Bringing mental health to rural settings Two Maine counselors share tips for counselors practicing where everyone knows everyone
BY ANGELA KENNEDY "The major problem is the STAFF WRITER inaccessibility to services," said 7Wiie~nand compiled by John Parkman, coordinator of Scott Barstow, Dara Alpert and The lack of accessibility, I Christopher Campbell Counseling Services K-12 for availability and acceptability of the Oxford County School Dis- New Years mental health services in rural trict in Oxford, Maine. He is also areas has created problems for the Maine Counseling Associa- resolution: individuals, families and coun- tion Representative for the Amer- get involved! selors alike. ican Counseling Association. Many times, when an indi- Yes, this is the February issue Traveling to mental health vidual or family is seeking agencies is a major factor in of Counseling Today. However, mental health assistance in a because this column is being why people living in rural com- rural community, they are faced written in January, the tide still munities typically do not seek with not only the trouble in seems appropriate. With the sec- assistance. "Our children and finding the service and subse- ond session of the 108th Con- our adults don't have services quently traveling to the service, gress yet to convene, there is less accessible to them within walk- but also dealing with the rural hard news to report than usual, ing distance, nor do our clients stigma that comes with asking have the luxury of public trans- so we'd like to take this opportu- same general life uncertainties for help. Although - through portation to depend on," he said, Providing service nity to encourage American To most people, the differ- as people in more densely popu- education and word of mouth noting that many of these fami- Counseling Association mem- ences between urban and rural lated areas. Counselors are - that stigma is fading, the, lies only have one vehicle, bers to get involved in legisla- living are like night and day; asked to take on a wide variety fact that mental health services which is usually the one source tive advocacy. It's a brand new however, rural area populations of issues, from eating disorders are scarce and usually miles of transportation for the prima- year, and ACA again has the must deal with many of the Continued on page 17 opportunity to impact new legis- away still stands true. ry, employed caretaker. lation, develop new relation- ships with members and build a stronger road for the future of Reality not rebellion counselor advocacy. But we Counseling interracial couples, multiracial families: what MH professionals should know need your help to make that hap- pen. Listed below are some of BY ANGELA KENNEDY A recent U.S. Census showed group in order to effectively racial marriages that have the ACA resources to help you STAFF WRITER that there are approximately 1.6 provide services. occurred since, the topic of stay up-to-date on what's hap- million interracial married cou- "There is an increase in this interracial marriage still evokes ples; this figure is 10 times high- population, and we would like considerable controversy and Continued on page 14 er than the number of interracial to think that with an increase scrutiny." PERIODICALS MAIL-NEWSPAPER HANDUNG married couples reported 40 comes a greater acceptance, but Myths and stereotypes regard- years ago. that's not the case here," said ing interracial marriage are still Because the population of Kelley Kenney, a professor in prevalent in today's society. "A interracial couples and multira- the department of counseling typical stereotype for these cou- cial individuals continues to and human services at the Kutz- ples is that they are only togeth- increase, mental health profes- town University of Pennsylva- er for ulterior motives. That they sionals can expect to find them- nia. "Despite the lifting of legal are perhaps working out rebel- selves working with this popula- sanctions against interracial lious issues with family, or they tion in increasing numbers. marriage that occurred as a are seeking the exotic or a cer- Thus, counselors must be aware result of the 1967 Supreme tain status by being with some- of the unique strengths, chal- Court's Loving Decision, and one of a different race," Kenney lenges and issues within this the increased numbers of inter- Continued on page 22
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2 THIS ISSUE'S FEATURE ARTICLE SHORTS, BREAKING NEWS AND OUR CARTOON OF THE MONTH Poll: Americans link MH issues to acts of terrorism; request more public support Mark your calendars As Americans continue to In mid-January, NASMPHD programs that deal with the fear Coinseling Awareness Month is fast approaching for April. experience terrorism threats and and NMHA released findings and distress people experience Although you spend all year helping and -affirmitig your warnings, a new National Men- from a nationally representative as a result of terrorism as it is to clients, this i a great' time to let yoit clients #- current and tal Health Association survey, survey that shows that more take security precautions at potential - know wbb you are and hdw you dan help them. "Public Perspectives on the needs to be done to increase physical installations and air- Some things you can do to bring awareness to the skills you Mental Health Effects of Terror- support for the mental heath ports to prevent terrorism. bring to the prbfession:', ism," reveals that most people impact of terrorism and prepare When asked about things that understand the implications of for the trauma and distress that * Sponsor a workshop or seminar on a timely tqpic, in youri make people more resilient, a terrorism on mental health and would follow another terrorist community. majority of Americans say: hav- believe the country's elected attack. Some key findings: * Collaborate with a local oig aization to pfovide a seivice to ing a strong and supportive fam- officials and health networks Young children, people with yolc community. prior mental health problems ily (90 percent); kiowing where have not done enough to address * Host an open house gathering at your school or offipe. mental health needs related to and senior citizens top the list of to go for help or counseling (72 terrorist threats. special populations that Ameri- percent); reassurance that the * Give a presentation on the benefits of counseling. -. "This survey demonstrates cans believe are especially at government-is working hard to that waging the war on terror is risk of experiencing fear and prevent a terrorist attack (72 You may also want to join wit+ several thousand other pro-' about more than airport check- distress about terrorism. percent); support from peers and fessiotal comiselorsk t the Aherican Counseling Association's points and duct tape," said More than fpur in five Ameri- colleagues (60 percent); and anrtial,'convention, which kicks off on MVaith'31 and 6nds Robert Glover, executive direc- cans expect another terrorist religious faith (60 percent). April 4 in ansas City, M o. What better way to telebraie coun- tor of National Association of attack in the near future - and When asked without a list of seling than to be lparhing fro and networking with your co1- State Mental Health Program that belief is consistent across options as to where they would leagues from across jbe globe? 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"Most Americans are the country, not just in previous- go to get information or help in convention, Visit www.q6utshling.org/conventtion. resigned to the belief that we ly targeted areas. dealing with mental health will suffer another attack, and Only 25 percent think the impacts of terrorism, one-third of think it is just as important for nation's public health system Report released to help clergy address' the government to develop pro- currently meets terrorism-relat- Americans believe the federal grams that deal with fear and ed mental health needs. government should take the lead D&A dependence in the community - Recognizing that clergy and other pastoral ministers have an distress as it is to take security 70 percent agree with the in providing information or precautions at physical installa- statement: it is just as important developing programs to help with array of opportuhities to address problems of dfug and alcohol:' tions such as airports." for the government to develop the mental health impacts. E dependence in their connatiities, the Substaice Abuse and Mental Health Administratiozin partnershipjwith theNatiox-' al Association for Children of Alcoholics and the Jbhnsoi ""Formy partner, it has been difficult. She has often been addressed and asked if Institute, developed a set of "core competencies" :- basic she were his caretaker or nanny." kpowledge and skills clergy need to help addicted individuals, and'their families. Visit www.samhsa.gov for more informa-, - leanna Plonka, rehabilitation counselor and parent of a biracial child - tion. ' (See story "Counseling interracial couples, multiracialfamilies" on page 1) SAMHSA: new co-occurring disorders technical assistance center J.D. The Substance Abuse and Metal,1ealth Sdrviceg Admijhis- Crowe tration launched a new technical assistance ceiter and help line" desi end to support state efforts to provie 'effectiVe trdatmenE services for P15ersons with co-occurring substance abpse and, mental disorders. 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A note of thanks resistance to looking at racism; just passing on the traditions of We were highly honored by those of us in counseling, espe- the profession. An apprentice Counselig Toay the remarks in Richard Yep's cially, may generally feel sup- counselor must be given the Volume 46/Number 8. January 2004 column and the portive of efforts by people of skills of independent thinking article by Dawn Pennington color to. gain the acceptance and the ability to think "outside Counseling Today Staff Counseling Today ("Education Research Informa- they deserve. However, white the box." Publisher (ISSN 1078-8719) Richard Yep tion Center's database, people have a lot to learn - To all untenured counselor is the monthly newspaper of the clearing- 800.347.6647 ext. 231 houses undergoing restructur- about the ways our own preju- educators: when you write for American Counseling Association, [email protected] 5999 Stevenson Ave, ing: Walz, Bleuer celebrated for dices influence our choices; publication, present new and about our power simply as compelling ideas. Avoid the trap Editor-in-Chief Alexandria, VA 22304-3300; nearly 40 years of making coun- Dawn A. Pennington people conferred with white of publishing to keep your job. 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Hopefully, ture in which we live. Only then we have very few people teach- reserved, 2003 by the American sional colleagues - especially Finding Your Way. can we effectively be allies to ing new counselors who fall into Jeffrey Kottler Counseling Association. persons who know us as well as people of color in our relation- the old saw, "Those who can, do California State University you do. We deeply thank you for - Fullerton ships as coworkers or clients. and those who can't, teach." a wonderful lasting memory. Department of Counseling Editorial Policies It is one thing to read and I have been a professional Fullerton, CA 92834'6868 Counseling Today accepts unso- In the spirit of giving credit [email protected] think about race; it is another counselor for 30 years. 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Indi- uary 2004 issue of Counseling and of the National Career the time it takes to get published viduals may write as often as they tor Today was emotionally moving Judy Daniels, Development Association and in an ACA journal. I was dis- like, but Counseling Today will to me. I am a graduate student in Dept. of Counselor Education Robert as president of NCDA tressed not because of the time 1776 University Ave. print only one letter per person per community counseling. Besides University of Hawaii topic in each 365-day period. and president and executive factor but, rather, because this person was placing his or her being a counseling student, I am Honolulu, HI 96822 director of the International [email protected] Counseling Today will publish entire professional career on an international student from letters anticipated to be of interest Association of Marriage and whether or not he or she got Nepal. I am very glad to find to readers Due to time and space Family Counselors. 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Most people who go reach for many citizens of Resource Reviews Greensboro,N.C. address listed wah your published through a counselor education Nepal where most people live in James S. Korcuska 624 Catalina Ave. letter; please specifically note that program are going to join the rural villages. Speaking about Vermillion, SD 57069-3610 in the body ofyour letter. Learning multicultural ism profession upon completion of mental health and counseling, I [email protected] Opinions expressed in letters do not Angela D. Coker raised their graduate studies. These agree with the writers. The American necessarily reflect the views of important issues in her article apprentice counselors are going I am proud to be an ACA CounselingAssociation ACA or the Counseling Today staff. 8 in the December issue of Coun- into public and private schools member and happy to find such President Send letters and comments to seling Today ("African Ameri- an interesting article about the Mark Pope Counseling Today, Letters to the to be agents of change. These 800.347.6647, ext 232 can women, feminism and apprentice counselors are going marginalized and underprivi- [email protected] Editor, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304-3300; counseling"). As a white person to join governmental and non- leged citizens of Nepal. As a President-Elect u. who has attended workshops profit agencies to help people in Nepali student studying com- Samuel Gladding Fax. 703.823.0252; 800.347.6647 E-mail: [email protected] on racism offered by The Peo- need using the skills they munity counseling in the United [email protected] ple's Institute, I am aware that learned in graduate school. 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behavioral disorder counseling; our work. (Would you do some- must support such professional and 21,000 in marriage, couples thing every day that you just did issues as getting and keeping and family counseling. The bad not like? If you responded licensure, mandating and news is there are only approxi- "yes," I would suggest seeing a increasing funding for coun- mately 50,000 members of career counselor, and I know selors in particular work settings ACA. Now, that's not all bad, several good ones.) We have a such as schools, economic pai- but it's simply not good enough. powerful message to bring to ty with other mental health ser- Did you know that there is a the world. And ACA's goal is to vice providers, and many others. direct relationship between your ensure the survival and growth But it's always the economy. Your professional membership in ACA and your of the counseling profession in When you provide a service that personal happiness? -Yes, it is the United States and around the is both relevant to their profes- responsibility: it's a true. So, let me congratulate world. But in order to do- that, sion and touches them econom- you. You, the members of our you've got to exist and, even ically, you've got a winner! profession who belong to ACA, better yet, thrive. The way that And professional counseling good thing are the most highly conscious ACA continues to exist is didn't just happen. It was born members of . the counseling through membership, i.e., pay- because people like Donald I bet when you read the title to already belong to the American field. You are the ones who have ing your dues. The more mem- Super and many others knew my column this time, you Cbunseling Association or you chosen to belong to your profes- bers, the better. Not just in terms what had to be done to be cer- thought, "He's either going to probably wouldn't be reading sional association. You are the of the economic health of the tain that our profession could lecture us today about what we this column right now. But there ones who pay the bills for all the association, but also in terms of exist and provide help to all of ought to be doing or this is are a whole bunch' of us out others who are feeding off of the political clout. The more of us those who are in emotional pain going to be an homage to there who don't belong (yet). work that we do to maintain and there are, the more they listen to every day. And they knew that it Martha Stewart." And, if you The good news is, according to advance our profession's role us on Capitol Hill and in every takes an organized group of selected the former, you'd be the latest "Occupational Out- and status in society. You are the state capital around the country people to make a profession. right (again). But as American look Handbook," there are some ones who know that, if ACA did (and even in the United They knew that it takes pro- Counseling Association presi- 465,000 professional counselors not exist, you might have a Nations). tracted, focused effort from a dent - your president - it's in the United States, with tough time practicing your cho- One of the truisms that I have large number of people to make my job and I take it seriously. 205,000 who specialize in edu- sen profession. And if you could learned in my many years in this all happen. And it takes Anyway, my Mom did it to me. cational, vocational and school not do thejob you love and have various organizations is that the much hard work and dedication I get to do it to you. It's a circle counseling; 110,000 in rehabili- a passion for, then you would be way you acquire and keep mem- to make this all happen, year of life thing. tation counseling; 67,000 in unhappy. See? bers is by touching their profes- after year. You've got to have I'm probably preaching to the mental health counseling; Now, all of us who practice sional lives, by providing rele- competencies, standards, ethics, proverbial choir here. You 61,000 in substance abuse and this profession every day love vant services. These services Continued on page 10 AT ARGOSY UNIVERSITY THE POWER OF THE MIND el IS LIMITLESS. Use your education to help make a difference in life. At Argosy University we offer a Bachelor's degree completion programs in Psychology, as well as master's degree and doctoral degree programs in a wide range of concentrations, including our Psy. D. in Clinical Psychology program. 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We ate lunch in a restaurant. when I went to check on her and the next day when our professor like I am dreaming." She shared here. There, mostpeople are just For the first time, I tastedAmeri- tell her that dinner was ready, called to welcome Sushila. They with me what she was feeling, trying to find enough food to canfood, and I liked it. I was so she was fast asleep. had met more than three years and I listened; she cried some eat. hungry. They told me what we ago, when he lectured at the uni- more, and I listened; she So I kept the wondering were eating; but after that, I My professor called the next versity in Nepal where she had expressed her anxieties and inside. I went to a city for study, never could remember the name day to find out how I was doing, earned her master's degree in fears, and I listened. Somehow, I struggling against my parents' of the food we ate that day. I was and I felt so overwhelmed that I nursing, and they corresponded was able to communicate all decision to get me marriedat 12 lucky to find such friends during could not speak I was so grate- during those years. As soon as that I needed to, despite our cul- years of age. This was the first my firstadventure in this country. ful for this opportunity to study she heard his voice on the tural differences. time I saw a bus. I was bon in a Over lunch (at our favorite in America, and I was so glad to phone, she was overcome with Furthennore,in my journey I hilly region of Nepal where Thai place near campus), we hear his voice that my eyes filled emotion and broke into tears of was having more new experi- there was no motor road to my asked Sushila about her family with tears. joy. They spoke briefly; he ences every day. The next day, village. As I grew older the and her plane flight, and we I became determined to study assured her that they would we met a friend who had four world always presented me with tried to ease her into her new counseling when I attended this meet the next day and, after children. I wondered how she adventures, new things, new surroundings. She showed us professor's lecture in my coun- hanging up, she sat there partial- was managing her education, experiences and new chal- pictures of her two young chil- try three years ago. That was a ly frozen. job and family responsibilities lenges. dren. "My son is 10," she said, significant turning point in my I sat across from her. At first, I simultaneously. I admired her After a few days in Orange "and this is my daughter - she life and in my career - the just stared at her. I tried to com- bravery and tried to boost my County (California), Sushila is only 7." We both noticed the result Was thatnow I was here to municate as much compassion own courage. We went to a big observed how fast-paced our sadness in her eyes and began to study counseling after having a and empathy as I could. I shopping center; I found many society is, f-or instance, how feel concern for her. Julie and I nursing career for 16 years. I thought to myself, "What did I things to surprise me - the convenient things are for us looked at each other for guid- was feeling like I'd found my learn in pre-practicum? Hold the price of everything, high tech- here. "Back home," she said, ance about what to say, but long-lost family member here in client, be with them, let them sit nology, the obesity of people "we must walk many miles to before we could muster some- this unknown world. I realized with their feelings; yes, I can do and the fast pace of life. Many get to the store, and we must thing empathic, she smiled, what a powerful influence a this." So I did. I sat there for a times, I could not express my boil water every day." She went tucked the pictures back into her teacher can have in the life of a moment and allowed her to be surprise because I feared being on to share that they spend an bag and said, "It will be okay. I student. Perhapsthat is why it is with her emotions. I waited for seen as naYve and uncivilized. I hour and a half preparing each will be okay. I am doing this for from scratch. "We also believed that we can change the her to feel ready to speak. I didn't want people to know how meal them." Wow, can you imagine? world by our efforts. There is a hoped that I had conveyed some much ignoranceIfelt about this only eat two meals a day." I It was so nice ofKimberly that learned that there is no such greaterpower in words in posi- sense of comfort and safety for new world that was so different she offered for me to live in her as pre-shredded cheese or tive ideas/beliefs than we ordi- her. After just a few minutes, from my own. Nepal is one of thing home when I had no idea of how pre-washed and bagged salad as narily think. she took a deep breath and said, the poorest countries in the I could find a place to live. I she watched me prepare the next encountered so many strange An incident that called for my "I can hardly believe I am here, world. We don'thave much tech- things that I did not understand. counseling training occurred that this is happening. It all feels nology or luxuries like you have Continued on page 18 I was not used to people wear- ing theirshoes inside the house, for instance, because we do not do that in my country. Food preparation,types offood, types of homes, verbal expressions of people and the ways in which they interact with each other and the overall way of lfe here were enough to make me feel so strange. The most significant of all was to see that people pre- pare food one day and keep/eat itfor several days. Back in my country, people need to preparefood every time for every meal. I was also sur- prised that people keep pets, even though these animals do nothing usefid. In Nepal, people have goats or chickens or other animals, but this is because they provide food of some kind. My first days here, I was in awe of such a different way of life. After Sushila had some time to shower and settle in, I sug- gested that we go to the grocery store to pick up some food that would be familiar to her. "No," she protested. "Please, if it is OK, I would like to eat American food." "Are you sure?" I replied. "My cooking is only so-so." "Please," she insisted. "I would like to try." Ironically, her eagerness was overrun by pure exhaustion, for 11
II 1967: While on assignment in Jamaica for the Peace Corps, Richard Pyle (far right) taught local teachers counseling and guidance approaches to use in the classrooM. Pyle also helped establish the country's first counseling program.
said Pyle, noting that though the Peace Corps Headquarters the people didn't have much, in Washington, D.C., as a spe- they were friendly, helpful and cial services officer. appreciative. "A real sense of "My five-year tenure with the unity existed in that small com- board was in its final moiths munity, and there was always a when the Peace Corps called feeling of acceptance." me, indicating they had a need For two years, Pyle worked for somebody with my back- with the local teachers, and ground and training," he said. instructed them on various Pyle, who holds a Ph.D. in counseling and guidance tech- counselor education, now niques. "I was one of the people works with a staff of other men- to help develop a counseling tal health professionals han- and guidance program for the dling overseas emerIgencies and country. It's been a nice con- crises involving the volunteers. nection with my professional "My job is to provide coun- life, being involved with things seling and emotional support to that related to my professional Peace Corps volunteers and to interests." support the staff in their work Coming full circle His most memorable experi- with the emotional dimensions ence in Jamaica is that he of Peace Corps volunteers. We Peace Corps leader recounts triumphs, tragedies abroad, Stateside helped teach a large number of provide counseling whenever adult residents how to read and there is an incident that impacts write. the volunteers, whether it be a Once he returned to the volunteer death, family emer- States, Pyle worked for a short gency or evacuation due to time at the University of Cali- political turmoil," Pyle said. fornia-San Diego before going "Our office is best thought of as back to the Peace Corps. His a combination of a counseling next assignment was as a coun- center and the Red Cross." BY ANGELA KENNEDY turous, but still in the area of try director at a training center One of his other duties as a STAFF WRITER helping people - he was a in Puerto Rico. At that time, all special services officer is to counselor, after all. Peace Corps volunteers gong to visit Peace Corps posts world- Richard Pyle was born to In 1966, just five years after Latin America were trained and wide and train the local volun- help people. His father was a then-Senator John F. Kennedy briefed in Puerto Rico. teers in peer support. He recent- minister in a small Texas town, first challenged students to Later on, he would join the ly established the Peace Corps and his mother worked as an serve their country by assisting National Peace Corps Associa- the African executive with the Red Cross. It Helping Network in people and promoting goodwill tion, formerly known as the countries of Benin, Mauritania was in his genes to care about in foreign lands, Pyle enlisted National Council of Returned and Mali. others. So, he has devoted his in the Peace Corps. It seemed Peace Corps Volunteers. With "Volunteers are in much more career to the toughest job that like a good place to find those the agency, he continued to stressful situations now than he will ever love, the Peace things he was searching for, work closely with the Peace back in the '60s," he said, not- Corps. and what would become his Corps and was soon elected to volunteers then had 0 ing that C The southern gentleman lifelong adventure kicked off in N be a board member of its more freedom and were less spent his early years in Austin, Jamaica, the site of his first vol- alumni association. In August, supervised. "Today, for safety (V Texas, where he worked as a unteer assignment. 2000, he became the chairman and security reasons, volun- .0 counselor a, at the University of Most people would love to be of that board. Pyle had other, teers must account for their U- Texas and at American College S sent to Jamaica, with its breath- bigger plans, though. He still whereabouts and must be aware Testing, a non-profit organiza- taking beaches 'V and perpetual had dreams of helping people of what is going on in their ~0 0 tion that provides educational warm sun. However, in the late firsthand. After two years in the I- communities. Americans are 0, and workforce development '60s, the island was poverty- position, he resigned from the looked at more in negative C services. Yet Pyle wanted 0, stricken and struggling. "I was board of directors to go back to terms. We have always had that 0, C something more in his life, in a very rural area where life work for the Peace Corps. This to a certain extent, but now the 0 something different .1) and adven- was very simple and relaxed," time, he would be stationed at nature of our society and the
12 war on terrorism have made about harming someone else. that more evident. So we keep a "There are always issues of very close eye on them and hopelessness and depression where they are located." when you are (serving) in a He noted that, for instance, third-world country," he said. volunteers assigned to Muslim "These people have so much countries reported experiencing apathy. They go in feeling like an increased level of stress and they are going to change the tension. "A lot of anger was world and then, all of a sudden, expressed by the Muslim popu- they come face-to-face with the lation toward any Americans fact that life is tough, and these over there. So, it was a very people have been living like stressful assignment for those this for years. It's a hard thing volunteers. They have commit- to change those attitudes." ted two years of their lives to Currently, the peet support go over there and help these program is available in half of people, and then they are told the Peace Corps host countries. that (the citizens) don't want Pyle and his fellow staff mem- their help." Pyle said. "Howev- bers are working to get the pro- er, within the smaller villages, gram implemented in the where the volunteers worked remaining areas. If a volunteer community garden to fight mal- positive ways," he said. 2003: Richard Pyle and interacted with the people, is struggling with severe prob- nutrition and constructing water Pyle said he enjoys his role as (far left) visits with the attitude toward the volun- lems, beyond the help of a peer, irrigation systems and wells. a Peace Corps counselor, espe- Peace Corps teers is one of appreciation." they are then sent to the Peace "I went out to help with the cially working with the young, volunteers in Besides dealing with the pol- Corps Medical Officer located support of that post, meaning dedicated volunteers..Through- that host country. Senegal, Africa, after itics and prejudices of their host in support of the staff and volun- out his life as a counselor, he "At each post, there is at least who really were reeling a peer counseling country, volunteers also face teers found that the best experiences issues of isolation, loneliness, one, and in most cases two, from this terrible tragedy," Pyle have come from feeling appre- training conference. culture shock and safety con- Peace Corps Medical Officers said, "particularly because this ciated by the volunteers. Pyle teaches the cerns. This is where the peer who are health professionals volunteer was so well-respect- He encourages other coun- volunteers the basics helping network comes in. aid can provide mental health ed. He was a super volunteer, "Volunteers by nature are support," Pyle said, noting that and no one had even the slight- selors to try out the Peace in peer support generally going to help one the office of special services est suspicion that he would do Corps for themselves. "The another, but they oftentimes can be called upon for tele- anything of this nature." education and skills as a coun- aren't trained in helping skills," phone consultations with vol- Not only did Pyle travel to selor are very applicable to said Pyle. unteers who are experiencing Mali to help volunteers and work with the Peace Corps, and The intense four-day training stress and anxiety. staff through the grieving I would encourage all coun- teaches selected volunteers the process, but he also counseled selors to consider applying. I basics of peer support, includ- Death of a volunteer Jason's father, who had flown am confident that, for most ing helping and listening skills. Last July, a Peace Corps vol- to Mali to bring his son's body counselors, it will be a very They are instructed on how to unteer committed suicide. back to the United States. positive experience because the recognize key signs and indica- "Jason" (name withheld) was The next month, Pyle counseling skills they possess tions of problem areas and also stationed in the, small African returned to establish the peer are so badly needed in develop- 0 ways to help those who are in Mali. support network and show the 0 village of Kampolosso ing nations." c'J having difficulties. The 23-year-old volunteer volunteers how they can help Pyle said he hadn't really C, They are informed of differ- hanged himself, for one another. apparently thought about retirement, at ent crisis scenarios, as well as reasons unknown. Jason was "We didn't want them to 6) least not in the tiaditional U- techniques and approaches to sworn in as a Peace Corps vol- think they were responsible for sense. He plans to work with N various situations. The volun- unteer in November 2001, and making sure that there was not Ct the Peace Corps for another 0 teers are briefed on confiden- he had requested a one-year ser- another suicide. Though, at the I- tiality, but they are also direct- vice extension to work in the same time, we felt like that four years, and then he wants to 0, re-enlist as a Peace Corps vol- C ed to inform Peace Corps staff area of information technology. there is a real need to help them 0) to when an individual- may have He had spent the past two years understand how they can be unteer and possibly return to C Jamaica where it all began. 1S 0 suicidal ideation or are thinking on projects such as building a supportive of one another in C.)
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pening in Washington, D.C., [email protected]. Note: (HEA) last summer. Last re- 3311, "The Affordability in eration of Perkins legislation is and get involved in the policy- you must be an ACA member to authorized in 1998, the HEA Higher Education Act" - to likely to come much later. making process. It is* easy to join. authorizes programs that pro- help stem the rise in tuition rates Recently, ACA joined with communicate with members of vide college students with around the country and maintain other national education groups Congress, and strong grassroots Key Contact grassroots network financial support to attend col- the integrity and security of the to form the Coalition for Tech- support is vital to the success of Last but not least, ACA is lege and programs related to student aid programs. In nical Education (CTE), which our legislative agenda. Some developing a "Key Contact" teacher training and institutional response to these bills, House met for the first time in early members of Congress take pride grassroots network to mobilize aid. Democrats introduced H.R. October. At this meeting, partic- in talking and meeting almost counselors in each state to help The House is re-authorizing 3519, the "College Affordability ipants were given a brief exclusively with constituents, us more efficiently and effec- the HEA in several separate and Accountability Act," to overview of the status of re- which means that we can only tively impact legislation in the pieces of legislation and passed address rising college tuition authorization; member organi- reach them through you. U.S. Congress. Key Contacts the first two - H.R. 2211, "The prices and to make college more zations shared their perspectives Although this article provides a are responsible for helping us Ready to Teach Act of 2003," affordable. This set of bills on reauthorization and dis- brief overview of the topic, a relay policy information to and H.R. 438, "The Teacher looks to be much more contro- cussed ways of working togeth- more involved description is counselors in their states, identi- Recruitment and Retention Act versial than those already com- er during the coming months to included in the free ieport fying and organizing counselors of 2003" - in July 2003. The pleted. Major action on these improve federal career and tech- "Effective Advocacy and Com- to join the advocacy network, first bill amends Title II of the issues is likely to occur early in nical education programs and munication with Legislators," and mobilizing counselors to current Higher Education Act the next Congress. policies. In addition to CTE, available on ACA's webpage at respond to federal public policy and focuses on grants to states The Senate has just begun its ACA is part of a smaller ad-hoc www.counseling.org/pdfsladvo issues by contacting-their mem- and partnerships that can be discussions on HEA re-autho- group of organizations with a cacy2002.pdf. bers of Congress. Key Contacts used to strengthen teacher edu- rization, also focusing on particular interest in career are the link between counselors, cation programs and recruit access, accountability and the information and career counsel- Public Policy website state branches, ACA and the highly qualified teachers. The rising costs of higher education. ing under the Perkins Act. Dur-, ACA's Public Policy and Leg- U.S. Congress, and they are second bill increases the amount In October, Senate Democrats ing.the next year, ACA plans to islation (PPL) office maintains a team leaders, motivators and of loan forgiveness from $5,000 introduced S. 1793, the "Col- work with these organizations to website at www.counseling.org/ caregivers of the grassroots. to $17,500 for math, science lege Quality, Affordability, and ensure that career guidance and public, which contains ACA's Ultimately, we hope to have two and special education teachers Diversity Improvement Act of counseling services continue to legislative agenda, information or more Key Contacts identified who commit to teaching in 2003." The Democrats' propos- b6 eligible for funding under the on the latest developments on in each state. We are cdrrently needy schools for five years. al would penalize states that cut - Perkins Act. federal policy issues we're fol- recruiting Key Contacts for the The American Counseling spending on'higher education, We encourage counselors to lowing, and several publications following states: Arkansas, Col- Association, along with other as an alternative to a Republican share with us their experiences and briefing papers related to orado, Delaware, Florida, Geor- members of the National plan that would place the blame with, and thoughts on, both the public policy. We try hard to gia, Hawaii, Maryland, Massa- Alliance of Pupil Services Orga- for rising tuition squarely on Perkins Act and Higher Educa- make this site as up-to-date and chusetts, Montana, Nevada, nizations, fought unsuccessfully colleges. The Democrats' pro- tion Act programs in order to informative as possible, so con- New Hampshire, New Mexico, to include related services posal would also increase the assist us in developing specific tact us with any suggestions or Oregon, Rhode Islind, South providers, including profession- maximum Pell Grant to $4,500 recommendations regarding feedback. Comments and ques- Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Ver- al school counsefors, in H.R. (from $4,050), double the size their reauthorization. For more tions can be directed to Scott mont West Virginia, Wisconsin 438. As re-authorization of the of the Hope scholarship tax information or to share your Barstow at 800.347.6647 ext. and Wyoming. HEA winds its way through credit and pay colleges to partic- concerns, contact Chris Camp- 234 or sbarstow@ If you would like to learn Congress, ACA will contine to ipate in the direct loan program, bell in the ACA Public Policy counseling.org. more about our Key Contact pursue loan forgiveness for in which federal student aid and Legislation Office at network,, contact Chris Camp- counselors. goes directly to students and 800.347.6647 ext. 241 or Legislative Action Center bell in the ACA Office of Public In October of last year, the their colleges instead of through [email protected]. One of the most important Policy and Legislation at House passed two more pieces banks. Money to pay for the things ACA can do for its mem- 800.347.6647 ext. 241 or at of HEA legislation: H.R. 3076, increases would come from ACA working to bers, and members can do for [email protected]. the "Graduate Opportunities in repealing parts of the Bush change DOT's definition themselves, is to track how Higher Education Act of 2003," administration's tax cuts. . of "substance abuse Congress votes on issues we Higher Education Act, and H.R. 3077, the "Internation- Because Senate consideration professionals" care about and to let elected Perkins Act due for al Studies in Higher Education of HEA re-authorization is One of the primary tasks of the officials know where we stand re-authorization Act of 2003." These bills togeth- expected to last well into 2004, American Counseling Associa- on issues. Our Internet-based On Jan. 20, members of Con- er re-authorize Title VII of the it is unlikely that Congress will tion's public policy staff is to Legislative Action Center gress return to Washington, current HEA. H.R. 3076 complete work on the HEA fight discrimination against (http://capwiz.com/counseling) D.C., for the second session of addresses issues to improve before recessing for the year. Licensed Professional Coun- enables you to e-mail or send a the 108th Congress. When they graduate-level higher education, selors under federal programs. fax directly to your elected lead- do, they will face a number of especially to prepare future Perkins Act Although the Medicare pro- ers on key issues and allows you education issues, not the least of teacher educators, and targets In 2004, Congress will also gram's failure to reimburse LPCs easy access to your representa- which will be finishing work on faculty in special education, begin rewriting and revising the - and the need to change this tive's and senators' voting appropriations - for both fiscal math, science and bilingual edu- Carl D. Perkins Vocational and, policy - is well known, another records. It's also a handy year 2004 and fiscal year 2005 cation as priorities. It also adds Technical Education Act, also needed "fix" concerns the resource. You can find your - as well as the overdue re- new authorities to the demon- known as the Perkins Act. The Department of Transportation. congressional representatives authorization of the Individuals stration projects for students Perkins Act is the federal statute The DOT is charged with work- using your ZIP Code, view con- with Disabilities Education Act with disabilities in distance edu- that governs career and techni- ing to ensure the safety of our gressional schedules and get the (IDEA). In addition, reautho- cation and for the transition from cal education programs and was nation's transportation system, latest information on issues that rization is needed for two other high school to college. H.R. last re-authorized in 1998. which includes combating sub- affect the counseling profession. significant education laws: the 3077 creates an advisory board As with the Higher Education stance abuse. Transportation * Higher Education Act (HEA) to consult with the education Act reauthorization legislation, workers who have violated sub- Government Relations listserv and the Carl D. Perkins Voca- secretary and makes recommen- the House is expected to act stance abuse policies are ACA has a Government Rela- tional and Technical Education dations that will enhance inter- first. Fortunately, all signs point required to undergo evaluations a tions e-mail list to which we Act (Perkins). national education programs. to a rejection of the proposal to by an approved "substance abuse send out notices and alerts on House Republican - leaders eliminate Perkins Act programs professional" and to receive the latest public policy develop- Higher Education Act have also introduced two other included by President Bush in treatment for any substance ments. To subscribe to the Gov- The House of Representatives bills - H.R. 3039, "Expanding his fiscal year 2004 budget abuse disorder. Unfortunately, ernment Relations listserv, began the process of re-autho- Opportunities in Higher Educa- request. Again, as with the HEA please e-mail Christie Lum at rizing the Higher Education Act tion Act of 2003," and H.R. re-authorization, Senate consid- 14 Continued on page 26
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and unemployment to depres- Ethical challenges "Technology, the Internet, e- Parkman noted that because it's changing, and I attribute that sion and abuse, and everything "Unfortunately, you cannot mail - we've really utilized of the accessibility to school to the number of school coun- else in between. "Rural coun- avoid multiple relationships in those in terms of communica- computers and the guidance of selors and school social workers selors must be generalists. There rural practice, so you must care- tion resources and access to school counselors, youth aspira- at the elementary levels, who go is no such thing as a specialist in fully manage them," Drew said. information," said Parkman. tions are soaring. "There has right into the classrooms and rural counseling," said Deborah She noted that if a counselor Though the popularity of online been a drastic increase in the talk about emotions, feelings Drew, lecturer in counselor edu- chooses to accept the dual rela- counseling seems to be on the amount of students wanting to and issues," Parkman said. cation at the University of tionship, he or she should rise, rural communities are not go to college and actually "Older folks think that some- Southern Maine. Drew is a for- acknowledge it up front with the utilizing that option. "Certainly going," Parkman said. Students how you have to work this out mer school counselor and clini- clients. Counselors should online resources are available to are now able to tour colleges yourself, it's your problem, it's cal counselor in rural Maine for explain to the client what the them, but in my experience, and universities, fill out applica- your family's problem, and more than 25 years. She current- dual relationship means, how it they are not widely used by tions and apply for scholarships don't ask for help because that ly supervises counselors work- may interfere in their counseling rural people. The Internet does online. Though the accessibility is a sign of weakness." ing in rural practice and provides relationship and what to do if it help with seeking information to the Internet has helped moti- Drew noted that an increase in consultations to rural Maine does. "Counselors have to about available live resources vate students toward college, he general understanding and schools. Drew is also in the involve the client in the decision- and mental health and substance also attributes the increase in acceptance of mental health process of writing her doctorate making process. It's very hard to abuse issues though," said college-bound students to the issues through various media on the topic of rural counseling. find a client in a rural setting that Drew. Sh4noted that individu- growing number of school outlets has helped the acceptance "We have the same kinds of you won't have another relation- als lfving in rural communities counselors available to elemein- of treatment among rural people. problems that urban kids have ship with," she said. "It can be as are skeptical about ' taking tary and junior high students. like teen pregnancy, smoking, simple as you meet a client and advantage of online counseling School counselors who are Rural verses urban drugs and alcohol," Parkman then go to the bank the next day and have a hard time putting the only mental health rdsource counselors said. "All those issues that affect and he or she is the teller." their trust into someone they in the community are often con- Drew prefers working in rural city kids affect our kids. The It's common knowledge that cannot meet in person. sulted by former students and communities because of the parents on employment and difference is the services and news flies fast and gossip travels The realization that comput- simpler lifestyle and would career opportunities, as well as programs available to urban at the speed of light in small ers in school are now a necessi- rather travel 60 miles in one educational advice. Drew kids are not as readily available towns. Therefore, it's imperative ty instead of a luxury has also hour than sit in traffic for an knows this from personal expe- in rural areas. If they are there, for counselors to safeguard their made significant improvements, hour. "The pace of life is gener- rience. For 16 years, she worked many times it's impossible for clients' trust and adhere to their n6ted Parkman. "That's opened ally more relaxed," she said. " I as a school counselor in a small the kids to get to them." commitment of confidentiality. up a wide range of opportunities don't agree with the kids; I think paper mill town in Maine. When "Unemployment is also a seri- "We have to keep a tight rein for young people. They can there are many things to do in on what we say and where we the paper mill closed and laid ous issue," said Drew, noting begin to see the world outside rural areas. You just have to off dozens of employees, many that there is a severe lack of say it," Parkman said. He noted rural Maine." focus on personal relationships that in a school setting, office of them turned to her for guid- opportunities with the loss of and friendships." workers must be reminded that ance. "The community was manufacturing, farming and Youth and school But packing up and relocating their jobs also entail confiden- familiar with the school coun- logging jobs. Employment of counselors to a more bucolic setting isn't tiality, and they must be respect- seling office, either firsthand, or this type may be unique to the "The role of school coun- forjust any counselor, and could ful of ethical boundaries. (because they) had students in rural setting, but the effects of selors within rural communities be somewhat of a culture shock Counselors must be aware of the school. They knew that was unemployment are the same is absolutely critical," Drew to most. Parkman said that there own limitations and recog- a place to get information, and everywhere. A laid-off mill said. many rural counselors often nize when client demands are they felt comfortable coming in worker shares the same feelings School counselors are often grow up in rural areas and are becoming excessive. "It's very and asking for help," she said. of stress and depression as a the only mental health provider partial to a laid-back way of life. important to monitor yourself in the area. Students, parents For counselors who are inter- laid-off businessman of a multi- and recognize stress," Drew Stigma million dollar company. Though and even the community' at large ested in moving to the country said. "We are taught not to prac- consider them a source for Asking someone in a large city and setting up shop, Drew sug- the differences in rural and tice when we are impaired, and environment if they know of a urban counseling are subtle, information. gested that they do research and if we are stressed, then we are "The biggest complaint from good therapist is as common as become familiar with the people they must not be overlooked. not doing our best work at that the youth I have worked with is asking them if they heard any and culture of the area before The heritage, economics and time. It's really hard to say no the lack of 'things to do."' good jokes lately. The stigma making the transitions. Addition- culture of the rural area must be when it's a choice between pro- Some of the rural areas I have surrounding mental health is not ally, "Network - you have to taken into consideration and tecting yourself and serving the worked in don't even have a as prevalent in urban.areas as it build trust," Drew added. While therefore make the application client, but we have limits too." is in rural settings. Clinics, sup- movie theater. School activities oftentimes just being available of one-size-fits-all mental health She noted that counselors are the center of activity for port groups, private practices will bring in a beginning client' models inaccurate. must also know wheh to say no abound in the asphalt jungles, teens," she said. base, many rural counselors must "Referrals may be 100 miles when it comes to the limits of while the word therapy is still Parkman agreed. "For children rely on word of mouth about their away, so rural counselors need to their own expertise. "Setting whispered on the farm. to get to services after school, practice.. "Trust is a big issue. be well-versed in a variety of boundaries around your scope Parkman said that though the unless the school is providipg People tend to spread the word areas," Drew said. "However, of practice can be difficult. It is stigma is still there, it is fading. them, it's really almost impossi- when they find someone they can they need to be aware of their very hard to say 'no, I cannot "There is less of stigma when ble. That's why so many of our trust," she said. "Adult clients in own limitations and scope of serve your needs."' Being able more children have access to school systems in rural areas do a rural settings take a long time to practice in order to avoid ethical to say no is especially difficult school counselors in the school whole lot more than just educate trust counseling services. There dilemmas." for a counselor who is, perhaps, the children. We have a lot of system. Today more parents are is a strong attitude of self- She added that the biggest the only one in the town. This is willing to come in and talk with afterschool programs where stu- reliance. But once they access challenge she found in rural where counselors must use dents stay until 5 p.m. and take a the school counselor about services, they are very apprecia- counseling is the lack of avail- some creativity and technology late bus home." issues that are affecting their tive of the help they get." able resources for referral. in effort to help their client. Enrichment and mentoring children. In fact, when we first Being a counselor in a rural Other issues that rural coun- programs, music, games and suggest or hint that maybe out- community may have inconve- selors must face are profession- Improvements/ athletics are common and play a side therapy could help in the niences, but there are some pos- al isolation, distances to travel advancements big role with the youth of rural situation, they jump right on it." itive aspects. "One of the major for connection, education and Technology has made connec- America. Drew added that He added that more young benefits is the type of relation- training, ethical challenges tion with other counselors and school cofinselors are good adults are accepting mental ships that are developed in rural involving multiple relationships opportunities for education and advocates within the community health assistance, but among the and stressful demands on the training more easily accessible to encourage schools to offer older generations, the stigma is areas. Because smaller commu- for counselors in rural areas. more activities for their students. still there. "For young people, counselor's time and expertise. Continued on page 26 17 First ACAF winter symposium to address trauma counseling
BY ANGELA KENNEDY realized how important it was to dous tragedy. Do we as coun- strand for compassion fatigue Treating Children and Adoles- STAFF WRITER continue the dialogue. Thus, the selors know how to respond?" with several sessions, including cents with PTSD, Disenfran- idea of the symposium suddenly A History of Compassion chised Grief in Adolescents, The American Counseling crystallized." Highlights Fatigue and Traumatology, Pri- Sexually Abused Children, and Association Foundation, in The symposium will offer an "We have some really mary Prevention of Compassion Learning Without Emotional association with Argosy Univer- in-depth look at some of the lat- renowned speakers coming. Our Fatigue in Novice Counselors, Baggage: Online Resources to sity-Sarasota, will hold the first est issues, programs and treat- keynote speaker, Eric Gentry, is Compassion Fatigue in School Help Children Cope with Trau- Annual Winter Counseling ments within trauma care. It will one of the foremost traumatolo- Counselors, Compassion ma and Crisis. Symposium: "Responding to also provide participants with a gists in the world. He is one of Fatigue and Transference Trau- Forty professionals in the tragedy, trauma and crisis," Feb. unique opportunity to share the founders of the compassion ma: Protective and Responsive counseling field will present the 15-17 in Sarasota, Fla. practices, experiences, new fatigue intervention," said co- Approaches, as well as Gentry's sessions and poster sessions. This symposium provides a models and research focused on coordinator, Mike Dubi, who Accelerated Recovery Program. More than 100 attendees are unique opportunity for coun- this common theme. The heads Argosy's Depiirtment of Another strand identifies uni- expected for this inaugural selors, counselor educators and National Board for Certified Counseling Psychology and versal themes, while also event. Although pre-registration students to share research and Counselors will award up to 12 Mental Health Counseling. addressing unique contexts or is underway until Feb. 7, on-site practice on how the world has Continuing Education Credits to Webber-Runte noted that she settings, such as Rwanda and registration is available. changed since Sept. 11, 2001. attendees. expects Gentry's sessions to be a Burundi: Trauma Healing After The theme and the concept of The symposium is the . cre- "I believe strongly in the lega- major highlight of the event. "I Genocide and War, The Medina the symposium have created a ative efforts of Jane cy of every counselor to, in was very impressed by his County Fair Steam Engine great deal of professional inter- Webber-Runte, Explosion: Differences Between Eric Gentry, some way, enhance and enrich Accelerated Recovery Model est, and the coordinators are Mike Dubi, Sam Sanabria and for Compassion Fatigue that he Fire Fighters and Police, Treat- our profession," Webber-Runte already Planning next year's Barry Mascari. At the ACAF ing the Traumatized Mentally said, led in New Jersey last year at the gathering. Millennium Benefactors Recep- The program allows many University of Medicine and Ill, and Trauma Implications for "We hope to add significantly tion, held during the Anaheim, for interaction and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is a School Counseling. opportunities to the counseling literature each Calif., convention last March, dialogue within the sessions. powerful and compassionate Looking at models and year with a compilation of the group discussed how the Networking and socializing are speaker who will set the tone for research, Webber-Runte and papers and presentations," Web- ACAF book, "Terrorism, Trau- also encouraged at the on-site the symposium," she said. Web- Mascari will present 9/11: What ber-Runte said. "Trauma and ma and Tragedies: A Coun- lunches and at the off-site sunset ber-Runte said many counseling Have We Learned, which is a crisis response is emotionally selor's Guide to Preparing and barbecue. Graduate student piofessionals responded to the continuation of the research and draining work. This is a unique Responding," addressed a criti- members of Chi Sigma lota will call for symposium presenta- experience they began in the opportunity for counselors to cal need within the counseling be involv&d as well. tions. She added that attendees ACAF book. This strand also profession. "Traditional models for disas- might find it difficult tochoose includes. Strength-Based Inter- dialogue and tell their story, feel "Since its publication, many ter preparedness, crisis response between sessions. To .make it ventions in Trauma Recovery, supported, and become empow- counselors shared how they and debriefing have been chal- easier for attendees, the coordi- Compassion Fatigue and Trans- ered and recharged in a beauti- connected with the book's lenged by Sept. 11, 2001, and nators grouped the similar ses- ference Trauma: Protective and ful setting." themes personally and profes- Oklahoma City," she said. "As sions together into "strands," Responsive Approaches, Devel- For more information, contact sionally, and asked for more our world changed, so has our based on practices and models, oping a Community Response to the ACAF at 800.347.6647. ext. information and training," Web- worldview of safety and vulner- contexts and populations served. Crisis, Emergency Trauma Care, 350 or e-mail tholmes@coun- ber-Runte said. "At the recep- ability. What was considered a Participants can follow a strand and Responding to Tragedy. seling.org; or contact Jane Web- tion, we voiced our interests in pathological reaction and treat- or choose from a variety of An additional strand focuses ber-Runte at janewebrun compassion fatigue, vicarious ed as PTSD could be refrained strands, she said. on responding to children. Sym- @aol.com or Mike Dubi at traumatization and buinout. I as a normal reaction to horren- There is a comprehensive posium participants can attend [email protected]. E
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day's meal. She also observed call spoiled and catered to." Sip- things about her culture as well. express compassion, concern fessor to invite me for dinner in that many Americans watch a ping my latte from Starbucks, I I learned that in Nepal, the cow and empathy toward her when an Indian restaurant(which was lot of television and spend a lot suddenly felt embarrassed and is considered sacred and that on we barely spoke the same lan- similar to the food back home). of time running errands. She .ashamed when she explained certain holidays, they adorn the guage. But I was feeling uncomfortable noted, "Only the wealthier peo- that there is only one market- cow with flowers and jewels The third day in this country and unable to express, because ple have television. We mostly place for miles around, and the and worship it. She showed me was the most significantone for ofmy limitedknowledge ofEng- walk to each other's homes and selection is slim and the prices pictures that she had brought me. I was excited because I was lish vocabulary, my acknowl- visit with each other." are usually more than most peo- with her and explained their hol- going to see the university edgement and sincere apprecia- One of the places where I took ple in her village can afford. idays, religion and the tradition- where I was going to study. I tion of-the treatment and atten- Sushila during her first days Sushila, however, did not allow al clothing for men and women. was also 'going to meet those tion I was receiving. here was an outdoor shopping these differences to dampen her "We have many traditions," she important people with whom I It was hard to believe that a o mall. "This is called 'The thoughts about Americans. She said, "and family is the most had been in touch by e-mail for mere student from a developing Block' - it is a popular place seemed eager to learn more important thing to us." so long. It was so kind of all of country like me was being for people to shop, see miovies, about our ways. Each night, What I learned from Sushila them who, in one way or anoth- received and caredfor by such eat and hang out," I said. As she Sushila would retire to her room in one week was far more than er had helped me; otherwise, I respectable professors and marveled at all the shops and to jot down her day's experi- anything I could have gathered would not have been here. I friends here. Ifelt valued. It was restaurants and vending stands, ences. I imagine her entries read from any culture class or book. experienced feelings of joy a great honor that I was being she commented, "You can get something like this: "Today I Although my studies are thor- when I. met people in person. treated in that way. It was a pleasantfeeling of being worthy a anything you want here, can't tried French fries and macaroni ough, no lesson on cultural dif- During those moments, I felt to get respect from you?" and cheese. I saw the swimming ferences or empathy had pre- like Iwas among my own people very respectable people. This was "You would think so," I pool and I watched my first pared me for the challenges that in my country. I was grateful to rare for me in my own culture replied. "Believe it or not, some American movie, 'Titanic.' It I faced.that week. The first chal- a particularteacher for his kind people still want more. We was amazing." lenge, from a counseling per- efforts to get me registered. It Sushila taught me many spective, was being able to 18 Americans are what you might was so generousof anotherpro- Continued on page 24 Keep your sessions efficient and effective ESSENTIALS OF BRIEF THERAPY A 4-Book Set Yours for '99, $ with membership in the Behavioral Science Book ServiceP Serving mental health professionals since 1948.
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If you look at it historical- but can lead to actual physical ly, what's happened is that, in encounters with the online the last couple hundred years, acquaintance. This oftentimes we've had a very rapid prolifer- blurs the definition of cheating, ation of sexuality in the country because the person involved in that is infringing on marital the cyber affair did not actually relationships. A couple getting have a sexual encounter with married today has to sit down his or her cyber partner. and say, 'Look, given all these "Obviously, people are going things that are going on, where to say that 'I never touched her, are we going to draw our own so it's not cheating,' but there lines?' are emotional cheating and emotional affairs. That's when The wriften world a person has fantasies or inter- In cyberspace, people are actions with someone, and it allowed to keep their anonymi- interferes with a real-life com- ty. They can be whomever they mitment," said Marlene Mahue, want, claim to look however managing editor of Selfhelp they want and type things they Magazine, an online mental would never dare say in a face- Crossing the line online health resource. Mahue is a to-face conversation. People Licensed Psychologist in San become perfect as they hide Cyber affairs not based on, yet impacting, reality Diego, Calif., and a member of their flaws behind screen the American Counseling Asso- names. They can lie about their diation. motives and exaggerate their Mahue noted that the sexual appearance. release, resulting from the fan- Online people can take their tasy of the cyber affair, could time crafting the perfect be looked at as infidelity, response, question, suggestion BY ANGELA KENNEDY lounge. Unfortunately, not regardless of where the climax or innuendo. They can re-write STAFF WRITER everyone "hooking iip" online took place, or with whom. it repeatedly, checking their is single offline. Determining "What difference does it spelling and grammar, trying to To .many, the Internet has where to draw the line while make if you're getting sexually come up with a flawless mes- been one of the greatest inven- online is ambiguous to many aroused (by the online interac- sage. They aren't pressured or tions in recent years. Nothing individuals, causing cyber tion)?" Mahue referenced an put on the spot as in a real-life compares to its efficiency as a affairs to be on the rise. online survey that was conduct- encounter. The power of the communications tool or to its "It is a function of technology ed in 2000, "Women are not written world can be intoxicat- immensity as an, information and society. People have access likely to reach climax when on ing. Online people can create resource. But can this incredible to a means of communicating 0 the Internet, according to the their own personae, perhaps 0 advancement in technology with one another," said Brian (N survey. They will use the fanta- like the persons they wish they actually play a role in destroy- Canfield, president of the Inter- 'U sy material that they gathered could be - romantic, confi- ing lives, breaking up marriages national Association of Marriage online and masturbate,, or have dent, self-assured, sensuous or and devastating families? and Family Counselors. "In the U. sex with their partner, while even domineering. Real people You bet it can. U distant past, it had to be face-to- replaying the fantasy in their don't stand a chance compared With Internet access in the face. Later on, it moved to writ- V hdad," she said. "Men, on the with these cyber characters. home and workplace, more and ten correspondence and tele- other hand, will masturbate Many times in cyber-affairs, 0, more people are connecting phone. This is just C a natural right online. Cyber infidelity the person feels uninhibited with one another. The Internet ~0 extension of technology that cannot be defined by whether when expressing him or herself. C = - with its plethora of dating allows people to communicate or not a person reaches They will indulge in conversa- 0 C-) sites, personals, chat rooms, on a level that can develop inti- orgasm." tions that they would never message boards and e-mail - macy." Both scenarios, if discovered speak of to their spouse or real has become the new singles 20 Cyber affairs occur when by an unsuspecting spouse, can partner. They divulge their OpEd Continued from page 9
Other contextual factors are cating for the client. also important to consider Where we diverge in our regarding the limited number of thinking is our estimation of double-blind placebo studies. what the research is saying. Medical trials are extremely While Dr. Sommers-Flanagan's complicated and cost-prohibi- article seems skeptical of SSRIs tive. Consequently, an abun- to the point of latently indicating dance of resources to replicate a need for discontinuing usage, I studies multiple times is very am more optimistic about limited. Recruitment of subjects SSRIs' outcomes in helping for these sorts of studies is also children and adolescents. Where a difficult task. he sees limited studies that are private fantasies because that there is nothing wrong they can attempt to work it most Another concern with the all flawed, I see a vaiiety of they are protected by a comput- with it - that it is just simply out," Canfield said. "But many Sommers-Flanagan article is studies with meaning. Where he er screen; they essentially have friends chatting online - those find it more beneficial couples that, while he tersely references sees the powerful arm of 'phar- nothing to hide because they are things to watch for." to find a third party or marriage other uses of SSRIs in children niaceutical companies, I see the have nothing to fear. Mahue also said that, many counselor to assist 'them ih and adolescents, there is no protective role that the FDA per- Online affairs develop times, the person who is having working through these issues." of a growing body of forms in regulating and closely because of the dual attraction the affair will have arranged to mention Mahue agreed. "As coun- monitoring medication trials of atteition and anonymity. If be online at specific time, and research examining the efficacy selors, we try notto make value and usage. Where he might con- someone is feeling ignored by if their partner delays that of SSRIs in other disorders pre- judgments, but, instead put it his or her spouse, he or she can meeting, they become upset sent among children and adoles- sider the cessation of SSRIs in back on the client and ask them easily find attention in any and agitated. cents (i.e., anxiety disorders, children and adolescents, I pon- number of places on the 'Net. how they define their vows to obsessive compulsive disorders der the potential negative Men lurk in chat rooms, wait- Effects one another." Once understand- and neurodevelopmental disor- impact and lack of evidence- ing to pounce on the next unap- Online relationships fre- able and precise boundaries are ders). This absence of content based research examining such preciated and sexually frustrat- * quently cross fidelity bound- established, both parties will leads the reader to conclude that an approach. ed wife to log on. The fantasy aries and cause pain, heart- then know what is expected of SSRIs are almost exclusively Approximately a year ago, the sex is the best that one can .break and even divorce. Even them, and they can re-commit used for treat ing depression, but Noble Laureate, scholar and imagine, because it is imag- though online affairs don't to the marriage. this is simply not the case. For academician Eric Kandel said that, during the next few ined. Women are erotic, kinky involve sex or oftentimes not Once the affair is acknowl- example, Grados and Riddle and bold, while the men are even a possibility of the part- edged, a couple can begin to from Johns Hopkins University decades, the scientific investiga- tion in the area of the brain and sensitive, compassionate and * ners meeting in-person, they repair their relationship. They reviewed the efficacy of SSRIs * behavior will "dwarf the human loving. Although an affair may can be very intense and threat- then face the task of re-estab- in their treatment guidelines for seem perfect online, it cannot children and adolescents with genome project." This is a ening to a marriage or partner- lishing trust and examining the replace that of a real intimate ship. "When people discover Obsessive Compulsive Disorder thought worthy of careful con- underlying issues that may relationship that provides their partner is having an online ("Obsessive compulsive disor- sideration. As imaging tech- have caused the affair. friendship, support and respect. affair, there is a very big emo- der in children and adolescents: niques are allowing investiga- "The Internet didn't create tional explosion, on par with a treatment guidelines," Central * tors to more accurately appreci- the problem; it just provides the Warning signs real-life affair," Mahue said. Nervous System Drugs, 1999). ate both medical and mental There are telltale signs that a "Lying about distance and means for the problem to Evidence regarding individu- health interventions, it falls person may be having an affair using the partner for a vehicle emerge," said Canfield. als whose symptoms activate or upon counselors and counselor online. "When the real-life of fantasy can cause incredible Here are some suggestions worsen has been well-docu- educators to be proactive in partner walks into the room, emotional damage." for those who maybe tip-toeing mented with regard to a variety seeking interdisciplinary roles the person will quickly change Those who have been cheat- the line online: of psychopharmacological with key stakeholders such as the webpage or exit off the ed on feel outraged, hurt, * Consider what is lacking in interventions. A burden to better neurologists, pharmacologists, ignored, insignificant, doubtful computer," Mahue said, adding your life and why this is caus- understand these mechanisms psychologists and psychiatrists. that if the person who is having and betrayed. Many times, the ing you to seek the emotional and reduce the incidence falls My concern is that, if coun- the affair is unable to react partner wis blamed for sexual upon both researchers and prac- selors and counselor educators problems and sexual attention outside of quickly enough, there is usual- in the relationship, titioners. Ideally, this relation- fail to take this step, we will find and excuses were made to the relationship. ly some type of angry outburst ship between research.and prac- ourselves outside the sphere of avoid intimacy. The adults are * Attempt to break off contact that follows, addressing their tice should be mutually depen- influence, watching scientific not the only ones who suffer; with the individual. need for privacy. Excessive dent. Researchers' formulations advances with little to no voice use of the computer may also children in the family often feel * Talk with your spouse about should afford practitioners guid- in the practical applications. We be 'a sign. "They will stay up ignored, unloved or confused. your feelings and areas that you ance on how to conceptualize cannot afford to become late on the computer, like they Canfield agreed, noting that do not find satisfying in the their tasks and how to evaluate dinosaurs in the field of helping are doing their takes year- the emotional intimacy can be relationship. their actions. Likewise, engage- others. We must avoid blanket round," she said. the most harmful to the existing ment in practice should afford generalizations and be prepared Canfield added that an relationship. "It can have a * Seek marital or sexual researchers insight into the ade- to drive our decision-making increase in computer usage, devastating effect, but as with counseling. , quacy of interventions and mod- processes with a clinical acuity coupled with a distancing any type of affair, it can be a the Inter- * Take a hiatus from behav- merged in evidenced-based behavior, could be an indica- catalyst for change in the rela- els for explaining human net. inquiry and nested in an inter- 0 tion that something is not right tionship." ior. Until such conditions exist M Move the computer to .an 7. within the relationship. "If the and more evidenced-based disciplinary model. M U to avoid temptation. spouse is spending a lot of time Coping open area research sorts out the intricacies u) online - avoiding contact, In order for a couple to move U Use the computer for spe- that make up humanity, Som- - conversation, or intimacy with past an online affair, both indi- cific tasks only. meis-Flanagan is absolutely mark b. Newrneyer is a dde- - correct in asserting that the prac- toral &tuderit at the Univeriiti C their partner - those are tell- viduals must acknowledge and * Only log on when family tale signs. "Ifthey are secretive be willing to improve the situa- titioner needs to develop alert- of Cinilniati. He may be, members are present. e-mail at and defensive about their com- tion. "One person can't do it. If ness to injurious client symp- reached via edu. munication online, or they jus- the couple mutually recognizes N Install 'Net safety tools or toms and be prepared to ply an mark.newrneyer@uc firewalls. K tify it as being innocuous or that there is a problem, then interdisciplinary model in advo- 21
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said. She also noted that interracial cou- and concerns. There are further social and aware of how the color of someone's skin ples, specifically those involving a white societal stigmas regarding gay couples, is used to make judgments." individual and a partner of color, would for both the parents and child involved," Plonka added that, early in the couple's have their choice of the relationship chal- Kenney said. relationship, they took a trip to northern lenged. "It is therefore important that Pennsylvania. The couple entered a local each partner have a strong sense of them- Minority of a minority restaurant for a quick bite to eat. Unsus- selves. This includes being clear about Leanna Plonka is a certified rehabilita- pecting to Plonka, the couple caught the where they are in their own racial identi- tion counselor and clinical administrator attention of the entire establishment. ty development. The success of their rela- of the Comprehensive Care Services at "Everybody in the restaurant, who hap- tionship depends upon this." 'Wetern Psychiatric Institute and Clinic pened to be white, turned around and was iti Pittsburgh. She, along with her partner, looking atus. I was inolfifled. I was mor- Know thy self Sharon, are the proud parents of a their tified for 'my race's bad behavior," she It's important for counselors who work son, Shay. said. "We are more cautious of that now. with interracial couples and their families "When we decided' to have a child, we I think that I't more sensitive to it than to have a strong sense of self. They must looked for a donor who would replicate a my partner - she just blows it off, be aware of their racial, ethnic and cultur- blending of us," Plonka said. With Plonka because she has had to experience it for a al identity, and they must also look at their being white and her partner, Sharon, lifetime." own stereotypes and feelings toward Leanna, Sharoh and their son Shay. being AfricaliAnerican,,the couple Want- Ploi1a feels that her diverse relation- interracial relationships. "Self-awareness ed have biracial child. Plonka gave birth ship aid family is a strength that can be and acceptance is essential for awareness to their son last April and Sharon official- used to educate people and dispel myths. dren. "It's imperative that parents provide and acceptance of others. Counselors are ly adopted him four months later. She feels that she'and her partner are role a framework that says to these children therefore obligated to examine their views "My partner and I pride ourselves in models for others. "I do think that we gre that they are just as normal as the next and areas of bias, ignorance and inexperi- who we are, and we are so comfortable a unique breed, especially because we are person, that 'I'm OK."' ence when first beginning to work with with it," she said. "We are so excited a lesbian interracial couple. When you are Another stereotype that is common in interracial couples," Kenney said. about this opportunity to create some- minority there are a lot of things you do to our society is that children of biracial She noted that this population is typi- thing that represented us, no different just survive and get by. I think counselors couples are individuals who are' doomed cally skeptical when it comes to counsel- than what two heterosexual peole wailt." need to have a really good recognition of to troubled existence, and they are con- ing, and therefore, the counselor must be Though through the mysteries of genet- that and a good understanding of some of stantly fighting an identity crisis. Kenney prepared, educated and open-minded ic, their son doesn't really physically rep- those unique challenges We have and be continues to influ- when they encounter an interracial couple noted that, 'This belief resent both races. "Ouir son is biracial, but respectful of them." in their practice. ence the reactions and responses of many by chance, his white features are most "In counseling interracial couples, who encounter mixed-race individuals." predominant," she said. The couple is Counseling Interest Network in counselors need to be sensitive and aware In regard to parenting issues, Kenney very open about their son being biracial, the works said that the extent to which these couples of the racial, ethnic and cultural back- but they have encountered some ques- In an effort to promote an ongoing dia- have strong iecure relationships and ground identity,.worldviews and experi- tioning looks and even remarks. log on multiracial and multiethnic con- identities contributes to their ability to encesk'rbotli patkhers. They also must "For my partner, it has been difficult. cerns in counseling, the ACA Governing parent these children. The parents must study., io' the couples navigate around She has often been addressed and asked if Council Approved the establishment of an be open to questions and concens. They concerns in these areas," kenney said. : she were his caretaker or nanny. And I'm ACA Interest Network focusing on this must address race issues openly and hon- She added that counselbrs should be sure it's because he looks white," she issue. To facilitate discussion, a listserv estly with their children and those around familiar with resources available that proj said. "I just don't believe that these peo- has been organized for those professional them. vide support and affirm multiracial indi- ple have the gall to say these things. I counselors and counseling education stu- "ft's impo4ant for the children to viduals and families, suc 'as& u: irt think that might be an ongoing challenge dents who are interested in this topic. To understand that we live in a racist society for us and for him." groups,. qommunity-based orgazpiations'. sign up for the listserv, go to www. and it's itipoitant for the parents to pre- To help provide a respectful and and websites. loving counseling.orgresources, then click the As witr an:,other population, a' jard their children," she said. Additional- ppecial environment, Plonka and her partner button on the left that is titled "Interest ly, parents must also expose the children chose to surround themselves strong support network is vital . Multira- with Networks" in order to subscribe. cial couples need to feel respected -and 'to all aspdcts of their racial and cultural accepting people. "We had to think about accepted by those around thm, eslecial- h~ritage. what neighborhood we could live in and Other educational, networking ly when children are involved. Kenney noted that although some cou- feel comfortable being ourselves. We opportunities "The relationship that they haye -.With ples do hhye issues concerning racial dif- wanted to be accepted being not only a For more information on biracial issues their family and community is very ferences, for the most part, interracial lesbian couple, but also an interracial in counseling, the following education important and will help provide a healthy couples seek counseling for the same couple. We wanted to not only feel safe sessions will be offered at the American environment in which these children can concerns as same-race couples. However, but also to feel like we could become part Counseling Association Convention grow aid develop," Kenney said, adding interracial couples who happen to be gay of the community." March 31-April 4, in Kansas that a diverse environment is also impor-' or lesbian may have additional challenges Regardless of their efforts to protect City, Mo. Please see the Program Guide that will tant. 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because, being a female, I was always people being very helpful, so I liked the still sad and homesick) because I was such as the microwave, the washing seen as vulnerable, weak, server of the environment of the college and of the enjoying seeing new things everyday and machine and dryer and remote controls. I husband, dependent (though I had a job classroom. learning basic life skills every day. was surprised to learn that she did not for many years) and so on by most of I did not realize at what point I was But I was feeling lonely, confused and even have a refrigerator in her home and people in my society. As a result of my standing on my own and how much I was homesick most of the time. I was not she washes her clothes by hand in Nepal. cultural influence, generally I always ready to cope with unfamiliarity until I ready to learn many things when I could Despite the whirlwind of changes to her experienced low self-esteem. left Kimberly's home. Kimberly and her only remember a few things. I could not environment, though, Sushila is getting Then it was so assuringfor me to see husband guided me in every step as if I figure out how to use the buses. One along just fine. She is adapting well and that people in this California university were an infantjust learning to walk In night, I became lost trying to walk the soon will fit right in. I imagine that she were from so many diverse cultures. I my firstfew days here, people asked me if three miles to the place where I was stay- will find herself homesick from time to couldsee many Asian, Latino andAfrican I were overwhelmed. Some expressed ing. I couldn'tunderstand why the names time. I can only hope that she will be able students along with Europeans in the col- their concerns about how I could deal of all streets are similar and I could not to find comfort in her new counseling lege. It was a pleasantfeeling to know I with everything, having so little money remember where I lived. It was getting family here. was not the only personfrom a diferent and missing my children and husband darker and I was apprehensive. I didn't When I attended my first classes, sud- ethnic background I also found inany back home. I was feeling satisfed (but see a telephone to make a call and I denly I felt doubt: "Was my goal of com- didn't see people to ask for directions. I ing here to study counseling realistic? INTRODUCING THE LATEST TOOL FOR THE INDUSTRY! wanted to cry about how weak andpoor I Will I be able to succeed in my study?" I felt here. I remembered that back in my found myself being the least assertive country, my teachers and my colleagues person in the class. Everyone in the class
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I was no longer in dangerof being 0 DawAddvdpedbu C-) had to learn how to use crosswalks, ele- lost. Istartedto feel strongerwhen Ifound 866.762.3747 [email protected] vators and escalators for the first time. I learned basic survival skills and became 24 tit ofJ!(O She is learning how to use appliances more independent. I found some people who were even less familiarwith be able to serve as a counselor actually similar in more ways are. And we both hold the same Sushila Kattel and Kimberly the area/culture than I, and than either of us initially antici- dream - to be great counselors. after completion of my study or Thompson are both students when I helped them, I was happy pated. We both aim to be good not. I hope I will find the answer Editor's note: Kimberly's In the counseling program at because, first, it was pleasant to students. We both value our when the time arrives. story about her voyage to Amer- California State be able to helppeople who asked family enough to make personal University-Fullerton. Kimberly Aside from the different ways ica from South Vietnam as an me for information, and second- sacrifices for the bettering of I is president of Chi Sigma infant appeared in the July 2003 ly, I realized I was not the only in which we do things in our their futures. We both overcame lata-Kappa Omega chapter. column. E person who was new and unfa- daily lives, Sushila and I are great odds to get to where we "Finding Your Way" miliar with the environment here. I am still facing many chal- lenges in my endeavor to be a counselor - to understand everything in classroom, to understand different slang peo- S ple speak to learn about peo- WE ple's cultures and to complete - my assignments in a grammati- cally correct way are big chal- I lenges I face every day. 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nities are more tight-knit and and the ethics involved. I can't ing profession. selors. Drew noted that while participate in professional devel- everyone knows and supports emphasize the importance of She would like to counsel edu- many rural counselors must opment opportunities because one another, counselors can counselors talking among them- cators and supervisors well travel long distances for profes- they don't want to travel, it is build good, solid relationships selves about issues that they are versed in rural training pro- sional connections such as meet- important for them to keep with their clients." facing, it's almost like peer grams, and also have internships ings, conferences and seminars, abreast of current training and supervision." more available in rural areas. they value the interaction and issues in order to positively Although there are models of the chance to catch up on new Supervision, CE Drew said counseling students serve their clients. "Ongoing training focusing on rural coun- theories, practices and treatment. Because there are not a lot of should be informed on the dif- professional development is a seling in psychology and social "The people from the farthest others to turn to for professional ferent lifestyles bit easier now with Journal- work, Drew is unaware of any of rural areas, away (towns) are always there, advice or' supervision, it's Learning training that exists in counselor how rural counselors deal with and yet often the counselors next quizzes (which are fea- important for rural counselors to education that addresses the referral challenges, how they door to the conferences are not". tured monthly in Counseling seek out other professional rela- rural context of the practice. She can break into the community Drew said. ' Today, that allow readers to earn tionships. Parkman meets with a noted that these examples can be and build trust. Drew added that, although CE credits at home) and such, peer group on a monthly basis. looked at for future curriculum Continuating education is a rural counselors may be tempted but it's still a real challenge. It's "We talk about real case issues and training within the counsel- todchy issue among rural coun- to neglect their responsibility to hard, but it needs to be done." N
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thought, so will some doors be look like he needed counseling. way. - opened that will need to be What a ridiculous thought, I She followed, always request- Assignment B the closed in another session? realized, trying to judge whether ing to "tell me more" and nod- Should I hold back or let it all or not someone needs counsel- ding her head in affirmation. I client experience hang out? Is there anything I ing based on how they look. A talked about my passion for don't want to talk about? Should young woman came from writing, my father and being I talk about thy dad and the fact arouid the comer as I finished expected to do so much without thaithe five-year anniversary of my paperwork. She was another support. It seemed like I was his passing is Friday? Do I let person who looked normal. It talking in circles And at times A burning desire has devel- ried, a prospective father and a her lead and simply follow, or do was amaziig how much I looked didn't even know what I was oped in me to do the best. job student pursuing a graduate I lead? Heck, what do I talk at someone and jumped to con- saying. My train of thought kept possible at anything I try. I want degree in the helping profession, about? How do I get started? clusions about his or her needs. escaping me, and still she sat, nothing to do with a task if I am my focus has changed. I do not My hands began to get clam- Clearly, I've got to learn the supportively letting me vent not ready to give my full corn- want to slip into the undergradu- my as I stepped from my rusty skill of treating everyone the what was on my mind. She mitment or don't possess the ate habits and attitudes - name- yellow car and marched into the same, being compassionate to never really answered my ques- skills needed to succeed. Begin- ly procrastination - because unknown. It was the height of their unique problems, and not tions but let, me work through ning my master's degree in doing my best is important to rush hour, between classes, so judging them on how they look. them myself, giving me assur- counseling felt no different. me. It is a need to be serious and weaving a zigzagging course I immediately noticed how ance when I was on the right It was- an obligation to know focused on the work, and I must among student flight to and from well my conselor was dressed, track. everything possible about it in make the process more vital and class made me feel at home on the manner in which she The hour flew by, and before I order to do a good job, which is important than the outcome. campus again. With my hat back addressed me and her comfort- knew it, she was saying, "We'll why Optioi B of Assignment The motivation was there, but and bag slung over my left ing facial expressions. Her need to wrap this session up." I One - to receive professional again I was dragging my feet on shoulder -just like the good-ol' warm, captivating smile and wondered, what exactly did we counseling - was so appealing this assignment because of my days - the memories of my col- handshake reassured me as she accomplish? How could she to me. Option A - to shadow a uncertainty. The bottom line was lege years came back while I introduced herself and said my make heads or tails of what I counselor - was something that that seeking counseling was took a shortcut across the grass name. It made me feel like she talked about, counsel me or give would come later in the pro- something I was afraid to do. It in front of Hubbard Hall. Once already knew me. I followed her me advice? Standing up and gram, but to actually be on the would have been easy for me to again, like so many times, I to her office. She was a little thanking her, shaking her hand other side as a client was an cop out, using my chronic pro- found myself running late but shorter than me, maybe my and leaving her office, I realized opportunity that I'd never had. crastination as an excuse, which yet in no hurry to get where I wife's height. She wore a nice that she didn't have to tell me Option B was clearly my first, nearly came to fruition when I needed to go. blue suit and let ie enter the anything - I figured it out for last and only choice for this ran iito trouble finding the I was thinking in admiration office first on her invitation. It* myself! assignment. money needed for the assign- about my ways during my col- felt welcoming. Walking to the student center, Professional understanding ment. However, it was the lege days when an epiphany I noticed her diploma, but it I wondered what I'd accom- plished from this experience. was not the only motivating thought of the process being caine over me to talk about my - was a passing glance. The office force for this particular assign- most important and doing my college days and how much I'd was small, personal, -almost a lit- Did I grow? What did I learn ment. My mission was twofold. best that prodded me into con- love to go back to the simple life te cramped, with a soft tan color about counseling? More than This would be an opportunity to tacting my university for a.Itema- before I was married and when I on the walls and the overcast sky anything else, I realized how change my ways as far as under- tives and discovering its coun- had no worries about being a lighting the room through a much there was still to learn. standing why an assignment was seling center. father. monstrous window. She asked if This was an extremely valuable experience for me, and I am given and to really learn some- When I called to set up an The sun waimed my face I wanted to have a seat and thing critical to being a better appointment, the urge hit me to rounding the corner of the build- showed me where I could sit. It ready to go back. Gaining true empathy and professional. The second aspect hang up the phone and play it ing and making my approach to was interesting that she did not understanding for the client, was to make a stand in my ongo- safe onde again. My rationaliza- the counselor's office, where a tell me what to do, but invited .which is one of the pillars in ing battle against procrastina- tion was that I really did not student with an unkempt face, and offered. She let me be in counseling, can only be rein- tion. need any counseling, but the flip-flops and a Superman shirt control the entire time. forced by experiencing the same - The two-pronged attack to this desire to be a competent profes- greeted me as he exited the The off-white chair with its emotions and feelings experi- assignment still left me with sional moved me forward. What building. I held it open for a gentle front-to-back rocking enced by the client. The adage of mixed emotions about it, I had to do was minimal at best, young co-ed who proceeded up motion fit me well, And she sat counselors needing their own though. I knew-what I wanted to compared with what it must be the stairs. across from me. It was all com- counseling runs true for me, do, but doing it proved more dif- like having to seek counseling Following her lead, there were fortable and relaxed. "There are because now I understand a little ficult than Pd first thought. My for a more serious problem. I just the repetitive echoes in my a few things I need to say before about how a client must feel. heart said one thing but as the realize more fully how true the head of "Room 304, college life, we start." Then she went into the My focus on this assignment days ticked away, the thought of chch6 is about knowing you 304, college. ... " as I made my whole confidentiality issue. As was not only to fight procrasti- playing it safe and shadowing a have a problem is half the battle. way up the stairs. she informed me of the confi- nation, but also to learn some counselor simply to fulfill the The other half of the battle is Sitting in room 304, it bedame dentiality clause, I wrestled valuable lessons that will make requirements was the easiest actually doing something about real for the first time. This is again with how to start and what me a bettef professional. I option, especially because I pro- the problem. Empathy for clients actually going to happen. Open- to talk about. I could remember learned more from this assign- crastinated so much. became much more obvious to ing the door and announcing that that there was something to talk ment than any other individual Procrastination was the name me at this point. I had an appointment to the sil- about, but it left me like dust in assignment I have done thus far o of my game as an undergradu- It was a sunny, slightly over- ver-haired lady at the front desk, the wind, and anxiety returned. .0 in my master's program. I'm ate. Time and time again, I found cast, early autumn morning, and I began to tense up and focus on I began without an ending in proud of myself for pushing past myself simply going through the I was feeling excited about the the task at hand. "Okay, let's do nmind, on a ramble without a the fears and uncertainty, learn- motions, only doing what was opportunity at hand. Driving to this," I thought. clear thought, and she just sat ing about what it takes to have .00 gave me a great were some formalities, there looking at me and nodding required and never putting a lot the appointment There empathy and keeping my eyes her head. She did what I expect- of thought into why a professor chance to reflect and untangle but those were all trivial details focused on the process and not of ed, but I didn't expect so much I- was having me do each task. It my confusion over what I should compared to my thoughts the out come. was about grade, not the educa- talk about. what to do next. While I was col- silence. There were times it was tion. The product was, without a The source of most of my lecting my thoughts and plan- uncomfortable, like I needed to Cod Dickman is a graduate 27 was how deeply mig my attack, a man came in say something, but still she sat tu ent atWichita State doubt, more important to me bewilderment Un ivetewty thafn the process of learning. into my li6 I should delve. I'm and said he needed to see his quietly engaging me, hanging dn Now that I'm on my own, mar- only scheduled for an hour, I counselor. He certainly didn't every word or, at least, it felt that CONNECTIONS: Washington Monument
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ilar to the death of someone help of a professional counselor. istic reconciliation. Accept that How to survive when close to you. That means you M Invest your energies in life. when something's over, it's over. will mourn. That's natural and Surround yourself with things N Reaffirm yourself. You have inevitable. Don't beat yourself that are alive: plants, pets and value. Be gentle with yourself. your heart's been broken up or feel guilty for being sad or kids. Nurturing others is a fan- Your life is well worth living.. angry. tastic way to nurture yourself. Anticipate a positive outcome * Acknowledge that the day * Be aware of the rebound. and accentuate your positives. Learn from this experience and Mid-February may be cold tered, unlovable, abandoned and will come when you will get bet- This is not the time to rekindle evaluate your own growth. Take and icy in most places, but it's very much alone. It can make ter. When you have the flu, you old, failed relationships nor the stock and make realistic adjust- also the time for warm, fuzzy, you feel as though your life can know it won't last forever. Think time to start a new one. You need of this pain as a flu of the heart. ments where you need to., positive thoughts about love and never again be the same and time alone to get to know your- experience pain that is truly It's going to go away, too. self again. relationships. From the anony- Taking these simple steps can N Take care of yourself physi- mous Valentine's cards passed excruciating. i Start something new, inter- help minimize that pain and put cally. Get lots of rest but don't around in grade-school classes What can you do? Start by fol- esting and involving. Develop a your life back on a positive, languish in bed. Exercise. Eat to the TV and magazine ads for lowing the age-old advice given new interest or rediscover an old solid footing. And one day soon, well and sensibly. This is neither serious investments in diamond to everyone with a broken heart: one. Take a class at the commu- you will be able to commend the time to overindulge on junk jewelry, each February 14 brings let time be the healer. As time nity college, pick up that craft yourself for your courage and food nor the time for stringent constant reminders of how won- passes and you gain distance project that's been gathering your survival You've made it! dieting. derful it is to be in love. from the breakup, you'll also dust, go on a tour - even if it's And hopefully, come next But despite all the starry-eyed gain perspective. Realize that E Put structure in your life. in your own town. Valentine's Day, you'll again be publicity that relationships you will heal, and give yourself Stick to your regular schedule as M Forgive your ex-lover. For- a participating member of the receive at this time of the year, the time you need. Recognize, much as possible during the give yourself. Celebrate the relationship celebration. E it's also a fact that not all of them also, that you will heal at your week. Make plans for evenings, good in the -relationship that last forever. Love may be won- own pace, not someone else's. weekends and holidays. ended, but don't hold on to Mary Guindon Isthe depart- derful, but having the present Such advice, of course, is of * Realize you really aren't mementos from it. They can little consolation when the ment chair for the Department love of your life announce that alone. Seek the support of oth- keep you stuck in the past. of Counseling and Human Ser- it's just not working out and that wound is new and the ache ers. There's. nothing to be Honor what you had, then let it vices at Johns Hopkins Univer- he or she is out the door is any- immense. Here, then, are 10 ashamed about. It's okay to go. Bum, bury, throw out or give sity in Matyland. She is t licensed clinical professional thing but wonderful. When it practical tips to help you get accept comforting, but don't away those reminders. Don't go through this initial period of counselor and a licensed psy-. happens - and it does to almost wallow in repeated storytelling. out of your way to revisit those chologist with more than 20 everyone at one time or another pain: Instead, do something for or special places. And don't contact years Gounseling experience. - it can leave us feeling shat- E Recognize this as a loss, sim- with someone else. Consider the your ex-lover, hoping for unreal-
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Patricia Stevens, a leader in the Some of the leaders in the NIMC NIMC national tour comes Breaking down barriers American Counseling Associa- include Michael D'Andrea, Judy to USF tion, about a 'national tour that Daniels, Allen Ivey, Mary Brad- Motivated by what I learned was currently underway that was' ford Ivey, Don C. Locke, about this'innovative social jus- to multiculturalism relevant for the charge of the Thomas Parham and Derald tice intervention, I supported a Lessons learned from the National Tour for Diversity Task Force at USE Wing Sue. proposal to have the University From the information that These professionals have noted Multicultural Competence and Social JusticE of South Florida included in the Stevens provided, I further that some of the factors that are NIMC's tour. The Diversity learned that the national tour, contributing to the emergence of Task Force supported this initia- which is sponsored by the a radically new era in the educa- tive, and together we obtained National Institute for Multicul- In 2002, I was invited to join education, given the dramatic tional and mental health care sys- the sponsorship of the College tural Competence (NIMC), is the Diversity Task Force of the cultural-racial transformation of tems in our nation include: of Education, represented by our designed to help support and College of Education at the Uni- our contemporary society. E New challenges that educa- new dean, Colleen Kennedy, build on multicultural and social versity of South Florida. Joining As a person who values multi- tors and mental health practi- and the Diversity and Equal justice initiatives that are being the task force helped me learn culturalism, believes in social tioners face as they are increas- Opportunity Office, represented implemented by numerous uni- that many faculty members justice and teaches multicultural ingly called upon to deal with by Deborah Love and Jose Her- versities across the United States. counseling courses, - I felt a the rapid cultural-racial, trans- nandez. The coordinator of this wanted to make the organization To accomplish this goal, the more responsive to diversity. I responsibility to help realize the formation of our citizenry, and national tour was D'Andrea, a charges of USF's Div&rsity Task tour organizers provide a broad also learned that other committed N Recent reports (e.g., the professor at the University of Force. "Fostering the develop- range of professional develop- faculty members had formed recent report on the state of our Hawaii and executive director ment of culturally competent ment training opportunities that the past to assess the of NIMC. groups in graduates, students, faculty and are intentionally designed to fos- public education system by the degree to which our college According to D'Andrea, "The support staff' - one of the task ter administrators', faculty mem- National Education Association reflected the diversity of our met- fields of education, counseling force's diversity-related strategic bers' and students' levels of mul- or the 2001 Surgeon's'General ropolitan community in terms of and psychology are presently goals outlined by Harold Keller, ticultural competence and to sup- Report on Mental Health and confronted with a number of the composition of our faculty, our interim dean at the time - port their commitment for social Culture) that describe the over- unprecedented challenges that students and curriculum and became my main focus of inter- justice. I also learned that the all failure of our existing school need to be addressed if our whether we were effectively est. With this charge in mind, I NIMC comprises a group of and mental health care systems preparing our graduates to work began studying ways to create internationally respected multi- to effectively and ethically meet nation's educational and mental health in diverse and urban settings. It is opportunities for students to cultural and social justice advo- the psychosocial needs of mil- care systems are to generally recognized that these increase their. multicultural com- cates who recognize that the lions of persons from culturally remain viable and relevant in the questions are particularly rele- petence. It was during this time fields of education and mental and racially diverse groups in coming years. Recognizing that vant to all institutions of higher that I received information from health are entering a new era. our society. Continued on page 35
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these challenges demand revo- levels of multicultural compe- speakers based his presentation Leadership, bridge- Education at USF, indicated that Jutionary changes in the way tence while supporting other for my multicultural counseling building issues bringing the tour to USE was par- educators, counselors and psy- social justice initiatives that are class on the RESPECTFUL Kennedy and Hernandez, who ticularly timely beause most col- chologists, are trained and con- currently underway at that uni- model that was introduced by serves as the director of the lege of education administrators duct their work; universities versity. After collaborating with D'Andrea. The tour was also 'diversity office at USF, both are talking about diversity today. have begun to provide the kinds numerous persons from these successful in attracting a large. indicated that they were The dean of our college is no of professional development groups, I suddenly came to the number of professional educa- impressed with the way the tour exception to such discussions. In services that are necessary to realization that I had a college- tors and counselors, many who organizer spoke about the this regard, Kennedy indicated assist administrators, educators, wide event on my hands that had came from different districts in importance of building positive that, while she was interested in counselors and psychologists in the potential to foster many pos- our service area. The evaluative bridges within individuals in all of the topics that were covered becoming culturally competent. itive outcomes at our institution feedback that was generated leadership positions at the uni- by the tour, she directed particu- While this progress is encourag- and the greater community in from the tour indicated that versity and persons at the grass- lar attention to comments that ing, multicultural and social jus- which it is situated. these people were positively roots level (e.g., students,'facul- were made about the importance tice counseling advocates agree impacted by the information ty). The evaluative feedback of finding new ways to partner that much more needs to be A successful event and skill-building activities pre- was particularly gratifying with faculty and students to fur- done to help educational and The tour, which took place in sented. because the faculty members at ther promote multicultural com- mental health professionals late October, was a huge suc- USF who helped bring the petence and social justice at USE become better prepared to meet cess. D'Andrea delivered a pro- Lessons learned national tour to our university Kennedy also emphasized that the unprecedented challenges found multicultural/social jus- Despite my personal elation were interested in fortifying this the NIMC tour was a great way they face in our contemporary tice message in a dynamic and with the outcome of the tour, thi kind of bridge-building process. to kick off additional events that society. The NIMC's national inspiring way. He presented rel- researcher-side of me led me to The commitment' for such focus on multicultuialism and tour is specifically designed to evant content and seasoned it wonder about the significance bridge-building was quickly social justice, which she hopes serve these ends." with a host of small group activ- that an event like this had on the manifested by a number of per- faculty members will include as Upon collaborating with ities that were intentionally College of Education in general sons in key leadership positions part of their academic endeavors. members of the NIMC, the Col- geared to further the discussion and other persons who attended at our university who Supported Our new dean also indicated that lege of Education and the Office and application of multicultural training sessions in particular. In the tour coming to USF and the national tour, had led her to of Diversity and Equal Opportu- competence and social justice an effort to investigate these amplified the scope of the event think further about a concern she nity at USF, it was agreed that counseling interventions. questions, I interviewed several after the NIMC presenter left has regarding the underrepresen- tation of faculty of color in the one of the main goals in bringing Beyond the immediate impact of my colleagues to assess their our campus. the national tour to USF would that the NIMC tour had on the perceptions of the overall college and the need to improve be to provide innovative learn- attendees who attended the pro- impact that the NIMC tour had Timing our recruiting efforts to bring more faculty members and ing opportunities that would fur- fessional presentations, I was on the College of Education at Keller, the current chairperson stu- dents of color into our education- ther advance students', faculty greatly surprised when two USE What follows is a summa- of the Department of Psycholog- members' and administrators' weeks later one of my guest ry of what I learned: ical and Social Foundations of Continued on page 37 Realize Your Dream! 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al community. She also acknowledged that experience, while at the same time creating an accepting climate and other to help us establish a clear goal that the she likes the emphrisis that the NIMC tour offered suggestions to better teach these topics we choose to have addressed dur- persons who attend such training oppor- placed on the importance of infusing mul- students. He also stated that the tour rep- ing such events. tunities would make and commit them- ticultural issues throughout the curriculum resented an excellent effort to promote Furthermore, future programs should selves to striving to achieve in their pro- in all of the courses offered by the COE. multicultural competence and social jus- help us take what we have learned and fessional and/or personal lives. By tice at USF because it legitimized the uni- effectively infuse this learning into our establishing these kinds of goals, indi- Collaboration versity's mission to support diversity. teaching programs. Future events such viduals would leave multicultural and The participation of so many persons as these should focus on action and pro- social 'justice counseling training pro- in the College of Education and the Message vide concrete ways to proceed. As one of grams having an extraordinarily clear Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office The National Tour for Multicultural my colleagues said, "Diversity is our idea of what they are going to do to pro- clearly demonstrated the effectiveness Competence and Social Justice also reality; we have some work to do, so mote multiculturalism and social justice of the collaborative efforts that many addressed the question of what message let's work together." in the future. It will also help them to persons demonstrated in planning .and do you want to send as a college. The It might be added that future multicul- clarify how they might go about imple- participating in this event. These collab- tour acknowledged our collective value tural competency and social justice menting strategies in counseling practice orative efforts were largely based on the for and commitment to promote human training programs should address innov- and in counselor education courses that communality of interests that were diversity at USE This was important to ative strategies that lead to the effective, they may teach. Herbert Exum, the shared by administrators and faculty acknowledge our collective value and teaching about multicultural and social counselor education program coordina- members affiliated with the COE and commitment in this area because, as a justice advocacy competencies. These tor at USF, summarized these points by the DEO; interests that had common val- large urban university, the administra- kinds of training initiatives would be emphasizing that future programs ues about multiculturalism and social tors, faculty members and students are helpful in clearly defining the meaning should always -emphasize the commit- justice at their core. With these interests by and large genuinely comutted to of these constructs, outlining practical ment to take action and to behave differ- and values in mind, the administrators promoting multiculturalism and social ways to implement multicultural and ently because knowledge is not enough. and faculty members who worked to justice in our professional and personal social justice counseling strategies, and By taking our knowledge of multicultur- make the event a success demonstrated endeavors. In commenting further on helping others become aware of specific al counseling and our collective commit- the sort of professional unity 'that is this latter point, Kennedy said that "by ways in which we can continue to devel- ment for social justice, we can do much indeed necessary for institutions of high- bringing the NIMC tour to USF, it op a greater level of mastery in these to promote human dignity and develop- et education to realize diversity-related demonstrates what we are about regard- areas in the future. In sort, it is recom- ment through diversity. U ing our commitment for diversity." goals and strategic plans. mended that these kinds of professional training endeavors provide blueprints Carlos P.Zaliquett is an assistant Academic inquiry Cascade effect: more NIMC that assist counselors in better under- professor and coordiruitor Of the support, ongoing institutional standing how knowledge about human* community/Mental Health Couniling Addressing issues of diversity has Pilram in the Department of efforts diversity can be used in practice and Psychological become an integral part of our academic & Social Foundations at The NIMC's formal tour had many infused into the curriculum. the Univeisity of South Florida. He work at USE However, as Barbara Shir- can be contacted by positive effects on our community. Sev- One of my colleagues added that e-mail at - , cliffe, one of the leaders on the Diversi- zalaquetitempestioedomusf.edu, eral members of the Diversity Task future programs should make it a point ty Task Force, reported, the information Force commented that the impact of the to USF by the national tour brought NIMC tour greatly complemented the underscored the importance of having task force's goals and mission. This was type of space where faculty, staff some important because the Diversity Task and students could raise concerns and Force was given the responsibility to ideas about multiculturalism and social conduct the end-of-the-year faculty justice as well as having more access to meeting at the College of Education and programs and, receive a greater level of focus attention on specific things that SOne clar encouragement to pursue their interests could be done to further promote multi- Only one biofeedback pro- in these areas while they are members of cultural competence and social justice vider delivers such a breadth our learning community. within our own institution in the future. of professional training programs and equipment. Stens offers professionally run bio- Meeting our needs feedback and EEG certification programs, as well Future multicultural, as application workshops in Chronic Pain, RSA, 'Several of the members of the COE, social justice counseling Incontinence, Pediatric and Stress Management. including our dean and several depart- programs Now there is more! You can also receive a free ment chairs, indicated that they appreci- In conducting my own evaluation of one-day advanced biofeedback or EEG workshop e ated the ways in which the NIMC tour the impact of the NIMC's tour at USF, I with the purchase of a Multi-modality system. It's tailored the professional training activi- learned about some of the things that easy to see why there's only one clear choice when ties to meet the specific needs of the col- various persons thought were impoftant it comes to biofeedback - Stens. lege. According to Kennedy, D'Andrea to consider when planning to bring other Professional Biefeedback 4-Day Was not only interested in giving a pre- multicultural and social justice advo- Certificate Program sentation but also wanted to help the cates to our university for professional Atlanta, GA JN24-272904 College of Education move forward in training purposes in the future. One of Los Angeles, CA fh, 21-242994 fostering multicultural competence and fSpa808,,WA Mart 2S4204 the key points made in this regard a Frnc/sco,0,CA Ap//i4-Z 20X04 social justice. He presented a broad def- involves the importance of aligning Prnfaninnni a-in iFrf. Ceirtificai Prnaram inition of diversity and shared his own these kinds of special events with the process of personal and professional dis- strategic plan of the university. As covery. By taking this approach, he Kennedy explained, our strategic plan helped many of the participants feel safe explicitly calls for us to be mindful of and motivated to continue their own our commitment to diversity issues. Bioleedbok . Evoymont/v journeys in becoming more multicultur- E Johe, Marph,Ap14 May Therefore, future events should commu- digY SO*t Oc4 De) al competent professionals. nicate to faculty and students that we 2-Day Workshns. value diversity and help us make diver- Chronic PaM Awareness sity and multicultural issues an integral &£/doadichas (March, June, Notv elo According to Tomas Rodriguez, one of part of everything we do. It would be Stress Management0 AS Iontinanett (August iliiicoontens ATION ' the Latino faculty members in the'COE at particularly important for multicultural PedkstcsRSA 10l USF, the tour exposed faculty to the programs to helpus focus on strategies CEU's for APA, cNA, OS broad range of needs of students from that are aimed at increasing minority Visit us at WilW.steanblofeodback.don, diverse cultural-racial groups routinely student retention, faculty enhancement, Ythe APAto offer CEfor psychologists andmaines 37 Division News
ASCA celebrates .And, of course, we have new behavior changes of at-risk stu- and offender counselors must chair Jose Villalba at jose resources! In our online book- dents, as well as to describe the make strides to consider their [email protected]. National School store, you can now find "The school counselor's role should clients' needs and presenting Counseling Week, School Counselor's Healthy such a tragedy occur. problems. Therefore, the com- Six divisions host Woman Kit," by Healthy Inspi- Together with learning, school mittee's mission is to providethe new resources, new ration. It contains teaching tools counselors are also "RAMP"ing IAAOC membership and gov- joint reception at offices designed to increase students' up their school counseling pro- erning board with provisions, ACA Convention awareness and skill levels relat- gram with a Recognized ASCA conditions, situations and ideas Submitted by Colleen Fisher ed to the 10 key traits of today's Model Program (RAMP) desig- to consider when working with Submitted by Kay Brawley cfisher@schoolcounselororg healthy woman. You'll also find nation. Based on the ASCA diverse populations. [email protected] Multicultural' This month, the American two new publications - "See- National Model: A Framework counseling is The National Employment considered to be the School Counselor Association ing Red: An Anger Management for School Counseling Pro- "fourth Counseling Association, force" in the counseling field. celebrates National School and Peacemaking Curriculum grams, the RAMP designation National Career Development The influence of a person's Counseling Week, Feb. 2-6, by for Kids" by Jennifer Sim- gives school counselors the con- race, Association, Association for ethnicity, native language, offering kits to its members to monds, which covers an effec- fidence that their programs align Assessment in Counseling and socioeconomic status, religion, educate their schools and com- tive approach to anger manage- with a nationally accepted and Education, Association for disability, sexual orientation and munities on the benefits of ment for elementary and middle recognized model, helps them Counselors and Educators in gender on his or her school counselors' work. Also evaluate their programs and personality, Government, American Reha- school students, and "Never the behaviors, reactions and coping to debut that week is our "day in identify areas for improvement bilitation Counseling Associa- Same: Coming to Terms with mechanisms is powerfully evi- the life of a school counselor" and identifies designated tion and American School the Death of a Parent" by Donna dent. Moreover, diversity and Web streaming video. Created schools as exemplary education- Counselor Association will Schuurman, for those rearing multicultural factors can play a host with VirtualJobShadow.com, its al environments. a collaborative reception children who have lost a parent very important role in the lives for the Lastly, our headquarters has aim is to help promote the pro- or for counselors who want to of offenders and people with third consecutive year at the moved. Though it's only around fession of school counseling to help those grieving after 4 par- addictions, in turn leading coun- American Counseling Associa- the corner, we do have a new elementary, middle school and ent's death. seling professionals working tion convention on Friday, address: high school students. Visit Additionally, ASCA and the ASCA, 1101 King with these individuals to consid- April 2 in Kansas City, Mo. The St., Suite 625, Alexandria, www.schoolcounselor.org to American Association of Suici- er a variety of situations and cir- opportunity to network with To contact the view the video. dology have teamed up to pro- VA 22314. cumstances when diagnosing members from this varied group As far as. conferences go, vide valuable information on office, call 703.683.ASCA, and treating these clients. This of counseling divisions will be or e-mail we're encouraging members to suicide signs and prevention FAX 703.683.1619 new committee seeks to educate from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the [email protected]. For make their voices heard at methods to school counselors - addictions and offender coun- Garden Terrace of the Westin more information on ASCA and ASCAs Advocacy and Public and it's now available to ASCA selors on the benefits of increas- hotel. NECA will host a meeting school counseling, visit Policy Institute March 20-23 in members free of charge. The ing'their multicultural aware- in the NECA suite at the Hyatt www.schoolcounselor.org. Washington, D.C. We're also document, a list of frequently ness, knowledge and skills in hotel of the Alliance for Career gearing up for our annual confer- asked questions, was developed their efforts to assist all clients. Development. The meeting will encd June 27-30 in Reno, Nev. to provide school counselors ARCA's new In order to present timely and begin at 4:30 p.m., just prior to - offering "super saver" rates to with an outline of some of the webpage address relevant information, the com- the reception, to discuss com- those who register by March 1. warning signs, verbal clues and mittee will consider specific mon issues in career and Submitted by Tim Janikowski information related to the assess- employment development. [email protected] ment of additions in multicultur- al and diverse ARCA has successfully populations. Also, East meets socioeconomic factors associat- Join NYMHCA in West: Chinese moved its webpages to the ed with the status and correction- American Counseling Associa- a "New York State al situation of offenders will counselors visit ACA tion's server. The webpage con- be tabulated of Mind" tains the latest information and disseminated by the committee. Of additional important to rehabilitation coun- Submitted by Judith Ritterman importance is the interconnect- selors and those interested in [email protected] edness of youth disability-related issues. You culture, drug "A New York State of Mind: culture and minority culture. may find the new website at Celebrating a New Era in Clini- www.counseling.org/arca. Consequently, the committee cal Counseling" is the theme for will provide IAAOC members the New York Mental Health with the potential impact of the Counselors Association's first IAAOC aforementioned topics on their addresses convention, which is scheduled clients. Finally, due to the collec- multicultural issues for April 16-18 at the Marriott tivistic hature of most minority Hotel in Albany, N.Y This con- Submitted by Jose Villalba groups, the committee will vention marks the celebration of jose.villalbacuncg.edu address the specific and unique The International Association experiences of family members the passing of a long-awaited bill of Addictions and Offender of offenders and individuals signed in December 2002 by C Gov. George Pataki that gave, 0 Counseling's Committee on grappling with an addiction. Cl Multicultural Addictions Coun- It is the committee's intent to professional mental health 'U seling is interested in addressing present information on multicul- counselors statewide recogni- tion. Now that the licensure law .0 Shi Dinghuani, Secretary General of the Ministry of Science and multicultural issues, factors and tural addictions and offender 0) a. Technology of China and also the head of the Chinese interventions related to the treat- counseling to the IAAOC Board has passed, New York now joins U Counsel- ment of clients from diverse and membership at the General 46 other states in recognizing 'U ing Association, led a delegation to visit Washington, D.C., in late V backgrounds. In a society that IAAOC Membership Meeting, professional licensure for men- December. He and other government and embassy officials rep- finds itself in continual demo- taking place during the 2004 tal health counselors; now, 0, C resenting the Chinese Counseling Association visited with the graphic flux, with ever-increas- American Counseling Associa- counselors meeting. board- 0, to American Counseling Association's Executive Director Richard ing diversity in minority popula- tion Convention. IAAOC mem- directed criteria will be issued a C tion growth, indigenous cultures, bers interested in participating license to practice in New York. 0 Yep to discuss collaboration between the two groups, Other ACA U immigration patterns, native lan- on the Multicultural Addictions Since the passing of the licen- representatives included Courtland Lee, a past-president; Frank guages other than English and Counseling Committee are wel- sure law, NYMHCA members 38 Burtnett, grants manager; and Larry Freeman, ethics manager. disability concerns, addictions comed to contact committee have been diligent in their work to put together their first con- [email protected] counseling center professional This committee is dedicated will chair the committee. Lewis vention and develop a program The American Association of and researcher from the Universi- to the exploration, analysis, pre- specializes in addiction issues that reflects the dedication and State Counseling Boards is an ty of Pittsburgh, will enlighten us vention and treatment of addic- and motivational interviewing integrity of mental health coun- alliance of governmental agen- with his wealth of knowledge and tive behaviors within the col- and has conducted research on seling professionals throughout cies responsible for the licen- experience. There will also be a lege and university student pop- theoretical explanations for col- the state of New York. The com- sure and certification of coun- three-hour training on legislative ulation. Our purpose is to ilu- legiate alcohol consumption. mittee for the 2004 convention, selors throughout the United advocacy presented by the Amer- minate recent empirical The committee will be com- directed by Signe Kastberg, has States. AASCB collects, inter- ican Counseling Association. research and progressive trends posed of a minimum of three created a dynamic program that prets and disseminates informa- I would like to encourage you in support of prevention and members' in addition to the demonstrates the progress of the tion on legal and regulatory to reserve your rooms for the treatment programs across cam- chair. Membership qualifica- developing licensing board, matters and works to further conference as soon as possible. puses and promote such trends tions include: highlights legislative action, and cooperation among individuals We have a limited number of through media and other out- * Membership in IAAOC. provides a forum for profession- and associations involved in rooms in our block; however, lets. It is our hope that this * Experience in counseling in al discourse and education. This providing counseling services to we certainly want to make sure awareness and recognition will -the addictions field. convention will host keynote the public. Currently, AASCB is that everyone is accommodated, complement already useful speakers Jeffrey Kottler, profes- considering passing policies and so we will be consulting with strategies to prevent addiction N Interest in collegiate addic- sor and chair of the counseling procedures that allow coun- the hotel later this month to as well as counsel students tion issues and counseling col- department at California State selors to transfer their licensure review our block. struggling with addiction lege students. University-Fullerton; Thomas from one state to another. The You may wish to reserve your issues. We encourage and sup- Clawson, executive director of American Rehabilitation Coun- room now to ensure your space. port comprehensive campus Applicants should include a the National Board for Certified seling Association supports this Room rates are $115 each night programs supported by "top- vita or resume outlining qualifi- Counselors; and Gail Adams, proposal but is concerned about (March 9 - 11). You must men- down" strategies, where all cations along with a brief state- president of the American Men- the full inclusion of rehabilita- tion' ACCA to get the campus personnel from univer- ment of interest. Graduate stu- tal Health Counselors Associa- tion counselors. Wording under conference rate. Visit online at sity administrators to campus dents are welcome to apply. The tion. For more information and both Tier I and Tier II in the doc- www.parkplace.com/ counselors are involved. The goal is to have committee mem- registration, visit the NYMHCA ument recognizes degrees grant- grandcasinolbiloxi or call committee will work toward bers selected as soon as possi- website at www.nymhca.org. ed from "an institution of higher 800.WIN.2WIN. (Note: because these goals, as well as discuss ble. The committee will work Judy Ritterman, president of education that is accredited by this is a nationwide number, be pertinent issues related to cur- primarily by phone and e-mail, NYMHCA and activist in the (the Council for Accreditation sure to ask for the Biloxi rent research and application. and plans are developing for a legislative action, has been of Counseling and Related Edu- Grand.) The newly formed Committee meeting time during the ACA instrumental in keeping the cational Programs)." ARCA has In addition to reserving your on Collegiate Addictions seeks Convention in Kansas City, Mo. focus of the association toward been working on adding pro- rooms, just a reminder in case energetic, motivated individuals For more information and to changing the laws that governed grams that are accredited by the you hav&n't registered yet: the to serve as committee members. express interest in becoming a licensure in New York. She has Council On Rehabilitation Edu- advance deadline for registra- Todd Lewis, assistant professor committee member, e-mail provided at least 10 years of ser- cation (CORE) as well. Unfor- tion is Feb. 15 ($155 for pro- of counseling at the University [email protected] or call vice to NYMHCA, the non- tunately, AASCB has not imple- fessionals and $130 for stu- of North Carolina-Greensboro, 336.334.3422. U profit organization founded mented the suggested change. dents.) Visit our website at more than 30 years ago as a Rehabilitation counselors who www.collegecounseling.org for division of The New York are concerned about the porta- the registration form as well as Russian counselors Counselors Association. bility of their education and cre- general information about the NYMHCA provides a variety of dentials can use the Internet to conference, the hotel and services to the members of the browse www.aascb.org/state.htm Biloxi. Please share this infor- network with ACA reps association and to the communi- to find out who the AASCB rep- mation with any of your col- ties of New York. These ser- resentative is in their state and leagues - we want to have a vices include a quarterly urge him or her to include great turnout! newsletter for keeping members CORE in the portability docu- The conference sessions start up-to-date on all activities and ment. To view a copy of the lat- first thing Wednesday morning, developments, online "Find a est draft of the portability docu- March 10, and end at noon on Counselor" and "Find a Super- ment, visit the ARCA webpage Friday, March 12. Registration visor" directories, and opportu- at www.counseling.orglarca. will be open on Tuesday nities for advertising. NYMH- evening, March 9. CA is currently funded by the Countdown to Looking forward to seeing all efforts of almost 600 members of you in March in Biloxi! and many generous donors. For ACCA's national' more information on how to join NYMHCA, call conference IAAOC: collegiate '800.4.NYMHCA or e-mail Submitted by Mark S. Freeman addictions Theodora Heintz, office admin- [email protected] istrator, at nymhca2@opton- Wow, it's hard to believe that conunittee formed- line.net. You can get more infor- The American College Counsel- Submitted by Todd Lewis Olga Bondarenko (far right) and Sergei Kremen, both of whom C mation about membership and ing Association's second nation- [email protected] are Russian associate professors, visited with American Coun- the NYMHCA 2004 conv&ntion al conference is just a month Substance abuse among col- seling Association representatives Larry Freeman (left) and 4 by visiting the NYMHCA web- away (March 10-12). We are lege students, particularly with LI site at www.nymhca.org. encouraged by the early alcohol, represents one of the David Kaplan to research how their academic backgrounds in U response and look forward to an most serious public health psychology and career counseling apply in a professional V ARCA efforts on exciting conference. problems facing campuses organization setting. The scholars were hosted by George There are 16 hours of excellent today. Thus, the International Washington University as a part of the Junior Faculty Develop- your behalf - continuing education, time for Association for Addictions and ment Program, which brings university faculty from Eurasia to portability of coun- networking, socializing with old Offender Counseling is pleased the United States for a year of non-degree study in order to and new friends and learning to announce the creation of a C.) seling licensure from a superb keynote speaker. new committee on Collegiate help them develop course curricula and to network with their Submitted Bob Gallagher, longtime college Addictions. by Tim Janikowski American counterparts. 39 ACA Call to Action- BY SCOTT BARSTOW, CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL AND DARA ALPERT
We need your help! Letters and phone calls from constituents are the most effective way of getting members of Congress to take action. Follow- ing are a few of the current high priorityfederal policy issues on which the American Counseling Association is working, and contacts by coun- selors can make a big difference in level of success. If you are unsure who your Representative and Senators are, hit the ACA legislative action cen- ter on the internet at http://capwiz.com/counseling, or contact Chris Campbell with ACA's Office of Public Policy and Legislation at 800.347.6647 ext. 241, or via e-mail at [email protected]; in any communication with your elected representatives- whether by letter post- card,phone, fax or e-mail - be sure to leave your name and postal address. Campus Care and Counseling Act On Nov. 21, Reps. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) and Tom Osborne (R-Neb.) introduced the "Campus Care and Counseling Act" (H.R. 3593). The legislation would autho- rize $10 million in competitive grants to centers on college campuses that provide mental and behavioral health services to students. Any center located on the campus of an institution of higher education that provides these services to students would be eligible to apply for a grant. Eligible entities include college counseling ceiiters, col- lege and university psychological service centers, mental health units and psychology training clinics. This is an important federal issue because often mental and behavioral health concerns affect the ability of students to function successfully in a college environment. As such, without proper treatment, students may suffer serious physical problems, academic failure, inability to complete college and in some cases death. The preva- lence and severity of undergraduate students' behavioral disorders has increased over the past few years. If adopted as part of the Higher Education Act, the Campus Care and Counseling Act will help schools ensure that students achieve greater success in post-secondary study. Counselors are encouraged to contact their Representatives and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 3593. Who to Contact Message ACA Resource Your Representative Message for Representatives: Chris Campbell "As your constituent, I'm calling to urge you to cd-sponsor the "Campus Care and Counseling Act" (H.R 3593), Capitol Switchboard 800 347-6647 x241 a bill introduced by Congressmen Danny K. Davis and Tom Osborne to authorize funding for a competitive 202-224-3121 [email protected] grant program for centers on college campuses that provide mental and behavioral health services to students. Internet briefing paper: www.house.gov Such a program would make a significant, positive difference on college campuses across the country and would help address the diverse mental and behavioral health needs of our students." http://www.counseling.org/public Capwiz 'contact Congress!'site: http://capwiz.com/counseling Medicare Reimbursentent of Licensed Professional Counselors
Congress has passed and the President has signed into law major Medic are legislation establishing a prescription drug benefit for the program's beneficiaries. Unfortu- nately, the legislation did not include a provision establishing Medicare coverage of outpatient mental health services provided by state-licensed professional counselors, as was approved by the Senate in its prescription drug bill. House conferees on the Medicare legislation opposed the provision, for reasons we are still trying to deter- mine. Consequently, we must continue exerting pressure on members of Congress-and particulaily House members-to raise the profile of our issue even higher. It is imperative that we maintain the momentum established through Senate passage of counselorcoverage legislation, in order to be on members' 'to do' list when the next significant Medicare legislation begins moving through Congress. . Who to Contact Message ACA Resource Your Senators and Messagefor Representatives: Data Alpert Representatives "As a constituent, I am extremely disappointed that Congress passed the Medicare bill last session without a 800 347-6647 x242 provision to establish Medicare reimbursement of state-licensed professional counselors and marriage and [email protected] Capitol Switchboard family therapists. The 'Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 310),' is a cost-effective way to 202-224-3121 address the devastating problem of mental illness among the elderly. Please support enactment of the legisla- Intrnet briefing paper: tion when Congress next takes up Medicare legislation." http://www.counseling.org/public www.senate.gov www.house.gov Messagefor Senators: Capwiz 'contact Congress!'site: "As a constituent, I am calling to ask the Senator to sign on as a cosponsor of the 'Seniors Mental Health http://capwiz.com/counseling Access Improvement Act (S. 310),' Sen. Craig Thomas' legislation establishing Medicare reimbursement of - state-licensed professional counselors and marriage and family therapists. Congress let down seniors in our state when it passed the Medicare legislation without this provision, which was included in the Senate Medicate bill. Congress needs to start addressing the devastating problem of mental illness among the elderly, which contributes to older Americans being the demographic group most at nsk of commiting suicide." ,WorkforceInvestment.Act / Rehabilitation Act Reauthorization Both the House and Senate have passed legislation reauthorizing the 1998 Workforce Investment Act, which establishes federal employment programs operated by the nationwide network of One-Stop employment centers. Included within the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) is the Rehabilitation Act, establishing the public vocational rehabilitation system. Conference committee work to resolve differences between the House bill (H.R. 1261) and Senate bill (S. 1627) is likely to begin early next year. Although not perfect, the Senate-passed bill is significantly better than the House-passed bill. H.R. 1261 was opposed by a wide range of orgagizations, including ACA, as a significant step backward. The House bill would tirm several current programs into a single block grant to states, allow governors unlimited discretion to take money from the public vocational rehabilitation system, Medicaid programs, mental health programs, and programs serving individuals with disabilities to fund the 0 "infrastructure developrilent" costs of One-Stop centers. The House bill would also 0 allow taxpayer-financed religious discrimination against employment and rehabilita- c'J tion counselors in the provision of employment and training services. The Senate bill does not contain the religious discrimination provision, and maintains targeted pro- grams as under current law. Unfortunately, the Senate bill follows the House bill in allowing governors to use VR money to pay One-Stop centers' costs, but limits their ability to do so. .0 Congress should reject the House-passed bill in favor of the Senate version. 'U U- K Who to Contact Message ACA Resource Your Representative Message for Representatives: Scott Barstow I.- "I am calling to express my opposition to H.R. 1261, legislation passed by the House of Representatives to reautho- 800 347-6647 x234 0, Capitol Switchboard nze programs under the Workforce Investment Act and the Rehabilitation Act. It's my understanding that the bill is [email protected] 4, t0 202-224-3121 due to be considered by a conference committee with similar legislation passed by the Senate. I encourage the Rep- C resentative to oppose H.R. 1261, as it would severely undermine the already underfunded vocational rehabilitation Capwiz 'contact Congress!'site: 0 C-, www.house.gov system by allowing governors to take money at will to use for the "infrastructure development" of One-Stop employ- http://capwiz.con/counseling ment centers. The House bill also would allow religious discrimination against counselors and other program staff providing employment and training services. 40 H.R. 1261 is seriously flawed, and should notin any way become law." HIPAA compliance updates, analysis for counselors Are you HIPAA complaint or planning to be? Have questions? ACA can help
Q: I am a covered entity HIPAA electronic transaction Medicare are paid much more educationlinfoserie/2-Covered lem. If used for other purposes, ,but I just don't want to standards) has addressed the slowly than electronic claims. Entity/pdf. an authorization may be deal with HIPAA anymore. issue of whether a health care The document also states that, as required. You and your facility IfI decide not to conduct provider that is a covered entity of Oct. 16, 2003, nearly all Q: Iwork ina mental should also check into whether any future electronic trans- could revert to making solely providers who receive Medicare health facility and the there are any state law or ethical missions of covered trans- paper transactions. The website reimbursement, with some limit- administrator of the facility ramifications in using such pho- actions, may I "opt out" of document suggests that, while ed exceptions, will be required to would like to photograph tographs. Depending on the submit claims electronically in facts regarding use and storage covered entity status? covered entities could go back patients upon admission in order to receive payment. Fur- of such photographs, there A: According to government to conducting solely paper order to avoid medical thermore, the CMS document errors. Would that cause a could be a greater potential for sources, the Department of transactions, it would be neither Health and Human Services' states that once a provider begins HIPAA problem for us? breach of confidentiality. practical nor wise to revert to Office of Civil Rights has not to submit such claims electroni- A: Photographs are "protected this practice. The reasons cited taken an official position on cally, this provider will again be health information" under Editor's note: To learn more whether a provider may "opt by CMS include the fact that required to comply with the HIPAA and would be subject to about the Health Insurance out" of covered entity status these providers would have the requirements of the HIPAA Pri- the HIPAA requirements regard- Portability and Accountability once the provider meets the cri- increased administrative burden vacy Rule. The CMS informa- ing use and disclosure of such Act and ACA's HIPAA sub- teria for being a covered entity. of having to prepare paper tion document referred to above information. For example, the scription service, as well as the However, an information docu- claims and check eligibility and - "HIPAA Information Series patient's photograph might be possibility of earning Continu- ment posted on the website of claims status by telephone. #2: Are You a Covered taken and used for treatment or ing Education Credits for your CMS (the agency responsible Additionally, CMS points out Entity?" - is available at health care operations purposes participation, contact Christie for administration of the that paper claims submitted to http://cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/hipaa2/ without posing a HIPAA prob- Lum at 800.347.6647 ext. 354.0
In Brief
Creative counselors cy and social justice organiza- able for educators to assist in Phase One has been the cre- vide individual psychothera- sought . tions, including the American facilitating the week's activi- ation of a network to assist py, marital therapy, grief Members of The Creativity School Counselor Associa- ties. Although the project is military families coping and counseling, critical debriefing in Counseling Committee at tion, have signed on to help targeted at grades five through managing their lives more and family therapy for mili- Texas State wish to establish a address the problem of name- eight, the concept can be effectively. tary families. forum within the American calling in America's schools. adapted by students and edu- Phase Two is Operation Licensed Professional Coun- Counseling Association for During the week of March cators at other grade levels. Comfort's 'commitment to selors are encouraged to visit exploring, discussing and 1-5, schools serving grades More information is avail- continue working, free of www.operationcomfort.com researching creative means five through eight - years able online at www.noname charge, with our troops and to register as a provider. for providing counseling ser- when the problem of name- callingweek.org. their families throughout this vices to clients. If you are calling is particularly acute - process of reintegrating into Comedy Hour at ACA interested in establishing a across the nation will be asked 'Comfort' for military their communities and homes. Convention 2004 creativity in counseling to take part in a week of edu- families There is pending legislation to Because laughter. is once affiliate/division within ACA. cational activities aimed at Operation Comfort is a support our troops with home- again the best medicine, the please e-mail creativity@ stopping name-calling and nationwide network of coming parades, but the reali- American Counseling Associ- eaps.us. verbal bullying of all kinds. licensed therapists who pro- ty is that many returning sol- ation's Annual Counseling The initiative aims to bring vide free psychotherapy to diers will be dealing with Comedy Hour will be held at No Name-Calling Week national attention to the prob- military families who have a issues stemming from anxiety, the ACA Convention on Sat- begins 3/1 lem of name-calling in loved one serving in the Mid- depression, stress and PTSD. urday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m., The American Counseling schools and to equip students dle East. Its sole purpose is to The Armed Forces estimates following the Awards Cere- Association has partnered and educators with the tools provide emotional support that as many as 25 percent of mony. Anyone interested in with the Gay, Lesbian and and inspiration to launch an and psychological counseling, returning soldiers will suffer sharing a funny story or joke Straight Education Network ongoing dialogue about ways free of charge, to families in from emotional difficulties; a that relates to counseling is as a project partner for Simon to eliminate name-calling in uniform. In the two months higher percentage than sol- welcome to participate. & Schuster's Children's Pub- their communities. since OC opened its doors, diers who participated in the Attendance is open to all. lishing and GLSEN's new ini- A resource guide with les- some 300 therapists across the Gulf War, due to the extensive Contact Jon Carlson to ensure tiative: "No Name-Calling son plans, a video for class- country have registered to ground combat involved in a place on the program Week." Some 40 education, room use and other promo- donate their service to mili- Operation Iraqi Freedom. ([email protected]) mental health, youth advoca- tional materials will be avail- tary families in need. Operation Comfort will pro- or call 262.248.7942. 41 Resource Reviews
CHIEFS tional culture and the closeness Reviewed by Martin Cutler room would be an excellent and about child and adolescent Produced by Donna Dewey and of young people who have doctoral student in counselor challenging place for such dia- issues with clients, families, Henry Ansbacher; Directed by grown up counting on each education and counseling prac- logue. Counseling students of schools or communities. Daniel Junge, 2002, Marietta, other and, often, not much else. tice at the University of South all races could benefit from The author has organized the Ga.: Active Parenting Publishing, By the film's end, we have to Dakota. keeping a journal of their expe- handouts into two sections. The 87 minutes, $129.95 (videocas- sette and discussion guide), challenge our definitions of riences with their own racial first section includes problem- ISBN: 1-880283-61-7. "success." Is it going off to Overcoming Our Racism: identities. It would be good for focused topics, such as Anxiety Playing for the most storied glory as a collegiate athlete, The journey to liberation counseling students to learn to in Children, Eating Disorders, basketball powerhouse in the earning an advanced degree, By Derald Wing Sue, 2003, San appreciate and acknowledge Helping Children in Divorcing state would be a quick ticket to making loads of money? To Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass their racial identities before Families, Phobias, and Opposi- collegiate, and maybe even pro- these young men, it often Inc, 320 pages, $22.95, ISBN: 0- entering the field as profession- tional Defiant Disorders. The 7879-6744-0. fessional, success. Right? Think means something else. For als. second section contains life- Reading this book evokes an again. ... some, it is staying home to help The author challenges the skills topics such as Assertive- experience similar to a scolding "CHIEFS" follows the play- aging parents, supporting a readers to view themselves as ness Skills, Helping your Child by a favorite uncle or aunt. The ers and coaches on the young family, attending the .racial beings in a healthy way. or Teen Manage Stress, How to reader may resist accepting Wyoming Indian High School local community college or vol- He further presents a case that Cope When Parenting Seems what is presented because the boys' basketball team through unteering at the community all white people participate in Overwhelming, and Teaching author focuses attention on two seasons in their pursuit of grade school. One of these and benefit from a system that Your Child to Respect Others. things that most people try to the state title. Coach Al Red- young men has provides advantages for them. Of the 60 topics covered by hide about themselves. man's WIHS teams have found a place as a Using a clear, informative the handouts, 39 correspond For the same reason, become legendary during his 19 style coupled-with considerable with problems and disorders however, the author years at the helm, winning five personal warmth, the author found in either The Child Psy- shares things that must state titles, regularly defeating invites his readers to join him chotherapy Treatment Planner be heard. Deep down teams from schools 10 times on a journey to liberation. This (second edition) or The Adoles- inside, readers are likely larger and, at one point, win- journey consists of two parts. cent Psychotherapy Treatment to have a sense that what ning a state record 50 straight First, the many forms of racism Planner(second edition). Addi- the author is sharing is games. are outlined. Second, a process tionally, the handouts are pro- true and that it applies Among their people, the for individual and societal level vided on CD-ROM for practi- names Beaver C'Bearing, Tim change is described. tioners to print, modify and per- Robinson and Gerry Redman Sue facilitates change by sonalize at their own discretion. are instantly recognizable as guiding readers through a The author encourages profes- symbolic of the free-flowing, process of developing a healthy, sionals to use the handouts in hard-charging, high-scoring non-racist white identity. Next, marketing and provides some phenomenon known as "rez- he suggests steps individuals brief but useful tips on advertis- ball." The degree to which these can take to combat racism in ing and measuring the effec- young men are idolized and fol- their own lives as well as the tiveness of public relations lowed by the reservation com- lives of those close to them. efforts. In addition to the hand- munity is astonishing. As Finally, Sue shows readers outs and marketing strategies, Coach Redman says, "Last one ways that racism can be fought the author provides a list of on the 'rez,' turn off the lights," college athlete, and a visit to the within organizations and soci- helpful books and websites at to them. as they leave for another state Chadron State College website ety as a whole. the end of the text. This book was written for tourney. will find him still there. Reviewed by Robert M. The Child and Adolescent white readers, but is of use to However, this adulation In spite of the tough hands Wiersma, director of personal Client Education Handout persons of color as well. The comes with a price. Any coun- they have been dealt, the counseling, Dordt College, Planner is an invaluable tool author addresses acts of overt selor -who has worked with "chiefs" find success in their Sioux Center Iowa. for the busy (or not so busy) and covert racism at both indi- American Indian youth will own ways, and they are no less counseling professional. It is a vidual and societal levels. Each find CHIEFS a familiar story. for it. This film, and the discus- compilation of a variety of chapter concludes with exercis- Child and Adolescent The film is notable for its sion guide and website that user-friendly resources suitable es that lend themselves to indi- Client Education Handout unflinching account of the trials accompanies it, will resonate as for children, adolescents, fami- vidual, group or class reflection Planner of American Indian youth an educational tool for all peo- By Laurie Cope Grand, 2003, lies and communities, This and discussion. growing up on the reservation. ple seeking a deeper under- Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & book manages to do what many There are three main uses of So, why have we not heard standing of contemporary Sons, Inc., 208 pages, $49.95 counselors struggle to do in this book. First, counselors and (Paperback w/CD-ROM), ISBN: the names of these players in American Indian life. their offices and practices for counselors-in-training will find 0-471-20233-9. the college and professional This award-winning docu- years - it pulls together a it helpful for personal growth In keeping with the tradition ranks? This and many other mentary gives counselors an wealth of information that is and the development of a of providing excellent questions are explored here. We insider's view of life for reser- easily assessable, organized healthy racial self-image. Sec- resources for counseling pro- see the many remnants of his- vation youth. There is a wide and comprehensive. ond, it could be used with fessionals, the Practice Planners torical oppression - the racism diversity of experience among Reviewed by Holly J. clients, especially white clients, series has developed yet anoth- Nikels, .n faced by these youth on their' these young men and their assistantprofessor department who present with issues relating er helpful tool for practitioners. off-reservation trips and the respective -families, and while of counselor education, West- to racial tension. Finally, this Licensed marriage and family >. struggles that accompany open to generalization, the film ern Illinois University. book may be useful in human therapist Laurie Cope Grand poverty everywhere - jobless- does an accurate job in portray- has compiled 60 handouts on ness, alcohol and drug use, bro- ing contemporary Native Amer- resources training, whether in the classroom or in the corpo- various mental health issues -E ken families, gang life, teen ican families. "CHIEFS" comes rate world. that are relevant when working Resource Reviews are edited pregnancy, children highly recommended for those by James S. Korcuska, an having- The author encourages read- with child and adolescent children. This is balanced by in the helping professions assistant professor at the ers to discuss the themes he pre- clients. This library of one-page a the incredibly strong pull of the working with American Indian University of South Dakota. sents, handouts is ideal for counselors family, the comfort of the tradi- youth. and the reactions they provoke, with others. A class- who hope to share information 42 Bulletin Board
friends from across the country. The early- tor who has succeeded in nurturing the tal- Research Awards FEBRUARY bird registration deadline for the confer- ents of students entering the field. Letters IAMFC is also accepting submissions ADDapting to Challenges Conference ence, sponsored by the National Student of nomination should provide examples for its Graduate Student Research Award Feb. 27-28 Assistance Professionals Association is illustrating creativity, excellence, and car- and the IAMFC Member Research Award Irving, Texas March 11. Call 800.453.7733 for a confer- ing in the individual's approach to teach- IAMFC offers annual rewards to recog- This. conference is designed to define ence brochure or visit the conference web- ing. Descriptions of the individual's efforts nize recent high-quality quantitative and diagnostic criteria, review evaluation tools, site at www.nsac.info. to increase the diversity of the population qualitative research in marriage, couples provide current pharmacological informa- of new professionals are especially wel- and family counseling, and to recognize tion, teach behavior management tech- come. recent high quality quantitative and quali- niques for home and classroom, present F.Y.I. tative research in the training and supervi- effective teaching techniques, train parents PractitionerAward sion of family counselors and trainees. Call for board members to advocate, teach coping and compensat- The purpose of the Practitioner Award is Nominations may be made by members of The International Association of Mar- ing skills to adults and promote a positive to recognize excellence in the practice of ACA, IAMFC or another division ofACA. riage and Family Counselors is seeking a attitude regarding ADD. Cook Children's family counseling. Professional couples Self-nominations are eligible for consider- Board Member at Large and a Graduate Medical Center, the accredited provider, is and family counselors form the heart of ation. These awards will be presented at Student Board Representative. . jointly sponsoring this program with the our association but tend to receive very lit- the IAMFC Luncheon at the ACA conven- The Board Member at Large serves a Attention Deficit Disorders Association- te glory. This award will honor an IAMFC tion in Kansas City on April 2. The post- two-year term of office. Functions include Southern Region, In collaboration with the memb6r whose work as a family counselor mark deadline for nominations is Feb. 15. participating in decision-making and the Mental Health Association of Greater Dal- has been outstanding in meeting the Letters of nomination should clearly creation of policies as a voting member of las. For more information, visit the confer- unique needs of clients. Letters of nomina- state the name and address of the nomina- the Board of Directors, along with coordi- ence website at www.adda-sr.org/ tion should provide examples illustrating tor, the name and address of the nominee, nating IAMFC activities at the American conference/conference2004.htm.Walk-in the individual's use of innovative strate- and the award category for which the indi- Counseling Association annual conven- registrations welcome. gies to involve families in counseling and vidual is being nominated. Nominees must tion. to help them attain their goals. Descrip- be current members of IAMFC. For the The Graduate Student Board Represen- AWARE Conference tions of the individual's efforts to adapt Graduate Student Research Award, a letter Feb. 27-28 tative also serves a two-year term of office. Tempe, Ariz. practice to the needs of a diverse client of nomination from'a university professor Functions include participating in deci- should be submitted, along with an AWARE (A Worldwide Action Revital- population are especially welcome. sion-making and the creation of policies as abstract of the student's research. Com- izing Education)'s conference explores a voting member of the Board of Directors, Student PractitionerAward pleted nomination packets should be post- healing traditions across cultures and chairing the Graduate Student Network, The Student Practitioner Award serves to marked by Feb. 15 and sent to Richard focuses on the integration of the body, mind working to increase student membership, recognize excellence in the practice of Ricard, IAMFC Research Chair, Texas and spirit cross-culturally by exploring the moderating the ianfcstudents listserv and family counseling by an IAMFC graduate A&M University-Corpus Christi, 6300 best clinical practices of internationally coordinating the IAMFC booth at the ACA student member. This award will honor an Ocean Drive, PC 218, Corpus Christi, renowned experts iin the field of holistic convention. IAMFC graduate student whose work as a Texas 78412; e-mail rricard@ health. To register, visit www.world Both positions will begin their two-year counselor, including internship and falcon.tamucc.edu. aware.org. terms July 1, 2004. Nominations can be practicum experience, has been outsfand- made either for candidates you judge Mental Conference ing in meeting the needs of families in Call for editor Children's Health appropriate, or for yourself. If nominating Feb. 29-March 3 counseling. Letters of nomination from a The National Career Development Asso- another person, please obtain his or her Tampa, Fla. university professor, private practitioner, ciation calls for applications for the editor- The 17th Annual Research Conference, permission before submitting his or her or supervisor should provide examples ship of The Career Development Quarterly name and contact information. Along with "A System of Care for Children's Mental illustrating the student counselor's use of (CDQ; Aug. 1, 2006, to July 31, 2009). your nomination, nominees must include a Health: Expanding the Research Base," innovative strategies, family-based inter- Ellen Piel Cook is the incumbent editor. current vita highlighting those areas perti- focuses 'on service system research. To ventions, and the ability to meet the needs The following qualifications are desired in nent to the position and a one-page state- learn more about the conference, visit of diverse populations. candidates: (1) previous experience as an http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcconference/ ment discussing qualifications and interest editor or editorial board member, .(2) in the position. If self-nominating, submit rtcconf.htm. Register online at http://rtc OutstandingLeadership Award . earned doctorate.in counseling or a related kids.fmhi.usf.edu/rteconference/regis a current vita and.one-page statement dis- The purpose of this award is to recognize field, (3) membership in NCDA, (4) a cussing qualifications and interest in. the tration/reginfo.htm. the efforts of an individual whose ongoing vision for CDQ that is consistent with the position. efforts have helped to advance the profes- journal's purpose and mission, (5) signifi- Mail completed nominations to Phyllis sion of family counseling. An IAMFC cant publication record, (6) evidence of MARCH Erdman, IAMFC Nominations Chair, do member whose endeavors have promoted strong organizational skills, and (7) Dept. of Educational Leadership & Coun- excellence in the practice of family coun- employer/institutional support for serving North Texas Counseling Conference seling Psychology, 2710 University Drive, seling and enhanced recognition of the as editor. The incoming editor should be March 5 Richland, WA 99352-1671. E-mail perd- profession will be honored. Letters of available to start receiving manuscripts on DentonTexas [email protected]. Complete nomina- nomination should provide examples illus- Aug. 1, 2005. NCDA encourages participa- The North Texas Counseling Confer- tion packets must be received by Feb. 15 to trating the individual's ongoing contribu- tion by members of underrepresented ence, "Counseling: A Growth and Healing ensure consideration. Process," will take place on March 5 in tions to the profession. groups in the publication process, and would particularly welcome such appli- Denton, Texas. Garry L. Landreth will be Call for award nominees cants. To apply, please submit a vita, sam- the keynote speaker. For registration infor- The International Association bf Mar- For the aforementioned awards, letters mation, call Amanda Barskdale at riage and Family Counselors is pleased to of nomination should clearly state the ple publications, three letters of reference, a 0 940.565.3484 or register online with a announce the opening of the nomination name and address of the nominator, the 1-2 page statement discussing the appli- 0 cant's vision for the CDQ, and a letter of 04 credit card of purchase order number at process for its annual practice awards, name and address of the nominee, and the 'V www.coe.unt.edu/cdhe/cnslored.htm. which will be presented at the IAMFC lun- award category for which the individual is support from the candidate's employer. = being nominated. Nominees must be cur- Deadline of application is May 1. Finalists -C cheon on April 2 in Kansas City, Mo. .4) National Student Assistance Conference rent members of IAMFC. Letters of nomi- will be interviewed by the editor search LI- Nominations are invited for the following: U March 11-14 nation must be postmarked no later than committee at the NCDA Conference in San Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Feb. 15 and sent to Phyllis Erdman, Francisco (June 30-July 3, 2004). Send (V Trainingand MentorshipAward 0 More than 700 school coordinators, com- IAMFC Nominations Chair, c/o Dept of applications to Y Barry Chung, Editor I- munity coalitions, school resource officers The purpose of the Training and Mentor- 0, ship Award is to honor the contribution of Educational Leadership & Counseling Search Committee Chair, Department of and student assistance professionals who Counseling and Psychological Services, 4) an IAMFC member whose role as a train- Psychology, 2710 University Drive, Rich- 0) work to meet the K-12 challenge of creat- land, WA 99352-1671; e-mail Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA ing safe, drug-free learning environments er and mentor has helped to ensure the 0 future of the family counseling profession. [email protected]. 30303 (phone 404.651.3149; fax 404. U have an opportunity to attend workshops, 651.1160; e-mail [email protected]). I institutes and visit with exhibitors and This award will be presented to an educa- 43 0
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Women, minorities several areas. Among the par- selor position combines gener- ence in college counseling cen- Committee to monitor curricu- and individuals with disabili- ticular experiences desired alist counselor duties with a ter preferred, but not required. lum and provide training for ties are encouraged to apply. include providing outreach pro- significant subspecialty in 4. Demonstrated ability to psychology and counseling gramming and clinical services work with eating disorders and function at a high level as a majors. The successful candi- YORK to Asian American and Asian body image disturbances. generalist counselor in'a setting date will also be involved in the men, providing cognitive Along with the generalist coun- with both diverse clients and Department's Truancy Diver- behavioral psychotherapy for selor responsibilities described staff colleagues. 5. Licensed in sion Program. This grant pro- ALBERT ELLIS INSTITUTE gram utilizes family systems anxiety and depression, provid- below, this person will assume Illinois or license eligible back- Clinical Fellowships in ing group psychotherapy, and primary responsibility for coor- ground as a psychologist, clini- therapy as a vehicle to help Cognitive Behavior Therapy parents become empowered working with graduate stu- dinating Counseling Center cal social worker, counselor, or and REBT: A limited number with the skills that are needed dents. The successful candi- efforts around eating disorders marriage and family therapist is of part-time two year post- to help their children attend date will be a well-rounded, and body image assessment, required. Conditions: 1. Start- graduate Fellowships are being school regularly. College energetic person who works treatment, and outreach pro- ing date: August 1, 2004 or offeied at The Albert Ellis teaching experience and, a comfortably both individually gramming; this person will also mutually acceptable date there- Institute beginning July 2004. demonstrated commitment to and as a team member in pro- have significant involvement in after; 2. Appointment terms: 12 Intensive supervision of indi- undergraduate teaching and viding effective programs. The the provision of assessment, months with 24 working days vidual, couples, and group ther- advising excellence are pre- UIUC Counseling Center is a treatment, and outreitch ser- vacation; full time, regular apy will be given by Albert ferred. The Department of Psy- networked computer environ- vices around eating disorders position; 3. Candidates with all Ellis, Ph.D., Ray DiGiuseppe, chology and Counseling serves ment with extensive use of and body image disturbances. levels of relevant experience Ph.D., Michael Broder, Ph.D., nearly 200 graduate majors electronic technology for This includes a sensitivity -to are encouraged to apply. and Kristene Doyle, Ph.D. (M.S. or Ed.S.) in general, clin- scheduling, records, and inter- the manifestations of eating Candidates carry a diverse -Salary commensurate with ical, and school psychology, - nal communication and web disturbances across different caseload of clients, co-lead qualificatiohs and years of and community, school, and based technology for program- cultural backgrounds and gen- therapy groups, participate in experience. Applicants should family counseling, as well as ders. This person will repre- special seminars and ongoing ming and promotion. The suc- send a letter of application and 300 undergraduate majors. The sent the Center in appropriate clinical research, and co-lead cessful candidate will need to a vita, and have three current main emphasis of the Depart- campus-level treatment teams public workshops. Stipend is have the capability of working letters of recommendation for- ment is excellence in teaching. and committees. In addition, given for 16 hours per week of in such an environment. Quali- warded to: Dr. Jane E. Reid, PSU is , a comprehensive the person will chair the Coun- involvement in a wide variety fications: 1. Doctorate in Clini- Chair, Consultative Commit- regional university with an of professional activities. Send cal, Clinical/Community, or seling Center's internal eating tee, Position #9036, Counsel- enrollment of nearly 6,800. requests for applications to: Dr. Counseling Psychology or disorders treatment team and ing Center, University of Illi- PSU is located in the city of Kristene Doyle, Albert Ellis related field, or Masters in will spearhead efforts in train- nois at Urbana-Champaign, Pittsburg, Kansas (approximate Institute, 45 East 5th St., New Social Work. 2. Demonstrated ing, supervising, and consult- 110 Student Services Building, population 20,000; http://pit- 6 York, 1Y 11021. Deadline for experience to function at a high ing with other counselors and 610 E. John Street tks.org). Submit application applications is March 15, 2004. level as a generalist counselor interns about issues related to Champaign, IL 61820. 217- letter; vita; graduate and under- in a pluralistic setting. 3. Pre- eating disorders and body 333-3701. In order to insure graduate transcripts; names, ALBERT ELLIS INSTITUTE vious experience in a college image disturbances. As a gen- full consideration, all applica- addresses, and phone numbers counseling center is preferred, eralist, this Clinical Counselor tion material must be received Summer Fellowships in of three professional refer- Cognitive Behavior Therapy but not required. 4. License in will share with other coun- by 3/10/2004. THE UNIVER- ences; and evidence of teaching and REBT for Full-Time Uni- Illinois or license eligible back- selors responsibilities for carry- SITY OF ILLINOIS IS AN effectiveness to: Dr. David P. versity Faculty: A limited ground as a psychologist, clini- ing out the multi-faceted mis- AFFIRMATIVE Hurford, Chair, Department of number of 3 week fellowships cal social worker, counselor, or sion of the Counseling Center. ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTU- Psychology and Couriseling, for university and college fac- marriage and family therapist is The Center's mission places a NITY EMPLOYER. Pittsburg State University, ulty in psychology, required. Conditions: 1. Start- high value on creatively serv- psychiatry, 1701 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, counseling or social work are ing date: August 1, 2004 or ing a 'large, diverse student KS 66762. Application review mutually acceptable date there- population. The Counseling will begin on March 12, 2004, E :KNSA after; 2. Appointment terms: 12 Center provides a variety of and will continue until the posi- PRIVATE PRACTICE? c months with 24 working days services to help students with PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY tion is filled. PSU is an Equal Complete Guide to Private Practice for Licensed vacation; full time, regular psychological, educational, seeks a broad-based, dynam- Opportunity/Affirmative 2 Counselors. "Written by social, and developmental con- position; 3. Candidates with all ic individual, committed to Action Employer, committed to Counselors for Counselors" levels of relevant experience cerns. The Counseling,,Center high-quality teaching for a full- adding diversity to its profes- Counseling-PrivatePractice.com u are encouraged to apply. Salary also has an APA approved pre- time, tehure-earning position in sional staff. 12 commensurate with qualifica- doctoral internship program. Psychology and Counseling tions and years of experience. The successful candidate will (http://www.pittstate.edu/psych). MINNESOTA- FREE Applicants should send a letter be a well-rounded and ener- This position begins on August CUSTODY EVALUATION of application and a vita, and getic professional who works 12, 2004, and will include INFORMATION PACK and 0 have three current letters of comfortably both individually undergraduate and graduate WINONA STATE SEMINAR BROCHURE u recommendation forwarded to: .and as a team member in pro- teaching and advising in a com- The Counselor 'Education PACE: 800-633-7223 Dr. Jane E. Reid, Chair, Con- viding effective programs. The bined Psychology and . Coun- Department has an opening for www.pace4ll.com 45 beinE offered at the Albert Ellis Institute tal counseling services with the Chap- and web-site technology, and knowledge seeks two Core Faculty for a planned in July 2004. The program will feature lain's Office, Health Services and Resi- of basic accounting/budget development new Psy.D. program. Successful candi- intensive practica in REBT, direct super- dence Life. Affiliated with the Presby- and management is preferred. Addition- dates should have experience in teach- vision of therapy sessions, special semi- terian Church USA, the college is locat- al information is available online at . ing, practice, and research in clinical nars, and the opportunity to co-lead a ed near Greenville and Columbia SC; Interested candidates should 'submit a psychology. The positions are full time, therapy group with Dr. Albert Ellis and and within a 2 - 3 hour drive of letter of intent, a professional resume, 12-month contract. Salary is commensu- other Institute faculty. Send statement Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, or and contact information for three profes- rate with qualifications and experience. Charleston. We seek to fill the position of objectives for your participation sional references to: Charles R. Qualifications are a doctoral degree in by July 1, 2004. Review of applications along with a vita to Dr. Kristene Doyle, McAdams III, The College of William Clinical Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) or will begin February 23, 2004, and will Albert Ellis Institute, 45 East 6 5 th its equivalent from an accredited institu- continue until the vacancy is filled. A and Mary, School of Education, P.O. Street, New York, NY 10021; or fax at Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA 23187- tion and licensed or licensable status in 212-249-3582; or e-mail at kris Master's degree with minimum 3 years 8795. Review of applications will begin Washington State as a clinical psycholo- [email protected]. Proficiency in Eng- experience in direct mental health ser- March 1, 2004, POE. gist. Review of applications will begin lish is required. Stipend provided. vice and admunigtrative/management of by March 12, 2004 and will continue Deadline is April 1, 2004. mental health services is required. Licensed or license-eligible for iridepen- until both positions are filled. Start date dent clinical practice in mental health WAS I!INGTON is July 1, 2004 or as soon thereafter as LL OHIO preferred. Salary commensurate with possible. For specific information, experience and responsibilities. Send ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY SEATTLE please visit www.antiochsea.edu. UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO letter of interest, resume, and a list of 3 Assistant or Associate Professor, professional references (names, address- Tenure Track, Department of Counsel- es, telephoie numbers, email) to: The ing and Mental Health Services. Teach Director of Counseling Screening Com- Goenr Stt Unierit in CACREP-accredited Doctoral pro- mittee, c/o Bill McDonald, Vice.Presi- gram in Counselor Education and Mas- dent for Student Life, Presbyterian Col- ter's programs in School and Commun- lege, 503 South BroadtSt.,, Clinton,, PC Governors State-iversity (OSU) seeks nominatns and applications for atenure-track University ty Counseling. Teaching assignment 29325. Or email - sam& iterials to Professor of Counseling, The Counseling Progrim is CACREP accredited ineach of the following flexible. Qualifications: Doctorate in [email protected]. EOE. areas: School, Community, and Marriage &FamlyCounseling. The successful candidate will join an active and nationally renowned faculty to, and advise studenti and'engage inresearch Counselor Education (Prefer CACREP). and service activity. Qualifications: Adp6t jin couneig from a CACREP, C0AMFTE, or APA Licensed or license-eligible as LPC in TEXAS accredited program, or related field, A0s will beconsidered ekpertise inMarriage &Family or School Ohio. Possess a strong identification Counseling (preferably both); demopstrated record of professioialfervice, including presentations and with the counseling profession. Record publications incounseling or related field; tea)ing/clinil supervisitin experience inhigher education; of, or potential for scholarly research, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO interest and/or experience inintefrship sitedevelopmenb4conpetehnce inworking with students from publication, and external funding. Salary is seeking one full time tenure track diverse populations and backgro nds. Thfs position iSakailable August 15, 2004. The review of applications will begin immeda Xandotinue until the position 1ifilled. Applicants should send a commensurate with education and expe- assistant professor in Counselor Educa- letter of interest addressini qualif6tio9 and area(s) of expertik,%durrent vita, official transcripts, and rience. Generous benefits package. The tion. Responsibilities: include teaching the names, addresses, and telephppq ounpers;ofzthreo2pfespional references to: Catherine Soil, University of Toledo is designated graduate (maister's level) courses in Ph.D., Chairperson, Counseling $emh Committee; Divislogofs logy & Counseling; Governors Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Exten- Counseling (school and agency tracks); State University; GovemorsStale'Univers Universiaty L 60466 sive, offering more than 140 undergrad- supervising practicum and internship For more Information, visit the Governors State web page at www.goust.edu or the Division's uate and graduate programs and serving classes; advising students; and involve- webpage at http://govst.edu/users/gpsyclPandC.htmi approximately 21,000 students. UT is ment in program development. Qualifi- listed in the 2004 edition of The Unoffi- cations: an earned doctorate in Counsel- cial, Unbiased Guide to the 328 Most ing or related area, practical counseling Interesting Colleges as one of the U.S. experience, a record/potential for schol- UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS schools with the "Most Beautiful Urban arship and research, and an ability to SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Campus." The CMHS department just work collaboratively with other profes- CENTER FOR SCHOOL COUNSELING OUTCOME RESEARCH moved to newly renovated offices. Sub- sionals. Background and/or interest in SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW Grant-funded - reappointment contingent upon mit letter of application; CV; name, field-based clinical training and funding address, telephone number of three pro- research; collaboration with schools The School of Education invites applications for a three-year fessional references to: Dr. Martin and/or agencies; and an Postdoctoral Research understanding/sensitivity for working in Fellow position in the Center for School Counseling Outcome Research beginning Ritchie, Search Committee Chair, September 1, 2004. This a multicultural/bilingual setting is pre- is a full-time, benefited, grant-funded position with renewal Department of Counseling and Mental beyond one year contingent upon funding. Health Services, Mail Stop 119, The ferred. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should University of Toledo, Toledo, OH is to provide national submit: a.) letter of interest; b.) curricu- .The mission of the Center for School Counseling Research 43606-3390. Review of applications leadership in the measurement and evaluation of the outcomes of school counseling lum vita; c.) transcripts; d.) names, will begin on February 16 and continue interventions and programs and, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to help K-12 addresses and phone numbers of at least until the position is filled. For further leaders and practitioners use research findings and methods to improve school counseling information visit our website: three professional references to: Dr. practice. htto://hhs.utoledo.edulcmbs/ A concert- Josie Tinajero, Dean, College of Educa- ed effort is underway to ensure and tion. University of Texas at El Paso, 500 Qualifications: Master's in Counselor Education or related field and substantial doctoral enhance culturally diverse representa- W. University Avenue El Paso, TX work completed in Counselor Education or related field. Doctorate in Counselor tion among our faculty, students, and 79968 Education or related field preferred. Knowledge of school counseling outcome research staff. Interest from underrepresented and program evaluation approaches; demonstrated, excellent research and writing skills. groups is strongly encouraged. The Uni- versity of Toledo is an Equal Access, VIRGINIA. Responsibilities: assist with Center research, program evaluation, consultation and Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action development programs; assist in grant/contract writing and project management and Employer and Educator. Women and VIRGINIA COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION reporting; teach in the School Counselor Education Master's program. people of color are encouraged to apply. (VCA) The Virginia Counselors Association Annual salary is $40,000. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae, letter of seeks a part-time (20-hour per week) application, three letters of reference, transcripts, and samples of written work to: SOUTH CAROLINA Executive Director who is responsible Search Committee Chair, Senior Research Fellow, do Cindy Hamel for consultation and support services School of Education, 130 Furcolo Hall with the Association's leaders and Board University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-3010 -n PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE or [email protected]. Department of Student Life, Direc- of Directors, the day-to-day operation of tor of Counseling Services. Presbyter- its administrative office, budget and For more information about the Center for School Counseling Outcome Research in the 5 ian College, a very selective national lib- financial management, meeting and School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, please visit our website Li- eral arts college with 1200 students, event planning. 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