Spring 2013 Issue #1 / April

Spring Semester Newsletter

Keeping The Counseling Community In The “Know!”

A Message From Our Advisor – Dr. Pierce

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What’s The 411

Shedding Some Light

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Learn information about Chi Sigma Iota and our Chi Sigma Phi Chapter.

Gain a better understanding of counselor wellness and the variety of services available.

CSI Member spotlight on Celeste Naik. Get an opportunity to find out the impact this counseling student is making in our community.

Discover what job and conference opportunities are available in the field.

“Just because a task is not easy, doesn’t mean it is impossible to complete – Clifford D. Frazier III (Student

Affairs & College Counseling Option, 2nd year).

The purpose of this newsletter is to keep the Kremen School of Education & Human Development counseling professionals in the know about upcoming events from the CSI Chapter as well as informing you about counseling job/internship opportunities, important “need to know” information for counselors, CSI member spotlights about students in the counseling program and an array of other information that counselors can utilize. Please enjoy, this only occurs once a semester!!!

Welcome to the first newsletter of the Chi Sigma Phi chapter! Many thanks to Clifford

Frazier, Candice Sears, and Ashley Williams for all their work! There's lots happening

this month, so I hope you'll be able to attend at least some of the events. Please remember

you don't have to be a CSI member to participate!

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So…Ummm…What’s CSI Again?

A Message From Our President – Celeste Naik

What is Chi Sigma Phi? Chi Sigma Phi is the Fresno State chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society. The mission of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for professional counselors, counselor educators, and students is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the profession of counseling.

How do I join? 1.) Students must have completed at least one semester of full-time graduate coursework in a counselor education degree program (9 graduate units), 2.) Have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better. If you have met these qualifications, log on to the ΧΣΙ Website at http://www.csi-net.org/ to apply online. You must pay the $50.00 membership fee in order for your application to be processed for national dues for one year. (Local chapter dues will be requested per membership).

Do I have to be a member in order to participate in the member meetings? No! We strongly encourage anyone from ALL counseling options (MFT, Higher Ed, Rehabilitation, K-12) interested to participate in our member meetings. This will give you a chance to check us out and see what we are all about!

Contact any of the officers if you have any questions (officer info on page 6), or are interested in contributing to future newsletters, have ideas for fundraising/workshops, socials, activities, etc. We look forward to hearing from you!

I would like members to take away a sense of connectedness from reading

this newsletter. I hope they see that we are part of something that is bigger

than each of us individually; we are part of an expanding and formidable

profession. Our chapter and our program will only grow stronger the more

connected we are as counselors.

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Counselor Wellness By: Dr. John Newport Overview: It is impossible to serve as a role model for wellness in recovery if you are not taking care of yourself. Unfortunately, many if not most addiction professionals short-change themselves in this important area. Many still cling to their nicotine addiction (cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death for people in recovery) and/or succumb to other "substitute addictions" including over-eating and addiction to sugar and caffeine. Many counselors also harbor heavy co-dependency tendencies and have a difficult time in reconciling the stresses of working in our field with a well-balanced, health-conducive lifestyle.

In recognition of the need among counselors and other addiction professionals for guidance in taking better care of themselves, Dr. Newport has developed a variety of service offerings addressing counselor wellness. These include:

• Workshop/Intensive Training:

• Personalized Wellness Counseling:

• Action Planning for Wellness Packet:

For more information about the book The Wellness - Recovery Connection, visit www.wellnessandrecovery.com

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Celeste M. NaikCeleste M. Naik Age: 28 (29 this month!)

Born: Portsmouth, VA (Naval Base)

Raised: Sanger, CA

Status: Married with children

CSI Role: President (2nd year) “Really, I was just in the right place at the right time. I was just really lucky and I kinda just fell into this.”

Studying: Masters Counseling- Marriage, Family, & Child Counseling (Began Fall 2010, Graduates this semester!)

Why: Wanted to become a license therapist. “To get the education, the knowledge, experience that I would need to help women like me, and help their children.”

Self Purpose & Master’s Project: Wellness Counseling for Student Mothers. “I found through my experience that there was a real need for support on campus for student moms and student parents in general.”

Long-Term Professional Goal: Non-Profit Organization in Fresno, CA. “To assist student mothers in obtaining a four-year degree.”

Particular Interest Population: Single parent student mothers but is fully aware of mothers in need that may not be single. Is willing to provide support for this population as well. Also “My heart is really with women who come from low income backgrounds because that is where I came from.”

Other Professional Goal Aspirations: To work with Muslim population in the Central Valley. “To develop counseling techniques and theory to work with the Muslim population here in the Central Valley. My husband is Muslim and it’s had a huge affect on my life. It completely has changed my perspective about who I am and who other people are and the way that I see the world. I would like to maybe be one of the people to start bridging the gap between the need and sensitivity of that population and mental health counseling.”

*Chosen as a Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Fellow. She is 1 of 2 Masters students chosen for this position. This is a national recognition which is mainly reserved for Doctoral students. Only 10 students were selected (8 in Doctoral Program, 2 in Masters program – Celeste is one of the 2). She will be attending two American Counseling Association conferences while gaining a wealth of knowledge from her experience.

Advice: “Realize how important CSI is to this program. We are not an elitist group….We are really just here to serve. Leadership is about serving others.”

Interview conducted by Clifford D. Frazler III on Thursday, March 14, 2013

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Looking for A Job? Company: Mental Health Systems Position: Clinical Case Manager Site: http://www.mhsinc.org/jobs/clinical-case-manager

Company: Mental Health Systems Position: Therapist Site: http://www.mhsinc.org/jobs/therapist-fee-service-1

Company: Marjaree Mason Center Position: Batterer’s Intervention Program (BIP) Facilitator Site: http://www.mmcenter.org/index.php?c=5

Company: Marjaree Mason Center Position: Client Services Advocate Site: http://www.mmcenter.org/index.php?c=5

Company: Turning Point of Central California Inc. Position: Mental Health Specialist Site: http://www.tpocc.org/category/jobs

Company: Family Services of Davidson County Position: Master’s Level Therapist Site: Call 336-249-0237 for information

Various University Job Postings

• Academic Advisor - College of Arts & Sciences (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/

jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=278325)

• Academic Advisor - College of Education ◦ (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/

jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=278419)

• Academic Advisor - College of Nursing ◦ (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/

jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=278770)

• Staff Counselor ◦ (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/

jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=278641)

• Career Counselor ◦ (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/

jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=278681)

Upcoming Conferences CAMFT's 49th Annual Conference May 16-19, 2013 Sheraton Grand Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

AADA Summer Conference- Adult Identity Evolution: Diversity Within Personal and Professional Transitions July 18th-19th, 2013 New York, NY

2013 AMHCA Annual Conference July 18th-20th, 2013 Washington, DC

AAMFT Annual Conference: Raising Vibrant Children October 17th-20th, 2013 Portland, Oregon

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UPCOMING csi eVENTS

Friday, April 12 – Integrating Wellness into Counseling 1-4pm - Dr. Nicole Hill (Idaho State

University) Location: ED 172

Friday, April 12 – Initiation 6-7:30pm Location: Peters Business Building 191

Friday, April 19 – Member Meeting & ACA Update from Celeste 5 – 6pm Location: ED 390

Friday, April 26 – Talent Show @ 6pm Location: The Review (Tower Distict)

Sunday, April 28 – Sunday Runday Location: Cedar & Sierra

Sunday, May 5 – Sunday Runday Location: Cedar & Sierra

Friday, May 10 – Member Meeting @ 5pm Location: ED 390

2012 – 2013 CSI Executive Board

Dr. Pierce – Advisor Celeste M. Naik – President Jessica Cruz - President Elect Aziza Shammaa – Secretary Belen Marquez - Co Secretary Michele L. Fiester – Treasurer Danelle M. Ayala - Chair, Counseling Community Clifford D. Frazier III - Chair, Public Relations Committee Michaela King - Chair, Awards Committee & Chair, Workshop & Initiation Committee Jordan M. Zickafoose - Chair, Social Committee

Useful Websites

Chapter Website: http://chi-sigma-phi.csi-chapters.org

National Website:

http://www.csi-net.org

Kremen School of Education & Human Development Website:

http://www.fresnostate.edu/kremen//

Newsletter Composed by Clifford D. Frazier III – Assisted by Dr. Pierce, Candice Sears & Ashley Williams. Special Thanks to Celeste!