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A Counselor’s View of Ireland 2019

We wanted to share an exciting opportunity for counseling students, alumni, and practitioners to travel abroad to Dublin, Ireland this summer. During the “Counselor’s View of Ireland” International Counseling Institute, participants will learn about the counseling profession through seminars by Irish and American counselors. Participants will also gain first-hand experience visiting mental health and substance abuse treatment centers throughout Ireland. 

2019 Proposed Itinerary 
July 30: Depart U.S.

July 31: Arrive in Dublin, introductions and orientation

Aug 1: Tour or Trinity College & Book of Kells, History and culture of Ireland

Aug 2: Counseling seminars at Trinity College, Afternoon bus tour of Dublin 

Aug 3: Visit Cuan Mhuire, largest substance abuse treatment facility in Ireland  

Aug 4: Counseling seminars at Trinity College, Riverdance Musical  

Aug 5: Day trip to Belfast

Aug 6: Counseling Site Visits

Aug 7: Mini-conference with Irish counsellors 

Aug 8: Day trip to Glendalough and Powerscourt House and Gardens

Aug 9:Counseling seminars at Trinity College

Aug 10:Depart Ireland 

Program Cost:$2,950 (plus airfare)

Cost Includes:Shared room in an apartment at Trinity College, several meals, transportation within Ireland, health & travel insurance, entrance fees for tours, and 25 continuing education hours.

Not Included:Roundtrip airfare to Dublin, course credit, four lunches and seven dinners, personal expenses.

Additional Information: http://uhcno.edu/internationalPrograms/docs/A_Counselors_View-Ireland.pdf

Ireland Application: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-counselors-view-of-ireland-institute-2019-tickets-49558755572

1^stInfo session: Monday 10/22 at 5:30pm in LL106 or phone- 1 646 876 9923 (meeting ID - 870 683 730) or video  https://depaul.zoom.us/j/870683730  

Questions? Contact Dr. Becky Michel at rebecca.michel@depaul.edu

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