The 2021 Virtual Conference will offer the following breakout sessions. All sessions will take place on either February 18th or 19th - a finalized schedule of sessions will be added to the site in the near future. Enhancing Cultural Competence: How Counselors can better Support Black Women in STEMPresenter(s): Chelsea Scoffone Abstract: College counselors are on the frontlines of student mental health and have the ability to impact the trajectory of students through outreach and support. With the increase in the percentages of Black women within higher education, it is crucial for college counselors to develop a strong multicultural and social justice awareness. The current session will focus on how college counselors can better support Black women who are often placed at the margins due to their intersecting identities. Research has shown that Black women face higher rates of discrimination and unique forms of racism and sexism which significantly impact their mental health and persistence in STEM. This session with discuss research related to racial battle fatigue, intersectional oppression, and other systemic barriers Black college women face in pursuit to STEM. Additionally, the second half of the presentation will cover recommendations for college counselors in how they can provide more equitable support of Black women utilizing strategies such as the MSJCC, ACA Advocacy Competencies, critical consciousness, and other culturally responsive, strengths-based approaches. Learning Objectives:
Distance Counseling in the COVID Era: Lessons Learned and Forging AheadPresenter(s): Kathryn Alessandria Christopher Corbett Topic(s):
Abstract: This session will introduce the interdisciplinary Higher Education Mental Health Alliance (HEMHA), which includes 9 organizations that focus on higher education policy and university/college mental health. This collaboration has resulted in several free white papers useful to practitioners. We will revisit the Distance Counseling Guide and solicit input on Guide updates that may be needed in light of the widespread use of telemental health during the pandemic. This interactive presentation will review some of the ethical and legal issues that arose from the quick shift to online counseling in March and the unique issues for college counselors related to practicing across state lines. We will highlight key content on this topic, including the recent legislation, competing ethical standards, balancing the current higher education landscape (last minute decisions about health precautions and in-person activities, and discuss the long-term impact of the pandemic on the practice of college counseling. The presentations will be delivered by visual slides, didactics, and interactive discussion. Learning Objectives:
Zooming Through 2020: The Transformation of Counseling Center OutreachPresenter(s): Christopher Edwards Topic(s):
Abstract: Drawing from the collective wisdom of colleagues, listservs, behavioral health forecasts, and guidance from local and state agencies, the Counseling Center at Western Washington University set out to go boldly where we had never gone before – virtual delivery of care. Like most centers across the country, we were faced with the challenge of not only pivoting to telehealth at lightning speed but also finding creative, innovative, and engaging ways to offer outreach programming. Programming that met the demands of 2020: Prioritizing support for BIPOC students, combating Zoom fatigue, and fostering human connection through a screen (all while living amidst a global pandemic and national unrest related to racial injustice). Starting before the fall quarter officially began, we developed campaigns intended to remind students of our presence (e.g. "We're Here for You" workshops and social media marketing), pushed our creative limits by developing a series of virtual care packages, and outlined an expansive array of workshops. To augment services even further, we joined with campus partners to offer a series of community check-ins focused on support to specific groups (e.g. student veterans, LGBTQ+ students, BIPOC students, and students residing on-campus). Learning Objectives:
Developing a Culturally Humble Supervisor: Implications for Personal Development, the Supervisory Alliance, and Client CarePresenter(s): Ashlyn Jones Topic(s):
Abstract: Humility has often been neglected in character development research due to measurement and definition issues. Its most recent application focuses on "cultural humility" in supervision and positions it as essential to professional functioning, cultural sensitivity, and the provision of competent care to diverse populations. A focus on the development of humility in training of supervisors elicits intrapersonal growth through self-reflection, openness to others, and respectful engagement between members of different cultures. In supervision, the supervisor endeavors to assist the supervisee in forming an enduring personal and professional character. Humility supports best practices through strengthening the supervisory alliance, enhancing multicultural competence, enhancing receptivity to feedback, and encouraging a growth mindset. Additionally, different forms of humility are needed at various points in supervision. Supervisors will vary by degree of cultural humility, type of humility most naturally expressed, and the display of humility in a given situation. This session aims to bridge that gap at a critical juncture in professional growth by providing the opportunity to identify humility-based approaches to self-of-the-supervisor development, actively engage with the concept and components of cultural humility, and apply culturally humble prompts within supervision and clinical sessions to enhance client care. Learning Objectives:
Maximizing Growth-Fostering Relationships in the Virtual SettingPresenter(s): Angela Kaloudis Topic(s):
Abstract: Due to the pandemic, college counselors were challenged to adapt quickly in order to meet the needs of their clients. Now, many months into the pandemic with no immediate end in sight, college counselors are tasked with engaging their clients virtually in an ongoing way. This workshop will explore relational resilience, the movement towards growth-fostering connections, and how to effectively have family involved in therapy within a virtual format. An emphasis will be placed on staying relational while attending to the unique needs of the college students we serve. It will provide skills to virtually address treatment-interfering behaviors and enhance opportunities for recovery. Learning Objectives:
Radical Healing: Resources to Restore Oppressed Bodies and MindsPresenter(s): Sarah Godoy Chris Edwards Kelsey Johnson Daniel Mai Topic(s):
Abstract: In a time when students are having to endure prolonged stress, both from a pandemic and the perpetuation of racism, they need to heal, not just be treated. The shift to remote services created an opportunity to rethink what mental health support truly is and how we as university counseling center professionals deliver those services. This session will explore how to support student healing by stepping away from individual interventions based in a tradition of Whiteness and towards a collective, culturally-responsive way of care (French et al., 2020). We will describe how to create services that soothe bodies exhausted from generations of trauma (Macy et al., 2018), give breathing space in a time when the breath is an act of resistance (Junker, 2020), and forge communities despite the physical distance between us. Learning Objectives:
Antiracist Approaches for Understanding Body Image and Wellness of Black Student AthletesPresenter(s): JESSENIA GARCIA Brittany Collins Abstract: This presentation will describe ways college counselors can work with Black student athletes using an antiracist lens. The impact of intersectionality of multiple identities(race, gender, sex, social economic status, body size, culture) are considered as core aspects of client conceptualization and healing. Black student athletes navigate conflicting worlds and expectations and are often an underserved population in mental health services. The presenters provide discussion on the impact of historical trauma, anti-Blackness, and current systems of oppression on body image and mental health outcomes. Implications for individual and group counseling procedures will be provided. Learning Objectives:
Racial Trauma and the Dyadic Counseling Relationship: Cross Racial Counseling During Racial UnrestPresenter(s): Alexis Crump Kyla Kurian Topic(s):
Abstract: Research indicates that people can experience race-based trauma, which can have profound effects on psychological and physical well-being, and can also impact communities as a whole. For some African Americans, the threat and experience of police brutality and discrimination can be experienced individually or vicariously, and can cause anxiety and trauma1.Latinx immigrants living in the USA often experience the negative effects of systemic oppression, which may lead to psychological distress, including ethno-racial trauma2 Further, the coronavirus pandemic has caused an increase of hostility in the USA toward Asian Americans3. Seeking counseling may be particularly difficult for students of color attending institutions with predominantly White counselors. The purpose of this presentation is to present research regarding minority students and their experiences with racial trauma while seeking counseling services in colleges and universities. A case study example will be used to demonstrate step-by-step techniques and skills to help college counselors a) create greater awareness of how race may impact the therapeutic alliance, b) create a "safe" environment to process racial trauma, c) understand the cultural and historical context of the lives of students of color and d) employ best practices when working with diverse clients in a time of racial unrest. Learning Objectives:
Virtual Group Therapy EssentialsPresenter(s): Rebecca Smith Topic(s):
Abstract: This presentation will introduce an overview of how to provide effective group therapy online. An introduction to group therapy will be provided. Participants will focus on the unique opportunities and challenges in building a healthy group alliance with members at a distance. Multicultural concerns will also be addressed to build a healthy alliance between group members. The presentation will conclude with participants being able to identify and discuss the obstacles in providing group therapy via technology and how to overcome them. Learning Objectives:
Screaming in Silence: Recognizing & Coping with Race-Related Trauma and StressPresenter(s): Yannick Ladson Topic(s):
Abstract: We wear the mask that grins and lies..." Students and colleagues wear masks yet suffer in silence. Due to institutional and scientific racism in addition to stigma, people of color are the least likely to seek mental health treatment. Symptoms of race based trauma include depression, anger, and low self-esteem and it can cause psychological impairment (Carter, 2007). This session will focus on how to identify race-related and multigenerational trauma, triggers, effects, and coping strategies. We will discuss self-care for those who are feeling fatigued as advocates, allies, and activists. Learning Objectives:
Belongingness on Campus: Programming to Enhance Connectivity and Increase Student Mental HealthPresenter(s): Diana Bull Todd Carson Topic(s):
Abstract: The presentation will discuss a novel approach to prevention that applies psychological principles to increase connection, decrease loneliness, and improve resiliency of college students. This interactive and experiential presentation will discuss relevant data about the needs and strengths of the current generation, program events (virtually and in person) and social media strategies for overall campus and at-risk student groups. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss the applicability at their institution. Learning Objectives:
Hope and healing: Promoting mental health and wellness for student athletes of colorPresenter(s): Na'imah (she, her, hers) Sedegah Topic(s):
Abstract: Maintaining hope during tough times can be difficult, but it can be even more difficult for student-athletes during the height of a global pandemic and social justice movement. Unlike other college students, student-athletes may face an additional set of complex demands, stresses, and challenges arising from their involvement in a competitive sport. This will highlight several factors that contribute to personal and psychological problems of college student-athletes, particularly student-athletes of color. This session will explore current mental health trends and offer ways for American counseling centers and other campus partners to engage, instill hope and promote healing for student-athletes during unprecedented times. Learning Objectives:
Motivational Interviewing and COVID-19: Keeping students safe on campus.Presenter(s): Kevin Doyle Ren Brown Lindsay Webster Elizabeth O'Brien Topic(s):
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed life on campus. As students return to campus the 2020-2021 academic year, they have had to consider their responsibility how best to ensure their safety and reduce the spread of the disease. This can be particularly difficult for individuals who are comparably at low risk for the negative outcomes associated with COVID-19, seeing as many of the policies set in place to stem the spread of disease (i.e. social distancing, mask wearing, etc) have been linked to increases in stress and anxiety. Motivational interviewing can provide a framework to guide these conversations with our students and help them develop motivation and insight into their decisions regarding public health measures and the steps that they can take to mitigate the potential harm to self and others. In this interactive session, the presenters will highlight the importance of the counselor's role in reducing risk on campus, review the processes of motivational interviewing and demonstrate how MI can be applied to students struggling to adhere to public health guidelines. Learning Objectives:
Using Community Partnerships and Innovation in Telemental Health to Remove Barriers for Students and Counselors-in-TrainingPresenter(s): Nicholaus Erber-LaPierre Michael Verona Amy Goeth Ellen Armbruster Reuben Mwangi Topic(s):
Abstract: The landscape of college counseling has been forever impacted by COVID-19. The sudden onset of a pandemic and resulting public health measures created an immediate and urgent need to address two issues: 1) the continued education of students in masters-level counseling programs; and 2) the increased mental health needs of neighboring community colleges that lack sufficient resources to provide mental health services to their students. Telemental health services are both desirable by college students (Toscos, et al., 2018) and a viable alternative to in-person sessions by increasing accessibility to students who cannot meet in person (Nobleza, et al., 2018). To address these issues, the Central Michigan University (CMU) Counseling Program and Mid-Michigan College (Mid) formed a community partnership that provided Mid students access to telemental health (TMH) services and removed the barrier CMU Counselors-in-Training (CITs) experienced in accumulating direct practicum hours. Both institutions were able to navigate the challenges of physical distancing and, with minimal disruption, maintain clinical services, and the education of CITs. The collaborative model that the CMU continues to develop is a transferable model for other college counseling clinics that continue to struggle in the new environment created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learning Objectives:
The Power of Connection and Community: Supporting College Student Recovery in the Time of COVID-19Presenter(s): Eran Hanke Becki Elkins Topic(s):
Abstract: While institutions often focus on prevention to help students make responsible choices related to alcohol and drug use, a number of students attend college already addressing or struggling to address substance use disorders. The presenters conducted a phenomenological qualitative research study to better understand the experiences of college students attempting to maintain sobriety without the support of a collegiate recovery program. Thirteen college students attending three different non-recovery-program institutions shared their stories of substance use, sobriety, and recovery. Participants' stories included polysubstance use, multiple attempts at college, loss and trauma, and co-occurring mental health concerns. Among the key themes that emerged, students described the significance of belonging (i.e., feeling respected, valued, accepted, and needed) and the significance of community (i.e., building new connections, developing sober relationships, creating and using support networks). The presenters will share implications for counseling practice drawn from these results and the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Learning Objectives:
ACCA Diversity and Inclusion Mentorship NetworkingPresenter(s): Jessenia Garcia Brittany Collins Abstract: The ACCA Diversity and Inclusion Committee welcomes members with a shared passion for social justice and antiracist practices in college counseling to meet and network. The year 2020 has evolved and brought to light many injustices from health disparities, class differences, environmental justice, to the Black Lives Matter movement. As clinicians, we value connection and collaboration. The D&I committee will create a space for those with shared values to break out into rooms, meet one another, and establish peer to peer mentoring. Those who are interested in the session will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to help facilitate pairings. Learning Objectives:
Telemental Health (TMH) with BIPOC amid COVID-19: Implications for clinical practicePresenter(s): Danielle LaSure-Bryant Topic(s):
Abstract: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted social, racial and health disparities already faced by BIPOC. Disparities in issues related to healthcare, economic gain, personal safety and racial discrimination may have a disproportionately adverse impact on the mental health of BIPOC (Purtle 2020). Despite these dynamics, BIPOC have been said to underutilize and have more barriers to healthcare, including mental health (Novacek et al. 2020). The pandemic also ushered in telemental health (TMH) as a standard method for delivering mental health services. Researchers López, Qanungo, Jenkins, and Acierno (2018) suggest that TMH can be an effective means of engaging BIOPC in the therapeutic process. In the aftermath of the pivot to TMH, practitioners continue to need information, training and support. This training is for individuals who use TMH to provide therapy for BIPOC adversely affected by COVID-19. Strategies for engagement, assessment and intervention will be presented. Learning Objectives:
Introduction to CAS Standards for Counseling Services: Uses for the College Counseling CentersPresenter(s): Lisa Adams Perry Francis Topic(s):
Abstract: The Council for the Advancement for Standards in Higher Education has well developed specialty standards for college counseling centers that can be used in numerous ways including advocating for support for the center, self-assessment, program evaluation, outcome research, and staff development. This presentation will provide the participants with the necessary information to begin the process of planning a CAS self-study including tailoring it to meet the diverse needs of the profession. Learning Objectives:
Moving Beyond Yalom: Integrating Multiple Group Theory Trainings in University Counseling Center Training Programs.Presenter(s): Vincent Dehili Topic(s):
Abstract: No one could argue about the positive influence Irvin Yalom has contributed to the field of group therapy with his seminal texts by streamlining the diverse breadth of literature into distilled common therapeutic factors that can be applied to as guiding principles across a variety of types of groups and settings. For a large majority of doctoral psychology training programs, Yalom has become synonymous with group therapy with approximately ~79% of group counseling courses utilizing his book as their primary text and watching his clinical vignettes as a model of how to be an effective group leader. Primary theoretical orientations taught in group therapy classes was surveyed to be 61% eclectic and 29% existential/relational. Increased value is given to teaching common factors and integrative models of understanding rather than exploring the depths of mastering specific theoretical orientations. This presentation will outline and demonstrate the Summer 2020 Group Theory Internal Rotation piloted at the University of South Florida's Counseling Center Internship program. In addition to structural and information regarding the process, I will provide a brief demonstration group to illustrate some of the principles/skills in a manner to highlight and deepen understanding of the traits and gifts of unique group theories. Learning Objectives:
Helping College Students Navigate the "New Normal": Counselor and Counselor Educator PerspectivesPresenter(s): Jody Vernam Veronica Conley Samuel Lima Spellman Kimberly Joy Mwendwa Topic(s):
Abstract: The disruption brought about by the ongoing pandemic has precipitated a rapid change of focus for undergraduate and graduate students, resulting in a "new normal" of multiple academic, financial, and social challenges. In response to the stressors of the pandemic and the cultural tensions associated with systemic disparities for minority populations, college students have embraced different coping behaviors such as seeking social support or escape-avoidance. Counselors can help college students identify effective coping strategies to counter reactions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to initiate normal patterns of activity that are aligned with the client's core values. The presenters, who include licensed counselors, a counselor educator, and counselor educators in training—all who have experiences in teaching and/or counseling college students, will identify the challenges of the "new normal" and will use case studies to conceptualize college student's coping patterns. Presenters will also share strategies and tools that college counselors can use such as therapy related apps, online programs, and telehealth. Further, college counseling best practices, and counselor and counseling educator implications will be discussed. Learning Objectives:
Deconstructing Negative Stereotypes about Black women: Implications for Clinical Treatment.Presenter(s): Portia Allie-Turco Topic(s):
Abstract: In the aftermath of slavery and the socio-political effects, Black women have become the victims of destructive stereotyping in mainstream American culture. The "Mammy," the "Jezebel," and the "Sapphire" (Angry Black woman) are three psychologically harmful stereotypes of Black womanhood. They characterize Black women as aggressive, overbearing, self-sacrificing or sexually depraved. These stereotypes and the lack of knowledge about trauma survival mechanisms has significant implications for how Black women are understood, engaged, and treated in a therapeutic context. Furthermore anti-Black microaggressions, misogynoir, and racial battle fatigue are important determinants for understanding how the "Angry Black Woman" and the "Strong Black woman" stereotypes affect the professional, personal and educational experiences of Black women. Successful mental health intervention requires cultural competence and trauma informed skills to directly address the complexities of providing psychotherapy for Black women. Learning Objectives:
Maximizing Your Data to Better Serve Diverse Students in a COVID WorldPresenter(s): Christina Cendejas Yahaira Garcia Alisia Caban Topic(s):
Abstract: Rapid changes in counseling services due to the COVID-19 pandemic have created uncertainty regarding access and utilization of teletherapy. Further, while satisfaction with teletherapy is generally comparable to in-person services (Jenkins-Guarnieri et al., 2015), research has yet to explore how a pandemic impacts client satisfaction. University of Oregon's Counseling Services (UCS) surveyed students who attended in-person services just prior to the pandemic. After the campus transitioned to remote services, we conducted a modified survey for students who accessed teletherapy. Students were surveyed about satisfaction with services, barriers to services, and impacts of sociopolitical events (e.g. COVID-19, Black Lives Matter movement, immigration policy changes) on mental health. Survey results will be presented to better understand how in-person and teletherapy services influence client satisfaction. We will also compare access and utilization of services between Fall 2019 and Fall 2020, highlighting client demographics. We will share how data informed changes to UCS clinical and outreach services to better serve and support our diverse students, and how you can use your data to do the same. In the midst of so much uncertainty, data-driven decision-making can be the key to approaching chaotic times in a proactive rather than reactive manner. Learning Objectives:
U Good F.A.M?Presenter(s): Kha' Sadler Denzel Moore Topic(s):
Abstract: In recent years, there has been an increasing uptick of mental health issues amongst college students. Life stressors coupled with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and suicidal ideation, plague at least 3 out of 5 of this nation's college student population (Henriques, 2018; Healthy Minds Survey, 2019). In a recent Harris Poll conducted by The Steve Fund and The Jed Foundation (2017), with equal samples of African American, Latinx, White, and Asian American college students, found that in comparison to White students, students of color were less likely to describe their campus as inclusive and typically taking a "one size fits all approach" to student engagement. When pairing these numbers and research with the disparaging concerns that impact the mental wellness of students of color, many of which are only counted within a general population, prove a need for specialized programs that focus with more intentionality on supporting students of color. U Good F.A.M?â„¢, LLC leans on research that supports students' needs and the structures that encourage unique problem solving, normalize help-seeking behaviors and attitudes, identify specific nuances to mental health barriers, and encourage an overall positive view of their racial-ethnic identity. Learning Objectives:
"Healing Spaces" as a Means of Responding to Health and Human Rights Crises, during a Global PandemicPresenter(s): Sunil Obediah Patricia Alford-Keating Paulette Theresa-Schectel Freddie Sanchez Topic(s):
Abstract: This program will explicate one campus' response to the overwhelming needs of college students, amidst the global pandemic, racial injustice, human rights concerns, and economic and sociopolitical distress. Presenters will discuss an innovative "Healing Space" model using a large group conducted virtually over Zoom. This program will include a panel discussion followed by a demonstration group. The panel will describe the "Healing Space" approach, discuss the need for "Healing Spaces," explain how they are carried out, and discuss the role of campus partners, as well as technology management. During the "Healing Space" demonstration, participant volunteers will create their own "Healing Space," facilitated by the presenters. Participants will discuss the impact of continuously helping others, while contending with personal duress, especially given their own life circumstances and identities. Through this experiential component, attendees will gain first-hand knowledge of how to carry out a "Healing Space," enabling them to replicate this unique format on their own campuses. Time will be set aside for debriefing and questions. Learning Objectives:
Encouraging Counselor Wellness: Navigating through the Challenges of Working Remotely during a Pandemic!Presenter(s): SNEHA NAYAR-BHALERAO Topic(s):
Abstract: Professional counselors are often exposed to demanding life situations and overwhelming emotions that may result in burnout. While counselors often promote self-care, they struggle to practice regular wellness. The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), had a substantive impact on individual's mental health, thereby increasing the needs for mental health services. Counselors experienced a heightened level of work-pressure and distress as they adapted to providing telehealth counseling to an increasing number of people. Overall counselor wellness was impacted as they navigated through the varied challenges of working remotely such as limited face-to-face interaction, poor network, multiple tele-health trainings, social isolation, emotional exhaustion, and fulfilling personal commitments. This interactive presentation, will shed light on the many challenges of providing therapeutic services remotely and its impact on counselor wellness. Participants will learn varied strategies to maintain counselor self-care and create a wellness plan as they continue to adapt to a new normal. Learning Objectives:
Mass Trauma, Vicarious Grief, Anticipatory Grief, and Ambiguous Loss: Reflections on the Unprecedented Impact of Grief and Loss Reactions to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Racial Conflicts, Job Loss, Political Unrest, and Uncertain TimesPresenter(s): Kristin Erickson Topic(s):
Abstract: We are living in a rapidly changing world of traumatic, painful mass scale loss looms in the air. Hearts are heavy and many feel helpless and overwhelmed as they watch in anticipation, wondering what is store for them and their future as they adjust to a new "normal," which feels anything but normal. Social distancing and Isolation add to the complexity. Individuals are dying in high numbers around the globe on a daily basis, and sadly, many individuals are dying alone. Add other tangible and intangible losses on top of that such as loss of jobs, conflicts and riots related to race, fears associated with political unrest, high stress of being back on campus with rising COVID-19 numbers, and it is understandable that many individuals are in crisis, and feeling extremely overwhelmed, fearful, and anxious. In the presentation we will discuss the complexities of the unique, unprecedented aspects to coping with grief and loss that impact us all. We will explore various therapeutic interventions and other ways to help give voice to honor and mourning the myriad of unique losses and explore self-care strategies to help stay centered amidst the chaos around us. Learning Objectives:
Reimagining Allyship Through StorytellingPresenter(s): Sean Moundas Ahmed Ghuman Abstract: This session will reimagine allyship through storytelling. Participants will have an opportunity to share their personal stories of allyship and how they impact their intersecting identities and life experiences. Further reflecting on these stories, Facilitators will guide a discussion to identify barriers that impede allyship and explore factors that facilitate their role as an ally. Lastly, Facilitators will provide participants with an ally toolkit to guide their development. Learning Objectives:
Developing a Culture of ResiliencePresenter(s): Billy Palmer Lauren Levine Terry Brown Topic(s):
Abstract: Developing a counseling center's culture can be difficult, even without a pandemic. This breakout session will include a discussion about the creative ways through which the Peterson Counseling Center at Ringling College of Art & Design has continued to build a community, on and off campus, that has a focus on campus-wide resilience. We will discuss our Artist-in-Wellness program, which is a resilience ambassadorship, our Resilience book club, and our multiple and varied efforts at fostering that sense of connection and support on campus. We will discuss the extant brain and psychological science regarding resilience and how understanding that science empowers us to have a cogent rationale behind our clinical and outreach interventions with students. Finally, we will discuss a future of resilience programming that is both informed by science and by compassion. Learning Objectives:
Creating Safer Spaces - Broaching Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in College CounselingPresenter(s): Ashley VanBemmelen Topic(s):
Abstract: With the continued movement to increase our multicultural competence and responsiveness, this session will focus on building broaching skills. Broaching is the active work of addressing race, ethnicity, and culture with our clients. Broaching encourages us to acknowledge the sociopolitical factors that impact our clients' lives and include those factors in our assessment and treatment plan. Day-Vines and colleagues (2007) coined the term broaching and have provided a framework for counselors to assess and increase their broaching skills. This session will present content related to broaching with practical next steps for college counselors. The session will also address the reasons we often fail to broach well and the steps we can take to overcome those challenges. Together, we will engage in topics related to our self-consciousness, awareness of privilege and oppression, and the salience of our racial identity attitudes. Learning Objectives:
An Advocacy Oriented Approach for Trauma CounselingPresenter(s): Ashley VanBemmelen Ashlyn Jones Topic(s):
Abstract: Trauma impacts the emotions and behaviors of our students and the college community. This workshop will discuss those impacts and offer participants valuable tools to engage in trauma advocacy and discuss the challenges and benefits of doing so in your setting. Exposure to traumatic events can impact the level of functioning across a lifespan. College counselors need a trauma-informed lens to assess and treat students. However, we often fail to conceptualize the depth of a client's pain when we miss the social, cultural, political, historical, and economic systems that impact our client's experience of and healing from trauma. Together, we will focus on the benefits and importance of engaging in advocacy, increasing mental health literacy, and increasing protective factors. Learning Objectives:
Counseling South Asian College Students: A South Asian Graduate Counseling Student’s PerspectivePresenter(s): Sheetal Jani Abstract: South Asian people culturally ascribe to high levels of academic success (Shea & Yeh, 2017). This success places great stress on South Asian college students matriculating at U.S. universities (Poyrazli, 2015; Chandras et al., 2013). Incidents of suicide, stress, anxiety, and trauma have been reported amongst South Asian students. Currently, South Asians are going through race-based violence due to Covid-19 (Dhanani & Franz, 2020). Studies show that South Asian college students have higher rates of suicidal ideation than their peers and are the least likely to seek mental healthcare on campus (Pennamon, 2018). In a case study format, this presentation will address South Asian students’ understanding of self-perception; self-esteem and empowerment; racial identity; reverse culture shock of international students; Asian American masculinity; and advocacy for LGBTQI individuals in the community (Park et al., 2017). The leading factors contributing to this reality include coming from shame/honor-based cultures that suppress negative experiences; lack of mental health literacy; barriers to help-seeking; and concerns with finding a therapist who can offer culturally-relevant treatment (Vogel et al., 2007). Mental health professionals and educators who recognize these distinctions as well as the unique needs of each student are essential for providing quality care and support. Learning Objectives:
| Quick LinksJoin Now! Job Board 2021 Conference Member Resources Contact UsUpcoming Events2021 ACCA Virtual Conference - February 18-19 AnnouncementsACCA is currently accepting nominations for the Executive Council, find the available positions here. Click here to access the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources ACCA joins the 4th edition of Health and Well being in Higher Education: A Commitment to Student Success Through a collaboration of the PAPA Committee and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee a new paper on the Increased Need for Counseling Services has been added to the Resources Page The HEMHA Distance Counseling Guide has been added to the resources page. 2018-2019 Research Grant Applications are now being accepted. Follow the link to learn more about ACCA Research Grant AwardsPlease note the addition of the College Counseling & Psychological Services Knowledge Base to the resources page. ACCA Members in the NewsAndrew Lee is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article on Suicidal Ideation Steffanie Grrossman is quoted in Online Counseling article College Students Diet and Mental Health Janelle Johnson comments on the state of mental services at community colleges. Janelle Johnson on College Counseling” Psychotherapy.net Interview. Follow the link to read the full interview. Janelle Johnson is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article Colleges Use Technology to Help Students Manage Mental Health, October 5, 2018.
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April 19, 2018 Lisa Adams is quoted in the Inside Higher Ed article A World Without Depression. April 3, 2018
Lisa Adams is quoted in the Time article Record Numbers of College Students Are Seeking Treatment for Depression and Anxiety - But Schools Can't Keep Up.
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