2012 Fall Family Counseling Conference

The 2012 Fall Family Counseling Conference will be held in Proctor Hall at North Carolina A&T State University on November 15th.  The conference theme is Families:  All of Us for Every One.  In addition to break out sessions, the conference will include a panel discussion on the state of families, and a graduate student poster session.  The keynote speaker is Leonard Pitts, nationally acclaimed journalist with the Miami Herald. Conference clusters include:  Families and Trauma, Families and Health Care/Disabilities, Families and Healthy Marriage, Families and Schools, and Families and Cross-cultural Perspectives.  Proposals are welcome and the registration form along with the call for proposals is attached.  For additional information, contact Patricia Whitfield, President of the North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, at betheap@ncat.edu or 336-334-7916. To view the event flyer click here. For proposals, please fill out the form here.

Job Opportunity for Rehab Counselors

Job announcement from the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services:

A Rehabilitation of the Blind Specialist located at VS90 in Oklahoma City is a career level position.
Visit the Oklahoma Office of Personnel Management website at www.opm.ok.gov and click on the OKCareers icon on the right side of the page.  Look for OKCareers Recruitment number 120402-K23A-01 in order to apply online.  If you have questions, contact DRS HR unit staff Calvin Small at (405)951-3527

Social Media

Visit our pages on Facebook for updated information on the department and programs!

• HDSV Facebook Page
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling Facebook Page

REMBA Conference

The REMBA conference is fast approaching.  Here is some information sent out by Calena Creft on the conference.  For more information and to register please contact her at (336) 285-4389.


"I hope everyone is excited about the upcoming REMBA COnference which will take place on April 19-20, 2012!  This year the Pre-Conference's theme will be focused on Trauma and Addictions.  On Friday April 20th, the conference will consist of 16 riveting breakout sessions and two dynamic keynote speaker:  Dr. Geri Miller and Charles S. Dutton.  Dre. Geri Miller is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Licenses Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a Substance Abuse Professiona Practice Board Certified Clinical Supervisor who has been in the counseling profession since 1976 and the addictions field since 1979.  She is the author of several textbooks that are used in counseling programs across the country and she was the recipient of the 2010 N.C. Foundation for the Alochol and Drug Studies' Lifetime Achievement Award.  Charles S. Dutton is a respected actor and director.  He is best known for his role as "Roc" in the comedy/drama produced by HBO.  He is a veteran of numerous feature films such as "Q & A", "Aliens 3", "Menace II Society", "Rudy", "A Low Down Dirty Shame", "Cry, Beloved Country", "Nick of Time", "A Time to Kill", "Get on the Bus", "Gothika", "Cookie's Fortune", "Legion", and many more.  He also received an Emmy as the director of the award winning HBO miniseries "The Corner."  Mr. Dutton recovered from a troubled past and will be at the REMBA Conference to share his story!


The registration deadline for the REMBA Conference is March 29, 2012 or until filled to capacity.  Please register early so that you will be guaranteed a spot at this growing conference."  

Looking For a Job?

Dr. Boston recently spoke with Stephanie Woods, a former graduate of our Rehabilitation Counseling Program.  She is currently looking for two people to fill positions in her agency.  One of these positions is dealing with substance abuse, and the other is dealing with vocational rehabilitation.  Applicants with a Masters Degree and CRC are preferred, but students close to graduation are encourage to apply.  You can contact Stephanie at swood@stepbystepcare.org or at 336-339-1379.

Temporary School Counselor Position with GCS.

Are you on the school counseling track and looking for a temporary job with Guilford County Schools?  Kathryn Moore, Director of GCS Academic All Star Camp is looking to interview for counselor positions for the camp.  The GCS All Star Camp is a 3 week summer program looking for highly achieving rising 9th graders.  The focus of this camp is on academics, ACT preparation, and leadership skills.  The camp will take part July 9th-26th with workdays on July 3rd and 5th.  Hours are 8am to 3pm and pay for student counselors is $10 per hour.  This is a great way to gain some experience!


If interested, please e-mail Kathryn Moore at mooring@gcsnc.com or call 282-2274.

Help Needed From a Fellow Counseling Student

As received from Ms. Rivers on the HDSV list serve:


My name is Tiffinee Hamilton and I am a doctoral candidate in the counselor education & supervision program at Old Dominion University. I am conducting a research study for my dissertation, under the supervision of Dr. Edward Neukrug, which consist of constructing a new assessment that evaluates theoretical orientations of counselor trainees. The maximum time needed to complete the entire survey is approximately forty-five minutes. This includes completing a few measures and a short demographic questionnaire. I am making a conscious effort to reach out to HBCU's counseling, human service, social work, and psychology programs in an effort to have a large sample of students of color in Undergraduate, MA and Ph.D. programs. 
  
Thank you so much your help is graciously appreciated.   
To participate in the survey click the appropriate link below. 
  
http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/795637/Preference-for-Adherence-to-Theoretical-Orientation-Scale-PATOS

Want to Keep Up with Rehab Counseling?

Here is a great resource for students and professionals in the rehab counseling field.  Check out Vocational Rehab Radio at http://www.vocrehabradio.com/.

Mandatory Mental Health Counseling Meeting!

There will be a mandatory orientation for all new students in Mental Health Counseling - Clinical (Community Counseling) on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 5:00 PM in Room 312 Proctor Hall.  Please contact Dr. Patricia Whitfield, Coordinator , for additional information.  Thank you.

Advising Has Been Posted

HDSV Advising listings have been posted on the third floor of Proctor Hall.  If you do not find your name on a list, please see Ms. Rivers.

Save the Date!

Community Connections Family Life Center in conjunction with 2 other mental health agencies is co-sponsoring a community awareness service on March 2, 2012.  The service is an evening event that will focus on the stigma that surrounds mental illness in the black community.  National recording artist, author and pastor Bishop Paul Morton will share his challenges and his triumphs as it relates to mental health.  

March 02, 2012 

Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Greensboro

7 pm.  

Mandatory Practicum and Internship Make Up Meeting

If you did not make it to the first practicum and internship meeting, there will be a Make Up Mandatory Practicum and Internship meeting scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2012 from 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm in Proctor Hall room 160. 

Great News!

A new page has been created for our awesome alumni of the counseling program!  You can visit this blog by clicking on the link to the left, or here.  We can't wait to hear all about what you are doing in the field.  Make sure to comment and spread the word!

Planning on Taking Practicum or Internship?

All students planning on taking practicum or internship Summer 2012 or Fall 2012 semesters, practicum and internship applications are due by April 15th, 2012!

Looking for a temporary position?

A Mentor Coordinator Position is now open serving students in Greensboro.  This is a part-time, temporary position that will end on September 30, 2012.
 
Resumes and cover letters will be accepted through 5 pm on Friday, February 10, 2012.  A copy of the job description is attached for your convenience.  Interested persons should visit the CHS website and apply under “Non Specified” positions.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 

It's National School Counselor Week!

The first full week of February is National School Counselor week. In honor of this week, the School Counseling program will sponsor a panel discussion themed School Counselors: Helping Students Be Brilliant. The panel discussion will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2012, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm in Room 160 of Proctor Hall. The panel will consist of school counselors and school counselor administrators. This is an excellent opportunity for you to interact with practitioners in the field and to take a moment to celebrate school counselors. All school counseling students are expected to attend. The agenda and panel participant information will be available in the coming week. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Drs. Angel Dowden and Shirlene Smith-Augustine 

Orientation for New Community Students

The orientation for  new students in Community Counseling/ Mental Health Counseling Clinical program  is scheduled for Tuesday February 7th 5:00-6:00 in Room 312.  We look forward to seeing you there. Please call 334-7916 for additional information.  Thank you. 

Career Counselor Position Available

Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC has an opening for a Career Counselor.  I am emailing you in hopes that you might share this opportunity with your graduates and alumni.  
All candidates should complete an online application:

• Human Resources: www.cpcc.edu/humanresources
• Attach a resume and letter of interest
• The deadline for application is Monday, February 6, 2012

  
This position will be located at the Central Campus. 

Looking for an internship?

Alcohol and Drug Services is looking for an intern for the Fall semester.  I know the office in Asheboro wants an intern in the fall, the other offices may have internship opportunities also.  The contact person for all ADS offices is Jackie Butler jbutler@adsyes.org .

Beck Institute Scholarship!

The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Student and Faculty Scholarship Competition. 
  
The Beck Institute will award 10 recipients (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and faculty in psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, and counseling) with full tuition scholarships to our 3-day Student and Faculty Workshop, in Philadelphia, PA, on August 13 - 15, 2012. 
  
This experiential workshop will provide expert training in evidence-based treatment under the direction of Drs. Judith Beck and Aaron Beck, and leaders in the field of cognitive behavior therapy. A special conversation hour with Dr. Aaron Beck is planned. 
  
Please help us spread the word by forwarding this message and telling your friends, colleagues, students, and professors about this opportunity. 
  
Visit the registration page for details about eligibility and directions on how to apply to the scholarship competition. 
  

Counseling Seminar Series

The Counseling Seminar Series is a Professional Development event designed specifically for Counseling Graduate Students. Events are intended to provide valuable co-curricular experiences from qualified professionals. All counseling students are invited to attend


Date/Time                                Topic                       Presenter
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02/02/12                  APA Style Workshop   Dr. Angel Dowden,
6:30-8:30pm                                               Assistant Professor
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03/01/12                    Field Experiences in      Chi Sigma Iota
6:30-8:30pm                   Counseling             Alpha Tau Omega
__________________________________________________
03/22/12                 Library Research Skills   Ms. Nina Exner
6:30-8:30pm                                             Reference Librarian
__________________________________________________
04/12/12                      Presentation Skills               TBA
6:30-8:30pm      

All Counseling Seminars are being held in the Proctor Hall 160

For more information, please contact JD Jackson at jrjacks2@ncat.edu

*Students arriving late are not guaranteed access to the presentation. 

Taking the CRC?

If you are a current student taking the CRC in March, contact Dr. Boston at qboston@ncat.edu to schedule a CRC workshop in February.  Good luck!

Just Getting Started!

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