Participation in research on student experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

 Dear Students,

  

We are sending you this email to invite you to participate in an IRB approved research study that will help us better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted your experiences as college students in areas such as you sense of wellness and academic focus. We value your perspectives and participations as they are essential to help understand your experiences and how to better support you in this crisis and beyond. 

  

Your participation in this study is voluntary; to take part in this study, you must be (1) students currently enrolled in institutions of higher education regardless of institution types, and (2) at least 18 years of age.  

  

Your participation in this study is anonymous, and individual responses will remain completely confidential as no one will be able to identify you from any of your responses.  If you wish to enter into a raffle for a chance to win one of five $20 Amazon gift cards, please leave an email once you complete the survey. (note: you will be provided a new link that leads to a separate page for entering your email in order to protect your anonymity.)  

  

If you are interested in participating, please follow the survey link below to complete survey instruments and a short demographic questionnaire (8-10 minutes):  

  

https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40FVcXnBHBNgfPL 

  

Additionally, please feel free to share/forward this email to anyone you know who would be eligible to and interested in participating. This will help us to better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on diverse student populations.  

  

If you have any questions or need more information about this research, please feel free to contact me, Yusen Zhai (zhai@psu.edu), or my advisor, Dr. JoLynn Carney (jcarney@psu.edu).  

  

Many thanks for your time and help!  

  

Sincerely,  

Yusen  

  

Yusen Zhai, M.Ed., LPC (PA) 

Doctoral Candidate  l  Counselor Education & Supervision 

Clinic Supervisor  l  The Edwin L. Herr Clinic 

Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education  l  The Pennsylvania State University 

*:  zhai@psu.edu 

Gratitude Workshop

On November 11 at noon join the College of Communication and the Division of Mission and Ministry for a lunchtime workshop devoted to gratitude practices. Research indicates that cultivating a sense of gratitude in our lives protects us from stress and depression, and increases resiliency. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a great time to come learn some new approaches to feeling and expressing gratitude.

The zoom link will be sent out to registrants on the morning of November 11th.

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communicating-gratitude-tickets-126852576471

CSI and CACREP Leadership Essay Contest

 2020-2021 Leadership Essay Contest

Co-sponsored by Chi Sigma Iota and CACREP

Contest Submission Deadline: November 15, 2020, at 5:00 PM EST

For the seventh year, the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and CSI are co-sponsoring a Leadership Essay Contest. Our two organizations have a strong history of mutual support and cooperative relationships, with a dual focus on enhancing the counseling profession through recognition of excellence in our field.

Find more information here: 
https://www.csi-net.org/page/Essay_Contest

For the 2020-2021 Leadership Essay Contest, participants are invited to respond to the following question, as well as the associated secondary questions, about the current global pandemic.

How do you see the COVID-19 pandemic changing the landscape of the counseling profession?

• In what ways can CSI and CACREP help professional counselors and counselor educators to learn from the pandemic and improve both in-person and telemental health services?

·         How can counselor education programs ensure the integrity of the profession while also encouraging safe service delivery within local communities during these uncertain times?

·         What cultural and ethical considerations do CACREP and CSI need to consider related to the delivery of online, hybrid, and in-person counseling and supervision?

Essays can be submitted in one of two membership categories:

• Entry-Level Students
• Doctoral Students/Professional Counselors/Counselor Educators

Award recipients in each category will receive:

• First place: $500, a one-year membership renewal in CSI, and publication of the essay in the CSI Exemplar, the CACREP Connection newsletter, and at csi-net.org and cacrep.org.
• Second place: $200, a one-year membership renewal in CSI, and publication of the essay at csi-net.org.
• Third place: $100, a one-year membership renewal in CSI, and publication of the essay at csi-net.org.

Submission and Contest Rules

• Only currently active members of CSI are eligible for the contest.
• Members in any active chapter of CSI may participate, regardless of the accreditation status of their program.
• First place award recipients from previous years are not eligible to enter the contest again, but prior second and third place award recipients can submit another essay.
• All essays will be written by one person and submitted as sole authored; only one essay submission per member is allowed.
• Essays may not exceed 1000 words; references can be entered separately and are not included in the word limit.
• All essays must be in English.
• Only original work will be accepted; all contest participants must verify that their submission is original.

Leadership Essay Contest submissions will be accepted online until Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 5:00 PM EST.

Essays will be reviewed by a panel comprised of leaders from CSI and CACREP. Evaluation criteria will include originality, clarity, and relevance to the contest theme, both associations' missions, and the counseling profession.

Essays will not be returned, and any submissions will become the property of Chi Sigma Iota International. If you have questions about the contest, please contact Dr. John Harrichand (jharrichand@brockport.edu), Chair of the CSI Leadership & Professional Advocacy Committee, and Dr. Stephen Kennedy (stephen.kennedy@csi-net.org), CSI Chief Operating Officer.

If you are interested in reviewing past submissions, previous award recipients' essays can be downloaded on CSI's Leadership webpage.

 

DPU/CSI Student Survey

Dear Counseling Students,

 

The Delta Phi Upsilon chapter of Chi Sigma Iota and CSL program faculty are teaming up to assess the needs of DePaul counseling students as the fall quarter wraps up.

 

Please use this link to complete our brief survey and share your thoughts: https://forms.gle/9kmYmUCPrs6j78Th8

We ask that you please submit your responses by Tuesday, November 10th. Your participation is valued, thank you!

 

All the best, 

Delta Phi Upsilon Executive Board & Counseling Faculty 

One Program, One Book

 Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-program-one-book-my-grandmothers-hands-csl-program-book-discussion-tickets-123406525239

Book link: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw2dD7BRASEiwAWCtCb6KkGLQVr9Yiue4fGmawKHg9G5GHc243B7FhZ0gw7dvy3lDecpUTphoChBsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=241611651336&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021719&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3075346576048653607&hvtargid=kwd-368075845655&hydadcr=22562_10354929&keywords=my+grandmother%27s+hands&qid=1601499211&sr=8-1&tag=googhydr-20

Reminder: CSI Book Club!

 

Wellness Wednesday: Get Outside!

Election turbulence is underway. Creating time this week to soak up the beautiful weather is an important way to clear our minds and ground ourselves. How can you mindfully incorporate some time outside?

Wellness Support

 

Dear Counseling Students, 

 

We are living through an unprecedented time in history. From a global Pandemic, racial injustice, and a politically charged election, it is understandable if you are feeling stressed and anxious about the future. 

 

As counselors and counselors in training, it is likely others are turning to you for support. But we cannot pour from an empty cup. We urge you to prioritize your own wellness during this challenging time. We want to remind you that the counseling faculty is here for you. We encourage you to reach out to us if you need support. 

 

In closing, we invite you to listen to Dr. Maya Angelou reciting her poem And Still I Rise, which is a powerful reminder about maintaining a resilient spirit in the midst of adversity. 

 

https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/maya-angelou-and-still-i-rise/

 

Take care and be well. 

 

-CSL Faculty 

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