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

2013—2014 Executive Board

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Barbara Herlihy

Past President: Adrienne Trogden In-Coming President : Angela James Secretary : Melissa Deroche

Treasurer : Jessica Wormser Masters Member-At-Large: Eleanor McAuliffe Doctoral Member-At-Large: Karen Taheri

Alumni Member-At-Large: Elizabeth A. Taylor

FROM THE DESK OF THE INCOMING PRESIDENT

Volume , Issue Spring 2014

The

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Chi Sigma Iota is an international honor society that values academic and profes-

sional excellence in counseling. It was created for professional counselors, counselor edu-

cators, and students who contribute to the realization of a healthy society by fostering

wellness and human dignity.

Our mission 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.

Message from In-Coming Pres-ident

About Chi Sigma Iota

1

Distinguished Alumni Awards 2

Graduation Celebration 3

Walk 4 Recovery

Alpha Eta at TACES

4

Big Easy Recap: Dr. Lee 5

APA Workshop

Practicum & Internship Fair

6

Book Review: Stumbling on

Happiness

7

Big Easy Recap: Dr. Lawson 8

Practicum & Internship FAQ’s 9

CSI Louisiana Webpage 10

UNO Red Cross Club

Upcoming Events

11

Editors’ Thank You 12

Getting Involved /Submissions

Acknowledgements

13

As I reflect upon the past year, one of my favorite quotes by Albert Camus comes to mind, “In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger—something better, pushing right back.” It has been a whirlwind of a year for Alpha Eta. In just the last several months we have had transitions in leadership, signifi-cant support changes and personal tragedies. Throughout all of this, the Executive Board of Alpha Eta has continuously risen to and exceeded the expecta-tions that have been set before them. So, I would like to take this 100-500 character op-portunity to say thank you to each of them.

Thank you Adrianne, from you I have learned the adage of “working smarter, not harder.” Your historical perspective has been a flashlight while walking through a long dark tunnel. Thank you Dwayne, for believing that I could lead this chapter. Your guidance in the beginning of my transition as an E-board member was invaluable. Thank you, Melissa, for your phenomenal note taking during our board meetings. I rely heavily on your fierce attention to detail and your fearlessness in general. Jessica, my Wormser, you are second to none as treasurer. Our texts and emails are the stuff of legends!

Eleanor, thank you for your TIRELESS dedication to our chapter. You have will-

ingly worn so many hats and have always smiled through every storm that has come your way. Liz, thank you for NEVER taking no for an answer. Our newsletter is award-worthy thanks to your’ dedication and Eleanor’s . Karen, what would I do without you? Whenev-er I have been ready to jump in the name of Alpha Eta, you’re right there to either hold my hand or grab my shirt. Your insight is invaluable and your event planning skills are phenomenal! Chantrelle, Emma and Panos, although not officially part of the Executive Board, you have been so helpful this past year, many thanks to you. Last, but by no means least, Dr. Herlihy. You have given us a tremendous amount of grace as well as countless hours at your home and we’re such a great chapter because you’re such a great advisor!

The 2013-2014 Executive Board of Alpha Eta has provided phenomenal pro-gramming and stellar service. In the midst of winter, I am surrounded by invincible summers. Thanks to all of you for being such bright rays of light.

ABOUT CHI SIGMA IOTA

MY INVINCIBLE SUMMERS BY ANGELA E. JAMES

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

In honor of The University of New Orleans College of Education and Human Development

“50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE”, the following counselor graduates were recognized with

the “DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD.”

The certificate states, “In recognition of professional accomplishment and serving as an ambassador for the College of Education and Human Development.”

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For further information, recipients may email Liz Taylor: eataylo1@uno.edu.

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Kevin Bastian, Ph.D. Larry Stokes, Ph.D.

Richard Braniff, Ph.D. Alice Cryer-Sumler, Ph.D.

LaTasha Clay, Ph.D. Elizabeth A. Taylor, M.Ed.

Paul Lamberty, Ph.D. Carolyn White, Ph.D.

Teresa Phillips, Ph.D. Janice Winder, Ph.D.

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On December 19, 2013, the Doctoral and Master’s Graduates cele-brated their academic achievement at the Counselor Education Graduation Celebration. The CSI, Alpha Eta Chapter sponsored event was held at the Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center. Students were given the opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion in a more intimate gathering before the official University of New Orleans Commencement Ceremony.

As each graduate stepped to the podium, she or he was able to reflect on time in the Counselor Education program in front of faculty, alumni, fellow academic peers, family, and friends. As part of the semian-nual celebration, Dr. Barbara Herlihy presented the Outstanding Disserta-tion Award. This distinguished honor was presented to doctoral graduate Arlene Magee, whose dissertation was entitled, “Client’s Perceptions of Their Counseling Experiences for Trauma Related to Anesthesia Aware-ness (AA).” Following the program was a reception where students, facul-ty, and invited guests mingled and “Congratulations!” could be heard around every corner.

FALL GRADUATION CELEBRATION

BY ELEANOR MCAULIFFE

CONGRATULATIONS!

Master’s Graduates Summer/Fall 2013

Desislava Atlazova

Kelly Guilbeau

Kenneth Knight

Melissa Lacoste

Brittney Landry

Elizabeth Perry

Monique Torres

Doctoral Graduates Fall 2013

Brian Knight

Arlene Magee

Matthew Wegmann

Arlene Magee, recipient of the

Outstanding Dissertation Award

Master’s Graduates: Monique, Kelly, Brittney,

Melissa, Desi, and Ken.

Alpha Eta Members Eleanor, Liz, and Jenn greeted

guests as they arrived to the celebration.

Doctoral Graduates Brian

Knight & Arlene Magee

Faculty preparing for the gradua-

tion celebration to begin.

From left: Dr. Zarus Watson, Dr.

Barbara Herlihy, Dr. Jennifer John-

son, Dr. Roxane Dufrene, & Dr.

Matthew Lyons

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Saturday, September 21, 2013 was probably the wettest morning I had ever seen, but that did not stop the crowds from coming to walk/run for addiction re-covery. Addictions Counseling and Educational Re-sources (ACER) is a main sponsor for this event, for which I volunteered along with fellow Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Eta Chapter board member, Eleanor McAuliffe. We helped hand out t-shirts and direct other volunteers and participants. The t-shirt table was hit by rain and wind, so needless to say the shirts flew from our hands and onto the backs of volunteers. The entertainment was exhilarating and had the perfect amount of punch to invigorate eve-ryone. The rain was not a factor with the uplifting activities, along with the dance music and group Zumba. It did the trick to get everyone in a cheerful state of mind, despite the weather. There were notable members of our community, including New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzarro, who spoke on behalf of addiction treatment, and what it means to the livelihood of our city. Adri-anne Trogden, past President of CSI, Alpha Eta Chapter, and Chief Clinical Officer at ACER, did a stupendous job boosting energy, gathering volunteers, and promoting the Walk 4 Recovery.

The Walk 4 Recovery was held at City Park on the newly developed festival grounds. A 5k option was offered as well, so if you wanted to get your “run on,” you could! The rain really just made the event joyous because people didn’t take everything too seriously. Fun became the real cloud that hovered over City Park that day! It was a great event that dealt with real issues that di-rectly affect our community and I strongly encourage everyone to join in on the fun next year!

Walk 4 Recovery by Jessica Wormser

Angela James, Alpha Eta President, and Karen Taheri, Alpha Eta Doctoral Member at Large, ventured to Austin, Texas to present at the annual Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision conference. The presentation, titled “Big Times in the Big Easy: Promoting Counselor Care and Professional Development in the City that Care Forgot,” focused on describing the events and ser-vices Alpha Eta provides to students, professionals, and edu-cators within the community. Feedback received was very positive! In fact, one conference attendee plans to initiate a Practicum and Internship Fair at the University of North Texas.

EXPANDING ALPHA ETA’S REACH BY: KAREN TAHERI

Angela and Karen at TACES

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Social injustice is timeless and crosses all bounda-ries; its struggles, evident on all five continents, are global. Yet one need not travel the continents to witness social in-justice. Our roots run deep in the Big Easy, where our com-munities celebrate and associate through family, culture, history, and common purpose (Flaherty, 2010), and yet, at times, disassociate through the “isms” of race, sex, and class. A counselor plays an important role in counseling for social justice, yet competence requires each of us to chal-lenge and know ourselves deeply, a process that Dr. Court-land Lee calls the process of becoming.

On November 9, 2013, the Big Easy seminar series had the distinct honor of welcoming Courtland C. Lee, Ph.D. to share his expertise on counseling and social advo-cacy. Nearly 70 professionals attended the seminar titled “Helping Professionals as Agents of Social Change: Compe-tencies for Client Advocacy.” Dr. Lee is an agent of change, and openly challenges the notion of value neutrali-ty in the field of counseling. In his book, Counseling for Social Justice (Lee, 2007), he wrote:

Counselors have both a professional and per-sonal stake in actively participating in the struggle for social justice. Through active par-ticipation in social justice initiatives, counse-lors have the opportunity to ameliorate societal ills and in the process promote a more socially just society for themselves and for the people with whom they work. (p. xiii)

According to Dr. Lee, the context for social in-justice is the abuse of power and privilege. Power is defined as a person’s ability to control the environment around him or herself, as well as to control the behavior or environment of other people. Privilege, which is generally unearned, gives the individual who has it dis-tinct cultural, social, and economic advantages. A group exercise was conducted to individuate the formal definitions of power and privilege where participants were asked to reflect and then share what privileges and power they possess in society.

Social justice in counseling embodies professional conduct that opposes all forms of discrimination and op-pression, by challenging its inherent inequalities in social systems that negatively impact human development. Dr. Lee emphasized three social justice concepts: (a) empower-ment which is the process by which people who are power-less or marginalized become aware of the power dynamics in their lives, (b) advocacy which is the act of arguing or pleading for a cause or proposal, and (c) the counselor as an agent of systemic change, which requires the identifica-tion of environmental (systemic) factors that impinge upon

a client’s development, and the development of alli-ances with community stakeholder groups working for change.

Dr. Lee outlined six steps to the process of becom-ing. In step I, one must explore life’s meaning by ponder-ing questions such as, “am I committed to fostering and supporting a society that is more enlightened, just, and hu-mane through my life and work?” Steps II and III involve the exploration of one’s privilege, and the nature of oppres-sion, both as a contributor and a victim. Steps IV and V call for cultural competence and a commitment to become glob-ally literate. Step VI requires the establishment of a per-sonal social justice compass making use of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ACA Code of Ethics, ACA Advocacy Competencies, and the ACA Counseling Compe-tencies for guidance.

Becoming an advocate for disempowered clients by helping them deal with the “system” requires effort, com-mitment, and most importantly, courage. In Dr. Lee’s book (Lee, 2007), he wrote that translating social justice into social action can expose the counselor to both personal and professional risk. Potential risk includes stretching ethical limits, becoming vulnerable to different forms of harass-ment in the workplace, fostering dependent relationships, and jeopardizing relationships with people who do not share such views.

As a profession we have a responsibility to foster, encourage, and develop expertise and competence in this area. As counselors we have a unique opportunity at hand to empower and help our clients individually while at the same time breaking down the systemic barriers that pre-vent our clients, ourselves, and society at large from realiz-ing their full potential.

COUNSELING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. BIG EASY REACAP

BY CHRIS C. LAUER

In-Coming Alpha Eta President, Angela James, with

Big Easy Presenter, Dr. Courtland Lee.

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On Saturday, October 12, 2013, Alpha Eta sponsored an Ameri-

can Psychological Association Writing Workshop presented by UNO al-

um and adjunct faculty member, Dr. Beth Christensen. Master’s and

Doctoral students gathered to get some “tips and tricks” to writing a

manuscript in APA style. This was especially informative for the doctor-

al students at the beginning stages of the dissertation process and for

those master’s students with final papers due at the end of the semester.

Dr. Christensen discussed the most common mistakes she found in stu-

dents’ writing, which included simple formatting errors that could be

easily corrected. Alpha Eta would like to thank Dr. Christensen for her

detailed and interactive workshop complete with a comprehensive

handout students were able to take home for ease of reference.

On January 22, 2014, the Alpha Eta chapter of

Chi Sigma Iota presented the first Practicum and Intern-

ship Fair. This event differed from the Practicum and In-

ternship Panel events previously held, as it allowed repre-

sentatives from community sites and University of New

Orleans (UNO) counseling students to meet one-on-one

in a relaxed environment, at their leisure. Several com-

munity site representatives attended and each set up

posters and provided informational materials about the

types of services offered, as well as populations served, at

their site. These presentations and materials rested on

each site’s table, or ‘fair booth.’ Students mingled, learned

about each community site, and had the opportunity to

ask representatives about expectations regarding practi-

cum and internship experiences at their placement site.

Alpha Eta sends a special thank you to Emma

Eckart, as she was present to answer students’ questions

regarding practicum and internship placement and pa-

perwork! Emma also assisted with the planning for the

event and assisted in reaching out to community site rep-

resentatives. Emma is UNO’s Counseling Program Lab-

Coordinator & Community Liason, and we were lucky to

have her assistance for this event. Alpha Eta would also

like to thank student volunteer Chris Lauer for devoting

his time to assisting with the physical setup for this event,

as well as the community sites (and their representatives)

who participated in the Practicum and Internship Fair.

Those sites included: Academy of the Sacred Heart, Fami-

ly Service of Greater New Orleans, LSU Career Services,

Placquemines Community C.A.R.E., St. Mary’s Academy,

and Vialink.

APA WORKSHOP

BY ELEANOR MCAULIFFE

THE FIRST EVER PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP FAIR: A SUCCESS!

BY: KAREN TAHERI

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Some things in life

can be attributed only to

luck, such as finding in a bin

a fantastic book written by

Gilbert, D. (2006), Stum-

bling on Happiness, at the

public library for a quarter.

The author, a professor of

psychology at Harvard Uni-

versity, has written an in-

sightful book. It may be

used by any individual who

wants self-enlightenment or knowledge of an individu-

al’s/ client’s perception of

reality that affects the per-

son’s happiness.

The book consists of elev-

en chapters that fall within

seven sections. The overall

base principle of the book is

for the reader to realize that

often happiness is based on

the perception of a future

that is different from what

the reader had envisioned.

Dr. Gilbert weaves a very en-

lightening, and informative

series of research-driven ex-

amples through each chapter

to allow the reader to realize

that perception is often very

far from accurate. That per-

ception and the act of per-

ceiving are driven by several

aspects: psychological, bio-

logical and physiological.

Dr. Gilbert delivers tons of

information about the biolo-

gy of the human brain with a

plethora of scientific re-

search on how the brain per-

ceives and plans for the fu-

ture. Further along, he dis-

cusses the subjective experi-

ence of emotional happiness.

He switches his means of de-

fending his

material and offers a wide

range of philosophical

thoughts on how emotional

happiness is subjective. He

then discusses the psycho-

logical aspect of perception

and how we go about storing

thoughts and information

and the affects to recall accu-

rately. Dr. Gilbert continues

and explores how we think

and build false thoughts and

the idea of “presentism.”

Each chapter within the sev-

en sections is full of infor-

mation, eye opening infor-

mation of perception; so

much that it would be diffi-

cult to acknowledge every

idea that he discusses.

Overall, I believe the

book is a great investment

for the amount of useful in-

formation that is delivered.

It is an easy read geared to-

wards the educated individu-

al. I personally feel it is a

great tool. The material of-

fers insight into how individ-

uals think and how their per-

ceptions are created by their

brain less accurately than

some could imagine. Dr Gil-

bert writes in a very lively,

satirical, and sometimes hu-

morous fashion. He delivers

his position straightforward-

ly, and then backs it up with

scientific research and philo-

sophical thought.

A BOOK REVIEW: STUMBLING ON HAPPINESS BY ANGELA BRAMANDE

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On January 25, 2014, CSI, Alpha Eta Chapter hosted the Big Easy Seminar with presenter. Dr. Gerard Lawson, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, of Virginia Tech University. His presentation was entitled “A Counselor’s Imperative: Caring for Others, Caring for Ourselves.” From the start, Dr. Lawson was spirited and engaging on the ever-present topic of self-care in our field. With his amiable personali-ty, interactions involving the professionals, and personal accounts, Dr. Lawson was able to share his vast knowledge on the subject from a new and motivating angle.

After a few jokes were shared, some further reasoning for the issue of self-care for counselors

was presented. Surveys have shown that mental health professionals have the second most stressful job in America, behind homicide detectives. The Core Conditions for an effective therapeutic rela-tionship provide high expectations for counselors to practice accurate empathy, unconditional posi-tive regard, and genuineness. Doing this may sound simple in this field, yet there are many risks and challenges.

Being a professional counselor may sometimes feel like be-

ing in an ocean of emotional stress. Due to our Core Conditions, we may have to deal with an overwhelming caseload consisting of cli-ents that may exhibit unpleasant behaviors, emotions, and cogni-tions. If counselors are not fully aware and able to sufficiently be themselves, then burnout will likely occur.

Achieving a state of true wellness requires dedication in

many ways. Dr. Lawson presented the obvious practices of exercise, nutrition, and stress management through leisure activities, while incorporating other factors commonly overlooked. Overview and evaluation of emotions, thought-processes, coping skills, self-worth, gender/cultural identity, and spirituality all account towards accom-plishing your essential self.

Other contributors were also explained by Dr. Lawson.

Counselors should not take themselves too seriously. Professionals should observe their own realistic beliefs, practice healthy social in-teractions, and use positive humor in all relationships. Experienc-ing this recognition of your free and creative self allows insight to be shared between counselor and client. Being open to learning new perspectives presents an advantage in the growth and development of everyone involved.

Towards the end of Dr. Lawson’s presentation, he introduced some helpful interventions to

gauge possible burnout or compassion fatigue. He suggested that professionals should continuously balance the amount of control over their work-related duties to promote optimal functioning. One recommendation to survey compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue was through the Profes-sional Quality of Life Scale (PROQOL). A reflection exercise entitled “A Professional Path to Profes-sional Wellness” was also given for the professionals to utilize. This intervention creates a chance for counselors to weigh the various aspects of their essential self, while brainstorming goals to continue towards success.

BIG EASY RECAP: “CARING FOR OTHERS, CARING FOR OURSELVES”

BY COLIN THERIOT

Dr. Gerard Lawson

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As I prepare to graduate and embark on my journey as a counselor, I want to leave the current master’s students with some words of wisdom and advice about their practical experi-ence and pass the torch, so to speak. Below are questions that I’ve either had myself or have of-ten heard regarding Practicum and Internship.

What should I expect?

Nothing. Be open to the experience. You never know when an experience can change how you view your clients and yourself. That said, you deserve respect and support as well as the re-sources your site provides to all other clinicians. If you’re not getting these, there might be a prob-lem.

How do you know a site is right for you?

You need to understand yourself first. Do some self-exploration to decide what populations you want to learn, what issues are most interest-ing to you, and what populations and issues make you uncomfortable. Be proactive in researching sites – talk to classmates who are in practicum or internship about their sites, or talk to interns who are at sites that interest you. Start interviewing sites early so you have time to decide and remem-ber that you can add a second site in internship if you want to get more varied experience.

How does supervision work?

The 3.5 hours of weekly supervision that UNO requires can seem daunting, but remember that it’s to help you grow and to protect your cli-ents. It’s a safety net that can help you work through your challenges and grow in understand-ing of your strengths and limitations. It helps to have multiple perspectives. Every supervisor is different, and your site, individual, and group su-pervisors will all have different objectives. Be open and honest with your supervisors about your concerns and goals and you will get the most you can out of the experience.

What is it like sitting across from a client for the first time?

Nerve-wracking, but then it gets better as you learn the procedures at your site and develop your own system and way of doing things. Re-member, there will only be one first session – af-ter that, you’ll get the hang of it.

What happens if I get stuck with a client?

When, not if, you get stuck, take a deep breath and sit with it. Either you’ll relax enough to get back on track, or the client will say some-thing that will open up a new path.

How do you prep for sessions?

Case conceptualization. You have to figure out what is going on with the client before you can decide where the client needs it to go. It’s not about you. Also, you can have a plan, but don’t attach expectations to that plan. Be prepared to toss it out if the client brings in something else, or what you planned isn’t working.

Our field experience is the single most im-portant learning experience in this program, so make the most of it and take it seriously. Don’t skimp on the prep work. Trust yourself and the process and learn as much as you can.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT P&I

BY JENN MIGUEZ

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Greetings! My name is Chantrelle Varnado-Johnson, and I am one of the

CSI 2013-2014 Leadership Interns and a member of the Alpha Eta Chapter of

CSI. I would like to encourage the use of the Louisiana group webpage at csi-

net.org to disseminate helpful information to members. The Louisiana group webpage will provide

the ability to post web pages for announcements, leadership directories, chapter documents, news-

letters, and more.

Presently, I am seeking the utilization of the Chi Sigma Iota Louisiana Webpage to:

Provide means for graduate students to link up, share experiences, post web pages for an-

nouncements, leadership directories, chapter documents, newsletters, and much more.

Create more opportunities for graduate students within LCA to network with other students

and professionals around the state to share their chapter’s successes and challenges as well as

brainstorm future statewide events or consortiums for chapters.

Collaborate and network, sharing tips for success.

Here is how easy it is to join the Louisiana group:

1. Log into www.csi-net.org to access your groups. 2. Select Groups on the left menu. A fly-out menu will appear so you may browse public groups (all com-

mittee groups are closed and membership is by invitation only).

3. At the top of the group, select 'Join Group.’ Most of the public groups are set to auto-approve new

group members.

4. If you wish to leave the group, click on the 'Options' button, which replaced the 'Join Group' button.

From that drop-down menu, select ‘leave this Group.’

If you have any questions about the Louisiana Webpage, or want to get involved, please contact Chantrelle Varnado-Johnson, LPC-S, NCC, 2013-2014 Leadership Intern.

Sincerely,

Chantrelle D. Varnado-Johnson, LPC-S, NCC Leadership Intern, Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society (CSI), 2013-2014 Alpha Eta Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Doctoral Candidate

USING THE CHI SIGMA IOTA LOUISIANA WEBPAGE TO SUPPORT CHI

SIGMA IOTA CHAPTER LEADERS AND MEMBERS

BY: CHANTRELLE D. VARNADO-JOHNSON

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UPCOMING EVENTS

April 22 Counselor’s Journey Into the Field @ 6:30pm Room 308B

May 2 Last Day of Classes

May 14 Chi Sigma Iota Induction Ceremony, 5:30pm @ Dr. Herlihy’s

*more information to be provided

May 15 Counselor Education Graduation Celebration at the Homer L. Hitt

Alumni Center, 6:00pm

May 16 UNO Commencement Ceremony @ 3:00pm

June 6 Summer Semester Begins

June 7 Big Easy Seminar: “Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling Women”

with presenter Dr. Mary Hermann

There is a brand new club on UNO’s campus seeking membership!

The UNO Red Cross Club, being advised by one of our own faculty

members, Dr. Roxane Dufrene, will serve as an opportunity for stu-

dents to lend a helping hand around the New Orleans area. The club

will also serve as a way for individuals to become familiar with Ameri-

can Red Cross procedures and protocols. Students with an interest in disaster/crisis

counseling should consider joining! Opportunities include:

Certifications/trainings in areas such as CPR, First Aid, & Disaster Response

Volunteer opportunities including: first responders to individuals affected by

house fires, natural disasters, preparedness exercises, and Mardi Gras First Aid

tents.

A way to give back to the community as helping professionals!

Currently enrolled students should email Kathryn Cochran

(kscochra@my.uno.edu) for more information!

ANNOUNCEMENT: UNO RED CROSS CLUB

Above: Master’s students Eleanor McAuliffe & Kathryn Cochran

volunteering with Red Cross during Mardi Gras

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As Co-editors of The Advocate Newsletter 2013 – 2014 term comes to an end, Eleanor

McAuliffe, Member-At-Large (Masters), and Elizabeth A. Taylor, Member-At-Large (Alumni), would

like to thank so many of you! The University of New Orleans Chi Sigma Iota, Alpha Eta Chapter has

demonstrated the epitome this “Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International”

represents. The honor of belonging to this organization recognizes “scholastic and professional ex-

cellence” which we have enjoyed and benefited in working with our student peers and professional

colleagues.

We thank our Faculty Advisor, Dr. Barbara Herlihy, for her unwavering support of our news-

letter publications! To Chantrelle Varnado-Johnson, we appreciate you kick-starting our efforts with

your vast experience as former editor of The Advocate. Further, the 2013 -2014 Executive Board has

kept the readers up-to-date, and well informed, of the many activities we hosted. Additionally, The

Advocate Newsletter Committee photographer captured our favorite moments throughout the

year. The “Featured Writers” demonstrated continued commitment offering a submission for each

publication. If it were not for all of our well-informed article contributors, publication of The Advo-

cate” Newsletter would not have been possible!

Please know you have our heartfelt gratitude!

Elizabeth A. Taylor & Eleanor McAuliffe

The Advocate Co-Editors (2013-2014)

A MESSAGE FROM THE

THE ADVOCATE NEWSLETTER CO-EDITORS

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 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:

Chi Sigma Iota Newsletter Committee:

Eleanor McAuliffe & Elizabeth A. Taylor, Co-Editors

Karen Swanson Taheri, Photographer

Angela Bramande, Featured Writer

Jennifer Miguez, Featured Writer

Contributors:

Angela Bramande

Angela James

Chris Lauer

Eleanor McAuliffe

Jennifer Miguez

Karen Swanson-Taheri

Elizabeth A. Taylor

Colin Theriot

Chantrelle Varnado-

Johnson

Jessica Wormser

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 is-

sue. Contributing provides an opportunity to be recognized while expanding the Alpha Eta Chapter commu-nity 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 Liz Taylor at eataylo1@uno.edu & Eleanor McAuliffe at emcaulif@uno.edu.

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