STRENGHTENING THROUGH ADVOCACY

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret

Mead

As members of the counseling profession, one of the most significant aspects of our identity is advocacy. Usually we explore the concepts within the context of our clients and supervisees, those who may be in a position where they are limited in their ability to fight for themselves. While within the profession advocacy is generally tied to social jus-tice, it’s also important to remember that at its very core, advocacy is simply a public show of support. Now, more than ever, with various challenges and changes regarding our pro-fession, we have to be proactive in being advocates, not only for our clients, but also for ourselves.

The beginning of next year will mark thirty years that Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) will have been in existence. As one of the most prominent voices of the counseling profession, the national leadership has chosen “Advocacy to Strengthen Professional Identity” as their theme coming the celebration year. In the fall issue of the Exemplar, Dr. Craig Cashwell, our National Chi Sigma Iota President, discussed the imperative of solidifying our profes-sional identity and ended with a call to arms for local chapters to become engaged in this initiative. In his words, “I want to challenge local chapters to take up this theme and con-sider ways to promote.”

Knowing the demands of our day-to-day responsibilities, the idea of advocating may send some of us running for cover if we’re thinking of the activism aspect of advoca-cy. We simply may not have time to attend that legislative meeting or make those phone calls. While I certainly understand and identify with those concerns, I also think there are other ways we can support the strengthening of our professional identity and probably one of the easiest is to simply stay active within your local Chi Sigma Iota Chapter.

If you haven’t attended a CSI-sponsored event, make time to attend one. Even better, ask how you could support either through volunteering or some other service. Per-haps you have some ideas for us to consider when we’re looking at programming for the year. We have great events that allow us to stay actively engaged with the community, but we certainly could use more. Maybe you haven’t paid your dues since you initially joined. Become financially active is certainly a great way to show support without the burden of doing a lot of heavy lifting.

Dr. Cashwell had these words to say, “For 30 years, Chi Sigma Iota has promoted excellence and advocacy within the counseling profession. Since its inception, CSI has led the way in defining what it means to be a Professional Counselor.” I believe the Alpha Eta Chapter embodies these words. As we join our national office in celebrating thirty years of advocacy, let’s also join them in becoming active voices for our profession.

Angela James, President

Advocate C h i S i g m a I o t a

A l p h a E t a C h a p t e r

U n i v e r s i t y o f N e w O r l e a n s

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

Volume , Issue Fall 2014

The

Chi Sigma Iota is the international honor society of professional counseling. It was created

for counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and professional counselors whose career commit-

ment is research and service through professional counseling.

Our mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and excel-

lence in counseling and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excel-

lence in the profession.

About Chi Sigma Iota

Inside This Issue:

Alpha Eta Board 2014—2015

Faculty Advisor:

Dr. Barbara Herlihy

President: Angela Jam es

President-Elect: Chr is Lauer

Secretary: Ham ilton Sim s

Treasurer: Eleanor McAuliffe

Members-At-Large (Doctoral):

Panos Markopoulos

Ariel Mitchell

Member-At-Large (Alumni):

Elizabeth A. Taylor

Message from the President 1

Big Easy Recap:

Dr. Hermann

2

Back to School Bash 3

LCA Conference Recap 4

Alpha Eta at LCA 5

Big Easy Recap: DSM-5 6

Service Trip to Peru 7

Existential Theory 8

SACES Conference Recap 9

SACES At a Glance 10

A Step Toward Internation-

al Counseling Program

11

Upcoming Events

Getting Involved

12

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BIG EASY RECAP:

“LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING WOMEN”

BY: ANGELA BRAMANDE

On June 14, 2014, Mary A. Hermann, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor

and Chair of the Department of Counselor Education at the Virginia Com-

monwealth University presented “Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling

Women.” A crowded room, filled with eager participants, greeted Dr. Her-

mann at the Big Easy Seminar hosted by Chi Sig Iota, Alpha Eta Chapter.

Dr. Hermann’s presentation covered a broad array of material to assist

counselors who work with females.

The presentation opened with an expansive introduction to ethics.

Dr. Hermann discussed the legal aspects of confidentiality within the realm of internet counseling,

which include maintaining strict boundaries. She reviewed the importance of verifying an individu-

al’s identity when engaging in electronic/multimedia communications. Further addressed was the

importance of having an informed consent on file and diligently being mindful about using the cli-

ent’s name when working with electronic media. She also covered the complications that may arise,

and the competency needed, when counseling across state lines. The importance of keeping profes-

sional boundaries that include not befriending clients on Facebook, or any other social media, was

discussed as well.

Dr. Hermann transitioned into the aspects of differentiation between females and males re-

garding “cultural norms.” Dr. Hermann then discussed feminist theory and reviewed a timeline of

the women’s movement from beginning to present

day.

Dr. Hermann’s presentation seemed well re-

ceived by the participants. She engaged the audi-

ence throughout the seminar. The material present-

ed acknowledged the ethical issues that may arise

when working with a female population. Dr. Her-

mann passionately presented the issues that have

plagued females and the underprivileged in Western

cultures.

Dr. Mary Hermann

A Captivated Audience at Dr. Hermann’s Presentation

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ALPHA ETA’S “COUNSELING PROGRAMS UNITE”

FALL BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

September was a hectic month with the beginning of

the fall semester. Counseling students from across the area

were able to take a night off and socialize at an enjoyable party

sponsored by Alpha Eta. Dr. Herlihy’s house was filled with

counseling master’s & doctoral students, professors, and CSI

alums from UNO, Holy Cross, Loyola, LSU, Southeastern, and

Xavier. It was the first “counseling programs mixer” in quite a

while, and it was nice to interact with students from other pro-

grams. The event was such a success it looks Alpha Eta has a

new tradition to uphold!

Above: DJ LUKE

Left:

Dr. Herlihy

with Dean

Kruger &

wife Leonie

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MY FIRST LOUISIANA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE BY: KATHRYN COCHRAN

THE BIG EVENT: This September 20th-23rd, 2014, counselors from all over the state of Louisiana flocked to the Intercontinen-tal Hotel in downtown New Orleans for the annual Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) Conference. Who was there? Counselors from across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast including counselor educators, school counselors, clini-cal mental health counselors, marriage and family counselors, doctoral candidates, and master's students were in attendance. The keynote speaker, a household name in our field, was Dr. Samuel Gladding. The theme of the conference was, "The Healing Power of Laughter,” and Dr. Gladding’s address was a comedy act within itself that left attendees experiencing the effect of humor first hand. The Talk of the Town: Presentation topics by keynote speakers, Dr. Sam Gladding and Dr. Robert Smith (ACA President) included: "Becoming Creative or More Creative as a Counselor" and "Essentials of Couple and Family Therapy,” respec-tively. What Should I Expect at a Conference? Meeting and greeting should be expected at a professional conference. Whether it's a hallway jam, elevator line, presentation seating, luncheon or reception, you will start to recognize crossing paths with the same peo-ple. This is when nametags come in handy for quick networking opportunities. Always expect multiple presentations on ethics, and expect to see more presentations on the effects and use of the social media sphere. Interesting to note, both topics were presented at LCA by UNO faculty and students. Attending LCA is a great way to experience varying issues in the counseling field, giving one a taste of what they might want to explore further as an area of specialty. Was it worth the money? As graduate students, many of you are probably pressed for time and money, between balancing school and work, so it can be tough to attend. Do not feel like you have to attend the whole conference. Look at the presentation schedule that is available online, and sign up for the day, or days, which interest you the most and which you feel will improve your professional practice. Don’t forget about the student volunteer opportu-nities that allow you to attend for free. I can see that attending a conference is a very good way to brush up on skills and knowledge (especially on the new codes of ethics) when you're a professional. Because we are all so pressed for time, attending a conference is actually the perfect way to get a lot in in short amount of time. I highly recommend attending the Louisiana Counseling Association Conference 2015 in Baton Rouge.

Pictured from Left:

LCA keynote speaker Dr. Sam Gladding, LCA President John Crawford, & ACA President Dr. Robert Smith

*photo courtesy of LCA*

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ALPHA ETA PRESENCE AT LCA CONFERENCE

By: Eleanor McAuliffe

Pictures left & below:

The CSI Alpha Eta & Sigma Lambda Upsilon sponsored social

was a great success! Professors, alums, and students enjoyed

appetizers and live music for the evening! You might see some

familiar faces in these photos!

Above: Alpha Eta Doctoral Candidate & past board member,

Karen Swanson Taheri *photo courtesy of LCA*

Below: Alpha Eta doctoral students & LCA committee members,

Adrianne Trogden and Latrina Raddler help out at the Walk 4

Recovery, co-sponsored by LCA during the conference. *photo courtesy of LCA*

UNO & Alpha Eta presence could be felt throughout the 2014 LCA conference.

President-Elect, Chris Lauer spear-headed “Grad Student –101” in conjunction

with the Counselor Intern Association of Louisiana (CIAL). This informative

luncheon served as a Q & A for current counseling students.

UNO Faculty , students, & alums presented at LCA on topics including ethics,

social media, self-care, trauma & children, and creative counseling. A number of

UNO students also served as LCA committee chairs/members and volunteered throughout the conference.

UNO’s Alpha Eta chapter, along with Southeastern University’s Sigma Lambda

Upsilon chapter, co-sponsored the CSI Social on Monday evening which included

live music and great food!

Of special recognition, UNO doctoral student & Alpha Eta member, Karen Swan-

son Taheri received the LCA Advocacy Award for her service and dedication

through starting CIAL. Congratulations Karen!

“Grad Student-101” included a panel of

students from counseling programs across

Louisiana.

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BIG EASY RECAP: “DSM-5: A USER’S GUIDE”

BY: ELIZABETH A. TAYLOR

Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Eta Chapter gratefully hosted

Gary G. Gintner, Ph.D., LPC from Louisiana State University

to present the Big Easy Seminar, “DSM-5: A User’s Guide.”

On Saturday, October 4, 2014, Dr. Gintner received a warm

welcome from an anticipatory array of helping professionals,

including counseling students. Professors, clinical mental

health, school, and rehabilitation counselors, as well as many

social workers were in attendance. An in-depth presentation

was offered by Dr. Gintner based on the American Psychiatric

Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Dis-

orders (5th ed.; DSM-5).

Dr. Gintner began with offering some history on the bible of our respected professions. For

instance, the DSM-I was published in 1952. Mental health practitioners needed a universal guide-

line to create order in naming a disorder, making a diagnosis, and to conceptualize a treatment plan

for best practice. The DSM-IV was published 20 years ago, although the text was later revised in

2000 as the DSM-IV-TR. Just as our world has evolved, so must we in our mental health practices.

As noted by Dr. Gintner, the DSM-5 is divided into 3 sections. Section I describes the basics of

the manual beginning with the introduction and how to utilize the material. Section II offers the

“Diagnostic Criteria and Codes.” Section III provides Level 1 assessment measures, emerging models

for diagnosing, as well as “Cultural Formulation” that may affect diagnostic assessments.

The DSM-5 reflects “Major Innovations” as reported by Dr. Gintner. Firstly, the multiaxial

system was eliminated in this modernized version of the manual. Axes I - III are combined as a single

axis. Constructively, Dr. Gintner offered the steps one may follow when documenting a diagnosis.

Further explained, the DSM-5 combines the highly related disorders into spectrums. It also recog-

nizes the sensitivities of age, gender, and cultural influences to assist in diagnostic factoring. In this

updated publication, one may notice that the chapters are more organized and closely affiliated,

which aids in maneuvering the text. Moreover, Dr. Gintner presented an extensive analysis of indi-

vidual chapters and disorders due to the many changes in diagnostic criteria.

Indeed, Dr. Gintner graciously provided attendees with “A User’s Guide” to the DSM-5. His

presentation was deeply appreciated, as demonstrated by the enthusiastic applause offered at the

conclusion of this Big Easy Seminar.

Dr. Herlihy pictured with Dr. Gary Gintner

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LIFE CHANGING TRIP? BY: ALLISON LINDSEY DURANT

When Hope Edelman invited me to attend a trip to Peru with author Allison Gilbert, herself, and 17 other women, I was paralyzed with sheer excitement and terror. If you are not part of the inauspicious club of girls and women who have lost their mother at an early age, you may have never heard of Hope Edelman. She is the guru on mother loss, author of two books, Motherless Daughters and Motherless Mothers, compilations of research and first-hand accounts of women speaking of their life experiences when it comes to living life without a mother. Allison Gil-bert is the author of Parentless Parents, a book about rais-ing our children today without our own parents.

To be in the presence of Hope, someone I have put on a pedestal since her book was released in 1994, was enough to grab my interest. You see, my mother died in 1984, and until I read Hope’s book, I had no idea there were others like me. It was about that time I met the first person who had experienced early mother loss. We in-stantly bonded, and I felt a connection that was like no oth-er connection I could describe. She was the only other per-son I knew for many, many years.

The trip Hope and Allison were proposing was to put together a group of women who shared early mother loss, to team up with a nonprofit organization called “Trekking for Kids,” and to turn our loss into service. A wise friend once told me that one of the best ways to heal is to give of yourself. For me, this seemed like a perfect fit. I was going to be surrounded with people who “got” me, in-teracting with orphans who may need to know that I “get” them, and experiencing a trek through the Lares Valley that would challenge me physically.

“That sounds like a life changing trip,” friends would exclaim when I told them about it. I was hesitant to declare it as such, having no real expectations other than the fear and excitement I described earlier. It was a chal-lenge to get out of myself, arrive in a foreign country know-ing no one, and share with them my innermost feelings on the grief and loss I have carried with me for thirty years. It

was a challenge to climb in the Lares Valley of the Andes, reaching 15,373 feet (in the winter, mind you). But surpris-ingly, it was not a challenge to be with the orphans. Before the trip, I thought this was going to be the most challenging part. These 23 children, all without a mother, most a fa-ther too, living together, caring for one another, sharing meals and chores and laughter brought nothing but joy.

Through “Trekking for Kids” our group raised $30,000, all of which went directly to the orphanage. With these funds we were able to purchase vehicles, laptops, school supplies, bed linens, clothing, and supplies to build a greenhouse. We did not just hand over the money. We took the children shopping for shoes and clothes, all while staying within our budget. Not only did we purchase lin-ens, we made their beds with them. We cooked a meal and broke bread with them. We dug in the hard ground, break-ing up rocks to make the surface of the greenhouse suitable for planting. We hauled mud in buckets to make the adobe walls of the greenhouse. We cut their hair, played volley-ball, read to them, ate, and sang songs together around a camp fire.

Now I can answer the question, “Was it a life changing trip?” “You bet it was.” The children of Ninos del Sol taught me the definition of family. Family is not with whom you are related. Family consists of anyone around you who loves you, cares for you, and with whom you feel the same way. These children had empathy, courage, and knew joy. They taught me that although our spirit may be wounded, we can nourish the mind, body, and soul through love, self care, and creating a sustainable environment. The children of Ninos del Sol could be considered lucky. They have 22 siblings and two adults who have devoted their lives to their wellbeing. While they may not have much by our American standards, I learned they actually have it all.

If you would like to learn more about “Motherless Daughters of Louisiana,” please contact:

allisondurant@mac.com;

Trekking for Kids, www.trekkingforkids.org; or

Ninos del Sol to help, www.ninosdelsol.org

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EXISTENTIAL THEORY AND ERICH FROMM: FINDING MEANING THROUGH RELATEDNESS

BY ALEXIS LOMBARDO

Erich Fromm was a psychoanalyst and student of Sigmund Freud who, along with other psycho-

analysts, was shunned by him for inadequate obeisance. His theory is a mix of psychoanalysis and the

economic determinism of Karl Marx’s philosophy. He placed emphasis upon economic conditions as a

primary factor in the creation of an individual’s personality. Often, Fromm is not discussed within dis-

courses of therapeutic orientations, not even when we are discussing psychodynamic or existential theo-

ry.

However, Fromm’s theory addresses the conditions of human existence we typically cite when

speaking of existential therapy: meaninglessness, anxiety, aloneness or isolation, and death. We desire

meaning, and yet there is none in any absolute sense, so we have to create it for ourselves. We feel anxi-

ety related to our isolation and mortality. Implicit in our awareness of our isolation and death are the

complementary notions of freedom and responsibility. For instance, “I am the only person responsible

for my existence and for the decisions that I make.”

For Fromm (1941), meaning for one’s life, or a sense of purpose, is synonymous with a sense of

significance that is accomplished through a sense of belonging. “Unless he belonged somewhere, unless

his life had some meaning and direction, he would feel like a particle of dust and be overcome by his in-

dividual insignificance” (Escape From Freedom, p.36). Fromm (1941) argued that an individual’s

awareness of himself as a separate entity from nature and others, coupled with his awareness of “death,

sickness, ageing, he necessarily feels his insignificance and smallness in comparison with the universe

and all others who are not ‘he’” (Escape From Freedom, p.36). Awareness of our singularity and insig-

nificance in the face of death and the universe creates an existential anxiety.

Fromm thought that people try to escape these conditions, or more precisely, escape from their

anxiety-producing freedom. We find ourselves free as individuals by the process of individuation.

Through individuation we become aware of self as separate from the other, and hence, we become aware

of our “growing aloneness” (Fromm, 1941, Escape From Freedom, p. 44). The healthy answer to this

aloneness and the opposite of isolation is relatedness, which gives us the sense of belonging and signifi-

cance we desire. The free individual has “no choice but to unite himself with the world in the spontanei-

ty of love and productive work or else to seek a kind of security by such ties with the world as destroy his

freedom and the integrity of the individual self” (Fromm, 1941, Escape From Freedom, p. 38).

There is more to Fromm, but you may be able see that his theory is concerned with the funda-

mentals of human existence. The techniques used by Fromm were those you would expect from a psy-

choanalyst, such as free association. Interventions might involve exploring the mechanisms by which an

individual is trying to escape their freedom, such as drug abuse. The ultimate goal is to help clients ex-

perience “dissociated material,” so they can spontaneously experience relatedness to others and the

world through love and work (Fromm, 2009, The Clinical Erich Fromm: Personal Accounts and Papers

on Therapeutic Techniques, p.21,).

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Southern Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (SACES) 2014 CONFERENCE:

BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY: Panagiotis Markopoulos

SACES 2014 was an amazing experience and I am tremendously proud that I had the opportunity to

see and interact with so many of our members at the conference held October 9-12th in Birmingham, Ala-

bama. This year's conference was the largest it had ever been with 680 members in-attendance. The strength and commitment of our SACES members including professionals, counselors-in-training, and doctoral stu-

dents was apparent, and the conference would not have been what it was without them. What an excellent

job! Additionally, a big “thank you,” to our University of New Orleans (UNO) faculty and students for their

active participation and outstanding leadership, commitment, and ongoing participation within SACES.

SACES Conference highlights:

Largest Student Emerging Leaders training

Highest student participation at the SACES Student Mixer gathering

Networking opportunities and great content sessions

An excellent representation by our UNO doctoral students and faculty. I was thrilled to see UNO students

and faculty as an active part of the SACES community. Here I would like to acknowledge some excellent

presentations from our UNO faculty and students (in random order):

Finally, I include a quote from one of the spiritual figures that I espouse and specifically by Mother

Teresa, "I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

With that principle in mind, we can self-reflect and see the huge impact that we as counselors can bring within

our community, as well as self-reflect to our identity as counselors!

We do hope to see everyone at the SACES Conference in 2016!

Mentoring at Various Levels in Counselor Education: Presented by Chantrelle Varnado-Johnson, Roxane Dufrene, Ph.D., and Emma Eckart Advanced Interventions Used by Counseling Doctoral Students: Presented by Roxane Dufrene, Ph.D., Emma Eckart, Eleanor McAuliffe, Panagiotis Markopoulos, Katie Fetzer, and Melissa Walker, and Kathryn Henderson, Ph.D. “Super-vision”: Helping First Year Doctoral Students in Counselor Education Programs Develop Their Supervision Style: Presented by Panagiotis Markopoulos, Anita Pool, Katie Fetzer, Alexis Mueller, Melissa Walker, and Matthew Lyons, Ph.D. Understanding the Counselor’s Role in Promoting Social Justice Advocacy on a Global Scale: Presented by Barbara Herlihy Ph.D., Angela James, Karen Swanson Taheri, Candice Park, and Latrina Raddler Creative and Innovative Methods of Integrating Spirituality across the Counselor Education Curriculum: Presented by Melissa Deroche and Matthew Lyons, Ph.D. SACES Graduate Student Committee: Mentorship, Networking, and Professional Development Opportunities: Presented by Panagiotis Markopoulos and Maria Haiyasoso

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UNO AT SACES CONFERENCE 2014

ACA President Dr. Robert Smith is “playing favorites” sitting at

the UNO Counselor Education Table. We don’t mind!

UNO doctoral students Panos (second from left) & Angela (second

from right) attend the SACES Leadership Breakfast. Both students

serve on committees for SACES.

UNO students Melissa, Emma, Eleanor, Panos & UNO

alum, Dr. Henderson, present at a poster session

SACES President & UNO alum, Dr. Mary Hermann enjoys the

opening reception alongside Dr. Ted Remley

Latrina & Chantrelle at the opening night of SACES Anita & Angela take time to represent UNO at the information table

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(October 9, 2014, New Orleans, La.)

The University of New Orleans has signed

a memorandum of understanding with the Uni-

versity of Malta to establish a dual degree pro-

gram in counseling.

UNO President Peter J. Fos and University

of Malta Rector Juanito Camilleri participated in

a signing ceremony on Sept. 26 on the campus of

the University of Malta.

The agreement states that the two institu-

tions will work collaboratively on creating a dual

graduate degree. Students who complete the

course of study will receive two degrees: a master

of education in counseling from UNO and a mas-

ter of arts in transcultural counseling from the

University of Malta.

“We are proud to partner with our col-

leagues at the University of Malta,” Fos said.

“This program will attract students from across

the world and will establish UNO as a global

leader in the counseling profession, helping to

bring counseling services to developing countries

as well as industrialized nations worldwide.”

The program will be housed at the Univer-

sity of Malta. Select UNO faculty members will

travel to Malta to teach courses and students will

receive credit from both institutions for each

course.

The University of Malta is the preeminent

teaching institution in Malta. It has an enroll-

ment of approximately 11,000 students including

more than 600 international students from 80

different countries. The university is geared to-

wards the infrastructural and industrial needs of

the country so as to provide expertise in crucial

fields. More than 3,000 students graduate in var-

ious disciplines annually. The degree courses at

the university are designed to produce highly

qualified professionals, with experience of re-

search, who will play key roles in industry, com-

merce and public affairs in general.

UNO PRESS RELEASE: UNO Signs Agreement with University of Malta to Establish Dual Degree

Program in Counseling

UNO President Peter Fos and University of Malta Rector Juanito Camilleri sign a memorandum of understanding

at a ceremony on the University of Malta campus on Sept. 26.

*Press release article & photo courtesy of

UNO Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing

December 5, 2014

Last day Practicum/Internship Students may be at their sites

December 9, 2014

Final Grades Due

December 17, 2014 Counselor Education Graduation Celebration

*more info TBA*

December 18, 2014 Commencement

January 12, 2015

Spring Semester Begins

January 24, 2015 Big Easy with Dr. Courtland Lee, “Stony the Road

They Trod: New Perspectives on Counseling Black Men”

April 18, 2015

Big Easy with Dr. David Capuzzi. “The Many Fac-ets of Grief”

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Have you recently read a book about counseling that you think others should read, or attended a seminar with information you're

bursting to share? How about research you wish your classmates knew about? Is there an important topic you feel your fellow

counseling students and professionals need to be aware of?

Here is a chance for you to spread the word!

The Advocate, UNO's CSI new sletter , is currently accepting article proposals for our next issue. Contr ibuting pro-

vides an opportunity to be recognized while expanding the Alpha Eta Chapter community body of knowledge.

What can you contribute?

Book reviews

Topical articles and professional news related to the counseling field

P/I site spotlights

“Why I Joined CSI”

Big Easy or other conference/seminar reviews

And so much more!

Articles can range from 150-500 words in length.

Send article proposals to Elizabeth A. Taylor at eataylo1@uno.edu & Eleanor McAuliffe at emcaulif@uno.edu.

We look forward to hearing what you have to say!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thank you to all of the following contributors to this edition of the CSI, Alpha Eta Advocate! We

could not have put this together without the help and contributions of the following CSI, Alpha Eta

members:

Contributors:

Angela James

Alexis Lombardo

Panagiotis Markopoulos

Eleanor McAuliffe

Elizabeth A. Taylor

Thanks to the CSI Newsletter Committee!

Eleanor McAuliffe & Elizabeth A. Taylor, Co-Editors

Angela Bramande, Featured Writer

Kathryn Cochran, Featured Writer

Allison Lindsey Durant, Featured W riter