counseling programs group advising orientation spring 2015

COUNSELING PROGRAMS Group Advising Orientation Spring 2015

2 08/05/2014 WE ARE GLAD YOURE HERE! To our new students: Welcome! And to our returning students: Welcome back! We are happy to have students from Springfield, West Plains, across the state, nation, and even a number of international students! This diverse student population improves the learning experience for all of us!

3 OUR DEPARTMENT COUNSELING PROGRAMS COUNSELING PROGRAMS are part of a larger department within the COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION at Missouri State University COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP & SPECIAL EDUCATION (CLSE) COUNSELING, LEADERSHIP & SPECIAL EDUCATION (CLSE) Please say hello to our department head,

4 Counseling Faculty Rebecca Smotherman, Instructor Dr. Joe Hulgus, Professor Internship Coordinator Dr. Marci Dowdy, Senior Instructor Dr. Jef Cornelius- White, Professor Programs Coordinator Amy Chenoweth, Instructor Dr. Leslie Anderson, Professor Mr. Lyle Foster, Instructor

5 Per-Course Faculty Spring 15 Mr. Steve JohnsonDr. Nancy McBride Ms. Ann Loethen Mr. Bill Holtmeyer

6 08/05/2014 Support Staff Judy Campbell Lisa Monkres We have two wonderful administrative assistants in the office: Judy Campbell, and Lisa Monkres. Questionsrelated to our program admissions should usually go to Lisa and other questions to Judy, but either of them may be able to help you. We have two wonderful administrative assistants in the office: Judy Campbell, and Lisa Monkres. Questions related to our program admissions should usually go to Lisa and other questions to Judy, but either of them may be able to help you.

7 GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Yasuko Kanamori THESE THREE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS CAN BE FOUND ASSISTING FACULTY IN A NUMBER OF PROGRAM AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES ASSISTING WITH THE CLINIC OPERATIONS AND HELPING RELATIONSHIP LAB FACILITATION. 7 Lin Wang Amanda Aarns

8 08/05/2014 COU PROGRAMS MISSION The mission of the Counseling Programs is to provide high quality curricular and clinical experiences for graduate students in the counseling profession, leading to eligibility for certification and licensure as professional counselors. We develop competent and ethical counseling practitioners who have a deep level of self- understanding, to work effectively with diverse clients in a variety of settings to facilitate the dignity, well-being and potential of all people. Students graduate with knowledge and skills in core competency areas that include: professional identity, social and cultural foundations, human growth and development, career development, helping relationships, group work, assessment, research and program evaluation.

9 08/05/2014 OPERATING PRINCIPLES As a program faculty, we value Excellence, Respect, Collegiality, Diverse Perspectives and Experiences, Individual/Collective Balance, Trusting the Process, and Life-Long Learning. In our work together, we strive to hold a healthy balance of reaching action items that reflect our collective intent while honoring the diverse individuals and perspectives that comprise our group. We strive to model these values both in and out of our classroom engagement with students, as a reflection of the three pillars of the Public Affairs Mission of the University, our own Program Mission, and as representative of the goals and ethics of the counseling profession.

10 National Honors Society Monthly Meetings Study groups/peer advising/support Conference Attendance Community Service Events Community Fundraising/Donations Other events as determined by the MEMBERS! Trivia Night Fall Semester For more info, please contact: [email protected] Amanda Polking or Justin Cook [email protected] COPE/Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta

11 COPE/Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta DOES IT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS?

12 COPE/Chi Sigma Iota: Mu Zeta Beta Stay informed. Be active. Add your voice. First meeting January 28th @ 8:15 pm in PCOB 156 (Meetings will be 4 th Wednesday of every month/same place same time) C.O.P.E. Counseling Outreach & Peer Engagement Also join the Facebook group for all students and alumniupdates, events, job postings and support: Missouri State University Counseling

13 08/05/2014 Important Reminders BEARMAIL is REQUIRED for ALL students. BLACKBOARD is utilized in most classes. You are automatically enrolled. Please check with your professors to see how it will be used in your classes. MISSOURI STATE ALERT system will be used to notify you of weather or other emergencies, via text, email or call. You must sign up to receive these messages: http://www.missouristate.edu/safetran/missouristatealert.htm

14 08/05/2014 Important Reminders A BEAR PASS CARD is REQUIRED FOR ENTRY BACK INTO THE BUILDING. Contact Judy Campbell if your card does not work For information about your accounts or to learn more, contact Computer Services at 417-836-5891 or access the website: http://www.missouristate.edu/bearpass

15 08/05/2014 Important Reminders MSU faculty use TurnitIn for written papers. Plagiarism isnt cool. We take it seriously. Dont do it. (Youre smart. You knew that!) Students are urged to join either the American Counseling Association (ACA) or American School Counselors Association (ASCA) early in the program. Using your Student Discount, involvement in these organizations will increase professional development. Liability Insurance provided by membership is mandatory for practicums and internships.

16 Statement of Professionalism You will be expected to have a working knowledge of and abide by the American Counseling Association's code of ethics (Appendix A in the Student Handbook) and strive to serve clients as a multi-culturally competent student counselor throughout your program of study. Students will not follow any other code of ethics that is in conflict with these standards. Beyond written standards set forth by related professional organizations, professionalism requires a high standard for interpersonal interaction which includes respect for others, the valuing of diversity and multiple points of view, and responsibility for ones words and actions.

17 Program updates-CACREP WHY CACREP? Promotes excellence in professional preparation as you complete your degree and enter the workforce as a professional counselor Upholds standards that reflect the needs of a dynamic, diverse and complex society consistent with the ideal of optimal human development Verifies standards for different licensure or certification boards to increase reciprocity and streamline applications

Steps and Grandfathering Self-study was submitted in June 2013, initial review was conducted in Fall 2013, and an addendum was submitted in January 2014. A site visit occurred in June 2014, a rejoinder in August 2014 and a decision is expected in January 2015. Degrees may be considered as having occurred from a CACREP accredited program if they are granted within the last 12 months after a favorable accreditation decision. As we work toward CACREP accreditation, you can expect continued changes in courses and syllabi. 18

19 08/05/2014 Diversity Dispositions and Clinical Logs For diversity disposition development and CAEP/NCATE Accreditation, there are assessments of dispositions in COU 702 and COU 703, practicum and internship. Experiences with diverse clients, students, peers, instructors, or other community members need to be recorded in the clinical log online.

20 08/05/2014 Ed.S. IN COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT COHORT 4 will be beginning. Deadline for applications is February 1, 2015. Prepares people to be school psych examiners, clinical supervisors, and have a lower # of post graduate supervised hours to become an LPC. See our website for more information. Questions should be directed to Dr. Hulgus.

Counselor Heal Thyself National surveys of psychologists, counselors and social workers show that over 85% of them have sought therapy at least one time, and over 90% of those report having positive outcomes (Bike, Norcross, & Schatz, 2009). The Missouri State Counseling Program recommends therapy for students, counselors-in-training and counselors alike as a means to deal with stress and increase self-awareness and personal well-being. At times, faculty may make special requests of students to seek therapy when they become aware of a stressor, self-awareness, or well-being issue. 21

Information on Counseling Services The University provides a Counseling and Testing Center, Taylor Health and Wellness Center, Career Center, Disability Services, and Learning Commons, each of which provides individualized interventions and/or outreach activities related to counseling and development beyond the resources of the program. Additionally, faculty or others associated with the program may make referrals to the community, such as using The Directory produced by the County Library. Bike, D. H., Norcross, J. C., & Schatz, D. M. (2009). Processes and outcomes of psychotherapists personal therapy: Replication and extension 20 years later. Psychotherapy, 46, 19-31. 22

23 04/02/13 If you have a problem? In your class? INSTRUCTOR first With a grade? INSTRUCTOR first General? ADVISOR first You have tried these and it has not been resolved? DEPARTMENT HEAD. You do have responsibilities for ethical professional behavior AND due process rights that are spelled out on MSU website and in the STUDENT HANDBOOK! Now back to your EDUCATION!! Problem-solving 101 Read it. Sign it.

Retention and Remediation Sometimes a student struggles and may require intentional discussion. If this is insufficient, she or he may be referred to a remediation committee. This procedure is explained in Appendix D of the Student Handbook. Any faculty member may identify a concern and begin this process. 24

08/05/2014 Be aware that the practicum and internship application processes have changed, although the requirements related to them have not. Be aware that the practicum and internship application processes have changed, although the requirements related to them have not. Also be aware that you will need a background check before you do internship (see John Rienarts office) Also be aware that you will need a background check before you do internship (see John Rienarts office) Practicum/Internship

26 08/05/2014 Each student gets a minimum of 40 hours experience providing direct counseling services to clients. A minimum of 20 hours must be completed at CCC clinic. Students will often complete a minimum of 10 or more auxiliary hours at a different site, especially in schools, such as conducting classroom guidance lessons at Greenwood for school majors who are not certified teachers. Students will accumulate a minimum of 100 hours in practicum overall. Details will be discussed in your practicum classes. Please ask your instructor if you have questions. Expect readings and reflections in practicum classes to address substance abuse issues to assist students in developing competenc e with populations affected by these concerns. Practicum Requirements

Internship Requirements Internships, done in schools and agencies, are a minimum of 300 hours per semester, with 40% being direct client contact. Approved sites and supervisors are listed on the website 27

Internship/Practicum Application Changes FOR SCHOOL TRACKS: (for Practicum and Internship) - Apply (in person, with a completed application) in: - Spring, 2015 for Fall, 2015 semester: Feb 10 & 12 @ 3p - Fall, 2015 for Spring, 2016 semester; Sept 22 & 24 @ 3p (no summer school practicums or internships) PLEASE NOTE: - ALL applications to the Springfield Public Schools MUST go through Ms. Rhonda Mammen. Contact Ms. Rhonda Mammen at: [email protected] 417 523-0063 - contact her NOW for Fall, 2015 school internships - call/email and she will send you an interest form to complete and return to her 28

Internship/Practicum Application Changes FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING: (for Practicum and Internship) - Apply (in person, with a completed application) in: - Spring, 2015 for Summer, 2015; Feb 10 & 12 @ 1:30p - Summer, 2015 for Fall, 2015; June 2 & 4 @ 3p - Fall, 2015 for Spring, 2016; Sept 22 & 24 @ 1:30 29

Practicum/Internship Application Changes NOTES ON APPLICATIONS: Students should being FULLY COMPLETED applications to the meeting time/place. If you are uncertain about your placement (i.e. the site and supervisor have not been confirmed by application time), fill in the application with the site and supervisor that you are wanting. If you are applying for an Internship in the Springfield Public Schools, you can simply list the SPS as your site (sites and supervisors will be assigned by Ms. Mammen). Be sure that you have at least initiated your background check with John Reinerts office in the Student Services office of the College of Education. 30

Practicum/Internship Application Processes Applications are due AT THE TIME OF THE ORIENTATION MEETING. Orientation meetings will be held at the dates/times listed above, by the type of program you are in (school/mental health) Plan to attend one session only. Applications should be complete, and will be reviewed briefly by faculty at the meeting to ensure completeness. If an application IS NOT COMPLETE, there will be a one-week grace period in which the student will supply any needed materials. Applications not complete by the end of the grace period will be returned to the student and will not be considered. 31

Practicum/Internship Application Processes Any student submitting a complete application after the grace period will be put on a waiting list. If another student who has a complete application, submitted within the appropriate timeframe, decides to withdraw their application (or if a student is removed from the list for any other reason), then the next person on the waiting list will be substituted. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES FOR WAIT-LIST STUDENTS. Faculty will be polled the last week of the semester prior to the practicum/internship semester of interest to assess the progress of any student still working on prerequisites for practicum/internship. If any student is not making adequate progress, he/she will be removed from the list and a wait-list student will be substituted. Students will be released to register for practicum/internship once it is clear that any required prerequisites will be met. 32

PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES Introduction and Overview The Counseling Portfolio is intended to provide a single source and unified picture of a students development throughout their graduate career pertinent to their clinical and professional development, and includes specific documentation of CACREP competencies. As such, it contains key artifacts to reflect the students growth and development as a professional counselor. The structure of the portfolio notebook includes three major divisions after the Portfolio Cover Sheet/Summary Page: 33

34 I. Professional Current resume/vitae Cover letter that might be used to pursue a professional position Professional membership verifications Copy of professional liability information II. Academic Copy of degree plan (from Graduate College) CACREP Competencies/Program Domains Artifact Table Artifact Cover Sheets/Artifacts (Students need to keep artifacts throughout graduate program)

35 III. Developmental Comprehensive Exam Report Copies of Logs Practicum(s) Internships Summary Table of Counselor-Trainee Progress Assessment (CTPA) Scores Copies of CTPAs in Chronological Order Helping Practicum (2+) Internship (4+) Praxis or NCE Results (if taken before graduation) Taken together, these elements provide a view of a students performance and progress across time.

36 08/05/2014 Our Center City Counseling Clinic, located in the west part of Park Central Office Building, is the only one of its kind in the state attached to a Masters level training program. Center City Counseling Clinic Ms. Robin Farris Clinic Director

37 Center City Counseling Clinic Things you should know We have the only community-based training clinic of its kind in the state This clinic exemplifies the Public Affairs Mission of the University (Community Engagement, Ethical Leadership and Cultural Competence.) We see clients from ages 2-99 (and older!) We see clients from ages 2-99 (and older!) We offer play therapy, adult individual and couples and family counseling, for a variety of life concerns. Fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Student counselors are supervised by licensed faculty on-site. Please refer folks to our clinic, and HELP SPREAD THE WORD!! (If you know clients personally, you will be asked to recuse yourself from observing or peer feedback.

38 08/05/2014 CPRT helps parents increase understanding of their child's inner world through play; facilitates the child's self-control, responsibility, and creativity; and decreases parenting stress and increases fun, playful times! This program in our clinic was initially funded by a grant received by Dr. Kristi Perryman, and is part of the International designation we recently achieved. CPRT Child-Parent Relationship Training classes (for families) may be scheduled in Spring. Students are welcome and encouraged to take these classes as well. Contact Ms. Rebecca Smotherman to register in workshops as they occur at [email protected]@missouristate.edu

39 04/02/13 Mental Health (Community) Counseling students are encouraged to take Play Therapy courses if you want to work with children in the future. Ethical guidelines limit the scope of our practice to those services for which we have training, so be aware that you should not provide counseling services for children without adequate training. You will be unable to conduct play therapy with children (under 13) as part of your internship without having completed COU 708 and COU 782 or equivalent. Also, several of our graduates have returned for these classes (after discovering their employment needs) so you may wish to consider taking them concurrent with other coursework. Interested? Talk with your advisor. Counseling with Kids

Play Therapy Institute Was approved as a play therapy education site by the Association for Play Therapy in January 2013. Workshop information will be posted as available. Website: http://education.missouristate.edu/playtherapy/ 40

41 08/05/2014 Feeling a little overwhelmed? TOO MUCH INFORMATION? This next section applies to Internship students, and those enrolled in Practicum who plan to take Internship in the Spring 2015 semester. Lots of important things to discuss, but we understand if you feel like Lucy NEXT??

42 08/05/2014 ALL school internship students must spend 20 hours weekly at their school site. This will be discussed in detail in class. You much have 300 hours per semester (40% of which is direct client/student contact). Your internship must be done at an approved site and with an approved and trained supervisor. (more on this in a minute) Any internship/field experiences questions should be addressed to Dr. Hulgus first. Internship Experience

43 Internship Experience Supervisors Training: ALL supervisors MUST be trained every 3 years to qualify. A master list of currently trained supervisors and approved internship sites is on the internship section of our website. Your hours will not be counted until your site and supervisor have been approved. School Site Supervisor Training will be February 19 th (1pm-2:30pm) in PCOB, and April 10 th (1pm-2:30pm) in PSU 317 (following SMSCA). Mental Health Site Supervisor Training will be scheduled individually. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

44 08/05/2014 School counseling and mental health internships are both 300 hours a semester School counseling and mental health internships are both 300 hours a semester This means in schools you will spend near 17 hrs. per week your first semester in school or both semesters in mental health internship (3 in class + potentially more indirect out of schools) and near 18.5 hrs. per week the second semester (1.5 in class +potentially more indirect) in schools. This means in schools you will spend near 17 hrs. per week your first semester in school or both semesters in mental health internship (3 in class + potentially more indirect out of schools) and near 18.5 hrs. per week the second semester (1.5 in class +potentially more indirect) in schools. INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

45 08/05/2014 ALL School Counseling candidates should contact Scott Fiedler, Certification Officer (417-836-8772) at Missouri State University, for a transcript analysis. This is true for school-track program students, as well as certificate-only students Restrictions apply: if more than 12 hours are needed, Certificate-only students are required to apply for program admission. ALL students seeking certification as a school counselor (even those dual-track students) must meet prerequisites for courses. Certified School Counselors

46 Springfield School Counseling Internship Requests Contact Rhonda Mammen, Coordinator of Counseling. DO NOT contact Springfield school counselors directly. [email protected] 417-523-0063

47 08/05/2014 Beginning Fall 2012, the Mental Health Counseling degree was 54 hours; it will officially be 60 hours for Fall 2014. Beginning Fall 2012, the Mental Health Counseling degree was 54 hours; it will officially be 60 hours for Fall 2014. If you were admitted before those semesters, you may remain on the existing programs of study. If you were admitted before those semesters, you may remain on the existing programs of study. If you are completing your program of study now, you must include the 54 hour program form. If you are completing your program of study now, you must include the 54 hour program form. School program tracks are 48 hours, which at this time is sufficient for LPC licensure (with 724). School program tracks are 48 hours, which at this time is sufficient for LPC licensure (with 724). Please meet with your advisor as you complete your program of study, to determine the additional coursework to be completed for your degree. Please meet with your advisor as you complete your program of study, to determine the additional coursework to be completed for your degree. Licensed Counselors

48 08/05/2014 All faculty members participate in local, state, national and international professional organizations and activities. Students are encouraged to become members in professional organizations and to attend conferences. Many of our students co-present with faculty. Faculty also have a variety of active research projects. See your advisor or discuss with faculty members whose research interests match yours. Or suggest a new idea for collaboration! Research, Service and Professional Development

49 08/05/2014 We encourage all students who are interested to consider a thesis. Consult with your advisor or other professors to consider research topics. DIFFERENT However, the processes for completing a thesis and doing a seminar paper are DIFFERENT and NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. Thesis reminders

50 08/05/2014 If you are considering doing a thesis, please first consult with your Advisor to get more details on what is needed and the process involved. You will need approval from a professor then inform the department head who will verify with professor and then open a spot for thesis registration with that particular professor. Any changes to the initial choice for thesis or seminar will result in additional hours so talk with your advisor and choose carefully. Thesis reminders

51 08/05/2014 The Graduate School makes some funds available to support thesis research. Each Fall and Spring semester graduate students can apply for funding to support their thesis research. Awards of approximately $500 are given to help students pay the extraordinary or unusual costs incurred in thesis research projects. See deadline dates on the Graduate College website and talk with your advisor if you are interested in applying. Thesis reminders

52 08/05/2014 Fall Comps March 21, 2015. Fall Comps March 21, 2015. Sign up by March 2, 2015 Sign up by March 2, 2015 Bring ID and $50 Money Bring ID and $50 Money Order ONLY payable to CCE. No cash or personal No cash or personal checks accepted. NCE April 18, 2015. NCE April 18, 2015. Complete application by March 15, 2015 Complete application by March 15, 2015 Mark your calendars!

53 08/05/2014 SECURITY and TRANSPORTATION For your protection, security in the PCOB has been enhanced. Outside doors will be locked by 6:00 pm. You will need your BEAR PASS card for access to the building and for class breaks if you leave the floor where your class meets. For security purposes, please do NOT prop doors open. The BEARLINE does run at night. All shuttles should run every 5-12 minutes. Stops inside the square no longer occur. Somewhere there is a balance between profiling anyone who is different from yourself, and being alert and appropriately cautious. For safetys sake, do not walk to your vehicle or wait for shuttles aloneuse the buddy system. Stay alert and be aware of your environment. Vehicles parked in the lot, without the appropriate tags (NOT MSU), across the street are subject to being towed.

Emergency Storm Shelter and Evacuation Information In the event of an emergency or incident in the classroom, the faculty member is often the first university representative or authority figure recognized to be in charge until emergency first responders arrive. At the first class meeting, students should become familiar with a basic emergency response plan through a dialogue with the instructor that includes a review and awareness of exits specific to the classroom and the location of evacuation centers for the building. For your convenience, this information has been provided by the Office of the Provost and Safety and Transportation and appears below. Students with disabilities impacting mobility should discuss with their instructor the approved accommodations for emergency situations and additional options. Faculty must include information related to emergency response in their syllabi (see http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/syllabi.htm). For more information contact Safety and Transportation (417-836-5509) or consult the Emergency Quick Reference Guide and Campus Emergency Response Plan. http://www.missouristate.edu/provost/syllabi.htmEmergency Quick Reference GuideCampus Emergency Response Plan. 54

55 08/05/2014 http://education.missouristate. edu/counseling/ Programs Website

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