Dr. Christine Ebrahim introduced a new “Crisis Intervention” elective in the Counseling Department that now has a permanent place amid our course offerings.
Dr. John Dewell received the University Senate Award for Community Service, recognized for his work as clinical director of the Loyola Center for Counseling & Education (LCCE).
Student leaders from Chi Sigma Iota, counseling honors society, continue to promote service, advocacy, and community during COVID through their organization of a socially distanced day of service, virtual participation in the NAMI Walk and fundraiser, and a peer mentorship program for counseling graduate students.
Dr. Christine Ebrahim presented on the ACA Code of Ethics at the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association and presented four continuing education events in the Greater New Orleans Area on applied counseling ethics and working with clients in crisis.
Student Mya Sherman published an article with Dr. John Dewell in the Louisiana Counseling Journal: “Addressing Climate Trauma Among Adolescents: Process-Oriented Group Therapy as a Way Forward.” Congratulations, Mya!
The Alpha Phi Chapter of CSI joined together with SBP (formerly St. Bernard Project http://sbpusa.org) to rebuild houses and cultivate resilience with communities in need.
(from left to right) Claire Kohne (student), Claudia Norton, and Ida Ansell (alumna) presented Queer Relationships: Clinical Implications for Counseling LGBTQ+ Couples at the Louisiana Counseling Associations annual conference in New Orleans.
(from left to right) Annie Rooney, Jordan Esfeld, and Kathryn Pennings, assisted by Dr. Christine Ebrahim, presented Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness-Based Yoga and Addiction Recovery at the Louisiana Counseling Association's annual conference in New Orleans.
Semonne' A. Pierre, NCC, LPC presented Important First Steps for Young Professionals Establishing a Private Practice as part of the Leadership, Development, and Mentoring Institutute at the LCA in October, 2019.
Dylan Kolesa presented his research on Discrimination and Victimization of Transgender Women: Implications for Counseling and Research.