trying to provide new students in whatever activ- resources to help these schools services for the Mobile County emotional support and help ities they participated in at their In response to the hurricane help the children to adjust," Public School System. "They them move on;' Elmore said. other school," Elmore said. "If disasters, both ACA (www. Gary said. She noted that both and the Ameri- are doing group work and indi- "We want to connect with them they were in band, we got them counseling.org) the displaced children and the vidual counseling with the stu- every day. It can just be a an instruient. We've worked can School Counselor Associa- students in the receiving dents, and we are encouraging thumbs up or a comforting with Girl Scout troops to take in tion (www.schoolcounselor schools may need help adjust- them to touch base with those smile, but something to let them members. We- want to include org), a division of ACA, have ing. "The repository has students daily. We are also know every day that we are here them in everything that our kids posted ' resources and links resoirces for both sides of the serving as resources for the for them if they need us. That's are in. Everything that our stu- online. situation," she said. parents of the students who not to say there haven't been dents take advantage of - from In addition, Juneau Mahan Other website that may prove have been affected by the hur- frustrations or difficult mo- career day to state tests - they Gary, a professor at Kean Uni- useful include: ricanes." ments, but all in all we have are offered, too. They are our versity in New Jersey, has com- " Hurricane Help for Schools As of early to mid-October, weathered (the situation) well?' kids and are part of our num- piled a list of websites devoted http://hit rrican e hiehp Mobile County had taken in Beford the schools reopened bers. They are now our students to trauma prevention, reduction forschoos.gov/index.htnl 465 students from Louisiana, after HUrricane Katrina, the as long as they are here." and intervention for school-aged 468 students from Mississippi county's 'administration and At the present time, Elmore students. The list (available at m American Academy of and seven students from Texas. counselors met to discuss strate- said, the most important ap- www.kean.edu/-jgary) includes Experts in Traumatic Stress At the same time, more than gic plans and disseminated dis- proach is to be open and honest sections on Hurricanes Katrina www.aaets.org/column6 700 of the county's own stu- aster relief and response infor- and to simply listen to the stu- and Rita, general trauma and .htm dents were homeless as a result mation to each school principal dents. "We have to help every disaster preparedness. Each of Katrina, either living in shel- and staff. Welcome signs were school be a normal part of these entry includes the website's * KidsGrowth.com ters or being displaced them- posted in hallways and on kids' lives," she said. "When name, a brief summary of its www.kidsgrowth. com/ selves to other schools. school -grounds, and teachers they go home, it may not be main features and the URL resources/articledetailcfin "Most of them left homes were briefed on behavior modi- normal, but at school - fdr address. The hurricane, trauma ?id=1269 m with nothing but the clothes on fication tips and the red flags of those designated seven to eight and disaster preparedness sec- their backs:' Elmore said, "so post-traumatic stress disorder. hours - we can provide nor- tions are part of a larger publication of about 150 websites in the Angela Keniody-is a senior we've provided uniforms for The student body was also very malcy and structure?' it 0 Today. them, school supplies and sympathetic to the needs of the Overall, the students in "Repository of Internet Re- wrlter counselln sources to Prevent or Reduce Sendcohmeitsabot this helped their families get in newcomers. In one. instance, a Mobile 'County are adjusting arti le to akennedy@.' . touch with othdr agencies for school's -varsity football players well, Elmore said, but she is Violence and Trauma in :counseling.org,~ assistance." She noted that school counselors have even assisted parents with job place- ment. Through their large network of community resources and faith-based partners, the school system and chool counselors are able to help families get back on their feet, she said. "We are actively listening to their stories, and right now that is what they need more than anything else;' Elmore said. "We are just trying to hold things together and provide some sort of normalcy for these kids. Academically we have some concerns because we don't have any true records for the new students. We are trying to assess whether their struggles are something new or because of the storm, which a lot of it is because of the situation. Some have lost everything. One little girl in particular kept telling her counselor that all she remembers is that she swam out of her house and there were fish in her home. When she got to where she was going, she only had the clothes on her back. So we've seen a lot of what we think is regres- sion. They are afraid to leave, afraid of the weather, things like that." Many older students are struggling to deal with having 19 Washington Update Continued from page 7

receive 10.5 continuing educa- ans Health Care Act of 2005) to time, it is unclear if or when the counseling.org), as they are par- investment in all areas of education credits. improve veterans' access to House will act on similar legis- ticularly qualified to speak to the tion. The annual dinner is The Legislative Institute will health care, including mental lation. need for recognition of coun- attended by leaders of the edu- be held at the Radisson Hotel in health care. Following joint lob- The VA health care system selors by the VA. Constituent cation advocacy community in historic Old Town Alexandria. bying by ACA and the Ameri- does not effectively utilize the contacts are the most effective Washington, D.C., and by edu- Attendees will be responsible can Mental Health Counselors services of Licensed Profession- means of lobbying elected offi- cation policy staff for members for their hotel costs and some Association, the committee in- al Counselors in providing men- cials. Since S. 1182 may soon of Congress. meals. The registration fee for cluded language to explicitly tal health services to veterans. come up for consideration and This year's dinner featured the conference is $299, although recognize Licensed Professional LPCs are virtually shut out of the House may also take up vet- those registering on or before Counselors as mental health clinical and supervisory posi- erans' health care legislation, author William Strauss, who Nov. 15 can do so for only $199. professionals within the VA tions within the VA system counselors are urged to contact discussed generational differ- A fee of $359 will be charged health care system. regardless of their expertise or both their senators and represen- ences and characteristics, and for those registering after Dec. The attention being given to experience. While licensed clin- tative on this issue now. how they relate to and inform 15. To register online or to get post-traumatic stress disorder ical social workers are allowed education policy. Attending the more information, visit www. and other veterans' health care to practice independently and dinner on behalf of ACA were counseling.org/public. issues has increased pressure on serve as clinical supervisors in Congressional staff, President Patricia Congress, and we are hopeful the VA system, counselors have education lobbyists Arredondo, that attend CEF dinner ACA Chief Professional Officer Senate committed S. 1182 will be brought up struggled to achieve similar on the Senate floor in the near David Kaplan, Public Policy approves veterans' recognition. The Committee for Education future. ACA and AMHCA have All counselors who are also Funding held its annual gala and Legislation Committee health legislation been meeting with staff from the veterans are strongly encouraged dinner on Sept. 29. CEF is a member and school counselor The Senate Committee on House Committee on Veterans' to contact ACA staff member coalition of organizations work- Victoria Sardi, and ACA Direc- Veterans' Affairs has approved Affairs to urge support for the Brian Altman at 800.347.6647 ing together to increase support tor of Public Policy Scott legislation (S. 1182, the Veter- Senate-passed language. At this ext. 242 (e-mail: baltman@ for the federal government's Barstow. .

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II Inside the CCA Getting to know ACA's Canadian co-host for the annual convention

BY ANGELA KENNEDY Feminist Network, School sity and completion of a Counselors, Carder Develop- supervised counseling After heading to Atlanta for ment, Counselor Educators, practicum with at least 120 a dose of southern hospitality Private Practitioners, Creative hours of direct client con- in 2005, the American Coun- Arts in Counseling and Abo tact. seling Association is making a riginal Circle, and Pastoral, * Follow the CCA code of U-tum and heading north for with Private Practitioners con- ethics. the 2006 convention, but the stituting the largest chapter. " Be held accountable to welcoffie promises to be just The association is currently show competent and ethi- as warm. ACA is partnering working to form another chap- cal pefformance in prac- with the Canadian Coun- ter that will focus on gay/ tice. - selling Association for the lesbian/bisexual/transgender 2006 Annual Convention, in issues. Only counselors certified by Montreal from March 30- CCA's structure.also closely CCA are permitted to use the April 3, 2006. But who are out resembles that of ACA. The protected title of Canadian David Paterson, Barbara MacCallum, neighbors to. the north, and association publishes newslet- Certified Counsellor or the CCA President CCA Executive Director why do they add that extra ters, journals, standards, of CCC credential. The associa- "L"? practice and a code of ethics tion is cAreful to clearly distin- on the front burner of mental cosmopolitan city with a huge For 40 years; CCA has been for its members. CCA is gov- guish between those who are health research and regulation. mixture of cultures.I think the dedicated to the development erned by a Board of Directors members 'and those who are "Multiculturalism and diversi- conference is going to be very of the counseling profession in and an elected president, who certified members. ty issues are huge, especially well received in Montreal., Canada. The national and serves a two-year term. CCA also provides profes- in the large metropolitan areas Certainly it's a professional bilingual association promotes sional liability insurance to its of Toronto and Vancouver," development opportunity that policies and practices that sup- MacCallum Licensure members, who' are in turn said. "They are many of our counselors would port the provision of accessi- and multicultural cities. I certification accountable for maintaining very not get otherwise." She noted ble, competent and account- high standards of professional know when there were public that previous CCA conven- able counseling services Both Canada and the Unitd service cobsistent with the consultations with regard to tions have usually drawn 400- throughout the life span and in States have faced challenges CCA Standards of Practicefor the regulation of counseling in 500 attendees; this year's con- a manner sensitive to the plu- in establishing nationally rec- Counsellors. Besides setting Ontario, that was one of the vention is expected to attract ralistic nature of society. ognized counseling standards standards of professional things people went to specifi- closer to "4,000-5,000 atten- While striving to understand and licensure. The counseling preparation, this program also cally speak on, to ensure that dees. the needs of Canada's diverse profession in Canada is not governs expectations for con- diversity issues were consid- "It's looking to be 10 times counseling community, currently CCA regulated by a tinuing education and pro- ered in the- regulatory the size of our past conven- also aspires to be inclusive in national or regional govem- vides for the advisement and process." tions," she said. "The number its membership and to serve as ment body except in the discipline of members con- MacCallum also explaiied of sessions along with the a strong voice in the promo- province of Quebec. CCA, cerning matters of profession- that because of a population quality and variety of sessions tion of counseling. however, has attempted to take al conduct. lull in Canada, the country is will provide an incredible The association's members matters into its own hands. In projected to have a deficit in learning experience for every- work in various fields, includ- 1987, CCA established its its labor force in the next 15- one attending." ing education, employment own process for certifying Hot topics 20 years. "We are going to "Whenever you have like- and career development, counselors. CCA confirms Third-party billing is a have to rely on people coming minded organizations working social work, business, indus- that the members. whose major issue among CCA in from outside of Canada to together," MacCallum contin- try, mental health, public ser- names are listed in the Cana- members. Similar to the prob- supplement the labor force, ued, "it just adds strength to vice agencies, government and dian Certified Counsellor lems counselors in the United which means the whole issue both sides. It's great to know private practice. Currently, Directory have had their pro- States face, many insurance of multiculturalism and diver- that there is this huge body of CCA has more than 2,700 fessional credentials evaluat- companies will not cover the sity will be growing," she said. like-minded counselors in the members across the country. ed; and these members are expense of counseling or fher- 'I think the very nature of this United States." Similar to ACA, our Canadian deemed eligible to be desig- apy in Canada unless the ser- year's theme is so on-point. It For more information about counterpart provides 6pportu- nated as Canadian Certified vice is provided by a regis- is cerfainly a major topic in the Canadian Counselling nities for members to connect Counsellors. Not all members tered psychologist or social Canada right now." Association, visit the organi- E with one another in a variety of the association are CCCs, worker. The ACA/CCA Convention zation's website at wwIv. 0E of settings in order to however. "We are lobbying very hard theme, "Culture-Centered and ccacc.ca. To register for the z exchange ideas and best prac- To receive the CCC designa- 'right now and we have pro- Diversity Counseling Empow- ACA/CCA Convention in * tices, provide mutual support tion, counselors must: jects under way to make coun- ers All Families," was created Montreal, go to www.counsel and promote professional selors more visible and eligi- through a collaborative effort - ing.org/convention.a development. Another similar- * Be a member of CCA in ble for third-party billing," betwben ACA President Patri- ity is that CCA is also an good standing said CCA Executive Director cia Arredouido and CCA Presi- umbrella association that " Satisfy both admission and Barbara MacCallum. "The 'dent David Paterson. "The Angela Kennedy is a'sepior. writer encompasses 11 special inter- training criteria, including whole issue of regulation is a host city (Montreal) couldn't at Counseling Thday o est chapters as well as three a graduate have been a better choice for Send comments about this degree in coun- very hot topic right now." article to akennedy@ regional chapters. The special location of the convention:' seling or a related field As for social concerns, mul- . MacCallum said. 22 interest groups include the from a recognized univer- ticulturalism in counseling is "It's a very Loounseling~org, VI=cl"I'771AIICR

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New Orleans, Texas and the to those in need of services. house where roofs are collaps- why am I striving to achieve and having a difficult time Gulf Coast will be left high and I hope that I have conveyed ing, broken windows, steps that certain successes in this life? accessing information about dry with no support services. some small idea of what is tak- are barely standing. Yet as I How much do I have to hav; receiving funds. So it's difficult We cannot imagine the long- ing place here. It's my hope looked closer I discovered that or own before I am content? to determine what is actually term impact these two natural' that after what has happened as these were not abandoned Am I less than a person if I happening with the money. disasters will have on children, a result of Hurricanes Katrina homes. People were on the don't own a certaifi pair of I know that the American adolescents and adults. Will we and Rita that our country will porches. These were their jeans, or have the latest iPod? people are extremely generous still be there for our brothers examine the core roots of homes! One house had an older When will those of us who with their financial support, but add sisters long after CNN and poverty and racism. African-American woman sit- "have" give a small portion to I have a hard time seeing how it the other news outlets leave? These are extremely chal- ting quietly on her porch - those who "have not"? We can- is directly benefiting people People ask what they can do. lenging issues, and I know peo- staring, waiting, waiting for not eradicate poverty until impacted by the hurricanes. Please, write letters! For example don't enjoy talking about something, waiting for nothing. those who are privileged are President Bush was at one of ple, one thitig I would suggest them. It's easier to look the Other homes had 8-10 people willing to share. It's not some- the shelters earlier and, from is that the mental health board other way, donate $5 online and on the porch, gathering together. one else's job to fix it - it's what I was told, is working dili- in the state of Louisiana and feel a sense of contributing These were not people hit by the our collective responsibility. gently to ensure that FEMA other affected states expedite something to help others. But hurricanes; these were folks liv- Off to bed. Sleep is a prized moves niore quickly in dis- the process for counselors to the way we help prevent this ing their daily lives, living in commodity these days. pensing the needed funds to become licensed so that more from taking place again is by homes literally held together by families. people can offer services here dialogue, by being brave duct tape and a fewboards: How Unfortunately, families are to people in the area and not enough to speak up and talk can this be acceptable? How can Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10:15 p.m. experiencing almost polarizing have to go through the typical about uncomfortable issues one family in a different part of experiences. Some families red tape of seeking licensure. when everyone else wants us to the country buy a summer home Well, we finished a little ear- from Hurricane Katrina are Right now, Governor Blanco be quiet and not stir the pot. on Cape Cod that they use only lier tonight, so it's good to be beginning to go home and has signed an executive order Please, please, we MUST stir three months of the year, when writing this before midnight. I rebuild their lives, while we've allowing licensed professionals am the pot. other families are living in con- hearing conflicting mes- been told that it will be roughly from -out of state to practice Yesterday I drove through the ditions that we wouldn't even let sages about the funding people one month before evacuees counseling and medicine outskirts of Shreveport, our pets sleep int are receiving from the Red from Hurricane Rita will begin (respectively) as if we had a Louisiana, where one of the I don't know what to do next Cross and FEMA. One moment to get help. I talked to one fam- license here in Louisiana. I shelters was located. As my col- with what I have seen. I am hearing that.people are ily yesterday who was heading would. urge lawmakers to league was driving through the Where is the book that I can beginning to receive checks back to Lake Charles, La., even extend that and allow reciproc- highways, I looked at the homes check out from the library or from FEMA and other funding though they know they will be ity to continue for even a year in the neighborhoods. I had the website I can log on to that sources, and then later the same facing armed military person- longer. This would allow more never seen so many abandoned can give me'the answer to my day I am hearing a story of a nel who are blocking roads and counselors to be made available homes in my life. House after questions? For what and for family getting the runaround highways because it is unsafe

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I was walking up the aisles to my faith if everything I For the niost part people were house is still standing that they hockey arenas or other athletic in one of the shelters when I owned was destroyed in a few extremely patient. Unfortunate- will do whatever it takes to arenas), I see families doing f6und two women listening to hours by a hurricane? If I was ly, there was some miscommu- reconnect with their communi- their best to- make their little gospel music and singing and living in a s'helter with 800 nication to the evacuees. Some ties. I cannot imagine what it niche of the shelter a home. praying - their music echoing other people and sleeping on an buses headed to the Cajun would be like to be told at gun- Some families have brought through the high ceilings of the air mattress, would I curse God Dome, while other buses head- point that I could not go back to comforters and pillows from arena. Their smiles went from or sing a joyful song? I don't ed to either North or South Car- my own home. their beds, others have their ear to ear - they were raising know what I would do. I wish I olina (I am not sure which loca- People are having to make beds piled high with stuffed their eyes and hands to heaven. could say I'd be noble and sing tion). Evacuees were told that decisions that will significantly animals and other comforts of It certainly would be under- everyone was going to the impact their lives and their home. One family even had standable to find these women Never before have I seen Cajun Dome. This resulted.in families forever. The families I framed pictures of loved ones cursing God, asking why this such vivid examples of faith family members being split up have spoken with are conflicted on a makeshift nightstand. In happened to them, feeling lived out boldly. It's not about and unknowingly sent to com- - some say that they are an odd way, these sights are intense despair and anger, yet following a certain religion or pletely different states. Need- adamant about returning to comforting and familiar. Even they were worshipping and set- of beliefs, but it's about less to 'say, I am sure many New Orleans, yet others are though they are living, eating praising their God for being faith in our ability to move out families were left very upset happy here in Shreveport or and sleeping in one large arena safe and having shelter, food of the destruction and into new being sent in different areas they have decided to live in with 800 other people, they are and water. I was humbled when life. apart from loved ones. I don't Texas or other locations. trying to normalize their cur- people would come up to us I am going to read and then know who made this decision We are seeing significant rent living enviroiment as best and shake our hands and thank head to bed. and why people were not mental health issues. Some they can. Children laugh, play us for helping them. It brought- informed of why the buses people already had existing and continue to explore their tears to my eyes. What was I Thursday, Sept. 29, went to different places. I hope mental health issues prior to the world and those around them. possibly doingto deserve their 11:15 p.m. we find out the answers. but the storms signifi- Adults cautiously watch their thanks? In my heart I thanked While we were waiting for storms, Today we have seen most of worsened their condi- kids - adults slipping into them for showing me the mean- the buses to arrive to carry cantly the shelters in our area closed, moments of a brief smile or ing of true faith. Faith is often evacuees closer to New Or- tions. Some have been hospital- with the remaining evacuees but others are trying to forgetting for a moment that tested during difficult times, leans, I spent quite a bit of time ized, sent to one of two main shel- the .best way they can. their lives have been forever yet the faith of most of the peo- .talking to "Steve" (not his real cope ters. Many people were bused Most; however, are coping real- altered by wind, rain and the ple in the shelters remains name) - one of the many mil- out yesterday to another shelter unifying by their foreboding shadows of nature. steady. Their faith and belief itary personnel stationed to ly well and - the Cajun Dome. People families. 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protect the evacuees in the shel- we should NEVER be against (children and parents) come into ters. Even though I did not tell our military personnel. These their center and get a "charge" him I was a counselor, it individuals and their families card to go throughout the facili- appeared that Steve needed to sacrifice the ability to enjoy the ty and grocery shop. All these vent some of his frustration and day-to-day benefits of freedom items are donated and are free. anger at the situation. Steve and being with loved ones. People are so grateful for what told me that be wished that he They believe in the principles these two women have done on was playing a more active role that guide our country and want their own. They are not from a and that police- officers could to protect our rights. They will government or official organiza- guard the shelters instead of the even give their lives to protect tion - they are just two people large number of military per- the protesters who argue who identified a need and filled sonnel. against the very conflict they it. This is one of the miracles Steve said that he would have are fighting in. That is true that I have seen in my journey rather "pulled bodies from my patriotism. I know the hurri- here. I am hoping to create some hometown in New Orleans than cane situation does not relate to type of account where we can babysit people here in the shel- the situation in Iraq or the war adopt their center. evacuees expressing frustration institutional barriers have exist- ters." I could see the pain on his on terror, but I wanted to share People have asked how they with - not knowing where or ed that make it nearly impossi- face that he was not able to help my perspective after having can help, and I believe their when people will get to return ble for people who are poor to the people in his hometown and spoken to Steve and so many center is a great way we can home. People know that their break free of the shackles of instead had to be hundreds of other of his colleagues. offer assistance and see our homes are under water or com- financial distress. If the mes- miles away and feeling immo- I briefly got called away to donations used in concrete pletely destroyed, yet they want sage you hear for your entire bile. help with a situation, so Steve ways that directly help people to see the conditions for them- life is that "You will not Steve and I talked about and I had to stop our conversa- in need. For example, Chris selves. I talked with a gentle- amount to much of anything," many different issues: poverty, tion. Later the evacuees were received a check donation in man in his 30s last night who then how can people escape class, racism, politics, gas and loaded onto buses, and the the amount of $5,000, aid with lost his job as an insurAnce such negative conditioning? the oil industry, and other top- mental health team was no that money she went to Wal- agent. He told me that he has What happened to the people ics. Before this conversation I longer needed. As our team Mart and purchased $25 gas decided not to move back to in the Gulf Coast was not just a had never really had the oppor- leader was calling for us to get cards in order to help the fami- New Orleans, but has chosen to natural disaster, but was also a tunity to talk in-depth with a into our cars, I told my team I lies get enough gas to get their stay here in Shreveport. It's human disaster. I have been member of the armed services. needed one more minute. I cars and their loved ones home. ironic that an employee of an aware of poverty and prejudice, After hearing this man's con- rushed back into the nearly Without this help, these fami- insurance company actually got but being here in Louisiana has cerns, fears and frustrations, I empty shelter to find Steve. I lies would be stranded and have let go from his job. Fortunately, made these issues all the more had a deeper appreciation for ran up to him and thanked him nowhere to go. We may take a he got hired by another insur- clear to me. I heard from a cen- the work that he and his col- for the privilege of getting to tube of toothpaste or a $25 gas ance company locally, and he is ter director that local govern- leagues are doing. know him a bit. Trying to fight card for granted and assume it's eager to locate housing and set- ment officials from a small We are in the midst of two my eyes that were watering up, not much, but to the evacuees, tle down again. town here have said that they major conflicts: the war in Iraq I gave him a salute. I am sure a you would think they received If I had to choose one word to want the conditions in the area and the war on terror. Regard- private citizen is not normally a winning lottery ticket. describe the mood here it to be uncomfortable for the less of one's views of war and supposed to salute a soldier, but would be "anticipation'" Peo- evacuees so that they will not the military presence through- giving him a salute was the Sunday, Oct. 2,9:45 p.m. ple are anxiously waiting to want to stay permanently. out the world, those who serve only thing I could think of in know when they can move for- Some people have been told On Saturday and Sunday our country in the armed ser- that moment to convey my ward with their lives. Some that "their kind of people" are (today) part of our team was vices are noble people who respect for him and all the oth- people believe that it may not welcome. sent to Alexandria, Louisiana, be up deserve our admiration, our ers serving our nation. I could- to a year before some evacuees to work in a few of the shelters I hope that the veil of igno- respect and our prayers. n't put into words what our will return home. It's not that rance can be lifted from in that region. I enjoyed the our Steve was deeply concerned conversation meant to me. I often that an entire city (or collective inaction toward those opportunity to work with col- about poverty and its impact on then got into the car with my cities) in the United States has who suffer. It's a lot easier to the lives of so many leagues from other deployed people in team and drove off to our next to be built again literally from - to pretend it does- teams and continue my work ignore it his home state, yet I also heard task. I hope my experience the bottom up. n't affect me. The condition of with psychiatrists, psychiatric his frustration about some peo- encourages others to reach out I am worried about the future so many people in the region is ple's inability nurses and psychologists. to take the initia- in some small way to express of New Orleans. I hear mixed what can I do? I have noticed that through- deplorable, yet tive to get an education and our appreciation to those who stories about the direction of Will donating out most of the shelters where $5 or even $100 obtain the tools they need for wear our nation's uniform. the city and how it's going to be make any difference? we have worked, the staff (both Maybe I themselves to move ahead in I also had a wonderful expe- rebuilt. In my opinion, I think can feel better ... feel good that paid and volunteer) are very life. While I may have looked rience today meeting two the local, state and federal gov- I did my part stressed and are showing some by making a at the situation from a different women - Chris and Jenny. emments have such a wonder- donation to signs of burnout. I think this is an organization, yet perspective, I appreciate where These two women felt that ful opportunity right now to how does that help the families very typical of medical and he is coming from. needs were not being met for empower the people of whose stories I mental health professionals help have heard? During my conversation with the evacuees. So these two New Orleans, especially the How does my donation Steve, I thought of Cindy Shee- working in such extreme and women who used to own arnar- poor and disadvantaged, to cre- lives? I don't trying circumstances. The qual- improve their han aid others who protest keting business together joined ate a new way of life for them- think that is the answer, but ity of care shown to patients I t wars and other international efforts again and created a dis- selves - the ability for home have no answer to replace it. and evacuees remains excep- 2 conflicts/policies. Steve and the tribution center that provides ownership, job creation and On so many tional, but I worry sometimes levels we have , other military personnel work food, clothing, toiletries, toys having the tools necessary to that the helpers are not taking enough wealth to take care of E every day to ensure that citi- and other essential items to var- move out of poverty and pro- each and every one of our citi- very good care of themselves. I >0 zens like Cindy Sheehan have ious shelters in the area. Wal- vide more equal access to our zens, but it does not happen. It z that ability to protest and speak can see how tough it is to make Mart also stepped in and country's resources. is completely different sure that we are doing all right, being * their minds. I wholeheartedly offered Chris and Jenny an old I believe that as a country, we here - holding the hands when our primary focus is to of .g support free speech and our Wal-Mart store that had closed. can take this horrific natural those touched provide the best possible treat- by this tragedy 12 ability to be against a war or Wal-Mart fixed the old air-con- disaster and turn it into a posi- ment to people in need. I have compared to turning on CNN 2 conflict, however, we cannot ditioning system, turned on the tive opportunity not just to and viewing the images been continually impressed of the Z forget the voices and lives of electricity and offered them the rebuild buildings and road- hurricanes while eating with the dedication that the vol- takeout 8 the individual people sent to facility rent-free and even paid ways, churches and schools, from the local Chinese restau- 0 unteers and others involved in o protect us. their electric bills. but we have a moral imperative rant around the comer. the relief efforts are exhibiting. Even if we are against war, Each day, hundreds of people to rebuild lives. For so long I continue to hear stories of 26 Continued on page 47 Extreme Continued from page 13

ment, reprisal or ridicule by which we have witnessed a ture. Counselors should be re- tion, proper sleep habits and mties to tell their stories and supervisors and peers; they fear spate of hurricanes in Florida, quired to exercise self-care, time for family, friends and self. transform the experience. On self-exposure; they may have the deadly Indian Ocean tsuna- such as taking regular breaks Multiple deployments and the other hand, some counselors illusions of bmnipotence; or mi and, most recently, the earth- despite their workload. "The disaster -responses can deplete returning from a disaster site they may have difficulty trusting quake in Pakistan. Suicide frustrating part," Gagnon ob- your reservoir-of resources - may surprise relatives and co- benefit other helping professionals. bombings and casualties in Iraq, served, "was looking at these coping strategies, emotional and workers with a positive plus terrorist threats and alerts at folks who are directly involved physical energy, and support of deployment - increased home, continue to erode our with rescue and recovery and systems at home and at work. positive feelings and the ability The risk of burnout belief in a safe and good world. are definitely affected. There Taking time, no matter how to let go of the small stuff and and vicarious trauma Witnessing the devastation, appears to be a lack of under- brief, for meals, breaks, walks, deal with what's really impor- Michael Barnes, a family injury and death caused by nat- standing that responders are supervision and after-hours dis- tant. therapist and trauma expert in ural disasters also threatens the affected by their work and may cussions with fellow workers Sarasota, Fla., stresses self-care spiritual foundation of respon- need some intervention.' Dur- will provide a respite and refill Common symptoms of with trauma workers. He be- ders. In the midst of horrible ing TOPOFF-3, a recent Home- your reservoir of resources. compassion fatigue tragedy, both survivors and response Defusing and debriefing are lieves that burnout and vicarious land Security terrorism CF, as a construct, is relative- responders may experience an essential before counselors trauma go hand-in-hand, and exercise (which the American ly recent, although it has likely existential crisis. Their view of home, where the transi- that most counselors can handle Counseling Association partici- return been around for as long as the stress in normal situations. the world as good is threatened, pated in), healthy food was tion back to family routine may and they may ask, "Where is humans have cared for one "But under extreme conditions available all day, and those in be very stressful. New friend- another. Many CF symptoms counselors narrow their focus God?" Natural disasters are charge encouraged rotational ships were made at the disaster often more difficult to under- seem to parallel the symptoms and lose sight of what is man- breaks for staff. site and life-altering experiences than terrorist attacks of post-traumatic stress disor- ageable for them," he warned. stand Awareness of the potential were shared only with other dis- since, for some people, there der. These symptoms include: This can lead to CF in mental effects of disaster response work aster workers. A desire to return may be no one but God to health workers. and the symptoms of secondary to the intensity of being de- blame. Personal and communal * Increased negative arousal The growing number of large- or vicarious traumatization are ployed may also preoccupy dis- activities - journaling, medita- " Intrusive thoughts and/or scale disasters, both natural and essential components of profes- aster volunteers, increasing the tion, organized prayer, rituals, images of situations/trauma sional development long before potential for clinical mistakes human-made, shatters our foun- musical chants, Tai Chi, draw- a Difficulty separating work the possibility arises of volun- on the job. dation of safety and security and ing and moments of silence - from personal life teering for deployment. Deploy- Problems with intimacy or increases our fear of potential can serve a restorative function " Lowered frustration toler- ment can come about as quickly relationships with family mem- future disasters. Passionately to spiritual strength. ance committed to alleviating human as 48-72 hours after a disaster. bers and co-workers may threat- a Increased outbursts of anger suffering, counselors risk vicari- At that point there is no time to en the support system needed or rage ously (and quickly) experienc- Counselor self-care develop needed habits of self- for validation and recovery. " Dread of working with cer- ing the impact of Katrina and On-site leaders must be aware care such as regular exercise, When symptoms appear, coun- tain clients Rita, especially after a year in of CF risks and provide struc- support networks, healthy nutri- selors need therapeutic opportu- Continued on page 35

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part of the initial wave of vol- "Our faculty members would in and felt safe. She retuned Arnold couldn't put her fin- was established to assist ACA unteers at Kelly USA. Juhnke go to the shelters in the morn- the next afternoon and didn't ger on exactly what was caus- members and branches in the and Duffey are both counselor ing, leave, go teach classes leave the shelter again until ing her to feel so upset. Fortu- aftermath of the hurricanes. The educators at the University of and then return in the the wee hours of the morning.. nately, that week at school, ACA Foundation is doubling the Texas-San Antonio, and they evening." "It was a very humbling she attended a lecture on com- fund by matching each gift, up to called on their counseling stu- He noted that many of the experience," she said. "It has passion fatigue and a lightbulb a total of $50,000. dents to volunteer to help. volunteers were spreading changed me. It's changed went off. "It really struck a The Counselors Care Fund "They were not counselors themselves too thin, including everything. I have a really nice chord with me and I realized provides help in two ways: yet, but they could clearly talk counseling student Kari Arnold. job, a great family, everybody what was going on arid why I " With grants of as much as to people, and they helped out "When you talk about compas- is safe and healthy. Everybody was feeling so bad," she said. $500 to help ACA members where they could," said Juhnke, sion fatigue, she is the first per- is here in the same town. I After the lecture she paired up get back on their profession- a member of ACA. "These son that comes to mind," have a house, a car, education. with a trusted classmate and al feet or to serve the sur- folks provided over 240 hours Juhnke said. "She's a very All of us have all of these real- talked about her experiences vivors of Hurricane Katrina. of service in a two-week peri- healthy person, but given the ly wonderful things that we and feelings. "The biggest * With grants of as much as od. I think that is pretty spec- hours she was putting in, her take for granted, and these thing was the validation that $1,000 to help ACA branch- tacular considering most of the job and school, it was just real- people had everything taken what I was feeling was OK," es meet the enormous chal- students are single parents or ly hard for her." away from them?' Arnold said. "I really needed lenges of the storms' devas- nontraditional students holding Arnold arrived at Kelly USA Arnold had difficulty getting that time to process it and real- tation and impact on people. down full-time jobs and going Friday morning, Sept. 2, and out of the house and taking ly appreciate the experience. to school!' left 12 hours later. Her unique part in simple, enjoyable And if I had td do it all over, I If you are a counselor unaffect- The first night, many of the skills as an interpreter for the activities such as going to the would do it again." ed personally by the hurricane volunteers spent more than 10 deaf were movies desperately needed, in the days after she yet eager to reach out with empa- hours talking and consoling but it was her dedication and volunteered. "I was asking thy, you can support your col- the evacuees, Counselors helping passing out food compassion that kept her myself, 'Why am I spending counselors leagues by making a secure and water, and assisting emer- going long into the night. She $6 to go to the movies when donation to the Counselors Care Across the nation, coun- gency personnel in adminis- assisted several deaf people all of those people are there Fund at www.counseling.org/ trative duties. "Our students through the entire intake selors are reaching out to help with nothing?' I was really foundationldonate.htm.You may their colleagues by making were working full-time jobs process, followed them to the struggling," she said. "It was also mail your gift to the Coun- donations to the Counselors and then coming to the shel- medical station and while they like survivors' guilt. How selors Care Fund, ACAF, Care Fund, sponsored by the ters and putting in another were getting their food, and could I go on with my happy- 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexan- ACA Foundation. The fund four to six hours," Juhnke said. made certain they were settled go-lucky life?" dria, VA 22304. Counselors or students struggling to recover from the storm and individuals representing S ACA branch organizations must A N, complete a one-page application 0' for funds (available on the website). A team of ACA professionals will promptly review all applications, with priority given applicants residing in the / , to affected areas. Those interested may also call Sm S '~ .I~ . 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assumption. For example, when my biggest challenge for international stu- students with attention deficit hyperac- tal medicine, how the medicine was Korean university renovated the coun- dents, but language can also be one of tivity disorder were taking medicines working. and what concerns they had seling center, all tables and chairs were our biggest advantages if its benefits are such as Ritalin. The medication seemed about their children receiving counseling removed from the counseling room. This recognized and utilized. to be an effective intervention, particu- and taking Ritalin. It was an important would be very strange indeed for Amer- larly in conjunction with other counsel- lesson about how Koreans evaluate and I implement interventions in different ways icans but not for Koreans, who usually Dual educational approaches ing approaches. Returning to Korea, eat at a low table sitting on the floor. applied the ADHD intervention program, than Americans. They sleep with blankets on the floor My experiences in two very different including medication, but I encountered Most international students in U.S. and talk sitting on the floor. A bed, din- cultures have also positively impacted unexpected results. The initial plan was counseling programs tend to return to ing table and chair are all in some sense my development while studying to that medication would be used in con- their home countries and transmit what oriented to western culture. Talking become a counselor educator and facul- junction with other educational and they learned. This puts them in a key while sitting on the floor would help ty member. This suggests that interna- counseling interventions, but all the par- position to act as agents for the intema- Korean clients feel more comfortable tional students might be better posi- ents refused to allow their children to tionalization of counseling. But interna- than talking while sitting in chairs. This tioned to develop more adaptive coun- take the medicine. Why? Because taking tional students need to become "trans- example highlights the value and ability selor education programs because of psychological medicine carries with it a formers" rather than "transmitters" to be of international students to open doors to their experiences with two different edu- big stigma in the Korean culture. active agents of counseling international- a wider understanding of the world for cation systems. They have the potential Some parents tried indigenous inter- ization. To become transformers, they the best use of American students. to take components from each system in ventions such as oriental herbal medicine need to identify and make a model that can meet the needs hidden advantages. International creating instead of Ritalin. I met with these par- their in students, the must maximize their unique brought on by changes ents and found myself guilty of devaluing students Bilingual advantages profession or society. to make the greatest contribu- -their choices (at least in my mind) and strengths International students studying in the A new school counseling program in to the internationalization of coun- ignorant of their motivations. I wound up tion United States can generally speak at Korea has two features that differ from seling and to perform the key roles avail- trying to persuade them to take the per- least two languages. This unique ability American programs. First, a prospective able to them because of their bilingual spective I had developed in the United allows them to interpret a situation or student must have three years of teach- abilities and unique expertise. n States. I was surprised to be confronted event in two or more ways, because lan- ing experience to apply because teach- with my own lack of openness to these guage is a tool for thinking. These mul- ing experience and understanding of the Insoo Oh ([email protected]) is a graduate indigenous values and practices, even as I student at Penn State University. tiple cognitive perspectives can function school setting are regarded as essential believed in the importance of culturally the same way while working with to school counselors in Korea. This responsive counseling. It became clear to Richard Hazie' isthe column coordinator clients. The international counselor's teaching experience can facilitate col- me that I needed to ask these parents how for Student Focus. Submit columns for multiple ways of thinking can stimulate laboration with other school personnel consideration to [email protected]. they had made the decision to use orien- creative perspectives on client problems, based on their familiarity with the thereby allowing clients to view their sit- school climate. So while the United uations in different ways. States is generally moving away from I worked recently with a client who similar requirements, Korea is moving was frustrated over a breakup with her toward them. boyfriend. She became depressed, lost Korean school counseling programs ATTENTION her appetite, showed little interest in ,also expect entenng students to already anything and was very confused about possess a certain level of counseling GraduateStudents, FirstYear Professionals, & Seniors her future after graduation. She had knowledge. A preliminary test on coun- believed her boyfriend "would be seling theories and knowledge is a core enough" for her future, so she gave little part of the admissions process. The attention to her major and a career. result is that classes can advance further Therefore the breakup also signified the and faster based on their student's pre- loss of her future and became a horrible established counseling knowledge. crisis. But my bilingualism helped me to These requirements offer just two exam- see the opportunities in the situation. ples of how experiencing different coun- The term "crisis" is translated Wi-Ki in selor education systems may allow me, Korean, which means both danger and as a Korean student, to compare systems chance. The translated term - danger and utilize the best advantages of each (Wi) and chance (Ki) - automatically rather than seeing only one way to do stimulated my thinking about the flip things. side of the crisis. This dual perspective The American Counseling Association became beneficial in helping the client to recognize her strengths and hidden Agents of internationalization WANTS YOU! resources in the crisis situation. She Internationalization is an emerging began to see herself less as a victim and trend in the counseling field. It is an Now recruiting student volunteers for The ACA 2006 more as a person with choices to make. effort to expand a multicultural approach Annual Convention, Montreal, Canada, She reflected on her relationship with to international applications based on March 30-April 3 her boyfriend and began recognizing the more diverse and global understandings range of alternatives that would make of people, cultures and counseling. Mul- Mingle with counseling legends her the architect of her life. Her crisis ticultural counseling developed out of Network with peersfrom all over the world became a chance to think about herself America's multicultural society, and this Explorefuture career options and research collaborations and the future. movement is also connected to a world E The bilingual abilities of international that is quickly becoming a global vil- HAVE FUN AND SAVE MONEY! students can also result in academic lage. As communication and travel make 12 hours ofvolunteer service guarantees first-time recruits reimburse- z advantages, as it does for me when I mix the world smaller, active exchanges ment of one-half off their registration fee. Returning volunteers will 0 two languages in note-taking. Korean between American counselors and those have their entire registration fee waived as an expression of gratitude nouns are usually shorter than English from other countries become essential to for their commitment to a successful ACA Convention. nouns, while prepositions are the oppo- the internationalization of counseling. I usually mix Korean nouns with I have begun questioning the extent to site, so For information about volunteering, and affordable English prepositions to make note-tak- which information in books and articles ways ing faster. This is a very effective skill is applicable to different countries. to attend the convention, please contact ACA at: that American students might not be able Working at an American school several www.counseling.org or 800-347-6647, x204 to imitate. The language barrier is the years ago, I was surprised at how many w 29 demonstrate outstanding aca- m A description of volunteer demic performance (based experiences in schools and/ on a minimum of 15 gradu- or the community. This ate hours conipleted); an statement should identify the exemplary record of volun- audience(s) served and an teer, activities in schools overview of the contribution and/or the community; and made by the volunteer (one scholarly research, writing page or less). and presentations. For doctoral level scholarships Eligibility requirements (additionalrequirement): m Each student applicant must A statement reflecting the be currently enrolled in either a research, writing and presen- master's level or doctoral level tation activities of the applicant (one page program of studies in prepara- or less). don to work as a professional counselor at the elementary, Supporting documents middle or secondary education The final part of the nomina- level. tion and application process will Both the scholarship candi- Annual Ross Trust be the submission of an official date and the nominating coun- transcript of counselor educa- selor educator must hold active tion studies. This transcript membership in ACA. will validate official enrollment and Each counselor educator in a record of achievement in acade- competition open program may nominate one individual for the master's mic performance. scholarship and one for the doc- Supporting documents should toral scholarship. be directed to: ACA Ross Trust to grad students Graduate Student Scholarship Program, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Nomination and Alexandria, VA 22304. application process The nomination/application Nomination/application process is designed to be as 'deadline The coun- The American Counseling dence of scholarly research, simple as possible. selor Forms must be submitted Association, in collaboration writing and presentations. educator will simply pro- by vide the name and contact Nov. 21 with supporting docu- with the ACA Foundation, an- The Ross Trust Graduate Stu- information for the nominee. ments. nounces the second annual Ross dent Scholarships have a mone- Student candidates will provide Trust Graduate Student Scholar- tary value of $1,375. Recipients a brief statement of career ship competition. Through the will be awarded $1,000 cash Scholarship Advisory- goals, a brief description of vol- generosity of Roland and along with a complimentary reg- Committee utiteer experience and support- Dorothy Ross, the Ross Trust istration to the 2006 ACA/Cana- ing documentation. An elec- The Ross Trust Graduate Stu- was set up to provide scholar- dian Counselling Association tronic nomination/application dent Scholarship Advisory ships to students preparing for Convention in Montreal and a form is available on Committee will review the nom- counseling roles in the nation's the ACA complimentary one-year student website inations and applications and elementary, middle and at www.counseling.org. sec- membership in ACA. assist ACA in selecting, the 15 ondary schools. Roland Ross recipients of the 2006 schdlar- was an active member of ACA requirements Scholarship criteria Application ships. for many years. 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to hold armchair assassina- A mile in their shoes tions. How much more difficult it is to move from my cozy seat of ptntificatioi and do something constructive. I said this to myself many times in the days following Hurricane Katrina, sb much so that it began to lull me into a remarkable compla- It seems as though I have to fashion my start. cency and the nebulous convic- spent the last 30 years of my I (like much of the country) 'tion that because I meant well I life accruing credentials in a watched the disturbing images was doing well. vain and valiant attempt to in the aftermath of Hurricane I arrived at the local Adferi- prove myself. From whom I am Katrina. And like the first can Red Cross headquarters, ways. Our orientation guide at headquarters. "I cab do that," seeking validation is, of course, words and pictures that I heard housed in an old Kmart build- was both Canadian and patient. I thought. "My life has been the question I most frequently and saw on Sept. 11, 2001, the ing in Montgomery, Ala., on Maybe, I thbught, that actually short-term, immediate crisis pose, albeit in the form of silent news reports triggered a deep Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005. My 'amounts to the same thing. intervention." However, the refrain. It is by virtue of its response that surged through first fear to bvercome had been I had never before driven closer I got to Gulfport, Miss., silence that the question begs my body, bending the beliefs I agreeing to fly anywhere on toward a disaster area. I could the less sure I was of my abili- no real answer; it is a mute wit- had previously held. I had also that fateful anniversary. The only begin to liken it to the ty to console, on any level, such ness without ability to either experienced such internal de- second one, was simply getting times when I was a child and overwhelming loss. challenge or vindicate my spair while visiting a Palestin- off the plane in Alabama. I approached home, knowing Almost an hour before we claims. ian refugee camp in Amman, couldn't imagine how I would that each step forward drew me turned off the main thruway Each new decade has brought Jordan; when the light went out fit in. A fish out of water hard- closer to guaranteed despair onto Highway 10, we began to the predictable test and, indeed, on my sister's life; and when I ly comes close. and moved me further from sal- see downed trees by the hun- conquest, a hurdle to jump or shook while holdihg my son I was ushered with my over- vation. I had signed on as a vol- dreds. They were indiscrimi- sometimes even a precipice on after the Mount Loma Prieta stuffed luggage into a fenced-in unteer in the hurricane's after- nately felled, or so it seemed - which to cling. I had no doubt earthquake that hit San Francis- outdoor enclosure that was lit- math to be productive, but I tWisted, bent and cracked at their core. Others, huge frames that life needs scaffolding and a co in 1989. Human beings flail tered with all the other bags of was still struggling to decide of reference for a landscape set framework from which to build most when they are rendered good intention. Orientation what I had to offer. "This is on rolling hills, were complete- a personal legacy, but I strug- helpless. seemed to consist of the same short-term, immediate crisis gled to find the bare materials How easy it is to criticize or question asked 19 different intervention," they had told me Continued on page 37

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secondary trauma, burnout and m Increased transference/coun- peutic balance in their lives. CF in order to help workers. The tertransference in work Accessing social support net- American Red Cross recognizes those " Depression works has proved to be the most Given the huge interest among members in helping these problems in its disaster future natural disasters, " Ineffective and/or self- effective way of coping with the affected by Hurricane Katrina and mental health training course, is pleased to present destructive behaviors stress of disasters. the American Counseling Association which is required for deploy- and Mental Health * Hypervigilance information about the Substance Abuse ment of licensed mental health online disaster response pro- * Decreased feelings or work Services Administration's new CF treatment counselors. For information on competence grams. Counselors with CF are re- training at the American Coun- and respond to disasters can be a Diminished sense of pur- Those who experience sponsive to appropriate treat- seling Association/Canadian especially vulnerable to substance abuse and mental illness pose/enjoyment with career ment, and tested and effective Counselling Association Con- in the aftermath of the crisis. For this reason, SAMHSA is " Reduced ego-functioning protocols are available to care- vention in Montreal, visit www. a new series of programs aimed at providing cri- (time, identity, volition) developing givers. Certified compassion counseliig.org/hurricanze/ sis response professionals, public health officials and others " Lowered functioning in non- fatigue specialists throughout questions.htn. with information about how best to plan for and manage professional situations the country are trained in the The new International Associa- mental health and substance abuse components of their dis- a Loss of hope evidence-based, five-session tion of Trauma Counseling advo- aster response efforts. Accelerated Recovery Program. cates training in these areas in The first two "ChimeraCasts" (enhanced webeasts) are As Gentry noted, "The good This method has a proven histo- graduate counselor programs and now available online through the SAMHSA website at news is that these symptoms are professional development confer- www.sainhsa.gov under the "Latest News" drop-down very responsive to treatment, ry in treating CF and reducing symptoms. To locate a certified ences. For more information on menu. The programs in this six-part series will address: and there are various interven- IARC membership or training, counselors can implement compassion fatigue specialist or tions contact Mike Dubi at mdubi@ * "Key Concepts in Disaster Mental Health" (available protect against compassion to obtain information, contact to argosy edu or Jane Webber at now) five personal Gentry at www.compassion fatigue." He listed [email protected]. u a "Managing Your Stress in Crisis Response Work" (avail- interventions counselors can use unlimited.com. The compassion satisfaction able now) to help protect themselves "Psychological First Aid" (available later this fall) and fatigue test can assist you in " against the symptoms of com- Mike Dubi isan associate " "Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Other Disaster- estimating your status and professor at Argosy University passion fatigue. Related Issues: Long-Term Reactions" (available later gauging your risk level for in Sarasota, Fla. Jane Webber 1. Learn and practice the is an assistant professor at this fall) and CF. To access skills necessary for self-regula- burnout Monmouth University in New * "Child Trauma Related to Disasters for Schools" (avail- to your this instrument go to www.isu. Jersey. J. Barry Mascari is an tion. Pay attention assistant professor at Kean able later this fall) arousal level and try to minimize edu/-bhstanm/tests/satfat University in New Jersey. All * "Substance Use and Abuse Issues in Disasters" (available it with relaxation, meditation, english.htn. are on the charter executive later this fall) Team leaders and supervisors board of the International throughout the fall as music and exercise. Self-regula- Association of Trauma New ChimeraCasts will be posted tion is essential for the coun- should understand the signs and Counseling. they are completed. selor's effectiveness and well- symptoms of vicarious trauma, being. 2. Remain within yourself as a counselor Do not be concerned with results and specific outcomes. You don't need people to express gratefulness for your work. This is referred to as self- nqji li!F 'K''iif,uf'r4 H'1 .i 411 n''i~f il validated caregiving. 3. Try to maintain as healthy a In Cl 1~!- if LrlpW'-", LAld images and talk about your expe- p Dle)lI~1 't'PiA~iccoto ,ql iK1 l 1 u,,i~nnp'[- l~i 1, 111 riences. This can help to remove '.4 /7 "psychic plaque!' Again, this is I something that counselors would encourage their clients to do. -,A' 4'; 5. Appreciate the experience you are engaged in and pace yourself Try to remember that you are in a marathon and not a sprint. Also remember that what you are engaged in is a hum- l~i01 bling experience. iI 'f -4. Barnes added to the list by encouraging counselors to spend IL1 IF K :t as much time as possible with family and friends during times of extreme stress. 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ly uprooted, like baby teeth never meant from the hearts and spirits of the people America's foot soldiers, the men, from the chains of dark humor that I love, to be permanent. The contents of peo- we served. Service now truly seems like women and children who fight to keep but I will never again imagine that what I ple's houses spilled out onto front the most appropriate word - the cere- standing despite the heavy load that has believe has even a small relationship with lawns. So many examples of the same monial rite of one human to receive the been draped on their backs. what I might still come to know. thing followed that it had the protective sustenance and support of another On my last day in Mississippi I met a Thank you, Mississippi. Thank you to effect of "normalizing" the abnormal. Is while the scales of justice are so unde- little girl who proudly wore black plat- those who have donated their time and this what happens in war? servedly ill-balanced. form shoes. She entered the clinic with money to the Red Cross and to other In Gulfport there were storefronts Among those lining up at Red Cross all the elegance her 7-inch heels could relief organizations trying to make a dif- ripped apart and facades hanging limp centers, sometimes for as long as 22 muster, like a delicate bird on a pair of ference in Mississippi, Louisiana, Pak- like broken bones. Hand-painted signs hours in heat in excess of 95 degrees, oversized stilts. Her feet were bare and istan and other devastated parts of the warned looters to stay away, while were pregnant women, the elderly, dia- her heels blistered from the leather that world. Despite real and imagined fail- ings, we cannot build anything from boxes of donated clothes were scattered betics, asthmatics, children who wept slid up and down her ankles as she parking lots, looking every bit like the tears of the forlorn and people too ground zero without someone being pre- in walked. But she was proud of those the chaos left by the storm. Every car I humiliated to speak about the state of pared to start lifting heavy things. a shoes. They were getting her somewhere, saw on the road was from somewhere affairs they found themselves in. Such taking her places, keeping her dry, mak- else: Florida, New York, Michigan. conditions are inherently volatile, and ing her tall. No bedraggled fairy shoes Liz O'Donnell is a professional clinical Mississippi was becoming America's the temperatures were as responsible counselor, physical therapist, registered for her; she had business to conduct and new heartland - the muscle where new for elevating the internal heat as any yogp teacher and Ph.D. candidate at blood would begin to flow. emotional short fuse. Working through tasks to accomplish. "I like these shoes" Cleveland State University. she said, "and they're mine?' After all I Compared with the old Kmart build- the line in the early morning made for had seen, who could argue with that? Jeffrey A. Kottler, professor and chair ing in Montgomery, Red Cross head- an indispensable form of human con- of the Departument of Counseling at quarters in Gulfport was much smaller. tact. We were not administering It seems it took the giant steps of a little California State University-Fullerton, is Most of the volunteers were staying at nuggets of mental health or simply girl to stop me in my tracks, to give me the column coordinator for Finding Your pause and insist that I challenge the self- Way. Submit columns for donsideration I the Seabees naVal base, where 900 cots triaging the critical; we were taking to jko [email protected]. had been set up in an airport hanger. down our mask of compassionate vol- indulgence of cynicism. I am not liberated The close quarters made for more unteerism and touching our own souls "familiarity" than I have ever had in my to the fragile yet unbroken spirits of our life. Still, this was nothing compared to neighbors. the littered remains of people's lives I couldn't rely on counseling, therapy that rested on the miles of now calm or crisis intervention skills. I took stock shoreline running from Pascagoula in of the spirit of humankind, the unequiv- the east to Waveland in the west. ocal need for us all to feel both wanted On Wednesday, Sept. 14, I received and worthy, and the inalienable right for an assignment for Ocean Springs. With every individual to have his or her fun- Route 90 into town now closed because damental humanity respected. It isn't Critical of storm damage, we took Highway 10 compassion we give as much as an and drove down the main street into extension of ourselves, a sort of merg- some of the worst damage. The roads ing of the boundary between where my were tattered, the houses beaten to fear of death begins and your right to Incidents matchsticks and the trees stripped bare life must be perpetuated. I am humbled in Addictions by the seawater's assault. While catch- to hear myself say that I earned and Counseling ing my breath, I saw an elderly woman learned as much as I did. It hardly clihging to a walker and tottering seems decent to admit such a gift on the Edited by VirginiaA. Kelly & GeraldA.]ubnke toward the side of the curb. Her skin backs of those so bereft. I want to make was shriveled and gray. Momentarily it clear that I rarely saw self-pity - "Never in my academic career overcoming her drooping head and tremendous sadness, yes, but hardly did I think that I would refer to a Cd, arched back, she looked up at us in our ever was a tear shed or the question text as a 'page turne;' but Virginia sweltering Red Cross vests and-smiled. "Why me?" posed. 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. What do you intend to do to increase the public visibility of professional counseling' and market G Stlon: the profession to our external constituents (member's of Congress, our sister professional associations, the public, etc.)?

Colleen R.Logan Michael C.Lazarchick Wyatt D. Kirk Brian S.Canfield A.Michael Hutchins Years ago with fellow ASER- Whereas I believe the general "It's all about the relation- As ACA president, I will We can increase our visibility, VIC Board members, I received public has some idea of what ship." As counselors, we recog- launch a major marketing cam- and credibility in the communi- ACA training and went to Capi- mental health is, I doubt they nize that relationships are cen- paign designed to increase our ty when we: tol Hill for the first time. I was truly understand the real role of tral to successful human endeav- visibility and illuminate what m Develop our signature prod- intimidated by the process and counselors within the mental ors. There is a quote attributed professional counseling is and uct, a training and research pro- managed only to discuss issues health field. Moreover, at times I. to the late Thomas P. "Tip" what professional counselors gram integrating our revised with my congressman's staff out have wondered if members of O'Neill Jr., former speaker of do. Efforts will include public ACA Code of Ethics, Advocacy in the hall. Congress and our sister profes- the U.S. House of Representa- service announcements, devel- Competencies and other diversi- Sister Mary Thomas Burke sional associations were any tives, that "All politics is local." oping and maintaining a pool of ty competencies and principles. got herself into Jesse Helm's better informed. Thus, I-believe Being a more politically effec- experts available to the media as With this development, provide office. She didn't think she had increasing our professional visi- tive organization will require world events and crises unfold, training for others at profession- huch of an impact on his views, bility across public, political and ACA to enhance existing rela- as well as the dissemination of al conferences, online and in but he acknowledged the pas- professional arenas is important. tionships and develop new information regarding the ser- other national and international In simplest terms, this may be vices that professional coun- sion in her beliefs. She gave me alliances with other professional sites. a valuable lesson. best accomplished through an associations at a local, "one-on- selors provide. In addition, I will m Develop material to be used Today I am self-assured, pa- educational "blitz:' implement- one" level. use our members as resources to on the Internet wherethere is tiently listen and, when appro- ing a cogent, consistent and Every counselor who works tap into high-profile people who increased public access. priate, will allow passion to compelling multimedia mes- in an agency or has built a pri- have received quality counsel- m Build coalitions with other expound on my beliefs. I met sage. vate practice knows that rela- ing services and who are willing professional organizations and with my state legislators during As an organization, ACA has tionships and networking are to serve as spokespersons for associations on local, branch, our state licensure battle. I already established many posi- essential to establishing identity our profession. regional and national levels, co- voiced my opinion at local town tive relationships with vital con- and attaining goals. ACA can Moreover, I will work closely sponsoring events, conferences, meetings. I have participated in gressional and other government play a central role in building with ACA staff to develop a sig- training programs and research New Jersey State Policy forums. leaders. Yet, public opinion as professional networks by serv- nature product. I will develop on counseling-related topics. It is important. You have to reflected in political policy- ing as a forum for interaction strategies to promote public m Take collaborative training know your audience and speak making is always subject to and the dissemination of infor- awareness about what we do to communities at local, branch from your heart. Marketing is change. Thus, I will strive to mation. A concrete example of best - counseling for health and regional levels; provide about greating conscious aware- build upon established positive this would be for ACA to host a and wellness across the life "media training" to counselors, ness. You need a savvy president relationships while maintaining summit of allied professional span. I will actively, support emerging leaders and allies on willing to lead the charge. a sensitive and responsive "ear groups (e.g., APA, AAMFT) in ACA's Office of Public Policy all levels to increase visibility Our sister professional asso- to the ground," seizing every order to build alliances and Legislation in its efforts to and and effectiveness. ciations are fighting similar bat- opportunity to enhance 'these expand areas of common inter- obtain mental health panty, sup- m Work with our divisions, tles. It is a matter of finding relationships and to forward the est and mutual support. port and protect the rights of regions and common ground. We ,cannot purposes of professional coun- affiliates (ACAIT, sexual minorities and their sig- ACAF and others) and their afford petty battles. We need to seling. nificant others, as well as pro- established resources to address serve each other and publicly Finally, I believe relationships mote our ability to administer critical issues in our community. display unified counselors who with our sister professional tests and receive third-party m Continue to build upon the are intent on fostering human associations may certainly be paymints. And I will continue to areas of expertise of our Public growth and embracing diversity, bolstered as we continue to con- develop strong partnerships with Policy and Legislation Commit- and concerned with the health of vey to them that the true purpose our sister professional organiza- tee and staff, providing support our universe. of counseling is to help our fel- tions, working.together to pro- and training to counselors, allies low man and woman. Through vide quality mental health ser- and employers. partnerships with other helping vices, particularly to under- m Share information and poli- professionals, we greatly im- served and underrepresented cy papers in our areas of exper- prove the likelihood of fulfilling populations. tise with legislators and other this goal. public officials. m Continue to develop public service announcements on specific issues. write articles and submit them to ity and name recognition. tive efforts and continue to build their local newspapers, make We need to strengthen our coalitions and collaborative rela- marketing efforts. ACA needs to presentations to the service tionships with other organization clubs in their communities, and be seen as an expert resource. in areas of mutual interest. How- join sister professional organiza- Other associations are often tions and become active in them. quoted in the newspapers, etc. ever, grassroots efforts are criti- * Develop a structured nation- We need to develop relationships cal to increasing our visibility. I wide media plan that would with the media so that we are would work with our regions called and quoted when events include wide coverage of the and divisions to increase efforts counseling profession during occur. to help members with effective Judith A. Seaborn special recognitiori months (i.e., Lynn E.Linde As I mentioned in Question October: Month of Adolescents; No. 2, I believe ACA needs a marketing services and to devel- What do I intend to do? February: School Counseling Increasing the visibility of signature product for which we op strategies to build coalitions m Continue to emphasize 'to Month; and April: Counseling the counseling profession and would become known. This locally that could be built upon ACA must be a focus of the ACA members the need for pub- Awareness Month). would give us tremendous visi- at the state and national.level. lic visibility. ACA president and all ACA bility in the mental health com- x Work with divisions, affili- Counselors must become adept w Enlist the help of all ACA ates, branches and regions to members. As president,, there nmunity and among other groups. at marketing themselves and members to call their legislators, develop media plans. are some things that ACA and I We need to continue our tradi- could do to increase our visibil- tional public policy and legisla- their programs. m Spotlight - Montrneal

See Montreal with tours arranged by ACA

No trip to the most European and motor coach. Attractions 6:30-9 p.m. trance fee to the Notre-Dame Americas. The trip includes a city in North America would be include the McCord Museum, Tour #3A: The Classic - Basilica and roundtrip subway guide, motor coach and entrance complete without at least one of which houses major collections Bonjour Montrial City Tour tickets. Cost is $40 per person. fees. Cost is $50 per person. the seven.special tours that the of costumes, textiles, ethno- This evening tour is ideal for American Counseling Associa- graphic artifacts, paintings, first-timers and return visitors; 6:30-9 p.m. 5-9 p.m. tion has arranged for attendees prints and drawings from the as it takes you past Montr6al's Tour #3B: The Classic - Tour #6: Dinner at the of the '2006 ACA/Canadian 1700s to the present, and The most important sites. With a - Bonjour Montrdal City Tour Sucrerie de la Montague - A Counselling Association Con- Pointe-h-Callibre Museum, professional guide onboard This evening tour is ideal for Dly Sweet Canadian Experi- vention, March 30-April 30. which explores the history of your motor coach, you'll visit first-timers and return visitors, ence You can sigi up for a tour settlement in the region, from Sainte-H61ne and Notre-Dame . as it takes you past Montr6al's Join together in a hearty when you register for the con- various American Indian tribes Islands, the Latin Quarter and most important sites. With a French-Canadian feast at this vention or call 800.347.6647 to European colonists. Cost is the "Golden Square Mile." professional guide onboard maple sugar farm situated atop' ext. 222 to add the tours. You $50 per person. Cost is $30 per person. your motor coach, you'll visit Mont-Rigaud, amidst spectacu- may also purchase tickets onsite Sainte-H616ne and Notre-Dame lar woods and forest trails. See in Montr6al, based on availabil- Islands, the Latin Quarter and authentic log cabins, 'the, im- ity. All tours will depart from Friday, March 31 Sunday, April 2 the "Golden Square Mile.' mense wood-burning ovens and the Convention Center, and a 2-5 p.m. 1-4 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. the sugar shack where real ticket is required. Tour cancella- Tour #2: Underground City Tour #4: Stepping Back Thru maple syrup is made. Includes tions received iti writing by Jan. Tour Thne - Walking Tour of Old tour, horse-drawn carriage ride, 31, 2006, will be fully refunded. Grab your walking shoes for Montrial Monday, April 3 motor coach, meal and live E Prices listed below are in U.S. a guided tour through the This tour offers a unique look 1-5 p.m. music. Cost is $80 per person. m 0 dollars; all'gratuities are includ- labyrinth of what is called at the rich cultural heritage of Tour #5: Green Mqntrial - L2 ed in the price. North America's largest under- Old Montr6al and allows you to Botanical Gardens and Editor's note: The "Spotlight ground city! With 18 miles of explore the narrow lanes and Biodome on Montreal"column will appear pedestrian walkways connect- ancient squares that are home Experience the unique natural regularly to inform ACA/CCA Thursday, March 30 ing universities, hotels, 900 to'one of the continent's great- worlds showcased here. Enjoy 2006 Convention, attendees 1-5 p.m. boutiques, restaurants, depart- est collections of 17th-, 18th- more than 26,000 plant speciesat about the events taking place in ment stores and theatres, you'll and 19th-century buildings. the Botanical Gardens, hand- Montr6al from March 30-April - Tour #1: The Culture Club - experience life as a Montraler You'll walk the cobblestone somely laid out in 10 greenhous- 3, 2006. For more information or 0 Montrdal's Museums while riding the modern M6tro, streets with a guide and explore es and 30 thematic gardens. At to register, please visit www. Tour the city's finest iuse- 0 subway system to see it all. an asgortment of historical trea- the Biodome, take a trip through counseling.orgconvention. ums with a professional guide Cost is $35 per person. sures. The tour includes en- four different ecosystems of the 39 she said, while also addressing Those impacted by the hurri- many of their others needs. cane can't afford for career "There are several career coun- counselors to take a "one-size- selors currently 'on site (in fits-all" approach to their situa- impacted areas) providing vol- tion, Lenz stressed. The timeline unteer services in a variety of for these clients to return to ways," she said. "Some are work or transition into a new directly connected to the shel- career will depend on .their ters and have ~been from the unique skills and qualifications, beginning, while others are she said, as well as how psycho- working through the American logically ready they are to Red Cross and churches. A engage in the process major element I have heard in "Again, (career counselors) talking with a few of these vol- should be sensitive to other unteers is that while they're not issues facing the individual providing direct job search ser- beyond just work and employ- vices, they are helping individu- ment," Lenz said. "Events of this als talk about the issues and nature cause emotional, mental fears of unemployment and the and physical stresses that re- future. Our role goes much quire a counselor's attention. deeper than the job search?' For some clients, getting a Careers also among "Qualified career counselors resume done is the least of their are first and foremost coun- worries. They may be over- selors," Russell continued. "It is whelined or feel an enormous critical that we all recognize that sense of grief and loss. An event career and mental health and of this nature may have created - hurricanes' casualties questions of life choices are not issues and stresses within the separate and that career counsel- family. Family members niay be Counselors should be prepared to balance both the job needs ing is hot just job seeking. That separated and face challenges and the 'emotional needs of individuals impacted by the storms is one aspect (of career counsel- about where to live and who will ing), and we are prepared to help seek employment, and then reconstruct work histories, de- must consider how this impacts velop resumes, help with filling the children. Professional career out job applications, and help counselors are trained to handle with resource information and to all these types of issues or make understand the process. Those appropriate referrals for issues things may be the only help the BY JONATHAN ROLLINS nomically and emotionally - beyond their expertise!' person needs at the moment. But Career counselors should also and potentially more devastating we can also be there for the recognize that many of these A veritable deluge of newspa- and long-lasting than many of future and for the times when clients will. need something per photos and TV video greeted the camera-ready images served filling out a job application other than a "quick fix:' Russell a stunned public in the wake of up for a nationwide audience. results in tears and anger said. "Some of the individuals Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, According to an, Associated because the business that used to are still dealing with the basic and the images seemed to soak Press report released on Oct. 6, exist is no longer there or necessities," she said, "and oth- deep into the national con- the ill-tempered winds and rains because their team and those ers will find themselves waking sciousness. The pictures offered of Katrina and Rita combined to they worked with have died." up six months from now and proof of tangible losses on a wipe out approximately 363,000 The career development com- questioning their direction. A massive scale. Trees uprooted jobs - some temporarily, others munity learned some valuable quote from Sumyyah Bilal, and toppled onto cars signaled permanently. Dealing with the lessons in the aftermath of the director of EUREKA, the Cali- the loss of worldly possessions. reality of unexpected job loss Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks fornia Career Information Sys- Buildings destroyed and fami- makes the prospect of rebuilding that should help it to better serve tem, after 9/11 illustrates this: lies huddled together in shelters a home.or a life that much more to victims of the hurricanes, said 'A catastrophe can cause you or z signified the loss of property daunting. M NCDA Past President Janet your children to rethink career and a stable home life. People Professional career counselors Lenz. "One key thing is knowing decisions. Jobs than once gathered to grieve over a lifeless are in a position to play an espe- how critical it is to explore both seemed important may no - body suggested the loss of loved cially pivotal role with these mental health and career counsel- longer be so. Many teenagers ones. clients, said Martha Russell, ing issues when working with and young adults in America are Other losses aren't captured president of the National Career these individuals," she said. now wondering: Will I be able to quite so easily on film, and Development Association, a "Some individuals may certainly pursue the, career that I have 40 because they don't offer a "good division of the American Coun- need employment or help with chosen? What does the future visual," they often slip from seling Association. Career coun- their career plans, but they may mean?" public awareness in due time. selors are uniquely qualified to also be dealing with the stress, The hurricane victims aren't But to those suffering the loss, it help victims of the hurricanes anxiety, fear and loss associated the only ones questioning their can be crippling - both eco- get their work life back on track, with such a catastrophic event." future because of this natural disaster, Russell said. "Some of Don't assume that everyone has teering for the effort should visit ing, listening and taking action. after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the clients I currently work with easy access to computers for the website to register. "This time (after Hurricane career counselors didn't have an are asking if their jobs are real- searching websites. Some peo- Russell said NCDA Profes- Katrina), I joined in the plan- effective means of digesting the ly maling a difference in this ple may not have appropriate sional Development Chair Sally ning of, and volunteering for, aftermath of the tragedy as a world and are asking them- work clothes or even transporta- Gelardin was instrumental in VolunteersForCareers.conwith professional community. Each selves if they want to continue tion to get to work at this point. alerting NCDA to the opportu- other career professionals, counselor sought out his or her in the dysfunctional organiza- Help them think about small nity and in getting the effort including NCDA leaders Janet own individual support net- tion they might be working in,' next steps they can take and the coordinated. Gelardin, who Lenz, Pat Schwallie-Giddis, work, she said, but "at the end she said. "At the same time, most immediate needs they serves as the career counselor Peter Manzi and President of the day, there was still more they are fearful of what the have. Help them prioritize what liaison for the Volunteers for Martha Russell. Our goal was to say and a need for sharing future will bring and of cutting they will focus on next when Careers effort, was encouraged to figure out how career practi- thoughts and feelings.'This time off their options and their abili- they feel emotionally ready." to get involved partly because tioners could support the hurri- we have an opportunity to use ty to make a change?' In a few she remembered the feeling of cane victims quickly and effi- the free NCDA electronic cases, she said, her clients have helplessness she had after 9/11. ciently. I informed other career forums to help cope with the been directly affected because Volunteers for Careers Her daughter was attending col- counseling associations about aftermath of Katrina. In addi- they took part in rescue and vol- In an effort to assist those lege in New York City at the the services of VFC and asked tion to talking, taking action unteer efforts after the hurri- impacted by Hurricane Katrina, time and could see the horrific them to recruit volunteer career and listening, we can digest cane. Others have been impact- NCDA has collaborated with scene at the World Trade Cen- counselors." information together. I wel- ed because their communities seven other career organizations ter's twin towers from her class- NCDA has also recognized come others to share a story, took in many of the evacuees. to relaunch VolunteersFor room window. that career counselors them- offer information, suggest a plan of action "And many are indirectly Careers.com, a coalition origi- "A month later," Gelardin selves will likely be affected as or ask a question related to Katrina. affected," Russell added, "as we nally established by Career Mas- said, "I flew across the country they assist clients whose lives Link to all are." ters Institute after the 9/11 ter- to visit my daughter and had a were dramatically altered by www.ncda-forums.org and join the free forums if you haven't Lenz offered the following rorist attacks. The coalition is talk with the associate dean the hurricanes. "I believe that already, then click on 'Disaster advice for career counselors offering free resume writing, job because some of her friends one of NCDA's roles will be to Response (Katrina)."' m who want to help victims of the search strategies and career tran- were traumatized and couldn't help our own members deal hurricanes: "Take your time. Go sition services to Katrina's vic- focus on their schoolwork. It with the emotional issues of the slow. Individuals may need to tims. According to the went like that for a while - helper," Russell said. "We want just share all of the emotions and VolunteersForCareers.comweb- talking, listening and taking to provide forims for discus- Jonathan Rollins is the stresses they are experiencing. site, 903 volunteers were offer- action - in a repeated cycle. sion and support for the tears editor-in-chief of Counseling Today E-mail comments Don't go to problem-solving and ing free career services to 4,229 Fear and other emotions would and celebration of the values about this articip to Irollins@ resume writing, giving them lists clients as of Oct 21. Career creep up, surfacing at odd we share?' counseing-org. of websites, etc., too quickly. counselors interested in volun- moments, leading to more talk- Four years ago, Gelardin said, The displaced and dislocated worker BY HARVEY OLLISAND new, full-time employment jobs links, career links and describes the unique charac- assistance systems and must KAY BRAWLEY either in their home state or in Katrina service websites). teristics of dislocated workers. be convinced that assistance is a new state; individuals wish- *a Document model process- On the positive side, dislocat- their first step to getting back The outpouring of response ing to assist in the cleanup and es and practices that states and ed workers generally are seek- into the workforce. These by the nation to help victims rebuilding efforts through localities have put in place to ing services and assistance workers generally iteed to be of Hurricane Katrina is now temporary employment; and serve 'Katrina evacuees. This because they both need and convinced to take advantage of switching gears from reacting employers who want to list documentation is appreciated want it. An agency is not forc- all the aid and assistance avail- to disaster emergency needs to jobs supporting hurricane re- and used foi information on ing them to be involved in able to them. Sometimes they developing strategic plans for covery efforts or hire workers Katrina services at both training to avoid sanctions to have an attachment to their redevelopment of physical impacted by the hurricane. www.workforce3one.org and an assistance grant or as a con- former employer to the extent assets and training programs Additional references include wwwworkforcetools.org. dition of their probation. They that even if their former work- for the unemployed. The U.S. information for employers are looking for help because place is closed, they may still Department of Labor is on how to post jobs to the site In addition, development of they want to get back to work. believe it will reopein and they awarding grants in Alabama, (www.jobsearch. prg/katrina the online Katrina Coach will Because of their recent attach- will return to work there. Louisiana, Mississippi and jobs/faq/) and links to instruc- provide information on avail- ment to the workforce they These clients require inten- Texas to train workers for jobs tions www.careeronestop.org/ able job, career and other need-. may Also have a better devel- sive upfront support. Their' needed to rebuild the Gulf linktokatrinajobs.htn). ed Katrina services for job oped sense of "work ethics." fears will often manifest them- Coast region. Harvey Ollis, manager of seekers, businesses and staff. They generally do not require selves through anger directed The Labor Department's the E-Tools Group of the For other coaches, visit "attitude"-type training (work at intake personnel and coun- strategic plans included Employment and Training w 9.wtorkforcetools.org/online habits, attendance, personal selots. They expect wages/ launching the Katrina Recov- Administration at the Labor -coachisp. appearance, worker relations, earnings equal to or compara- ery Job Connection, a new Department, is asking for When determining which etc.), Once dislocated workers ble to the pay rate they website focused on supporting assistance in promoting the employment services are decide to participate ini an received at their old job. the transition back into em- Katrina Jobs site and advice needed by displaced or dislo- employment service, the Patience and understanding ployment for individuals on some related services that cated workers, it is beneficial workforce development pro- are critical tools for workforce impacted by the hurricane. The are needed. You can help by to look at how the characteris- fessional can count on them to professionals who come into National Employment Coun- doing the following: tics of these workers differ follow through to completion. contact with the displaced seling Association, a division from those whom the coun- Back-end support needs are worker. a of the American Counseling mAdd links to the job refer- selor is generally used to see- less critical to success. Association, reacted swiftly by ences from your state and ing (for example, the econom- On the challenging side, dis- alerting its members to the career system webpages. See ically disadvantaged or displaced or dislocated workers Harvey Ollis is manpger of website, located at www. www.careeronestop.org/link abled, youth or welfare cus- are scared. Many.are unem- the E-Tools Group at the U.S jobsearch.org/katrinajobs/or Department of Labors tokatrinajobs.htn. tomers). Counselors need to ployed for the first time in Employment and Training through America's Job Bank at m Make copies of the fact, be aware of these differences their adult life. They have bills Administration. Kay Brawley wwwajb.org/. sheet available at your train- to provide services in an effi- and , family responsibilities isNECAs professional The websites are designed development coordinatoreand ing events (feel free to add cient and effective manner. they no longer know how they a past president of the to assist three specific audi- your logos and/or, customize The Working Ahead Global are going to meet. They are iassociation. * ences: individuals seeking the handout to include state Career Facilitator curriculum uncomfortable dealing with 41 IUP professor Fontaine 'Grand old man of family passes away therapy' dies inAustria Recognized as an expert in areas of sexual minority Steve de Shazer best known as a pioneer of youth, school counseling solution-focused therapy

Janet Helen Fontaine, 62, of Indiana sexual minority youth, as evidenced by her Steve de Shazer passed away Sept. 11, away from problems and toward a solu- passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2005, at many publications and presentations. She 2005, in Vienna, Austria, several hours tion focus. I predict that in years to her home. She had been an esteemed pro- was an invited member of the Gay, Les- after being admitted to the hospital. His come de Shazer will take his place with fessor in the Department of Counseling at bian and Straight Educators Network Inau- wife, Insoo Kim Berg, was by his sige. Freud, Jung, Adler, Rogers and other Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IP) gural Research Roundtable and also He was 65. De Shazer was widely rec- giants in the field." since 1989. Prior to becoming a faculty served as the American School Counselor ognized as the author of the first book .Gerald Sklare, a professor at the Uni- member, she served as director of the Association liaison to the American Psy- on Solution-focused Brief Therapy and versity of Louisville and author of Brief Moorhead State University Counseling chological Association Healthy Gay, Les- as an innovator in the field of family Counseling That Works: A Solution- Center. Fontaine had also worked as a bian and Bisexual Student Project. therapy. He was a primary developer of Focused Approach for School Coun- counseling center psychol- Her work also focused on the what subsequently be- selors and Administra- ogist at Colorado State training of school counselors came the internationally tors (Corwin Press), also University and the Univer- and the quality of school coun- recognized SFBT ap- praised de Shazer. "My sity of Northern Colorado. seling programs. She held proach and was some- fi contact with Steve de She was appointed direc- numerous national positions, times addressed as "the Shazer and his written tor of the career develop- including as an editorial board grand old man of family works have helped shape ment and testing center at member for the Professional therapy" when lecturing the way I practice coun- the University of Northern School Counseling journal, a at conferences in his later seling"' Sklare said. "In Colorado. While earning trainer for the ASCA National years. 1994, I attended four her doctorate from the 14 Standards and a CACREP site In addition to numerous days of training with de University of Hawaii and reviewer. She was a Licensed chapters and articles, de Shazer and Insoo Kim teaching on U.S. military Professional Counselor, Master Shazer published five Berg. In that workshop, I bases in West Berlin and Career Counselor and National ground-breaking books: was struck by his ability England, she developed an Certified Counselor. Patternsof Brief Therapy, to challenge our interest in multicultural JanetHelen 21Fontaine Fontaine touched the lives of Keys to Solutions in Brief Steve deS hazer perspectives and counseling and diversity many in a variety of ways and Therapy, Clues: Investi- lead us to see new issues and fostering safe school environ- will be greatly missed. Her devoted partner gating Solutions in Brief Therapy, ways to frame our approaches to coun- ments. of nine years, Carol Townsend, held a Putting Difference to Work and Words seling. He promoted simple ideas that Fontaine made significant contributions memorial service on Oct. 1 at the Newman Were OriginallyMagic. He had recently have revolutionized the counseling to IUP and the professional community. Center in Indiana, Pa. m completed a new book intended to field. I was already sold on solution- She was a recognized expert in the area of update the solution-focused therapy focused counseling before I attended his approach. Titled More Than Miracles: workshop, but his presentations and The State of the Art of Solution-focused feedback were powerfully reinforcing in Therapy, the Haworth Press will publish terms of knowing that my particular the book posthumously. approach to solution-focused practice Co-founder of the Milwaukee Brief was solidly grounded in the principles Family Therapy Center, de Shazer lec- he embraced. His work has touched so tured widely throughout Europe, Scan- many in the field. Clearly, Steve de dinavia, North America and Asia while Shazer has influenced the way we coun- serving on the editorial boards of sever- sel in the'21st century." al international journals. His books have De Shazer also had a profound effect been translated into 14 languages. on John Murphy, author of Solution- Known for his minimalist philosophy Focused Counseling in Middle and and view of the process of change as an High Schools (published by ACA) and inevitable and dynamic part of everyday Brief Intervention in Schools (published life, de Shazer reversed the traditional by Guilford). "Though my personal psychotherapy int6rview process by conversations with Steve have been asking clients to describe a detailed res- brief - what else would they be - they olution to the problem that brought always prompted me to think different- them into therapy, thereby shifting the ly. This always pleased Steve. The most focus of treatment from problems to meaningful of all reflections about solutions. Steve and his work is'this: He helped me "Perhaps more than anyone else, become more useful to clients. For prag- Steve de Shazer deserves credit for res- matists like us, there is no higher com- cuing the fields of counseling and psy- pliment." chotherapy from the problem-oriented Born and raised in Milwaukee, de paradigm that dominated most of the Shazer was also a classically trained 20th century," said Jeffrey Guterman, an musician. He played several instruments assistant professor in the Counseling at a professional level, and as a young Department at Barry University in man earned his living as a saxophonist Miami Shores, Fla., and author of Mas- on the jazz circuit. He earned a bachelor tering the Art of Solution-Focused of fine arts degree before receiving a Counseling, scheduled to be published master of science in social work degree by the American Counseling Associa- from the University of Wisconsin-Mil- tion in spring 2006. "In contrast to tra- waukee. He also studied at the Mental ditional counseling models that tend to Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif. focus on the problem, de Shazer taught De Shazer is survived by his wife, us to search for solutions and emphasize Insoo Kim Berg, who is the executive what is working for our clients. ... I will director of the Milwaukee Brief Family TOLL FREE: 877-442-0505 or 719-442-0505 remember him as the person who was Therapy Center;. his stepdaughter, Sara most responsible for~ shifting the field Berg; and his brother. m ACA, Latin America and service delivery in Spanish iS/se puede! Yes, it can be done!

BYANDRES CONSOLI include Andr6s Consoli (chair) offer counseling degrees in translate counseling terminolo- via phone at 415.338.6415. (United , States/Argentina), Latin America. gy, professional guidelines, The Task Force to Explore The American Counseling Ingrid Klanderud (Guatemala), N Counseling associations in association publications, spe- Opportunities for ACA in Latin Association Governing Coun- Lucfa Ortega (Mexico), Mila- Latin America. cial interest group information, America will be developing a cil recently established the gros Rivera-Pagan (Puerto * The names and contact websites, language proficiency report to present to the ACA Task Force to Explore Oppor- Rico), James Sells (United information of counselors and resources, etc., that are rele- Governing Council in the mid- tunities for ACA in Latin States/Honduras) and Odette mental health professionals vant to counseling profession- dle of February 2006. In addi- America at the urging of Presi- R. Smith Uldall (Mexico). In living and working in Latin als who serve Spanish-speak- tion, the task force will contin- dent Patricia Arredondo. The addition, Patricia Arredondo American countries who might ing populations in the United ue its charge until the end of purpose of the task force, serves ex officio. have an interest in assisting the States. June 2006, when a more com- which reports to the ACA The task force recently Task Force to Explore Oppor- The task force would very prehensive report will be made International Committee, is began its important work and tunities for ACA in Latin much appreciate ACA mem- available to the counseling multifaceted and includes: would very much appreciate America. Names submitted bers sharing with us any and all community. wIdentifying counseling pro- the input of all ACA members. would be used to form a net- information relevant to our We thank you very much in grams and associations in We welcome every contribu- work directory of individuals charge. Please send your con- advance for your contributions. Latin America. tion and point of view. Congru- who might facilitate achieve- tributions via regular mail to iJuntos podemos mas! m Recognizing possible part- ent with our' charge, we are ment of the task force mission. Task Force Chair Andr6s Con- Together we can do more! u nerships of mutual benefit especially interested in the fol- Permission should be granted soli, Department of Counsel- between these programs and lowing information: by the individuals before their ing, College of Health and associations and ACA. mThe range of relevant trans- names are submitted to the task Human Services, San Francis- Andrbs Consoli Is chair of the 2 a Compiling materials that lations into Spanish of the force. co State University, 1600 Hol- Task Force to 4itplore,0ppor- 1 might benefit those working words "counseling" and w Materials such as profes- loway Ave., RH 524, San Fran- tunities for ACA in Latin' with Spanish-speaking popula- "counselor" in different Latin sional books, journal articles, cisco, CA 94132. Contribu- America arid an associate pro- I fessor in the Department of tions in the United States. American countries. book chapters, self-help books, tions are also welcome via Counselinig at San Francisco The task force members * Training programs that professional dictionaries that e-mail at [email protected] or StaUniversity.

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would like to know or need to phone. Before you make con- Limit yout initial conversa- know to reach those goals. The tact though, consider what key tions to about 15 minutes, and NETWORKING 1-0-1 list might include specific information you need to re- follow up with a thank you names, people who hold partic- quest. Define your purpose be- note. Then analyze what you've ular job titles and even mem- fore identifying questions. learned and apply it to your bers or employees of specific Do you want to learn more own career development to organizations. about a specific job or organi- determine what steps are neces- Here's where you begin to tap zation? Ask about typical sary for your career growth. into your contacts to build an career paths, hiring procedures Develop a plan for gaining new No doubt you've heard the developing new partnerships information network. Ask your or special projects the individ- skills and insights that will phrase "networking," and you and professional challenges. current contacts if they can ual or organization is develop- enhance your short- and long- probably know it's good for . Think of the people you refer you to anyone on your list ing. Find out which special term career prospects. Consult your career. You.'ve possibly know: relatives, neighbors, of people you would like to skills would enhance your your contacts from time to time even experienced and benefited friends, co-workers, colleagues know. You probably do this on a chances of being interviewed or for an update on your progress from it. If, however, you happen from graduate school, members regular basis without even real- hired. (and theirs) and to determine if to be mystified by the process, of organizations to which you izing it - for instance, "Hey, Are you considering potential they are aware of any new try thinking of NETWORKING belong, etc. And don't forget Joe ... can you recommend a applications of your specific (wonderful) opportunities that 1-0-1 as an acronym for Nearly about the people in your life good plumber?" Now you area of expertise in another correlate with your goals. Everyone can lap into Wonder- who seem to know everyone: might ask, "Do you happen to industry? Do you need to get an Over time, you'll experience ful Opportunities by Requesting clergy, real estate agents, hair know anyone who works in overview of another field? plenty of changes in your Key Information Necessary for stylists, bartenders, retail sales child protective services?" Where does your contact think career. Successful networking Growth, 1-on-1. personnel and other counselors Once you're armed with refer- the field is heading? How is the is a long-term process that will Networking can benefit near- - people who, interact with rals, you can begin making new field incorporating new tech- help you to find career satisfaction, not only in the early stages ly everyone - including you! others from all walks of life. contacts and gathering informa- nologies and research? What but also after you have become Whether you'relust starting out Now, consider what you're tion that will help you under- challenges (governmental, fis- established. m or have been working in your trying to accomplish. Maybe stand where the best opportuni- cal, sociological, physical, etc.) profession for 20 years or you are looking for that all- ties are developing. face these individuals and orga- more, networking can be the important first job. Or maybe "Information interview" is nizations as they seek to source of opportunities that you've developed a new skill the term typically assigned to improve the lives of clientele? help you thrive, both personally that you want to incorporate an initial contact. It can be Are you trying to build your Amy Reece Connelly is ACA's and professionally. While often into your professional life. either a formal or casual con- network within a certain prac- manager of Career Services. considered a technique to get a Quite possibly you've reached versation, usually between two tice field? Does your contact Send questions or comments new job, you can also success- a point in your career where people (that's the 1-on-1 part). know someone else you should to her at ACACareers @counsellng.org. fully use networking to en- you need to make a change. You can conduct information contact or an organization you hance a current job through Make a list of the people you interviews in person or over the should consider joining?

Words of advice for counselors in deposition

BY PAUL L. NELSON A deposition can seem less some. Ask for clarification if a time in responding to all their counselor, but you will find threatening than an actual trial, question seems inappropriate or questions, and speak slowly. much comfort and help by hav- Counselor records are subject but counselors should be care- unclear. Again, counselors are re- ing an experienced attorney if to subpoena, and on occasion ful not to let down their guard If you do not remember cer- minded not to volunteer infor- you are compelled to give a you may be required to report to during the process and reveal tain facts, it is important that mation or to respond beyond deposition. a court or lawyer's office to give more than is required. The 2005 you say so. In response to a par- the scope of a particular ques- Participants in the ACA- a deposition or to testify con- ACA Code of Ethics states in ticular question, it is appropri- tion. Maintain your profession- sponsored professional liability cerning your counseling of a section B.2.c. Court-Orde'red ate to respond that you do not alism at all times. Do not let an insurance program have some particular client. A deposition is Disclosure: "When. subpoenaed know the answer. Attorneys attorney provoke or rattle you. avenues to request assistance. a way for attorneys to get sworn to release confidential or privi- The insurance policy may cover testimony in advance of a trial in leged information without a the costs of having an attorney court. If you are subpoenaed to client's permission, counselors represent you. Call the Health- give such testimony, you must obtain written, informed con- A deposition can seem less threatening care Providers Service Organi- comply, but you are allowed to sent from the client or take than an actual trial, but counselors should zation (HPSO) or the ACA bring your own attorney with steps to prohibit the disclosure Insurance Trust as soon as you you to the deposition. or have it limited as narrowly as be careful not to let down their guard and get notice of deposition. The Theodore P. Remley Jr. pre- possible due to potential harm reveal more than is required. ACA Insurance- Trust also pared a good reference work for to the client or counseling rela- offers risk-management consul- the American Counseling Asso- tionship:' Counselors should tation at no cost to participants. ciation Legal Series titled never volunteer information. The number to call is Preparing for Court Appear- Consider how to avoid harmful know that professionals such as If an attorney summarizes what 800.347.6647 ext. 342. m ances. The book provides very disclosure with the help of your counselors hate to say that they you have said, listen carefully helpful advice for counselors attorney. don't know the answer to a and make sure to correct any who are called into depositions. Prepare yourself in advance. question, and they may hit you misstatement. Paul L.jNelson isthe This article will seek to summa- Let your attorney know of any with rapid-fire questions in an The legal system can be per- executive director of the AGA Insurance Trust rize some of the important areas that could prove trouble- attempt to rattle you. Take your plexing to you as a professional issues. Resource Reviews

The Professional School Coun- is particularly effective because of the via a six-step process. The first CD, Counseling as an Art: The Creative selor: An Advocate for Students examples of activities and models school CareerCoach (version 3), guides individ- Arts inCounseling, Third Edition By Jeannine R. Studer, 2005, Belmont, counselors can use in practice. The group uals as they work through a process of lis- By Samuel T Gladding, 2005, Alexan- CA: Thomson Books/Cole, 370 pages, work chapter provides information about tening to a person discuss ways to find a dria, VA: American Counseling Associ- $83.95, ISBN: 0-534-60777-2. the group process and development, dif- career and then answer related questions ation, 248 pages, $25.95S(ACA mem- Selecting a textbook for school coun- ferent types of groups conducted by on paper. The content is fresh, requiring ber), $42.95 (list), ISBN: 1-55620-234-2. school counselors and activities for each individuals to look within. How does one seling courses is never an easy task. How- As this book title suggests, Sam stage. Tools for evaluating groups and define success and overcome obstacles? ever, this book just might change your Gladding views counseling as an art practical considerations for forming What are one's accomplishments? What perspective. Jeannine Studer's book on form. The art of counseling lies in the the role of the professional school coun- groups in schools are also provided. Stud- does one's dream job look like? The counselor's capacity to elicit the creative selor as an advocate for students is an er also includes the expressive arts as a tabbed site works much like an interac- processes of both client and counselor, excellent resource and class text for an component of the school counseling tive flash website that can be loaded onto with the aim of assisting clients to create introduction or foundations of school process. This chapter provides how-to a computer without having to later insert counseling course. Her book offers the summaries for sand play, bibliocounsel- the CD. The content could be worked on change and craft choices. Oddly enough, breadth required by this topic and an ing, art and music. The "squiggle art" by an individual or within a class or coun- counselors - artists in their own right - array of pragmatic, hands-on activities technique is especially helpful in drawing seling setting. CareerCoach seems to be may underutilize the creative arts. required by couriseling students. out students who are hesitant geared for college-age students Gladding believes the creative arts are Part one lays out the history of and a to share. or beyond, although some often overlooked in counseling, yet by framework for the school counseling pro- Part four consists of high school students might their very nature are "enriching, stimulat- fession. This section piovides a historical one chapter that find certain parts helpful. ing and therapeutic in their own right." In overview of the roots of school counsel- Career Coach also has' this user-friendly book, he presents the ing. In addition, the ethics chapter offers links to the Zenergy website, creative arts as therapeutic tools to use in several case examples to aid in instruct- which offers more informa- the art of counseling. ing students about an ethical decision- tion for registered users on This book may tempt you to merely making process. Further, the chapter on topics such as resume and let- pull out ideas from here and there. How- cultural sensitivity discusses strategies ter writing; interviewing and ever, the entire book is a good read, espe- for being a diversity-sensitive counselor image; career advice for cially the first chapter, which includes a and gives details about working with history of the use of creative arts to heal. various populations. The special needs For example, Gladding notes that as far chapter educates students about the laws back as 500 B.C.E., the ancient Egyptians they need to be aware of as a profession- advocated that the mentally ill pursue al school counselor, including the Indi- artistic endeavors and attend concerts and viduals with Disabilities Education Act dances. (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabil- Gladding provides a sound rationale for ities Act (ADA). the use of creative arts in counseling and Part two emphasizes th6 roles of the describes its many advantages. He also professional school counselor, focusing outlines its limitations, such as the coun- on a developmental, comprehensive pro- terproductivity of using art therapy with a gram, program accountability and career client who is a professional artist. A chap- development. Each chapter in this section ter is devoted to each art form in counsel- provides examples and activities about discusses the supervisory ing: music, the school counselor's role in these core process and the school counselor's role women; career counseling and assess- dance and. movement, imagery, drama and psychodrama, visual areas. For example, the developmental, as a consultant with teachers, parents, ment; salary, benefits and negotiating; comprehensive program chapter presents administrators and the comamunity. This and networking and job searches. Click- arts, literature and writing, play and a step-by-step procedure for implement- chapter assists the school counselor in ing on these online links produces only a humor. Each chaptei contains back- ing the American School Counselor understanding the role of supervision in limited number of resources, so this area ground material on the specified creative Association National Model, beginning his or her work and the value of collabo- needs further development. art and the rationale for its inclusion, as with a needs assessment and then cover- ration and consultation with others. The second CD, Interviewing Skills, well'as practical suggestions for its use in ing the four components that make up the Two components of this text in particu- offers information that might be helpful various counseling settings. In career model. In addition, the accountability lar make it a first-rate resource for school to use with individuals duing a mock counseling for instance, drawing a chapter offers multiple examples and counselors and school counselor educa- interview practice. However, this CD "career road map" can help clients gain a strategies for program evaluation, as well tors. First, the book's broad makeup cannot be installed onto a computer, so sense of direction about where they have as counselor performance evaluations. increases its value not only as an intro- you'll need the CD itself to run the pro- been and where they are going. The career development chapter supplies ductory text but as a useful resource for gram. Neither CD can be downloaded Additionally, suggestions are presented websites, a brief theoretical overview and several courses in the field of counselor from an online setting, which could be a for working with specific populations, information about the career goals of stu- education. Second, the book's wealth of drawback if you wanted a site license for including children, adolescents, adults, dents in different grade levels. activities, exercises and case examples the program. Also, since the company is older adults, groups, families and cultural Part three focuses on testing and assess- aid in the instruction of this material and fairly new, distribution is limited to its minorities. For example, a counselor in the ment, the influence of the Internet, crisis students' learning and comprehen- website or to Sam's Club, where you might utilize literature with adolescents counseling, working with families, group s10n. need a membership to make a purchase. by discussing strategically chosen song work and using the expressive arts. The Reviewed by Aaron Oberman, assistant But the cost of slightly less than $80 for lyrics or poetry that touches on important assessment chapter briefly explains the professor of counseling at the University the program is well worth it if you have a life issues. Each chapter also contains art- of West Georgia. career library or job search class where Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of related exercises and references. A selec- you have students or clients who will use Mental Disorders and provides sum- tion of websites is also provided. the material. maries of many types of tests school Zenergy Career Coach Reviewed by Beth Allen, a graduate counselors will encounter in the academ- Ideally, processing this material with a Developed by Zenergy Interactive, student in the Community Counseling ic, career, personal and social domains. professional career counselor would be 2006, Atlanta, GA: Zenergy Interactive Program at Indiana University of Penn- The Internet chapter discusses how to helpful since the program requires the 2 CD-ROM Program,$79.99, available sylvania. m incorporate technology into counseling, online at www.zenergyinteractive.com student/client to get involved in his or her C career planning. 0) evaluating websites for use and the stan- or www.zicoach.com. James&. K6rcuska, an ssistait C dards of ethical use from organizations Career Coach software by Zenergy Reviewed by Wendy Stubbs, interim professor atte Univdrsity of South = Dakota, isthe column coordinator for 0 such as ASCA, CACREP and ACA. In Interactive is a two CD program that directorof the University of South Dako- (-3 addition, the chapter on crisis counseling ta CareerDevelopment Center Resource Feviews.*Submit reviews fb' assists individuals with career planning - consideration tb. jkorousk@usd,e dv. 45 Innovations in Counseling- SUSAN X DAY

professional presentations, contributing counseling professionals, school coun- Female counselor educators: to the counseling profession, teaching, selors seldom receive clinical supervision involvement in professional organiza- as part of their work, and peer supervi- tions and a sense of autonomy at work. sion models for school counselors are Survey finds them doing good The most discouraging factors includ- rare. The study appears in Counselor ed hurtful colleagues, toxic faculty envi- Education and Supervision (September ronment, office politics but not doing so well and gossip, 2005 issue, pages 58-71). insufficient pay, working with less skilled and unmotivated colleagues, Can counselors pass educational pay inequity between men and Female faculty in 77 counselor divining the unwritten rules for merit the sobriety test? tion programs returned surveys concern- women in academia (men had a 12.5 pay and a sense of being controlled too Of the 86 CACREP-approved coun- ing the most encouraging and most dis- percent advantage in 1998). Further- often by others. couraging aspects of their jobs. The 115 more, female faculty in general devote Discouraging factors were associated selor training programs existing in 1997, women also took a test of life satisfac- more time to teaching and service activ- with lower life satisfaction, but encour- 87 percent placed students in practicums tion. Researchers Nicole Hill, Tracy ities than do their male counterparts. aging factors did not correlate with and internships in institutions that treat- Leinbaugh, Carla Bradley and Richard Men put their effort into research pro- higher life satisfaction. Thus, the nega- ed substance abuse; 11 percent of their Hazler analyzed these data in an effort to ductivity and administration, both of tive features of the job appear to affect graduates ended up with jobs in such understand the occupational satisfaction which are more highly rewarded than general well-being more strongly than institutions. Among 163 CACREP proof female counselor educators and teaching and service. positive features. The researchers noted grams in 2004, roughly 89 percent had reported their findings in the Journalof The most encouraging factors reported that main themes in the discouraging list internship placements in substance Counseling & Development (Summer by the women in the survey included were financial problems and a negative abuse counseling sites. pages 374-380). personal control over courses taught, 2005 issue, social climate in their departments. In a survey expanding and updating These women are faced with the tradi- student growth and enthusiasm, making these earlier efforts, Kathleen Salyers. Changes could lower role stress Martin Ritchie, Wendy Luellen and among school counselors Christopher Roseman collected informa- School counselors often find that the tion from I1 of the 181 CACREP- ART THERAPY HAS> realities of their job conflict with the approved programs now in existence. focus of their training and professional For 71 percent of the respondents, 11 associations. They find themselves in percent to 50 percent of the clients seen MANY FACES settings where their positions are often by their practicum students have sub- Video Award, misunderstood, poorly defined or stance abuse problems; for 18 percent of Amtedcan Art Therapyr presented by Judith Aron Rubin, viewed in contradictory ways by others the respondents, more than 50 percent of m'Association within and outside the school. These sit- the clients their students see have sub- uations characterize the phenomenon of stance abuse problems. About 50 percent AVu.obyJus*~Mcn)tubki role stress. Role stress in other occupa- of the programs reported that more than "' could draw it,' a-dreamer'. tions has been associated with job dis- 31 percent of their graduates got jobs at often says -to us, 'but I don't satisfaction, lowered commitment, ten- sites that included substance abuse work. knowdow to say it.' sion and fatigue, low performance, de- However, CACREP standards do not %-Sigmund Freud creased effectiveness, burnout and turnover. specifically require coursework in addic- Researchers John Culbreth, Janna tive behavior, and there is no consensus Scarborough, Angela Banks-Johnson among programs in how substance abuse and Stacey Solomon surveyed a nation- training should be handled. al sample of 186 elementary school The researchers present three possibil- counselors, 170 middle school coun- ities for offering stronger representation selors and 156 high school counselors of substance abuse training in CACREP concerning their experience of role standards: (1) establish a substance -* stress. The counselors filled out demo- *- *. - -- * abuse counseling specialty program area graphic questionnaires and the Role (similar to the current school counseling Questionnaire, which produces scores Art Therapy Has Many Faces shows the on subscales of role conflict (inconsis- and mental health counseling special- * History and development of the profession tent expectations), role ambiguity ties); (2) establish a ninth common core * Sources and uses of art therapy from cave paintings to coping (unclear expectations) and role incon- curricular area in CACREP require- with stress gruence (conflicts between aims and ments; and (3) include substance abuse * Applications of art therapy with clients of all ages and with a existing systems). The only difference facets in all eight existing common core variety of problems among the counselors of different grade areas (similar to how ethical issues are * Characteristics of art therapy (doing and reflecting with another) levels was that elementary school coun- currently included across the board). * Art of art therapy (evoking expression, facilitating reflection) selors experienced significantly less role The article, in CounselorEducation * Multiple approaches to art therapy with individuals, families, and conflict and role incongruence than high Supervision (September LO and groups 2005 issue, school counselors. pages 30-42), discusses the pros and * Growth of art therapy from clinics to communities The best predictor of lower role stress E cons of each approach. u * Rapid results of art therapy was a match between what counselors 0 Produced by Expressive Media, Inc. * 2005 * 50 minutes initially expected of the job and their actual expenences on the job. This was Order #79810 true for all grade levels on all three sub- Textbook author Susan X Day teaches List Price and ACA Member Price: $59.95 scales. The researchers suggest that research methods and advises gradu- 0 ate students in counseling education at .j- 0 more efforts should be made to address the University of Houston. She can be 0) Please include $6.75 for shipping of the first DVD AMERiCAN COUNSbLING 0 the discrepancy between ideal and real contacted at [email protected]. o and $1.00 for each additional copy. ASSOCIAION a situations during counselor training. Another predictor of lower role stress To subscribe to any of the journals men- To order call 800-422-2648 x222 was participation in peer consultation and tioned in this column, call 800.633.4931. supervision. Yet, compared with other 46 Hurricane Journal Continued from page 26

Before coming here, I was the team members and the clin- Southern hospitality that I know it will take me quite remaining evacuees that have sort of detached from reality.. ic staff I have worked with for know so well from my days in awhile to process and reflect on no place to go. Some people Sure, I listened to news reports, these past two weeks. I even Arkansas and Texas. Y'all are the meaning of what we all here say that people will be liv- read newspapers, checked on- got a jar of canned pear pre- close to my heart!! went through. ing in these temporary shelters line news services, but it's not serves from a social work My brain is full! I have so Our team has been dis- possibly for a year. the same. I can turn off the TV, intern at the clinic that I will many thoughts and feelings cussing our concern about what 'The state of Louisiana plans throw the paper in the trash or enjoy. I will certainly miss the about this experience that I is going to happen to the log off the computer and focus Continued on page 53 on something that takes my mind off of what is making me uncomfortable. If I don't want to pay attention or see "the bad stuff' I don't have to. I can dis- You Can Help People connect. Ijust can't do that any- more. I feel overwhelmed and unsure of my next step. I am nearinj the end of my Quit Smoking0 time here, and I can't go back to my life and pick up where I left -and - off. It doesn't feel right, and if I do that, I feel like I would be slap- ping everyone I met here right in Make Money Doing it! the face and walking away. The people impacted by this tragedy did not ask for this. Earn 2 ours of NBCO & NAADAC Board Approved QEUs They were living their lives, -and become a Cartified TobaccoCCessation$-pecialist working their jobs, raising their families, yet everything that IAGetihe Quitsuccs Facilittor' Treatnriebt Prograrm., I4ndigy was normal to them suddenly became abnormal. I have seen > onsultantsiManual & Business fbveiomitn (Traning OV the images on TV of the ani- > Faciltator' IManual & Program Implenetton Trairing DV D mals who were trapped and left > Client Materilsi Day.1 & Day :2.DVas, The Workbook, Relatafier CD8 unattended by their owners who had to vacate their homes quickly. I have spoken with numerous people who in tears Get thetrdihii & suppottyou'hedd to sUced! tell me how they left their pets at home with a bowl of water Work with rn6tivdted delftpaying &Qcorport cliints and some food because they Quit.uc es.com.l ® Use yourkilitio belp peopleonae vital Jife changes expected they'd be home in 2-3 days. But they weren't home in 8 and3&tIyfiftinandia!tewasyodqdsqre 2-3 days. Some of the animals survived. Many did not. I saw the images of the animals - stunned, bewildered, lost. I see the same look in the eyes of their owners. All here feel lost, NeeQuliy, CEU? Getf"FastCEUsTO! stunned, bewildered. But in our Oiszhees&lsatC eriiae ihOln ore disconnection we can unite. I have heard it said that if you are ever lost in the woods and oGeLieHfOfnorCalU-WeAseOuPhe don't have a sense of direction, that you should stay exactly where you are because eventually, you will be found. In the midst of being relocated to numerous shelters, seeking financial help from government agency to government agency, there is a sea of lost folks. What co NatC~~o direction do they head toward? Who is waiting for them? Are we just as lost as those displaced by the storm? dust SayNO! to, Boig£EUsI * Tuesday, Oct. 4,11:15 p.m. N4BCC:, NA.ADAC It is hard to believe that in a P~eabT~eeProfessi6lial Education. In Approved CEUas few hours I will be on a plane iYar, tisoryp tviVerIpCe. returning home to Boston. In ." &Pratcal Skll some ways it feels like I have Group Sidt&& Mhiiftoriiibdun4 been here for two months and Unique:& Usefol Profesianal Risonrces. other times like 20 minutes. We'll Sill Be Hershxt:Year4 :) S(00) 3909536 It was hard saying goodbye to 47 ACA Call to Action - BY SCOTT BARSTOW, CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL AND BRIAN ALTMAN

We need your help! Letters and phone calls from constituents are the most effective way of getting members of Congress to take action. Following are a few of the current high-priorityfederal policy issues on which the American CounselingAssociation is working, and contacts by counselors can make a big difference in level of success. If you are unsure who your Representatives br Senators are, then visit the ACA LegislativeAction Center on the Internet at http://capwiz.com/counseling, or contact Chris Campbell with ACA's Office of Public Policy and Legislationat 800.347.6647 ext. 241 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Remember in any communica- tions with your elected representatives- whether by letter post card,phone, fax or e-mail - be sure to leave your name and postal address.

Department of Defense Recognition of Licensed Professional Counselors

The number of soldiers returning from Iraq with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental and emotional health problems is staggering. Yet federal law still requires that Licensed Professional Counselors practice underphysician referral and supervision in TRICARE, the military health care system, and in Department of Defense facilities. LPCs are the only mental health professionals not allowed to practice independently. Fortunately, a study by the RAND Corporation on the effects of a demonstration project allowing independent practice authority for LPCs found that this resulted in better access to care, no increase in costs and no adverse effect on TRICARE beneficiaries. The House has passed language, as part of the Fiscal Year 2006 bill authorizing defense spending, establishing independent practice authority for counselors. At press time, the Senate had yet to approve this provision. Congress is aiming to finish considering the FY 2006 National Defense Authorization Act as soon as possible, so it is vital that counselors contact their Senators to urge adoption of the House-passed provision for independent reimbursement of counselors.

Who to Contact Message ACA Resource Your Senators "As. a constituent, I'm calling to ask you to support Senate passage of a no-cost, House-passed provision in the Brian Altman defense authorization bill to give military persoinel and their families easier access to mental health services by 800.347.6647 ext. 242 Capitol Switchboard allowing Licensed Mental Health Counselors to practice independently within the TRICARE program. Increas- [email protected] 202.224.3121 ing access to services is especially important considering that as many As one in three soldiers will return from Iraq with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. The RAND Corporation conducted a study on the effects Internet briefing paper: www.counseling.org/public www.senate.gov of a demonstration project allowing counselors to practice independently and found that it resulted in better access to care, no adverse effect on beneficiaries and fo increase in costs. I'd like to hear back on whether the Capwiz "Contact Congress!" site: Senator supports allowing Licensed Merital Health Counselors to practice independently within TRICARE. Can http://capwiz.com/counseling I give you my contact information?"

Appropriations for the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program

Despite President George W. Bush's Fiscal Year 2006 budget request eliminating the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program, the Senate Appropriations Sub- committee on Labor, Health and Human Services and Education approved a FY 2006 spending bill in July that would provide $36 million for the program; a $1.3 million increase compared with last year and the highest funding level yet for the program! The full House approved a Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill in July that would pro- 'vide $33.8 million for ESSCP - the same amount the program received in FY 2004. While in years past Congress has continued to fund ESSCP despite the president's lack of interest, the IY 2006 battle to fund the program may be our hardest yet, given the unprecedented spending cuts in domestic non-defense programs being considered. Therefore, it is imperative that concerned counselors take action now. Please contact your House and Senate members and urge them to support the Senate-approved funding level of $36 million for ESSCP in the final Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill.

Who to Contact Message ACA Resource Your Senators and "I am contacting you to ask for your support for the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program. Chris Campbell Representatives ESSCP is the only federal program devoted solely to supporting counseling programs in our natioi's schools. 800.347.6647 ext. 241 I'd like the Senator/Representative to support a final appropriations bill that includes the Senate-approved [email protected] Capitol Switchboard funding of $36 million for the school counseling program." 202.224.3121 Internet briefing paper: www.counseling.org/public www.house.gov Capwiz "Contact Congress!" site: www.senate.gov http://capwiz.comlcounseling

Department of Veterans Affairs Recognition of Licensed Professional Counselors

The VA health care system does not effectively utilize the services of Licensed Professional Counselors for providing mental health services to veterans. LPCs are virtually shut out of clinical and supervisory positions within the VA, regardless of their expertise or experience. The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee passed the Veterans Health Care Act of 2005 (S. 1182) on Sept. 15. It includes a provision explicitly establishing recognition of Licensed Mental Health Counselors within the Veterans Health Administration. It is important to contact Senators and let them know that they should support S. 1182 if it comes to the floor this fall. Also, counselors need to call or write to their Representatives and ask them to include the provision regarding Licensed Professional Counselors in any veterans' health bill that is drafted and passed this year. Who to Contact Message ACA Resource Your Representatives "As a constituent, I am writing/calling you to support language that would add Licensed Professional Coun- Brian Altman selors to the list of health providers that are eligible to be appointed to positions at the Veterans Health Admin- 800.347.6647 ext. 242 Capitol Switchboard istration. Language that I support is included in Section 5 of S. 1182, the Veterans Health Act of 2005. 202.224.3121 "Currently, LPCs cannot be hired at the skill level and pay grade that other master's level mental health pro- [email protected] fessionals can be hired. However, LPCs are recognized by the Health Resources Services Administration and the Internet briefing paper: www.house.gov Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and are covered by TRICARE. In addition, LPCs www.counseling.org/public have the same expertise and meet virtually identical educational and training requirements as current VHA employees. Capwiz "Contact Congress!" site: "According to the GAO's Special Committee on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, it recommended in 1985 that http://capwiz.comz/counseling the Department of Veterans Affairs provide increased access to PTSD services. However, in February 2005 (20 years later), the committee found that the VA has not met the recommendation because PTSD services are not widely available in VA's community-based clinics. "Please support language that would add LPCs to the list of health providers that are eligible to be appointed to positions at the VHA." 48 S

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to be an excellent collaborates on Join us on Friday, Nov. 11 been our hope that members More information about the list- ence promises AADA with like-minded interests will serv, including how to sub- educational and professional 'New Age of Aging' from 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at the Montclair State University Stu- collaborate and support one scribe, is available through the opportunity that will expand training institute dent Center, Room 411, for this another in their projects. By par- ACCA website at www.college your knowledge of group work. Submitted by Larry D. Burlew exciting training opportunity. ticipating in our survey, you can counseling.org. Registrants will have many [email protected] (Professional registration: $50; help facilitate this process. ACCA's online newsletter, opportunities for continuing Join Association for Adult Student: $15 - five contact We also look forward to the VISIONS, is -also available education and networking with Development and Aging mem- hours). Contact Larry Burlew at upcoming launch of ACC's through the resources link on other professionals who share bers, other counseling profes- [email protected] for Journal of Creativity in Mental the website. The current issue is the same commitment to quality from the sionals and students more registration information. Health, published by the packed with- articles on great group work for the clientele tri-state area for an exciting day- Haworth Press Inc. As the editor college counseling topics, in- they serve. long training institute on issues of JCMH, I am very excited cluding performance anxiety, The conference's keynote in counseling adults. AADA and with our progress in bringing supporting the academic mis- speaker is ACA President Patri- the Montclair State University ACC asks for meibers' this new journal to you. As it sion, prevention and health pro- cia Arredondo. She will speak counseling program are co- updated e-mail addresses stands now, the launch date is motion, LGBTQ issues on cam- on how proverbs or dichos from sponsoring the training institute. Submitted by Thelma Duffey spring 2006. If you are interest- pus, self-concept and emotional Mestizo cultures offer lessons Four state-of-the-art workshops '[email protected] ed in submitting a manuscript distress, as well as colleagues' for community generation- will be offered. At a time when classes were for review, please visit our web- reflections of personal inspira- building. " "I Just Got Diagnosed: commencing and we were get- site at www. waca-acc.org for tion. VISIONS also contains Preconference topics will Now What Do I Do?" will ting in gear for the fall semester, instructions. We are especially updates on the organization's include "Challenges Facing presented by Gary be Hurricane Katrina devastated interested in receiving articles activities and goals for the com- Group Leaders" with Marianne McLean, a counselor and the lives of thousands of people. that describe unique adaptations ing year. Schneider Corey and Gerald researcher based in New This tragedy caused many of us of existing techniques or cut- ACCA is also seeking to fund Corey, "Male Sexual Abuse: York City. The workshop to take stock of what we value, ting-edge interventions in coun- outcome research efforts high- Moving From Shame to Joy" will focus on how patients to consider our priorities and to seling or counselor education. lighting the effects of college with Michael Hutchins and diagnosed with catastroph- reflect on how we respond to We are also seeking submis- counseling practices on student "Using Expressive Arts in ic or chronic illness are adversity. So many people were sions that describe how creative retention. The ACCA Executive Groups With Children and Ado- being forced to become gravely impacted by this disas- can be used in the up to a lescents" with Pam Paisley. their own advocates in the interventions Council has allodated ter, and I would like to thank all service of facilitating growth- total of $5,000 to the Research new world of managed members of the Association for connections and pro- care. fostering Grants Committee to support Creativity in Counseling who " "The Weight of It All: ductive, mutually supportive deserving research. Depending provided and continue to pro- we IAMFC cancels Nutrition, Body Image and relationships. In addition, on research quality and docu- vide support for these efforts. book conference due to Women's Self-Esteem" is are seeking movie and mented need, an exceptional Because none of us are exempt Hurricane Katrina being offered by Catherine reviews for our cinema and bib- grant may be awarded for the from adversity, it is indeed a Submitted by Lynn Miller Roland, professor and liotherapy columns. The journal total amount of $5,000. Visit to have the company chair of the Department of comfort is sure to include informative, www.collegecounseling.org for [email protected] and connection of friends and Counseling, Human Devel- innovative and practical sources application information. Due to Hurricane Katrina, the by our side as we opment and Educational colleagues of information for students and International Association of through. ACC Coun- Leadership at Montclair find our way professionals. Marriage and Family extends its appreciation to coun- Thank you -for helping take selors regretfully canceled its State. The workshop will ASGW making plans explore the fears, myths selors who have responded to our vision to a place of action second annual conference, encourages all for national conference and truths about body these needs and and for helping to create a col- scheduled for Feb. 16-18, 2006, image and women, as well counselors to continue to partic- laborative culture where rela- Submitted by Alicia Homrich at the elegant Intercontinental as present ways in which ipate in thoughtful action. We tionships, diversity and innova- [email protected] Hotel in New Orleans. We hope women can change the pat- will keep you informed of any tive ideas are appreciated. Please save the dates of Jan. to reconsider hosting this excit- terns that keep them from updates through e-mail. Please let us hear from you. 10-13, 2006, to join your col- ing conference in February feeling good about them- Because maintaining connec- leagues for a wonderful "Gath- 2007 in New Orleans, but we is so - the selves. tion with the membership ering of Group Workers" will have to see how the city " "What's Age Got to Do important, please provide us Association for Specialists in fares in its reconstruction. with your most up-to-date e- ACCA upgrades listserv; Group Work National Confer- Make sure to attend the With It?: Healthy Sexual online newsletter Development and Older mail address so we can keep you ence. We will meet at the scenic IAMFC Distinguished Presen- Adults" will be presented informed of ACC news. We available waterfront setting of the ter session at the ACA/CCA by Christine Moll, associ- send e-mails regularly to our Submitted by Paul Fornell Riverview Plaza Hotel in the Convention in Montreal on Sun- ate professor of counseling membership and, - currently, [email protected] heart of Mobile, Ala. Come day, April 2, 2006, from 1-4 at Canisius College in Buf- approximately 80 addresses are The American College Coun- experience the energy and p.m. Les Greenberg, author of falo. She will present the not deliverable. As a result, seling Association listserv has excitement of life in the down- the evidence-based approach to "truths" about older adults there may be members who are changed addresses. The change town area as you join your couples counseling, Will be and sexual changes and not receiving communication in the system allows subscribers group work colleagues. demonstrating Emotionally Fo- sexuality in institutional from us. To update your e-mail to have more control over when Mobile is legendary for pic- cused Therapy. IAMFC hosts life. address and ensure our commu- and how they receive informa- turesque gardens and beautiful this event, described as one of s "Taking CHARGE of Your nication to you, contact Mem- tion. We currently have more historic homes. The Riverview the most sutccessful and appreci- Own Work Success" will bership Chair Heather Trepal at than 600 subscribers with inter- Plaza Hotel is perfectly posi- ated aspects of the annual con- be offered by Larry [email protected]. action occurring daily. Sub- tioned to explore the unique vention, for all attendees. See Z Burlew, professor of coun- In keeping with our mission to scriptions are available in either possibilities offered by the city. the masters in a live demonstra- a seling at Montclair State. facilitate connections within our a standard format or daily digest The hotel is located in the enter- tion of couples therapy! If you The workshop will exam- membership, ACC disseminated format. For those who want to tainment district near the Gulf miss the conference, you can ine a state-of-the-art model a survey to members to assess participate in or stay abreast of Coast Exploreum Science Cen- purchase Greenberg's video- for work adjustment from the research and clinical inter- the topical threads as they ter, the IMAX Theater and the tape, or any of the other IAMFC adolescence through adult- ests of our members. If you have unfold, the standard format is Museum of Mobile. To make titles, at very affordable rates hood, as well as suggest not responded to the survey, the way to go. If you want to hotel reservations, call 866. from ACA. 0 innovative strategies for please visit our website at manage your inbox, the daily 749.6069. The rate is $99 per Currently, JAMFC is working becoming the exceptional www.aca-acc.org for details on digest compiles all the activity night for a standard room. with William Doherty so that employee. how you can participate. It has and delivers it in one message. The ASGW National Confer- members can join the National Registry of Marriage-Friendly Thera- ence. Last year more than 30 reach to the NCDA member- NECA unveils premier tant to workforce and career pists. This new online registry will host sites from across the Unit- ship and' beyond. NCDA is issue of E-News professionals. Response from make access to well-trained family ed States, Australia and France seeking host sites for 2006, the members has been very Submitted by Kay Brawley counselors more convenient and joined together via phone to and CEUs will be offered for positive. The quarterly print [email protected] informative. 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The 2006 teleconference, continuing education programs Members with Acrobat view- ciation launched its first IAMFC is calling for self-nomina- "Constructivists Interventions: or the teleconference, contact er integrated into their web monthly issue of E-NEWS, a tions or nominations of others for the Creatively Collaborating to Bobbi Carter at bcarter@ browsers will be able to view short, crisp e-mail newsletter following elected positions: IAMFC Honor the Individual's Story," ncda.org or visit the NCDA E-NEWS simply by clicking about NECA activities and president-elect, IAMFC board mem- should be a wonderful out- website at www.ncda.org. ber-at-large and the IAMFC Govern- other news and issues impor- Continued on page 58 ing Council representative. Please send a brief curriculum vitae, a letter of intent and contact information to Lynn Miller at [email protected] by 5 p.m. PST, Dec. 15. Only electronic nominations will be accepted. Terms of office will commence July 1, 2006. 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He noted how the spotted and required immediate before was happening psycho- my head, ya know. I kept my tive thilking begins to build. "I elements could be resources in surgery. "A hell of a thing," logically (metaphysically) now. head down and drove that son can't hit that driver. I should his favor instead of forces con- Rich commented. "And then Rich bubbled over with tears of of 'a gun outta there without never try it. Just lose that club?' spiring against him. This time there's the prostate to deal with joy, peace and restoration. "I moving my head. I laid up Then, to comnpensate, magical the sun and shadow aligned to later. Probably cancerous." kind of like being fussed over," within 12 feet of the pin. The thinking takes over as the novice serve him, or perhaps he finally The tough guy was scared. He he said, "so I keep my mouth guy I was golfing with couldn't approaches the second shot. "IfI allowed the elements to serve had just learned how to live, shut when I'm the patient." believe it. Neither could I." hit it perfectly, I can get 200 him. By focusing on the and now, in an instalit, 'his life I'm still amazed at how in the Nor could I. It seemed to me to yards and split the fairway." For- process instead of the past or was being threatened;:It always course of one calendar year this be another wonderful metaphor get that Tiger Woods couldn't the, anticipated outcome, Rich seems to go this Way in life. man came in from the wilder- of a counseling concept. The ball pull off the shot currently under literally kept his head in the When we finally figure out how ness of his rage, engaged life in was in the rough again. That was consideration. solution. In counselor speak, he to live, our lives are often com- many ways, attempted to be a Rich's life, rough from his first Magical thinking, it seems to was "in the present moment." promised or nearly over. peacemaker and finally learned tee shot. In the past such a bad lie me, arises in lieu of hopeless- On one level he skillfully The operation went well, but to be patient and content. In a would iave been met with an ness. "If only" becomes the drove a troublesome object out recovery was a near-death ex- funny way -the golf ball in his emotional response, contributing novice's mantra. He walks the of his own darkness and gained perience. A terrible staph infec- head (his thoughts) led to the to overcompensation to correct course facing the hard facts of a satisfying reward. On another tion twice threatened to kill golf ball-sized aneurysm in his for the next shot. Invariably he bad golf shots. But these shots symbolic level, he removed a -Rich. In fact, the staph. infec- aorta (his feelings), - which would have pulled his head or are juxtaposed over the shim- stumbling block from his dark tion ruined the surgery, requir- began to resolve when he hit hooked by overcontrolling or mering imaginings of how it (angry) side and gained a mea- ing the entire operation to be the actual golf ball in his life. sliced with reckless abandon. His should and could be "if only" sure of peace and self-control. repeated. He is truly a rich man now. m attempts at correcting the origi- Unfortunately, the golfer can- The removal process used the But missing from this frustrat- nal problem frequently led to fur- not really see himself in action. same tools that had created the ing scenario was Rich's old evin Har Lcqsd1 ther complications. Life and golf He has limited self-informa- original Professional Counselor in'pri- problem lie; howdver, anger. He refused to tunk nega- vate practice in sout-central are all about discipline, some- tion, as well as several blind with focused discipline Rich tively despite having various tPednslvanlii liseoiitive- thing Rich was never issued by spots. Without a pro by his was able to solve the problem reasons to rant and rave. Many Sycholymo ipproach is his original family. side, he will continue to angrily superbly. Not long after hitting other patients on his floor chose complemented by 6reative u Beginning golfers can relate to thrash in the grass, learning his shot, Rich began making to scream at the nurses and doc- ometap of d analogy, the pounding zigzag of an nothing from either his good or peace with his links beyond the tors. Rich declined. Instead he 6 Contacn viamat unskilled golf game. Extra ener- bad moments. golf course as well. bonded with his caretakers and

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I In 1989, Camile Wortman number of challenges to these 2. The applicationof with one task and not others. Instrumental grievers, on the and Roxanne Silver published a earlier understandings or para- new models Different survivors could do other hand, are likely to expe- controversial yet infludntial digms of grief.-Understanding Drawn from the work of tasks differently. rience muted affective reac- article titled' "The 'Myths of these new approaches is essen- Elisabeth Kubl6r-Ross, most Since Worden's work, other tions to loss. Their experience Coping with Loss.' In that tial fof counselors because so of the early models empha- models have appeared. For is more likely to be cognitive piece, they identified five much of the work that toun- sized that individuals were example, Rando has proposed and behavioral, and such myths they believed were wide- selors do deals with loss. Oper- likely to experience grief by "Six 'R' Processes," while strategies will be favored for 1 held by mental health profes- ating with outmoded concepts going through a series of pre- Margaret Stroebe and Henk expression and adaptation to sionals: ' is akin to a physician develop- dictable reactions or stages. 'Schut have offered a "Dual loss. Moreover contemporary " Depression and distress ing therapies oh the basis of This understanding has be- Process" model, suggesting research has called into ques- are inevitable in grief. humors. come widespread in the cul- that successful coping in tion the idea that expressing * Distress is necessary, and ture. It is inteiesting to note bereavement means oscillating and working through feeling I its absence is,problematic. Five new understandings that the TV sitcom Frasierhad between loss-oriented and of grief is helpful for every- " Survivors must "work of grief its protagonist, a radio psy- restoration-oriented processes. one. thiough" a loss. chologist, deny that these The move away from stages 1. Extending the definition * Survivors can expect to stages existed even as he clear- and universal reactions to grief of grief 4. Beyond coping recover from such a loss. I also reflects an increasing When we think of grief, we ly experienced them in reac- Early work in the field tend- N Survivors can reach a state appreciation of cultural differ- often think of a reaction to tion to his own job loss. ed to emphasize the difficulty of resolution. ences. As the United States death. But grief is now viewed 'Despite the popular embrace of coping with loss and stages, most of the new and Canada have become mhore, more broadly - as a reaction of focused on restoring a sense of Wortman and Silver's evalua- models have avoided the lan- culturally diverse, studies have to loss. In fact, this understand- equilibrium in the face of tion was that the evidence did shown that loss is often inter- loss ing was integral to the field guage and assumptions of while slowly and painfully not support the widespread stage theories. J. William Wor- preted, and grief experienced from its outset. It is interesting withdrawing emotional energy acceptance of these proposi- and expressed, in myriad to note that Sigmund Freud's den broke new ground in his from the deceased. The per- tions. In response, they crystal- 1982 book Grief Counseling ways. illustration in "Mourning and ception of the survivor was lized a challenge to what might and GriefTherapy. He concep- Melancholia" is a bride left primarily passive - a person be called the "grief work tualized grief as a series of standing at the altar. Despite 3. Beyond affect - struggling to adjust to changes hypothesis:' This hypothesis four tasks: While that, most work has empha- research from Eric out of his or her control. was really a conceptual belief * To accept the reality of the Lindemann has always empha- that one must work through sized grief as a reaction to This concept was strongly loss. sized that grief is manifested powerful feelings to success- death. challenged in the work of * To work through the pain in many ways, including cog- fully detach from the deceased, But recent works have broad- Catherine Sanders. In her of grief. nitive, physical, emotional, reinvest in life and recover ened that understanding. My phase model, she emphasized on disenfranchised grief * To adjust to an environ- behavioral and spiritual reac- from and resolve the loss. This work that bereaved persons have ment where the deceased tions, much attention has been concept was very evident in in 1989 addressed the wide choices in grief, including the of lisses that can engen- is missing. placed on affect to the exclu- some self-help books. range choice to significantly grow in * To withdraw emotional sion of other responses. This However, it should be added der grief and stressed that the the course of their loss experi- energy from the deceased reflects a general Western pre- that while the grief work lack of recognition of the grief elce. The concept that growth in such losses and' invest it in another occupation with affect in coun- hypothesis was evident in experienced can be a possible outcome of relationship. (In the sec- seling and therapy. much of the work done in the complicates grief. grief has also been stressed in -In Therese A. Rando's classic 6nd edition of Worden's Whil& a number of writers field (especially in the trade other current work, including of Complicated book, published in 1991, have stressed reactions other and self-help literature), pro- Treatment that of Neimeyer and Ashley this was revised to read, than affect 'to loss, two may fessional literature was far less Mourning, she spends consid- "To emotionally relocate serve as examples. 'Robert Prend. 2 accepting of these propositions. erable time discussing tangible the deceased and move on Neinieyer has emphasized that The grief work hypothesis was and intangible losses that cre- with life," a modification the reconstruqtion of meaning 5. Continuing bonds ] continually challenged in the ate grief reactions. This shift is that will be discussed later represents a critical issue, if The Freudian notion that the E professional literature and a critical one. It allows the of grief to be extended to in this article.) not the critical issue in grief, work of grief is to detach from > coexisted with other ideas and study adding both a strong cognitive the deceased and to reinvest in z approaches. areas such as divorce or job loss. It also allows the study of While Worden's task clear- and spiritual component to the other relations has also been Nonetheless, Wortman and ly identified grief with death, study of grief. strongly challenged in the past Silver's article had great grief to draw on the consider- they also represented a signifi- Terry Martin and I have sug- decade. This challenge found heuristic value, bringing forth able literature concerning cant paradigm shift from the gested a continuum of griev- its fullest treatment in Dennis .E the many ways that these early stress, coping and adaptation predominant stage theories. ing styles, ranging from Klass, Phyllis Silverman and 2 and popular understandings of (i.e., seeing grief as a type of the His task model made no intuitive to the instrumental. Steven Nickman's - ground- grief were being modified and stress reaction and mourning as assumption of linearity. In- Intuitive grievers experience, breaking book Continuing o challenged. In fact, the last 15 a form of coping or adapta- stead it stressed individuality. express and adapt to grief in Bonds: New Understandings years have seen an increasing tion). A person could have difficulty strongly affective ways. of Grief in 1996. The therapeutic challenge remains to recog- be theoretically grounded and of attachment and loss. If, in * process of grief, predict prob- clear grief-related diagnostic nize that not all attachments empirically assessed. Such fact, close relations can form lematic outcomes and suggest -code. are positive. research will likely cause us to online, without any physical the need for early intervention. reassess and re-evaluate the contact, will this generate a For years, the field has Conclusion Pending challenges concepts and models that future class of disenfranchised eschewed a medical model of Throughout the past decade underlie the study of grief. grievers? Will these Internet grief, avoiding terms such as and a half, our understanding While these new understand- relationships raise new ques- 'symptoms. Grief, it is argued, of grief has undergone major ings have received consider: tions on the processes of death is a normal and natural part of modifications. Future changes able attention and, at least in The challenge of technology notification? the life cycle, not an illness. are likely to continue challeng- some cases, widespread accep- The challenge to evaluate These proposals challenge that ing the way we eivision dnd tance, three pending chal- and research is especially clear notion, asserting that at least think about loss. As coun- The challenge posed by lenges may also force modifi- given the new technologies some experiences of grief evi- selors, we need to'stay current DSM-V cations in the ways we under- offered through the Internet. dence, early on, signs of psy- so we can provide the best ser- stand grief. Significant online resources Currently, there are propos- chiatric illness. vice to our clients. An old already exist, including grief als' before the American Psy- Perhaps the seriousness with teacher of mine used to empha- The challenge of research information, grief groups, chat chiatric Association to add a which these proposals have size that with her dictum: As Neimeyer noted, little rooms, counseling and oppor- category on grief to the fifth been received is a sign that "Read or refer." i research has been conducted tunities for memorialization. edition of the Diagnostic and there is an increasing recogni- on the methods of grief coun- Yet there is little evaluation Statistical Manual of Mental tion of the need for correction, seling and grief therapy. of these resources - and little Disorders. Perhaps one of the that stressing the normalcy of Kenneth J. Doka, a member Instead, we have simply study of their efficacy. The most viable proposals is one on loss and grief has led to the of the American Counsling Internet may offer support for "Complicated Grief' (formerly SAssciation, is a professor of assumed that such methods neglect of more problematic gerontologly at *he College of work. bereaved persons, but it may called "Traumatic Grief") variants. Perhaps, too, part of Nei ochelle and a senior Grief counseling and knowl- also be a sour6e of grief. The offered by Shelby Jacobs, the receptiveness consultant for the Hospice of these pro- Foundation of America. edge of grief need the integra- seemingly widespread devel- Holly Prigerson and associ- posals is fueled by the growth tion of theory, practice and opment of cyberspace relations ates. They contend that certain of managed care in the United raises questions for the study Letters to the editor: research. Interventions need to symptoms, evident early in the States and the desire for a ocounselig.brg., Get CE Credits Today! 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examinations of the similari- Mfl~r PRFi R This is a change from the original New ASGW Luncheon at the ACA/CCA authentic * -- - n... w-. Orleans venue. This portion of the con- Convention in Montreal. ties and differences among same-race vention will center on the collaboration adoption, transracial adoption and tran- ACA European Branch Fall Conference Board members sought between'education and workforce at the scultural adoption. Presentations that Nov. 3-4, Fall Conference Counseling and Values, the journal of local, regional' and state levels. More address issues pertaining to transracial Nov. 5-6 Learning Institutes the Association for Spiritual, Ethical Mannheim, Germany details and registration available at and transcultural adoption are invited. and Religious Values in Counseling, is The European Branch of the Ameri- www. acteonline.org/convention/index. Potential topics include the develop- seeking applicants for -its Editorial can Counseling Assbciation will hold Cfn. the role and Board for 2006-2008. All ACA mem- ment of self-esteem; its annual fall conference in November bers interested in serving on the jour- impact of racism, discrimination and at the Steigenberger Mannheimer Hof nal's Editorial Board are encouraged to oppression on the triad; adoption vs. Hotel. The theme will be 'The Pro- FYI submit their application materials development vs. race vs. culture - fessional Counselor: Promoting Well- by ASGW seeking nominations for awards, Feb. 15, 2006. Primary responsibilities determining what influences adjust- ness Throughout the Life Span." for scholarship include reviewing manuscripts and ment and how to cope with those issues Hotel information: Guests who reside applicants The Association for Specialists in submitting the reviews to the editor in clinically; how transracial and traft- in the Steigenberger Hotel Mannheimer Group Work Awards Committee is a timely manner. Editorial Board mem- scultural adoption affect the whole Hof, located in the center of the second seeking nominations for the Group bers should be familiar with the con- family; exploration of racial/cultural largest town in Badei-Wuerttemberg, Work Practice Award, Eminent Career tent and aims of the Counseling and identity in the context of the individ- can enjoy the auienities of a first-class Award and Professional Advancement Values journal and ASERVIC, have hotel and a great sense-of well-being. ual, 'family, community and society at Award, as well as applicants for the sound opinions on what is relevant to The tranquil and comfortable atmos- large; the influence of culture on fami- Peg Carroll Scholarship. readers and be capable of offering con- phere of this traditionlal establishment lies. of transracial adoption; the stigma The purpose of the Group Work Prac- structive feedback to authors. Several is highly esteemed by pi-ivate Afid busi, of adoption (including recognition of tice award is to recognize an outstand- openings are available for the three- ness guests alike. From this noble town society's view tha "biological is year term from July 1, 2006, through residence you can set off on your own ing.practitioner in group work. Recog- best"), especially in transracial adop- nition may be for any area of group June 30, 2008. personal tour of the town or explore the tion; complexities of adoption - not work covered by the ASGW Profes- Those selected must be willing to magnificent area of the Kurpfalz. all good or all bad; the need to present sional Standards. join ASERVIC. Please send electronic The Steigenberger Hotel Mannheimei challenges and benefits/successes; and Nominations for the Eminent Career a Hof is located in the city center oppo- copies of your r6sum6 or vita and Award or the .Professional Advance- research studies on -adoption issues. site, the water tower, Mannheim's towl cover letter highlighting your qualifi- ment Award should address the nomi- For more information, visi landmark. Here you will be just a few .cations, including ACA membership, nee's outstanding activities and contri- www.injarch.org/inages/STJohns- steps away from enjoying a shopping areas of expertise and goals for the butions to the field of group work. The CallForPapers_2:pdfSubmit pro- spree on the "Shopping Mile': of journal to: Christopher Sink, Editor, Career Award is intended to posals electronically no later than Jan. Mannheim. The Exhibition and Trade Eminent Counseling and Values (in concert with recognize major contributions made to 15, 2006, to Hollee McGinnis at lncg Fair Centre and Congress Centre are ASERVIC), Seattle Pacific University,. work by an [email protected] also only a few hundred meters away the field of group School of Education, Department of and can be easily reached on foot. ASGW/ACA member. - School Counseling and Psychology, The * Professional Advancement Registration information for the con- 3307 Third Ave. West, Seattle, WA The Career Development Quarterly recognize the outstanding ference is available online at www. Awards- 98119-1997, or . e-mail: invites manuscripts about work and onlineinfos.de/eaca/main.htn or by activities of individuals who . help [email protected]. leisure, career development, career e-mailing [email protected]. advance the field of group, work counseling and education. Authors through any one of the following: Call for papers, manuscripts should be sure that manuscripts include development of a new tech- Fourth Biennial St. John's Uni- research, The implications for practice because CDQ nique or theory, public relations, leg- versity Adoption Conference: "Fami- COMING'EVENTS is concerned with fostering career de- islative activities or group work prac- lies Without Borders? Adoption Across velopment through the design and use Bipolar/Depressive Disorder Symposium tice. Culture and Race" will take place on Dec.3 Contact Lorraine J. Guth, Ph.D., Oct. 13-14, 2006, in New York City. of career interventions in educational Tucson, Ariz. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, The university is calling for papers, institutions, community and govern- The Second Annual Child and Ado- Department of Counseling., 206 Stouf- presentations and workshops. ment agencies, and businesslindustry lescent Mental Health Symposium: fer Hall, Indiana,-PA 15705 or via e- The first conference in 2000 focused settings. Publication guidelines are Bipolar and Depressive Disorders in mail at [email protected] for complete on "The Adoption Journey: Psycholog- available at the National Career Devel- Children and Adolescents, will be held details on award nominations. All nom- ical, Socio-Political and Legal Chal- opment Association website at Dec. 3. It is sponsored by the Universi- inations and supporting letters must be lenges"; the second conference in 2002 www.ncda.org. ty of Arizona College of Medicine at received by Jan. 31, 2006. focused on "The Lifelong Adpption Mail submissions to: The Career the Arizona Health Sciences Center and The ASGW Awards Committee also Journey: Through the Eyes of the - Development Quarterly, clo National the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry invites applicants for the $2,000 schol- Adopted"; and the 2004 conference Career Development Association, Program at the Department of Psychia- aiship given annually to honor Mar- theme was "The Dynamics of Adop- try. The symposium will be at the Ari- 10820 East 45th Street, Suite 210, guerite "Peg" Carroll, a former ASGW tion: A Three-Way Mirror." In keeping Tulsa, OK, 75146. zona Cancer Center, Kiewit Auditorium president and pioneer in group work. with its goal to create conferences that in Tucson. The purpose of the award is to support address adoption themes relevant to the Bulletin Board submission guidelines For more information, contact the the study of group work and further the training of mental health professionals Entries Professional Development Office at for the Bulletin Board must understanding of group dynamics. Any as well as to the personal growth and be submitted via e-mail to akennedy@ - Psyphiatry Department, University of student interested in the field of group understanding of adoption triad mem- counseling.org with "Bulletin Board" Arizona, P.O. Box 245002, Tucson, bers themselves, the fourth conference work is eligible for consideration. in the subject line. Paragraphs (in com- Arizona 85724; phone: 520.626.1392; Applicants must respond in writing will focus on issues related to transra- E fax 520.626.5732; plete sentences) should be in a Word to. six questions and should solicit let- cial and transcultural adoption. document, single-spacqd, justified, e-mail uapsycon @email.arizona.edu; ters of recommendation from three As with the three previous confer- 2 or visit the website at www.psychiatry. Times font in black. Please provide a professionals in the field who are ences, the university seeks to create contact person with an e-mail address >. arizona.edu. familiar with the applicant's work. educational and experiential opportuni- Contact Kelly McDonnell at ties for professionals, scholars, stu- or number to call for more information. 12 Focus 2005 Do not send submissions with tables, Dec. 8-10 [email protected] for com- dents and those touched by adoption to Kansas City, MO plete scholarship application require- learn more about yet another aspect of tabs, bullet points, logos/letterhead, C A strand of the the Association for ments. Applicatiois must be received the adoption experience, both domesti- colors or uncommon fonts. Submis- 0 Career and Technical Education by Jan. 31, 2006. cally and internationally. Presentations sions are subject to editing. The rolling (ACTE) national convention will take The award recipients and scholarship are invited that compare and contrast deadline is the 10th of every month by , place in Kansas City from Dec. 8-10. winner will be announced at the the complexity of adoption through close of business, ET. m assi ie rals Now!" 0 Classified Ads: Categories CONSULTING Sent FREE along common areas, including car- MERCHANDISE/ Statistics Solutions assists with our FREE include Calendar, Merchandise & SERVICE S catalog, PHP peting, sound proof offices, Services; Business Opportunities; *with clarifying the method sec- Publications. Call 1-800-428- and use of photocopy and fax Educatidnal Progranis; Books; Call tion, conducting analyses, and 7559 or visit www.phppubs.com machines. Call (703) 754-0722. for Programs/Papers; and others PLAY THERAPY explaining output. 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CACREP-accredited in Com- ry duties of this position will be the candidate's qualifications Counselor Education: The successful candidate is expected to provide leader- munity Counseling and to teach and advise students in and experience. We are com- ship in curriculum development, teach graduate courses in school guidance and counseling mon- and off-campus traditional, weekend, and/or distance education approved by the Board of graduate programs in Counsel- mitted to racial, cultural, and formats. This position requires a doctorate with training and a productive schol- Behavioral Scietice for gradu- ing and college student person- gender diversity among our arly record in counselor education or related area. Certified or certified/license- ate training leading to Marriage nel, the preferred candidate faculty and student body. eligible in the State of Florida and experience are preferred. A candidate with experience inpre-K-12 and school guidance services is desired. In addition to fos- and Family Therapy licensure should also be qualified to Minority-group candidates are tering research, advising and providing supervision for graduate students, faculty in California. Candidates must ,teach undergraduate courses in strongly urged to apply. 8 members are expected to teach across our various programs. The Center for have an earned doctorate in Psychology. The successful Review of applications will 04) Psychological Studies is a graduate center that offers Ph.D and Psy D. programs 0 n clinical psychology and a predoctoral clinical internship program all of which Counseling Psychology/Educa- candidate will also be responsi- begin immediately and contin- are fully accredited by APA, a consortium internship prognr(APPIC member), tion or a closely related clinical ble for supervision of fieldwork ue until the position is filled. ..o programs in school guidance and counseling, mental health 12-V master of science counseling, clinical psychopharmacology , a specialist program in school psy- field. Candidates should have and research projects. While we Please submit a letter of interest 0 chology, and a behavioral science track in the University Criminal Justice strong teaching and supervi- are primarily seeking a col- including a statement of train- Institute. The center trains students at its Psychology Services Center that serves as significant league with superior teaching ing philosophy, areas of teach- children, adolescents, and adults through its outpatient and thirteen faculty spe- sion skills as well cialty clinical training programs. Nova Southeastem Unversity is located in Ft. clinical experience and eligibil- and counseling skills, the ideal ing competence, vita, and three 0 Lauderdale, Florida just 10 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Our locatiod ity for California licensure. The candidate should also provide professional references to: U, provides numerous opportunities for recreation, entertainment, education andgul- 0 requires a breadth of evidence of scholarly produc- Director of Human Resources, ture. Our average year-round temperature of 76 degrees makes outdoor activities position O- possible at all times of the year. Applications will be reviewed until the position clinical knowledge such that a tivity. We are especially inter- Argosy University Tampa, is filled. Please apply on line to Position #995192 at www.nsujobs.com. Visit our variety of courses can be ested in candidates with prior 4401 N. Himes Avenue, Suite website: www.nova.edu. taught; research competence is teaching experience, mental 150, Tampa, Florida 33614. Nova Southeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. also expected: For a complete health counseling experience Fax: .813-873-2171. e-mail: job description, including and/or expertise in school coun- [email protected] EOE FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY cate in Marriage and Family istration of the clinical depart- ter summarizing qualifications; COLLEGE OF EDUCA- Therapy. A doctoral program is ment - including strategic pro- (2) current Counseling - TION curriculum vitae; (3) also in development for this gram and clinical program reprints of at least one, but not DIRECTOR Department Chair: Associ- department. We are seeking a planning; ensuring clinical pro- more than three, scholarly pub- ate / Full Professor Depart- leader who has earned a doctor- The Johns Hopkins University is gram outcomes are tracked and lications; and (4) names, seeking ment of Counselor Education ate in Counseling, Counselor a dynamic individual to reported appropriately; and addresses, phone numbers and provide overall administrative The Department of Counselor Education and Supervision, or, a researching and implementing e-mail addresses of three indi- direction and leadership to their Education at Florida Atlantic related mental health field from best practice models. Doctoral viduals who may be contacted Career Management Program University seeks to hire a Chair a regionally accredited universi- degree in Counseling or Clini- (CMP). The incumbent will by the committee as references. oversee the implementation of of the Department at the level of ty, and who can hold the rank of cal Psychology and licensure or Send applications to: Dr. Associate or Full Professor. services, programs, policies, and Associate Faculty or Professor. license eligibility to practice at Robert J. Mislevy, Professor as an Salary is competitive procedures; participate and com- Candidates for this position the doctoral level in Kansas and Chair, EDMS Search Com- internal CM Consultant; prepare mensurate with academic rank should be licensed (or license- required. Experience in clini- mittee, Department of Mea- and manage the budget; oversee and all working experience. The preferred eligible) as a professional coun- cal service delivery with a teen surement, Statistics and Evalua- relationships starting date for the position is selor or should be a licensed between CMP, the Office of population desired. Please tion, College of Education, Human Services, and other January 2006. A starting date mental health professional email resume, vita, salary Benjamin Building, offices in Human Resources; of August 2006 is also possible. whose background University demon- requirements and references to of Maryland, College Park, MD assess and address all ongoing Applications will begin the strates a strong counselor identi- needs for career services; and [email protected] 20742-1115. The University of review process in October and ty. Work experience in a gradu- provide a complete range of or fax to 913-764-4689. Maryland is an Affirmative continue until the position is ate training program career management services and prior Action/Equal Opportunity him/herself filled. University and Depart- involvement with the CACREP ment Description The Depart- MARYLAND employer. Applications by Visit http://jobs.jhu.edu/ to accreditation process are strong- women and minorities are ment of complete an online application Counselor Education ly preferred. Responsibilities strongly and use Search Jobs to review has nine full-time faculty encouraged. mem- include curriculum oversight, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT full job description and to apply bers, is CACREP accredited and faculty hiring and review, strate- COLLEGE PARK for position # 21978. We offer a has three tracks: Mental Health gic planning, budget develop- competitive salary and excellent Assistant Professor benefits, including Counseling, School Counseling ment and monitoring, program tuition The Department of Measure- remission, in a smoke free/drug and Rehabilitation Counseling. development and evaluation, ment, Statistics and Evaluation MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSI- free environment. AA/EOE A new doctoral program (Ph.D.) interfacing with other university in the College of Education at in Counseling admitted its first departments, TY MOORHEAD and overseeing the University of Maryland, Counseling and Student students in the fall 2005. Posi- student recruitment, admissions College Park, is seeking appli- Affairs. (0533P) Tenure Track tion of Department Chair The and retention. We are seeking a cations for a tenure-track Assis- position requires an earned Assistant or Associate Profes- doc- person who enjoys administra- tant Professor position starting torate in counselor education or tion in higher education, men- sor, Counseliig and Student August 23, 2006. Qualifica- Affairs program, Minnesota [email protected] (218) 477- closely related field, with schol- toring full-time and adjunct fac- tions include an earned doctor- 2009; FAX (218) 477-2547. arly and administrative experi- State University Moorhead, ulty, and teaching graduate adult ate in an appropriate field, AA/EOEE. A member of the ence. Preference will be given to learners. Our administration and begins August 21, 2006. ABD exceptionally strong back- in Counselor Minnesota State Colleges & candidates with a demonstrated faculty are dedicated to support- Education, Coun- ground in quantitative methods seling Universities System. record of work with CACREP ing effective teaching and learn- Psychology, 'or closely as applied in the social and related field with documented approved programs. Candidates ing, as well as fostering a cultur- behavioral sciences, evidence must plan to complete doctorate by have a record of excellence ally rich environment that values of scholarly research potential, (MISSISSIPP( in scholarly achievement, teach- August 2007. Doctorate pre- diversity. Review of applica- interest in participating in col- ing and service to warrant tions will begin on ferred. Consult November laborative research projects and UNIVERSITY appointment at senior rank. 1st. Applicants should submit a www.mnstate.edu/vacancy/Ind OF MISSISSIPPI motivation to seek external Assistant/Associate Profes- Please visit the Department of letter of interest, curriculum ex.htm for additional informa- funding. The Department of tion and the application form. sor Posting in Counselor Edu- Counselor Education website at vitae, and three letters of recom- Measurement, Statistics and Screening begins November 7, cation http://www.coe.fau.edu/coun- mendation to: Jeffrey Binder, Evaluation (EDMS) is located 2005. Apply to: Dr. Wesley Applications are sel/defaultl.htm for more infor- Ph.D., Dean, Georgia School of in the College of Education J. being mation about the Department Professional Psychology at Erwin, Chair, Counseling and accepted for two (2) 9 month with a current enrollment of Student Affairs Search Com- tenure-track positions at The and positions in the Department. Argosy University/Atlanta, 980 about 60 graduate students Florida mittee, Minnesota State Univer- University of Atlantic University is an Hammond Drive, Suite 100, majoring in its programs. Mississippi, sity Moorhead, 1104 Seventh School of Education, Counselor Equal Opportunity Employer. Atlanta, GA 30328. AU/Atlanta About half of these students are Avenue South, Moorhead, MN Education Women and minorities are is an equal-opportunity employ- full-time with some kind of graduate program encouraged to apply. Send 56563 or direct inquiries to August 2006. The er. To learn more about Argosy financial support. Faculty beginning cover letter, vitae, a statement of University, visit our website at research interests and addition- research and teaching interests, www.argosyu.edu. al information about EDMS administrative experience, can be found by visiting U NOVA our NS SOU THE ASTERN names, addresses and contact web site: www.education.umd. . UNIVERSITY information for three profes- edu/EDMS/ This position sional references to the Depart- requires expertise in classical ment of Counselor Education, KEYS YOUTH SERVICES INC. and modern psychometric theo- Florida Atlantic University, 777 Clinical Director ry as well as in quantitative NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY - Glades Rd., P.O. Box 3091, TLC for Children and Fami- methods for education and the The Center for Psychological Studies Boca Raton, anticipates, for 2006 an opening at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. FL 33431-0991, lies is in a building phase of social sciences. The successful Applicants will be reviewed for rank and salary commensurate with experience. Attn. Dr. Michael Brady, residential treatment services candidate will be expected to Counselor Education: The successful candidate is expected to provide leadership Search Committee Chair. for teenage juvenile offenders develop a program of research Ps curriculum development, teach graduate courses school guidance and coun- Inquiries about the position seling mnon- and off-campus traditional, weekend, and/or distance educaton for- and children in need of care. addressing important theoreti- mats. This position requires may be directed to Dr. a doctoate with training and a productive scholarly Brady at The clinical director will play cal developments in psycho- record c counselor education or related area. Certified or certified/hmense-eligible mnthe State [email protected], or Dr. Greg an integral role developing and metrics with applications in of Florida and experience are preferred. A candidate with experience Brigman, Interim Chair, gbrig- pre-K-12in and school guidan guices is desired. In addition to fostering in maintaining a clinical program educational settings and to ing, visinandpsychopharog specisn pograduate scdents, faculty mem- [email protected]. to meet the needs of youth and obtain appropriate external abehvorsare e te tock the acrsit our rim Justmst.The Center for their families. The primary funding. Duties PscholaStudatis Pschologyaceenter that ers chi Psy.D programs in will include (1) cnalts tholgyit otatien a t dtirt fachlttehi am all of which ar E GEORGIA responsibilities of the position teaching within the EDMS grams. NvaccS theAste conivrsrty intemshtpprogramu(APIC member), mas- 0 ] include: 1. Managing clinical graduate level educational sta- service delivery - recruiting Z and tistics and measurement course 0 ARGOSY UNIVERSITY/ATLANTA supervising a clinical team sequence including advanced Iesf from ate A shIc Oean.Our loconselmg meroushealthuni- Program Chair including employed staff and ar a g pro psychometrics courses, (2) and ad us thr o gh itsn t aiment and th rteen a n culty pec.a ly Professional Counseling Pro- intern students from local col- assisting in the development of 0 gram of the Georgia School of lege and university settings; new programs and coursework, Professional Psychology at ensuring agency meets clinical temperature of 76 degrees makes outdoor activities possible at all times of the year. and (3) advising masters and Apphcations will be reviewed until the position is filled. Please apply onl e to Argosy University/Atlanta. The accreditation and State service doctoral students. For fullest Position #995193 at wvw.nsujobs.com. Visit our website: www.nova.edu. Professional Counseling Pro- standards; and developing a consideration, submit the fol- Nova Southeastern University is an Equal Opportaty/ gram offers an MA in Profes- comprehensive clinical service lowing materials no later than Affirmative Action Employer sional Counseling and a Certifi- plan for the agency. 2. Admin- January 18, 2006: (1) cover let- [jr' Certificate of Advanced recruitment. The University is ing for research are desired. A EWa4MWSHIRE J ter's program is CACREP accredit- Graduate Study, and profession- located in the small, dynamic, doctoral degree from a ed for its Masters (School and al certification programs with historical community of Oxford, CACREP accredited program Community) and Doctoral in school coun- Mississippi. Learn more about is preferred. The position PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY concentrations (Counselor Education and Assistant Professor - Coun- counsel- the University of Mississippi requires teaching, supervising seling, mental health Supervision) tracks. Position selor Education - Tenure ing, and school psychology. and the School of Education at practicalintemships, conducting - Responsibilities: Teach a vari- Rack The success- http://www.olemiss.edu. All research, publishing, writing Responsibilities: ety of graduate-level counsel- Plymouth State University, the position Applicants must apply on-line grants, service, and advising stu- ftl candidate for ing courses, supervise located in the scenic heart of the be expected to teach a flex- and may do so at dents. School counseling experi- will practicum and intemship stu- Lakes and White Mountain ible load of masters-level core dents, serve on doctoral disser- https://jobs.olemiss.edu The ence and certification/licensure Region of New Hampshire, is a University of Mississippi is an and specialty courses within the tation committees and special- eligibility in Missouri are also coeducational, residential uni- EEO/AA/TitleVI/TitlelX/ school and mental health coun- ist field studies, advise stu- preferred. Salary is commensu- versity with an enrollment of Section 504/ADA/ADEA seling programs. These courses dents, participate in program rate with qualifications and 4,000 full-time Employer approximately may include Group Counseling, governance, engage in scholarly experience. The Division of undergraduate students and Counseling Theories, and Coun- to activity, and provide service Counseling & Family Therapy 2,300 part-time and graduate seling Skills, Assessment and the university and, community. offers doctoral degrees in coun- students. Plymouth State Uni- Consultation among others. Qualifications/Skills: Required selor education and CACREP- versity invites applications for a The program is dedicated to Assistant/Associate Professor accredited master's degrees in tenure track position in Coun- developing counselors who are Qualifications: 1) Doctorate UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - school and community counsel- selor Education and School self-aware and committed to from a CACREP Accredited ST. LOUIS ing. Applications received by Psychology, School of Gradu- justice. The school of Assistant Professor School social Counselor Education Program, December 1, 2005, will receive ate Studies beginning August Graduate Studies encourages Counseling 2) Eligible for LPC in Missis- priority, however, applications The faculty of Plymouth and initiative while The Division of Counseling 2006. creativity sippi, 3) Experience as a coun- will be accepted until the posi- State University's Counselor providing strong administrative & Family Therapy at the Uni- selor in school or community tion is filled. Send a vita, three Education Program seeks a sipport and faculty resources. Potential versity of Missouri-St. Louis counseling settings, 4) letters of recommendation, dynamic colleague committed Minimum Qualifications: activ- seeks applications for a full- for research and scholarly copies of transcripts, and a state- to teaching excellence and stu- Earned doctorate in Counselor super- time, tenure track Assistant ity, 5) Qualified to teach, ment concerning your research dent development. The mission Education, preferably , from stu- Professor position to begin Fall vise, and advise counseling iiterests to: Dr. Therese Cris- of the Counselor Education a CACREP-Accredited Pro- in a specialty 2006. Applicants must have an dents, 6) Expertise tiani, Chair, Search Committee, Program is to prepare profes- gram or closely related field and 7) A record of partici- earned doctorate in counselor area, Division of Counseling & Fami- sional counselors who have a (ABD will be considered); organiza- education or related field from pation in professional ly Therapy, College of Educa- deep understanding of them- professional identification as tions. The School of Education an accredited university (ABD tion, University of Missouri-St. selves, are able to honor diver- a counselor educator, teaching at the University of Mississippi will be given consideration). One University Boule- sity that exists within clients experience at the graduate level; is NCATE accredited with an The ability to teach a broad Louis, MO 63121- and society, and have the skill and excellent communication enrollment of more than 1000 spectrum of graduate courses in vard, St. Louis, USA. The University of to promote the healthy develop- and leadership skills. Familiarity 'students. The Leadersip and school counseling; demonstrat- 4400, is an Affir- meat of individuals and institu- with CACREP standards and a Counselor Education depart- ed potential for scholarly Missouri-St. Louis The Department of commitment to scholarship and ment is a graduate only depart- research and publication; and mative Action/Equal Opportuni- tions. Counselor Education and service are required. Additional ment, seeking to build on its strong potential for securing ty Employer committed to excel- Desirable Qualifications: Spe- recent successes in national outside grants to provide fund- lence through diversity. School Psychology offers Mas-

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A limited number of (Counselor Education) Park, PA 16802, (Phone: 814-863-2415; dependency/substance abuse. MAIL graduate assistantships or teaching fel- The Counselor Education program at email: [email protected]). Penn State is resume: 101A N. Main St., Woodstown, lowships for full-time students in a Penn State University seeks applications committed to affirmative action,. NJ 08098, 4ttn: D. Davenport. equal CACREP accredited Ph.D. counselor for an Assistant Professor with prefer- opportunity and the diversity of its education and supervision program are ence for an individual prepared to focus workforce. anticipated for Fall of 2006. NEW YORk, Currently it on teaching, research, and grant develop- appears that all positions will pay a ment in areas addressing children, youth, UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON stipend of at least $9,500 for nine and community related issues. This is a Assistant Professor Counselor SUNY NEW PALIZ months in addition to a tuition waiver tenure-track appointment with the possi- Educator Assistant/Associate Professor and require 20 hours a week of work. In bility of supplementary summer appoint- Department of Counseling and School Counseling SUNY New Paltz part, faculty interests include teaching, ments in research and/or teaching. Posi- Human Services. Full-time, 9-month seeks an assistant/associate supervision, professor to and scholarship as well as tion responsibilities include teaching, academic year, tenure track, participate faculty in expansion of our MA pro- family, group, and individual counseling supervising, and advising in the Coun- position in Counseling and Human Ser- gram to include school counseling. along with school and community counselor Education School and/or Rehabili- vices department, starting August, 2006. Doctorate or ABD seling.. For in counseling psy- further information contact: tation progiams along with carrying out Applicant should possess a doctorate in chology, counselor education, guidance John D. West, Kent State University, a systematic program of research Counselor Education or a closely-relat- counseling or related area. Send three College and Graduate School of Educa- focused on counseling and program ed field (ABD considered) and relevant recommendation letters, graduate tran- tion, Health, and Human Services, Coun- development for youth, families, and/or clinical experience as a professional scripts, evidence of teaching effective- seling and Human Development Ser- schools in the context of counselor edu- counselor. Assistant of Associate rank. ness, samples of scholarly work, and vices Program - 310 a White Hall, Kent, cation and/or rehibilitation. Penn State Graduate of, or experience with, a personal statement that addresses teach- Ohio 44242-0001 (office telephone 330- ing philosophy, research interests, and 672-0713). Kent State University is an school counseling training/program Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action development philosophy'and experience Employer. I H 0BROOKLYNK&SCOLEGEf1 to: Dr. Jonathan D. Raskin, Psychology Search Chair (#F05-20), Department of Psychology, SUNY New Paltz, 75 S. PENNSYLVANIA Manheim Blvd., Suite 6, New Paltz, NY THE SEEK DEPARTMENT 12561-2440. Further details at INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF Assistant Professor to serve as a counselor for a diverse group of disadvantaged stu- http://www.newpaltz.edu/psychology/jo PENNSYLVANIA dents. Duties include: teaching freshatin orientaiion courses; conducting individual bs.htnl. Review of applications will Assistaint Professor and group counsehng; conducting research on topics related to this population of students; writing reseatch grant applications; serving begin January 15 and continue until the The College of Education and Educa- on departmental and college com- minttees; working in conjunction with faculty from a wide variety of disciplines position is filled. SUNY New Paltz is an tional Technology at Indiana and University engaging in community outreach. Ph.D. or Ed D. in counseling, Psychology or other AA/EOE/ADA employer. of Pennsylvania (IUP) invites applica- appropriate related discipline required. Experience in college counseling, particularly tions for two permanent, full-time, in Opportunity Programs. tenure-track faculty positions FNORTH CAHOLINA at the PLEASE SEND CURRICULUM VITAE, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND Assistant Professor level to begin in Fall WRITING SAMPLE OR RESEARCH PLAN(S) TO: Michael T. Hewitt, Assistant Vice 2006 in the Department of Counseling President for Human Resource Services, Br6oklyn College/CUN, 2900 Bedford UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - (http://www.iup.edulce/). The success- Avenue, Brotoklyn, New York 11210-2889. PEMBROKE ful candidates should have a doctoral For additional information please go to: www.brooklyn.cuny.edu. Counseling (2 positions): Assistant degree (ABD considered with doctorate F-7 A, , M ~~IROA1C Enp10 available to all eligible persons without TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORE or CACREP accredited program standing of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit education. The University of regard to age, gender, color, race, reli- Assistant Director of Counseling preferred. The successful candidate will Serve as the Stu- Scranton is an AA/EO Employer/Educa- gion, national origin, disability, veteran (Galveston, Texas) also have an interest in global perspec- on the two tor. Minority persons, women and per- status, or sexual orientation. dent Affairs representative tives and program development. Profi- cruise aboard sons with disabilities are encouraged to month summer training ciency in Spanish to participate in the ship. Effective- apply. the University's training ongoing development of diversity out- TEXAS ly address women's issues in a Universi- collabora- reach initiatives and bilingual ty setting. Provide individual and group is desirable. tive community programs TENNESSE counseling services and workshops for encour- 7 DALLAS COUNTY Minority candidates strongly students. Provide outreach and consul- should have Director, Community Supervision aged to apply. Applicant tation services for students in areas relat- credentials and experience in profes- EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY & Corrections Professor Of Dallas County District & County ed to personal development and academ- sional counseling. NCC, CRC creden- Assistant/Associate ic enrichment. Develop and provide pro- certifica- Judges are seeking applications for the tial, or state school counselor Counseling grams designed to assist students with Department of Human Development position of Director of the Dallas Coun- tion and evidence of strong teaching and substance abuse problems or concerns, for Learning, Counseling Program. ty Community Supervision & Correc- research skills required. Eligibility & including consultation and assessment, license is The position is designated to primari- tions Department. Candidates should Pennsylvania state counselor brief treatment, and developing referral include a 21- teach and provide services to Masters have experience in organizational man- preferred. Responsibilities ly resources. Develop, implement, over- undergraduate and of Arts students in School Counseling agement, human resources administra- credit workload, see, and evaluate wellness and student research and publica- accredited), as well as teach tion, budget development and imple- graduate teaching, (CACREP health education programs designed to of undergradu- foundational courses to Communi- mentation, progressive sanctions devel- tion, clinical supervision some raise awareness about health issues, counseling and ty Agency Counseling (CACREP opment and implementation, evidence ate and Master's level facilitate healthy decision-making, and and student accredited), Counselor Leadership, based practices development and imple- human services students, increase utilization of campus resources: Engaging in Higher Education, and Marriage & Fam- mentation, and statistical analysis and advisement/mentoring. Serve as liaison with parents regarding campus, and community ily Therapy students. The position interpretation. Requirements: Appli- professional, student issues. Assist Student Life staff service, as well as pursuit of an active requires (a) a doctorate in Counseling, cants should have an advanced degree in hosting annual Parents Weekend research agenda, is necessary for promo- Counselor Education, or a related degree with progressive managerial experience, events and maintaining Parents web site. tion and tenure. Opportunities available by 8/15/06; (b) experience/interest in preferably with a criminal justice Consult with faculty and staff regarding teaching in off-campus programs and Pre-K-12 School Counseling, Career agency. Starting Salary: $125,000+ for needs and concerns of students. Coordi- with alternative methods of Development and Consultation; and (c) Visit our website at www.dallascoun- working nate surveying and assessment of stu- instruction. Send letter of interest, cur- knowledge & skills in addressing needs ty.org to complete the online application dent population to direct and inform out- riculum vita, copy of transcripts, and let- of diverse groups & an appreciation for and email resumes to pjones@dallas- reach efforts, including administration ters from three (3) references to Oliver J. multiculturalism. Teaching experience at county.org or you may call our office at of the CORE Survey. Assist in training Morgan, Ph.D., Chair, Department of the college/university level preferred. 214.653.7638. Dallas County Human programs for resident assistant staff and Counseling and Human Services, Panus- Candidates from underrepresented pop- Resources/Civil Service Department, peer educators. Develop long and short- ka College of Professional Studies, ulations are encouraged to apply, for 509 Main St., Room 103, Dallas, Texas goals. Other duties as Hall 455, University of Scran- example women, people of color, and 75202. Equal Opportunity Employer. term program McGurrin required. Serve on appropriate commit- Scranton, PA 18510-4523 by Janu- members of the LGBT community. East ton, tees in the Student Affairs division and 15, 2006. The University of Scranton Tennessee State University is a regional ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY ary within the University. Represent the a selective Catholic and Jesuit institu- state-supported institution serving over Professor of Counselor Education is Office of Student Counseling at Univer- 5,000 students located in North- 11,000 students yearly and is located in St. Mary's University seeks application of sity and other functions as appropriate Pennsylvania near the Pocono the foothills of the Smokey and Blue tions for a full-time tenure track position eastern Assist director with orga- The University is a broadly Ridge Mountains. The northeast corner at the Assistant Professor level for the and requested. Mountains. nizational and administrative tasks as regional, comprehensive university of of Tennessee, which surrounds Johnson 2006 - 2007 academic year. Responsi- Requires: Master's degree in national prominence. The Department City (population 56,000) is metropolitan bilities include teaching master's and requested. Educational Counseling, Student Per- offers a high quality undergraduate in population (a million people within a doctoral core courses, practicum/intern- sonnel, Counseling Psychology or relat- degree in Counseling and Human Ser- seventy-five mile radius) but provides a ship supervision, dissertation direction, ed field. Three (3) years experience in vices which is currently pursuing nation- friendly, small town atmosphere. The doctoral student advisement, and devel- counseling, training and program devel- al accreditation (CSHSE). All three area abounds in scenic beauty and in opment and implementation of a opment, including alcohol and drug edu- graduate programs in School Counsel- places of historical interest. Position planned program of personal research. cation and prevention programs. ing, Community Counseling, and Reha- Application Requirements: Current tran- Community Counseling, Mental Health Requires ability to multi-task and work bilitation Counseling are nationally scripts reflecting doctoral work; three Counseling, and Counselor Education & cooperatively with others. Preferred: accredited (CACREP, CORE). The letters of recommendation; and a vita. Supervision programs are CACREP Ph.D in Educational Counseling, Stu- Department also offers a Certificate of Send all materials to: Dr. Kim Desmond, accredited. St. Mary's University was dent Personnel, Counseling Psychology Advanced Graduate Studies (C.A.G.S.) Chair, Search Committee, Counseling founded in 1852 as an independent or related field. Certified Health Educa- and a collaborative counseling program Program, Human Development & Learn- catholic university in the Marianist tration Specialist (CHES) with strong skills with Universidad Iberoamericana in ing, East Tennessee State University, dition. Located in San Antonio, Texas, in evaluation and assessment. Licensed Mexico City. For more information visit Box 70548, Johnson City, TN 37614. the University has an enrollment of more Professional Counselor licensure or our web site at http://academic.scran- Position is open until filled, and review than 4,000 students. There are three equivalent in the State of Texas within ton.edu/department/chs/ The University of candidates begins December 15, 2005. undergraduate schools, a graduate one year. Excellent communication of Scranton is, by tradition and choice, a East Tennessee State University is fully school, and a school of law. The St. use computer hardware and soft- Catholic and Jesuit university. The suc- in accord with the belief that educational Mary's undergraduate student enroll- skills, ware, available to travel & work flexible cessful candidate will have an under- and employment opportunities should be ment is 69% Hispanic and 60% female, mirroring the demographics of the hours. Ability to multi-task and work region; the University strives for a cooperatively with others. SALARY: University of Vermont diverse academic community of faculty, $38,100.00 annually. Comments to Associate Professor or Assistant Professor staff, and students of varying religious Applicants: The entire application Tenure Track, Nine-Month Appointment and cultural background. Required: MUST be filled out in order to be con- Earned doctorate required, preferably sidered by the department. APPLY The Counseling Program in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of from a CACREP accredited Counselor ONLINE: http://tamujobs.tamu.edu. Assistant Vermont is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Associate Professor or Education and Supervision program, and JOB # 051413. EMPLOYMENT IS The Program offers an M.S. degree and is CACREP Professor position beginning August 2006. experience teaching at the university CONTINGENT UPON A BACK- accredited in Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling Applicants must have an earned GROUND CHECK FROM THE or a closely related discipline level desirable. Send CV, letter of appli- doctorate in counselor education, counseling psychology, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC Responsibilities include teaching a broad spectrum of graduate courses, supervising internships, cation, official transcripts, and three let- advising, pursuing both a sustained program of scholarship leading to tenure and promotion and a ters of reference to: Faculty Search, clo SAFETY. Texas A&M University at program of professional service. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and experience with Dr. Robert Babcock, Department of Galveston is an Affirmative Action/ CACREP approved multicultural counseling and diversity. Preferred qualifications degree from a Counseling and Human Services, St. Equal Opportunity Employer committed recent teaching experience at the graduate level, ability to meet requirements for doctoral program, Mary's University, One Camino Santa to excellence through diversity. state counselor or psychologist licensure, experience in public schools, and scholarship interest in one or more of the following areas practice of mental health counseling, diagnosis and treatment Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228. Appli- planning, chemical dependency, career counseling, counseling children and/or adolescents. Summer cations will be accepted until position VIRGINIA' teaching is also possible The Counseling Program is firmly committed to using all employment filled. Women and minorities are opportunities to broaden the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applications for this position must encouraged to apply. St. Mary's Univer- letter as attachments to the be made online at www.uvmiobs.com. Include a resume and cover sity is an equal opportunity/affirmative LOUDOUN COUNTY online application. As part of the application, three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Clinician Hall, Trinity Campus, 208 Colchester Avenue, action employer. We encourage all qual- Erie Nichols, The Counseling Program, Mann Loudoun County Mental Health Men- Burlington, VT 05405-1757. ified individuals to apply. tal Retardation and Substance local, regional, and national the appointment. Successful supervise Abuse Services currently have chopathology; levels in the area of school applicants must have experi- interns; advise students; a full time position available con- as counseling, and must have ence with or commitment to duct research in the area a Clinician in the Emergency of demonstrated a strong commit- quality undergraduate instruc- counseling; and actively partic- Services in the Mental Health Idaho State ment to scholarly pursuits and tion, collaborative administra- ipate in program development. UNIVERSITY Division. This position will service to the community, as tion, and distance learning edu- A strong comiitment . to Doctoral Study at provide face to face and tele- evident by publications in pro- cation. Candidates must also research, service, phone and building Idaho State University crisis intervention and fessional journals, presenta- demonstrate evidence of poten- community linkages with com- stabilization at the Mental tions at state, 'regional and tial in research, scholarly publi- munity mental health agencies Health Center and at various The Department of Counseling national conferences, and ser- cation, and successful grant is expected. The candidate sites in the at Idaho State University offers county. A thorough vice on professional commit- proposal writing. The candi- should show potential for lead- knowledge a three year fill-time Ph.D. of psychiatric/ sub- tees and boards. Effective com- date must hold a core set of val- ership in community mental stance abuse issues program with concentrations in and mental' munication skills are required. ues that demonstrate abilities health counseling and be able health crisis theory is essential. counselor education and In addition, the candidate must and commitment to: profes- to 'contribute to developing counseling. Students Qualified applicants are a specialize hold-a core set of values that sionalism; strong collaborative model mental health counsel- in CACREP required to have a Bachelor's core and major demonstrate abilities and com- relationships with students, areas of Marital, Couple degree ing program. Qualifications: and in mental health field mitment to: professionalism; colleagues, schools, and/or The candidate must hold an Family Counseling, Mental with three years experience. A strong collaborative relation- agencies; teaching through earned doctorate in counseling Health Counseling. School Master's degree and Post-Mas- ships with students, colleagues, multiple modalities to allow or closely-related field and Counseling or Student Affairs ter's related clinical experience schools, and/or agencies; students greater access to high- have both experience and docu- Counseling. is preferred. Licensed or teaching through multiple er educatidn; improving the mented expertise iin mental license. eligible and bi-lingual modalities to allow students educational experience through health counseling. The candi- This (Spanish) ability is highly program demands a full- greater access to higher educa- assessing student and program date should have experience in time commitment desirable. The position by students. tion; value-added impact of the outcomes; and enhancement of teaching a wide range of coun- Because of this, all admitted requires the clinician to be able educational experience through the national reputation of the seling courses and be an effec- students are provided a to travel from their home 'to student and program outcomes; Darden College of Education tive supervisor and advisor. financial assistance Loudoun County's Emergency package and enhancement of the nation- through high quality teaching, The candidate must show evi-, that includes an assistantship Room within 30 minutes. al reputation of the Darden research, ahd service. dence of being able to effec- stipend, health service and Employment is contingent College of Education through Preferred Qualifications: tively collaborate on the local, insurance, and tuition fee upon criminal background high quality teaching, research, Expertise in all or any of the regional, and national levels in waivers. Students entering the check, driving record check and service. Potential appli- following is highly desired: the area of mental health coun- program will have intensive and TB test. Hiring range for cants are encouraged to visit Humai Services, Agency seling, and must have demon- involvement with program this position is $40,134 - our departmental web site at Development and Funding, strated a strong commitment to faculty as apprentices, $54,181. Please reference http://education.odu.edd/elc. Community Agency, Family scholarly pursuits and profes- supervisees, and mentees. The Recruitment number. 05-399. Applicants should submit a Guidance, Research Methods, sional involvement, as evident Department of Counseling has' Loudoun County offers several twice been awarded the ACES letter of interest specifying or Substance Abuse Counsel- by publications in professional benefits. For additional infor- of the Year Award and position applied for and ing. Other related areas of journals, presentations at state, Program mation, go to www.lou addressing position qualificd- expertise in human services will its programs mte fully regional and national confer- accredited by CACREP. dodin.gov; call Human tions, a curriculum vita, and the be considered. Prior human ser- ences, and service on profes- Resources at (703) 777-0536 or names, addresses, and tele- vices related undergriduate sional committees .and boards. 703-777-0213. TDD USERS phone numbers of five refer- level teaching experience pre- Effective communication skills Deadline for the completion of ONLY: 703-777-0107. EOE endes to Dr. Radha Horton- ferred. Application: Applicants are required. In addition, the application materials for Fall of Parker, Search Committee should send a letter of applica- candidate must hold a core set 2006 is January 15, 2006. For OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY Chair, Dept. of Educational tion addressing their qualifica- of values that demonstrate abil- information write, call, fax or Assistant Professor of Leadership visit our website. and Counseling, tions for this position, current ities and commitnient to: strong School Counseling Old Dominion University, Nor- vitae; and the names, addresses, collaborative relationships with Tenure Track position folk, begin- VA 23529. Screening of and telephone numbers of five' students, colleagues, schools, Department of Counseling ning Academic Year 2006- applicants will begin Novem- references to Chair Search and/or agencies; teaching Campus Box 8120 2007. Responsibilities: The ber 15, 2605 and continue until Committee, Human' Services through multiple -modalities; Idaho State University successful candidate will teach the position is filled. Old Program, Department of Educa- and enhancement of the work Pocatello, ID 83209-8120 a wide range of counseling Dominion University. is an tionial Leadership and Counsel- of the Darden College of Edu- courses, with particular empha- affirmative 208 282 3156 action/equal oppor- ing, Darden College of Educa- cation through high quality sis on those in K-12 school tunity institution and requires tion, Old Dominion University, teaching, research, and service. 800 477 4781 counseling; supervise interns; compliance with the Immigra- 110 Education Building, Nor- Potential applicants are encour- FAX: 208 282 2583 advise students;, conduct tion Reform and Control Act of folk; Virginia 23529-0161. aged to visit the departmental www.isu.edu/hpcounsl research in the area of counsel- 1986. Review of applications will web site at http://education.odu. ing; and actively participate in begin November 1, 2005, and edu/elc. Applicants should program development. A strong OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY continue until. the' position is submit a letter of interest spec- The Department invites commitment to research, ser- Assistant Professor of filled. Potential applicants are ifying position applied for and applications for a full-tine vice, and building community Human Services encouraged to view the depart- addressing position qualifica- tenure or tenure-eligible faculty linkages with local school sys- The Darden College of Edu- mental web site at http://educa- tions, a curriculum vita, and the member (rank open). A Ph.D. tems is expected. The candidate cation invites applications for tion.oduedu/elc. Old Dominion names, addresses, and tele- in Rehabilitation Psychology, should show potential for lead- two tenure track faculty posi- University is an affirmative phone numbers of five refer- Rehabilitation Counseling, ership in school counseling and tions in the Human Services action/equal opportunity insti- ences to Dr. Garrett McAuliffe, Rehabilitation Services or a be able to contribute to devel- Program beginning Fall 2006. tution and requires compliance Search Committee Chair, Dept. related field is required. Eligi- oping model school counseling Responsibilities: The success- with the Immigration Reform of Educational Leadership-and bility for both Certified Reha- programs. Qualifications: The ful candidates will teach cours- and Control Act of 1986. Counseling, Old Dominion bilitation Counselor and candidate must hold'an earned es in the program, advise University, Norfolk, VA 23529. Licensed Professional Coun- doctorate in counseling from a undergraduate human services OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY Scieening of applicants will selor (Virginia) credentials is CACREP-accredited program students, and participate in pro- Assistant/Associate Profes- begin November 15, 2005 and also necessary. Qualified indi- and have several years of docu- gram administration. Commit- sor of Mental Health Coun- continue until 'the position is - viduals, must demonstrate the mented experience and exper- ment to research, grant writing, seling filled. Old Dominion Universi- potential for excellence in tise as a school counselor. The service, excellence in teaching, Tenure track position begin- ty is an affirmative actioti/equal research, teaching, and service. candidate should have experi- and integrating instructional ning Academic Year 2006- opportunity institution and The successful candidate must ence in teaching a wide range technology into the curriculum 2007. Responsibilities: The requires compliance with the be able to teach graduate level of counseling courses, be an will be expected. The two can- successful candidate will serve Immigration Reform and Con- courses, advise students, and effective supervisor and advi- didates hired for Fall 2006 will as coordinator for the Mental trol Act of 1986. - conduct high quality program- of sor, have at least three years be eligible to teach during the Health Counseling Program; matic research. Capacity for documented experience as a preceding summer. Required teach a wide rangd of counsel- VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH securing extramural research school counselor, and show Qualifications: Applicants must ing courses, with particular. UNIVERSITY grants is highly desirable, and a potential for writing external hold an earned doctorate in emphasis on mental health Faculty Member, proven record of same is grants. The candidate must Depart- human services, social work, counseling in such areas as ment of Rehabilitation Con- required for senior rank. Appli- show evidence of being able to counseling, psychology or a substance use, dual diagnosis, seling, School. of Allied cants should send letter of appli- effectively collaborate on the closely related field by time of case management, and psy- Health Professions. cation, current curriculum vitae, re-prints or pre-prints of recent 69 the ability to build on these publications, a statement of take a leadership role with the strengths and/or extend our teaching philosophy and department in their specialty expertise in new directions that interests, and three let- area, and contribute as a schol- research are relevant to counseling psy- ters of reference to Dr. Allen ar and teacher to our APA - chology such as gender or Lewis, Search Committee accredited Doctoral program in LGBT research and practice, Chair, Department 6f Rehabili- Counseling Psychology and health psychology, or the psy- tation Counseling, PO Box our Master's program in Coun- of . underrepresented 980330, Richmond, Virginia seling, which includes training chology groups. By January 6, 2006, 23298-0330. Review of appli- in school, community, and a letter of application, cations will commence immedi- higher education counseling. send and samples of scholarly ately, and continue until posi- Desirable candidates will (a) vita, work. Have three letters of rec- tion is filled. Virginia Common- have demonstrated competence Need a Job? sent directly to Umversity is an equal in counseling, teaching, and/or ommendation wealth Ph.D., opportunity/affirmative action clinical supervision with Hardin L.K. Coleman, Search Chair, Department of employer. Women, minorities, diverse populations in educa- Psychology, 321 and persons with disabilities are tion and/or mental health set- Counseling Education Building, 1000 Bas- k encouraged to apply. tings; (b) have completed a you're just starting out in doctorate in counseling psy- com Mall, University of Wis- Whether chology or a closely related consin - Madison, Madison, your careeror you're looking 53706-1398. Direct discipline; (c) have evidence of WI to make a job change, a research agenda indicating inquires to Hardin L.K. Cole- man at [email protected] or Today classifieds - the potential for scholarly pub- Counseling UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN tenure at (608) 262-2161. For general MADISON lication sufficient for have what you need. a major research university; (d) information abo'ut The Depart- Assistant Professor of Counseling Psycholo- OF COUN- be eligible for licensure in Wis- ment DEPARTMENT our website is: The consin as a psychologist, pro- gy SELING PSYCHOLOGY: http://www.education.wisc.edu Department of Counseling Psy- fessional counselor, or school /cp/. Unless confidentiality is the University of counselor. Currently, the chology at requested in writing, informa- - Madison invites department has well-developed For more information on placing an ad, Wisconsin tion regarding applicants and applications for a tenure-track strengths in the areas of multi- nominees must be released contact Kathy Maguire at 317.873.1800 position at the rank of Assistant culturalism, research methods upon request. The University The successful can- in counseling, vocational psy- or [email protected]. Professor. of Wisconsin is an Equal didate will have demonstrated a chology, supervision, and Opportunity/Affirmative commitment to diversity and school counseling. We are Action Employer. multiculturalism, be able to seeking a candidate who has .Nee Bac lsIurpd A Malpractice Lawsuit Could Dera il Your Career

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