CSI OZ Newsletter Winter 2014 - Chi Sigma Iota

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Chi  Sigma  Iota  Omega  Zeta  

  Sigma  Iota  -­‐  Omega  Zeta   Chi  

Winter,  2014  

Articles   Committing  to  a  Self-­‐Care   Routine,  p.  3     Passing  the  National   Counselor  Exam,  p.  4     Counseling  in  the  Middle   East,  p.  5      

 

Featured  Bios   Conquering  the  Imposter   Syndrome,  p.  7     Academic  Writing,  p.  8     Student  Publication,  p.  8     Counselors,  p.  15    

Dr.  April  Young,  p.  10   Dr.  Neswald-­‐Potter,  p .  11   Cynthia  Taylor,  p.  12   Jennifer  Ladnier,  p .  13   Nakpangi  Thomas,  p .  14   Holly  Wilburn,  p.  15    

A  Call  to  OZ  Members:  It's  Time   That  We  Get  to  Work     By:  Matt  Glowiak   President-­‐Elect   Welcome  to  another  edition  of  the  CSI   OZ  chapter  newsletter.  Though  a   relatively  newer  chapter,  OZ  has   already  begun  to  receive  international   recognition.  Membership  cited  on  CSI-­‐ net  has  now  topped  866  members   and  continues  to  grow  every  quarter.   As  a  chapter  within  Walden   University-­‐-­‐an  international,  distance   university-­‐-­‐OZ  chapter  is  host  to  an   extremely  diverse  student  body.  At   present  CSI  OZ  members  are   promoting  positive  social  change  all    

over  the  world.  They  do  this  every  day   through  counseling,  advocacy,  writing,   educating,  presenting,  and  other   volunteer  services.  Regardless  of  how   this  is  done,  however,  one  thing   everyone  knows  is  that  collaboration   is  the  key  to  making  the  most   significant  impact.  Unlike  land-­‐based   chapters  that  have  the  advantage  of   regular  face-­‐to-­‐face  interactions,  OZ   has  the  advantage  of  using  cutting-­‐ edge  technology  to  regularly   collaborate  with  any  n umber  of  peers  

worldwide.  This  means  more  diversity   in  personalities,  opinions,  thoughts,   ideas,  behaviors,  connections,  and   ways  of  getting  things  done.  OZ   members  have  a  significant  advantage   unique  to  any  other  in  this  respect.   Now  that  our  chapter  has  refined  its   tools  and  processes  and  we  have   grown  significantly  in  number,  it's   time  that  we  get  to  work.  This  edition   offers  a  variety  of  content  with  the   intent  to  inform,  educate,  motivate,   and  inspire...  (Continued  on  page  2)  

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  Sigma  Iota  -­‐  Omega  Zeta   Chi  

Winter,  2014  

Contact  CSI  officers   for  questions,   comments,  and   opportunities  at:     [email protected]  

CSI  Induction  Halloween  Edition:  Portland,  OR  2013  

(Continued  from  page  1)   ..our  members  to  become  leaders   of  the  field.  Articles  cover  topics   from  academic  writing,  to  the   National  Counselor  Exam  (NCE),  to   counseling  in  the  Middle  East.  This   edition  also  features  bios  of   several  OZ  chapter  officers.  Be  on   the  lookout  for  chapter   involvement  advertisements  for   ways  to  become  more  involved.  At   present,  CSI  leadership  is  looking   for  qualified  individuals  to  become   involved  with  the  newsletter,   counselor  community  engagement   activities,  organizing  state  get-­‐ togethers,  fundraising  for   scholarships,  advocating  for  a   specific  population,  and  promoting   professional  counseling.  Given  the   newness  of  our  chapter,  new   opportunities  are  created  all  of  the   time.  Therefore,  it  is  encouraged   2    

that  interested  members  share   their  ideas.  John  Quincy  Adams   once  said,  "If  your  actions  inspire   others  to  dream  more,  learn  more,   do  more  and  become  more,  you   are  a  leader."  Everyone  reading   this  possesses  the  fundamentals  of   what  it  takes  to  be  a  leader.  By   becoming  more  involved  with  the   OZ  chapter  members  may  refine   their  skills,  gather  experience,  and   enhance  their  vitas;  which  will  all   help  springboard  students  into   highly  successful  and  impactful   careers.  

CSI  OZ  Faculty  Advisors  

Email  me:   [email protected]  

International  Regional  Chair:  Tracey   MacKenzie  

Dr.  Rhonda  Neswald-­‐Potter   Dr.  April  Young   CSI  OZ  Officers   President:  Rebecca  Anderson   President-­‐Elect:  Matthew  Glowiak   Secretary:  Holly  Wilburn   MHC  Liaison:  Shannon  Lee   CES  Liason:  Jennifer  Ladnier  

Southern  Regional  Chair:  Cynthia   Taylor  

 

North  Central  Regional  Chair:   Nakpangi  Thomas  

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Committing  to  a  Self-­‐Care  Routine   By:  Erica  Handon    

Professional  self-­‐care  is  an  essential  counselor  survival  skill.  As  counselors  we  experience  a   cumulative  barrage  of  raw  emotions  within  the  therapeutic  session.  Self-­‐care  is  a  process  of   reversing  emotional  overload  or  skill  depletion  that  can  result  after  the  therapeutic  session  has   ended.  Self-­‐care  is  a  complex,  lifelong,  trial–and-­‐error  process  in  which  clinicians  perform   activities  that  meet  their  personal  needs  with  the  goal  of  maintaining  health  and  overall  well-­‐ being.  It  is  suggested  that  counselors  commit  to  30  minutes  of  self-­‐care  each  day.     Committing  to  a  self-­‐care  routine  provides  structure  and  accountability  in  the  battle  for   overall  wellness.  Effective  self-­‐care  routines  typically  focus  on  physical,  emotional,  mental,  and   spiritual  wellness.  Physical  wellness  pertains  to  taking  care  of  your  body  through  proper  nutrition,   exercise,  and  adequate  sleep.  Emotional  wellness  is  obtained  through  being  mindful  of  feelings   and  acknowledging  them  in  a  healthy  manner.  Speeding  down  the  highway  with  the  radio  blaring   because  a  client  was  resistant  throughout  the  therapeutic  session  is  not  attending  to  emotional   wellness;  however,  self-­‐reflection  and  discussing  your  feelings  during  supervision  are  examples  of   positive  ways  to  attend  to  emotional  wellness.     Mental  wellness  pertains  to  addressing  and  reducing  negative  thoughts  and  self-­‐defeating   beliefs-­‐-­‐as  with  the  imposter  syndrome,  which  occurs  when  counselors  begin  to  feel  as  though   they  are  presenting  a  false  self  to  others.  Counselors  experiencing  the  imposter  syndrome  can   significantly  benefit  from  incorporating  mental  wellness  into  their  self-­‐care  routines.  Suggested   ways  of  addressing  negative  and  self-­‐defeating  thoughts  include  affirmations  and  personal   therapy.  Spiritual  wellness  is  obtained  by  finding  meaning  in  life  events  and  identifying  a  purpose   for  life  through  activities  such  as  meditation  and  prayer.  Attending  to  each  of  these  diverse   elements  enhances  overall  wellness.     Counselors  will  utilize  different  combinations  of  self-­‐care  practices  to  complete  their  self-­‐ care  routines.  However,  it  is  imperative  that  all  counselors  work  to  ensure  that  each  self-­‐care   activity  effectively  meets  their  needs.  One  way  to  determine  the  effectiveness  of  a  self-­‐care   routine  is  to  evaluate  and  capture  the  results  of  each  self-­‐care  activity  through  journaling.  By   documenting  the  effectiveness  of  each  self-­‐care  practice  counselors  develop  a  stronger  defense   against  emotional  overload  and  skill  depletion.    

 

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  Sigma  Iota  -­‐  Omega  Zeta   Chi  

Winter,  2014  

 

Passing  the  National  Counselor  Exam   By:  Holly  Wilburn   The  National  Counselor  Exam  (NCE)  is  a  major  source  of  stress  for  many  graduate   students.  This  stress  is  often  exacerbated  for  Walden  students—most  of  who  are  in  field   experience  when  they  take  the  exam.  That  said,  stress  can  be  one’s  worst  enemy  on   standardized  exams.  So,  during  the  studying  and  test-­‐taking  process  self-­‐care  is  essential.    

  “I  didn’t  study  for  the  NCE  at  all,”  admitted  Omega  Zeta  President  Rebecca  Anderson.   “During  practicum  and  internship,  the  NCE  was  the  last  thing  on  my  mind.  I  managed  to  pass   with  flying  colors,  however,  because  I  didn’t  let  myself  stress  about  it.  I  just  spent  the  night   before  relaxing,  eating  a  good  meal,  and  praying  and  felt  relaxed  and  comfortable  on  test   day.”  Although  it  may  not  be  easy  to  relax  on  the  day  of  such  an  important  exam,  especially   when  if  you  have  done  little  preparation,  a  few  simple  stress-­‐management  strategies  can  help   you  be  in  the  right  frame  of  mind  for  the  NCE:   • Deep  breathing   • Meditation   • Prayer   • Exercise   • Positive  self-­‐talk     Although  it  can  be  easy  to  cram,  this  can  be  fatal  to  exam  success.  The  National  Board   for  Certified  Counselors    (NBCC)  recommends  beginning  the  study  process  six  months  in   advance.  In  particular,  practice  tests  can  be  a  helpful  study  tool.     Recent  Walden  graduate  Anna  Sutton  stated,  “I  studied  the  Rosenthal  encyclopedia  of   counseling  which  is  divided  into  the  sections  that  the  test  focuses  on.  I  would  not  rely  on  this   as  the  only  study  material.  I  also  used  a  test  prep  program  from  test.com,  which  allowed  me  to   take  unlimited  practice  tests.  It  also  created  flash  cards  for  the  questions  I  got  wrong.  I  would   suggest  studying  over  several  months  as  there  is  a  lot  of  information  to  cover.”     Therefore,  preparation  is  an  important  step  if  you  want  to  perform  your  best.  Beyond   helping  to  answer  test  questions  correctly,  studying  also  boosts  confidence-­‐-­‐reducing  your  test   anxiety  while  increasing  awareness  of  your  stress  level.  In  the  end,  you  may  significantly   reduce  stress  so  that  you  may  do  your  best!!     4    

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International   Regional   Chair  

 

Counseling  in  the  Middle  East   By:  Tracey  MacKenzie   email:  [email protected]  

  Throughout  my  studies  with  Walden  University  I  was  living  and  teaching  in  Oman.  No   worries  if  you  don’t  know  where  that  is;  few  people  have  heard  of  it.  The  sultanate  is  on  the   eastern  coast  of  the  Arabian  Peninsula.  My  city,  Sohar,  was  directly  between  Muscat,  the  capital   of  Oman,  and  Dubai,  which  I’m  sure  you’ve  heard  of.  While  much  has  changed  in  the  last  43   years  (the  reign  of  the  current  Sultan),  Oman’s  traditions  have  barely  evolved,  so  living  there  is   like  going  back  in  time.  Mental  health  issues  are  dealt  with  exclusively  within  the  family,   meaning-­‐-­‐of  course-­‐-­‐that  if  the  problem  originates  within  the  family,  little  to  nothing  is  ever  done   about  it,  except  in  extreme  cases,  such  as  when  an  unmarried  teen  eventually  confessed  that  the   father  of  her  baby  was  her  own  father.  (True  story!)  I  asked  each  of  my  classes  who  they  went  to   for  help,  and  it  was  always  a  family  member.  In  trying  to  explain  what  I  was  studying  and  how  it   could  help  them,  I  was  met  with  blank  stares  and  shaking  heads  to  indicate,  “No,  we  don’t  have   anything  like  that.”  There  are  no  opportunities  for  outside  help  by  mental  health  professionals,   and  the  society  likely  would  not  welcome  this  anyway.     After  completing  my  internship  in  Canada  and  graduating  from  Walden,  I  thought  that  I   would  immediately  find  a  job  counseling  in  my  home  country.  (Continued  on  p.  6)    

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Well,  that  didn't  happen  as  I  had  hoped,  and  I  suddenly  found  myself  on  a  plane  heading  back  to   the  Middle  East-­‐-­‐this  time  to  Kuwait  for  a  job  as  a  school  counselor.  “Counseling  exists  in  the   Middle  East?!”  This  was  mind-­‐blowing  for  me  and,  I  immediately  recognized,  an  opportunity  to   spread  the  counseling  profession  to  a  region  that  barely  knows  it  exists.  Two  and  a  half  months   in,  I  am  a  member  of  the  Middle  East  Psychological  Association  (MEPA,  http://mepa.me)  and   have  found  a  myriad  of  organizations  focused  on  helping  those  with  mental  health  issues  rather   than  hiding  them  from  public  view,  as  in  the  past.  There  is  the  Kuwait  Down  Syndrome  Society   and  the  Kuwait  Center  for  Autism,  as  well  as  specific  organizations  to  help  kids  with  special  needs   (Kuwait  Voluntary  Work  Center,  Al  Kharafi  Activity  Kids  Center)  and  those  afflicted  with  motor,   mental,  behavioral,  or  sensory  disabilities,  or  with  multiple  disabilities  (Kuwait  Society  for  the   Handicapped).  I  was  heartened  to  learn  that  my  school,  among  others,  requires  students  to   complete  a  certain  number  of  community  service  hours  with  one  of  the  above  organizations  in   order  to  graduate  high  school.  Such  steps  broaden  the  minds  of  the  young  and  healthy,  as  well  as   help  decrease  the  stigma  of  mental  health  issues.     In  addition,  I  know  of  at  least  five  clinics  in  Kuwait  City  that  have  clinical  counselors   specializing  in  depression,  anxiety,  learning  disabilities,  nutrition  for  those  with  ADHD,  and   speech  therapy.  There  seems  to  be  a  drive  in  Kuwait  to  address  mental  health  issues,  whereas   clinics  in  Dubai  seem  to  focus  on  conducting  psychological  assessments  rather  than  talk-­‐therapy.   Granted,  my  research  on  this  has  only  just  begun,  but  I  hope  to  report  good  things  on  this  in   future  articles.     Finally,  I  recently  attended  not  one  but  two  first-­‐time  conferences  bringing  together   different  groups  of  counselors  to  network,  participate  in  roundtable  discussions,  attend   workshops  on  current  issues,  and  learn  about  topics  with  immediate  application.  This  is  an   exciting  time  for  counselors  in  the  Middle  East,  and  I  can’t  help  but  feel  honored  to  be  here  at   such  an  important  junction.  Although  the  mental  health  counseling  profession  is  in  its  infancy  in   the  Middle  East,  there  are  many  highly-­‐trained  professionals  here  that  are  slowly  but  surely   chipping  away  at  the  society’s  reluctance  to  address  certain  issues,  and  they  are  succeeding  at   providing  help  to  those  who  need  it.  

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Conquering  the  Imposter  Syndrome   By:  Erica  Handon   Feelings  of  presenting  a  false  self  to  others  are  common  among  many  high-­‐ achieving  individuals.  The  imposter  syndrome  occurs  when  an  individual  believes  he  or   she  is  presenting  a  false  self  to  others,  despite  evidence  to  the  contrary.  The  imposter   syndrome  typically  occurs  in  men  and  women  who  experience  nagging  self-­‐doubt  and  a   fixation  on  inadequacies.  Many  graduate  programs  give  their  students  constructive   criticism  throughout  their  educational  development.  Counseling  students  experiencing   the  imposter  syndrome  typically  have  difficulty  receiving,  processing,  and  incorporating   this  new  information,  which  inadvertently  impacts  their  self-­‐esteem.  In  the  classroom,   students  experiencing  the  imposter  syndrome  may  be  reluctant  to  engage  in  classroom   discussions,  avoid  leadership  roles,  and  overcompensate  externally  by  presenting  an   inflated  sense  of  importance.     Current  research  offers  multiple  ways  to  conquer  the  imposter  syndrome.  The  first   suggestion  is  to  admit  what  is  occurring.  Individuals  experiencing  the  imposter   syndrome  could  benefit  from  disclosing  these  feelings  to  a  peer,  supervisor,  or  therapist.   Self-­‐reflection  and  accepting  one's  imperfections  can  also  eliminate  the  effects  of  the   imposter  syndrome.  In  addition,  accepting  feelings  of  inadequacy  and  the  recognition   that  perfection  is  unattainable  facilitate  a  culture  of  healthy  risk-­‐taking  and  increased   self-­‐awareness.       Another  suggestion  for  counselors  experiencing  the  imposter  syndrome  is  to   highlight  successes  by  displaying  diplomas,  awards,  and  certifications.  Visual  reminders   can  help  challenge  and  diminish  feelings  of  self-­‐doubt.    Additional  suggestions  on  ways   to  conquer  the  imposter  syndrome  include  avoiding  negative  self-­‐talk,  incorporating   positive  affirmations  into  daily  practices,  and  creating  a  list  of  strengths.     Experiencing  the  imposter  syndrome  is  not  indicative  of  an  individual’s  personal  or   professional  abilities.  Some  of  the  world’s  most  accomplished  scientists,  scholars,  and   counselors  have  encountered  feelings  of  inadequacy.  The  imposter  syndrome  is  fueled   by  striving  for  perfection,  fear  of  inadequacies,  and  self-­‐doubt  fuel.  The  impostor   syndrome  can  be  painful  and  isolating;  seeking  help  is  necessary  to  avoid  suffering  in   silence.        

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Winter,  2014  

Academic  Writing  By:  Nakpangi  Thomas  (Twitter:  @NakpangiT)    

 

As  producers  of  information  researchers  report  findings  as  they  present  by  ensuring  that  biases  do  not   infringe  upon  the  results  and  that  perceptions  are  not  promoted  earnest  of  the  researcher.    Critical  to  academic   writing  is  ensuring  the  information  is  presented  in  clear  language  and  incorporates  jargon  familiar  to  the  target   audience  in  an  objective  and  descriptive  fashion  (Patton,  2010).    Further,  scholarly  works  must  include  empirical   evidence  or  supportive  citations  in  adherence  to  the  American  Psychological  Association  (APA)  manual  (APA,  2012).     When  conducting  research  the  source(s)  of  information  must  be  suitable  to  the  topic,  timely,  credible,  and   accurate  (Creswell,  2009;  Patton,  2002;  Janesick,  2007).               According  to  APA  (2012),  formatting  must  incorporate  12-­‐  point  font,  double-­‐spacing,  and  1”  margins  with   content  and  references  adhering  to  other  specific  APA  style  criteria.    Proper  grammar  and  style,  effective  wording,   inclusive  and  appropriate  language,  avoiding  common  problems,  verb  form,  and  spelling  comprise  the  elements  of   effective  writing  (Beins,  &  Beins,  2010).    For  instance,  appropriately  placed  commas  allow  for  a  natural  flow,  while   misplaced  commas  may  change  the  entire  meaning  of  a  sentence  (Strunk,  &  White,  1999).      Grammar  and  style,   effective  wording,  and  spelling  comprise  the  three  characteristics  salient  for  effective  writing.    These  elements   speak  to  the  creditability,  validity,  and  scholarship  of  the  work.    Furthermore,  proper  grammar  ensures  clarity  of   sentence  meaning  for  the  reader  while  incorporation  of  effective  wording  best  illustrates  important  points.           In  conclusion,  adhering  to  ethical  and  APA  guidelines  ensures  integrity  in  scientific  writing.    Researchers  are   to  cite  references  crediting  the  original  to  eliminate  plagiarizing  (APA,  2012;  Brott,  2005;  Granello,  2007;  Kline,  &   Farrell,  2005).    Furthermore,  citing  another  author's  works  distinguishes  the  author's  ideas  and  information  from   other  sources.    According  to  APA  (2012),  when  citing  another's  work  authors  should  paraphrase;  direct  quotes   must  include  page  numbers  and  be  incased  with  parentheses.    Sources  of  information  should  reflect  the  topic  or   hypothesis  of  the  work.    Inappropriate  or  inaccurate  assumptions  lead  toward  invalid  information,  confusion,   misleading  the  audience,  and  poor  professional  development  (Burns  &  Grove,  1987;  Lin,  1998;  Creswell,  2009).               References   American  Psychological  Association.  (2012).  Publication  Manual  of  the  American  Psychological  Association  (6th  ed.).  Washington,  DC:  Author.   Beins,  B.  C.,  &  Beins,  A.  M.  (2012).  Effective  writing  in  psychology:  Papers,  posters  and  presentations.  (2nd  ed.).  Malden,  MA:  Blackwell  Printing.   Brott,  P.  E.  (2005).  Grins  and  groans  of  publishing  in  professional  school  counseling.  Professional  School  Counseling,  8(5),  465–468.   Burns,  N.,  &  Grove,  S.K.  (1987).  The  practice  of  research,  conduct,  critique,  and  utilization.  Philadelphia:  Saunders   Creswell,  J.  (2009).  Research  design:  Qualitative,  quantitative,  and  mixed  methods  approaches  (3rd  Ed).  Thousand  Oaks,  CA:  Sage  Publications.   Granello,  D.  H.  (2007).  Publishing  quantitative  manuscripts  in  counselor  education  and  supervision:  General  guidelines  and  expectations.  Counselor   Education  and  Supervision,  47(2),  66–75.     rd Janesick,  V.  J.  (2011).  "Stretching"  exercises  for  qualitative  researchers  (3  Ed.).  Thousand  Oaks,  CA:  Sage  Publications,  Inc.       Kline,  W  .B.,  &  Farrell,  C.  A.  (2005).  Recurring  manuscript  problems:  Recommendations  for  writing,  training,  and  research.  Counselor  Education  and   Supervision,  44(3),  166–74.   Lin,  A.C.  (1998).  Bridging  positivist  and  interpretivist  approaches  to  qualitative  methods.  Policy  Studies  Journal;  Spring  1998;  26,  1;  (162-­‐180).   rd

Patton,  M.  Q.  (2002).  Qualitative  research  and  evaluation  methods  (3  ed.).  Thousand  Oaks,  CA:  Sage  Publications,  Inc.   Strunk,  W.,  &  White,  E.  B.  (1999).  The  elements  of  style  (4th  ed.).  Needham  Heights,  MA:  Allyn  &  Bacon.  

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Student  Publication   By:  Jennifer  Ladnier,  MS,  CAP    

  The  idea  of  publication  can  seem  intimidating,  especially  as  a  beginning   doctoral  student.  Many  students  do  not  know  where  to  start  or  believe  they  must   conduct  major  research  in  order  to  publish  findings  in  professional  journals.  In   preparation  for  your  dissertation,  students  can  become  more  comfortable  with  the   process  by  making  attempts  to  publish  papers  that  have  been  submitted  to   Walden.  Some  professional  journals  and  conferences  allow  students  to  submit   proposals  for  research  ideas.  Students  interested  in  publishing  can  research   submission  requirements  by  searching  a  specific  journal’s  website.  This  provides   key  information  on  what  each  journal  requires  for  submissions.  If  students  are   leery  about  completing  assignments  on  their  own,  then  they  can  seek  co-­‐ authorship  with  other  students  who  have  the  same  interests  or  utilize  social  media   sites  to  find  like-­‐minded  individuals.  Students  should  discuss  roles  and   responsibilities  for  each  of  the  participants  to  ensure  one  another  has  clear   expectations.  If  publication  still  seems  scary,  then  Walden  students  can  request  to   be  peer  reviewers  for  professional  journals.  This  is  a  great  way  to  see  how  papers   are  reviewed  and  engages  the  student  in  reviewing  scholarly  work.  Many   professors  at  Walden  are  wonderful  about  answering  questions  and  encourage   students  to  seek  publication.      

 

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Dr.  April  Young,  Counseling  Supervision  

April  Young,  Ph.D.   OZ  Faculty  Advisor  

Hometown:    Mead,   Colorado   -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   Education:    Ph.D.   University  of  Northern   Colorado,  M.A.  University   of  Northern  Colorado,   M.S.  Regis  University   -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   Specializations  at   Walden:    Counseling   Supervision   -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   Research  Interests:         Domestic  Abuse,  Gender   Roles,  Relationships,   Supervision,  Spirituality,   Positive  Psychology   10    

Dr.  Young  is  honored  and  exited  to  serve  as  Walden’s  newest   Faculty  Advisor.    She  first  became  a  member  of  CSI  a  “few”  years  ago  at   her  graduate  school,  the  University  of  Northern  Colorado,  with  the  Rho   Epsilon  Chapter.  While  there,  she  served  as  Treasurer,  President-­‐Elect,   President,  and  Past-­‐President.  In  addition,  she  has  served  as  Faculty   Advisor  at  Argosy  University  for  the  Omega  Sigma  Phi  Chapter.  She  has   attended  the  Chi  Sigma  Iota  activities  at  the  American  Counseling   Association  Conferences  across  the  nation  and  in  Canada  every  year  for   the  past  12  years  and  will  be  representing  Omega  Zeta  at  the  ACA   Conference  in  Hawaii  this  March.       When  she  is  not  busy  with  “all  things  Walden,”  Dr.  April  Young  is   a  Licensed  Professional  Counselor  as  well  as  a  Nationally  Certified   Counselor  and  maintains  a  private  practice  providing  support  to   individuals,  couples  and  families.  Her  background  is  rich  in  serving  a   verity  of  client  issues  including  marital  challenges,  family  disputes  and   crises,  addictions,  grief  and  loss,  and  even  several  cases  of  in-­‐ law/children  familial  clients.  Her  specialty  is  in  marriage  and  family   counseling  and  in  the  past  she  served  as  a  Director  of  Marriage  and   Family  Training  Programs.     Dr.  Young  has  a  strong  passion  for  the  counseling  profession  and   is  very  active  in  professional  counseling  associations.  In  addition  to  her   service  to  Chi  Sigma  Iota,  she  has  served  as  Newsletter  Editor,  Media   Chair,  President-­‐Elect,  President,  and  Past-­‐President  for  the  Colorado   Counseling  Association  and  was  nominated  for  the  position  of  Western   Region  Chair  for  the  American  Counseling  Association  in  2012.    She   frequently  attends  and  presents  at  state,  regional,  and  national   counseling  associations;  often  co-­‐presenting  with  colleagues  and   students.  She  is  a  prolific  researcher  with  many  projects  in  review  and   in  process  for  publication.  Dr.  Young  is  always  eager  to  collaborate  with   colleagues  and  students  in  research  projects  leading  to  presentations  at   conferences,  workshops  and  potential  publications.      

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Dr.  Rhonda  Neswald-­‐Potter,  M.S.  in  Mental  Health   Counseling  Program  Coordinator    

Rhonda  Neswald-­‐ Potter,  Ph.D.   OZ  Faculty  Advisor   Hometown:    Cedar  Crest,   New  Mexico   -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   Education:    Ph.D.   University  of  New  Mexico;   M.A.  Northwestern  State   University   -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   Specializations  at   Walden:    Counseling,   Supervision  

Aside  from  a  brief  respite,  Dr.  Rhonda  Neswald-­‐Potter  has   been  a  co-­‐advisor  of  the  Omega  Zeta  chapter  since  2009  and  is   enthusiastic  about  encouraging  student  involvement,   providing  special  events  for  the  chapter,  and  creating  a   national  presence.    Dr.  Neswald-­‐Potter  is  also  a  program   coordinator  for  the  Mental  Health  Counseling  Program  at   Walden  University.    She  works  with  many  aspects  of  the   program,  interfacing  with  various  university  groups  as  needed.   In  addition  to  administrative  work,  Dr.  Neswald-­‐Potter  enjoys   teaching  field  experience  courses  and  attending  academic   residencies  where  she  has  the  opportunity  to  meet  CSI   members  in  person.    Dr.  Neswald-­‐Potter’s  clinical  interests   include  employment  of  nonverbal  media,  expressive  arts  and   sand  tray  therapy  in  counseling.  She  also  works  with  members   of  the  LGBT  community  and  provides  clinical  supervision  in  her   community.    Dr.  Neswald-­‐Potter  is  the  director  and  chief   executive  officer  of  an  outpatient  community  mental  health   group  practice  in  Albuquerque,  New  Mexico.    Her  research   interests  include  expressive  arts  in  counseling  and  supervision,   counselor  wellness  and  practitioner  research.    

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Cynthia  Taylor   OZ  Southern  Regional  Chair  

News from the Southern Regional Chair of the Omega Zeta Chapter I  was  humbled  and  honored  to  be  elected  by  my  peers  to  serve  as  chair  of   the  Southern  Region  for  the  2013-­‐2014  fiscal  year.  I  am  completing  my   last  year  of  coursework  for  the  Counselor  Education  and  Supervision   (CES)  doctoral  program  at  Walden.  I  reside  in  North  Carolina  where  I  am   employed  as  a  school  counselor.  I  find  joy  in  my  chosen  profession  and   wake  up  each  day  eager  to  serve.     I  bring  this  enthusiasm  to  the  Omega  Zeta  Chapter  of  Chi  Sigma  Iota  and   look  forward  to  interacting  with  members  from  the  Southern  Region.  The   states  represented  in  the  region  are:  Alabama,  Arkansas,  Florida,  Georgia,   Kentucky,  Louisiana,  Maryland,  Mississippi,  North  Carolina,  South   Carolina,  Tennessee,  Texas,  Virginia,  West  Virginia,  and  the  District  of   Columbia  (Washington  DC).     I  would  like  to  hold  at  least  one  face-­‐to-­‐face  meeting  in  each  state  at  a   convenient  location.  If  you  are  interested  in  serving  as  a  state  leader,   please  contact  me  so  we  can  discuss  the  goals  of  state  meetings.  I  am   open  to  suggestions  for  building  the  Southern  Region  and  welcome  your   comments.  Please  email  me  at:  [email protected].   12    

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Jennifer  Ladnier   OZ  CES  Liaison   Jennifer  Ladnier  is  currently  enrolled  in  the  Counselor  Education   and  Supervision  doctoral  program  at  Walden  University.  She   received  a  master’s  degree  in  Counseling  and  Psychology  from  Troy   University  and  graduated  with  honors  in  the  Tau  Upsilon  Chapter  of   Chi  Sigma  Iota.  Jennifer  is  a  Certified  Addictions  Professional  (CAP)   in  the  State  of  Florida  and  also  registered  as  a  Mental  Health   Counselor  Intern.  She  has  passed  the  National  Clinical  Mental  Health   Counselors  Exam  and  is  expected  to  be  licensed  in  March  2014.   Jennifer’s  interests  include  assessments,  addictions,  recidivism,  and   working  with  the  forensic  population.  She  is  a  member  of  the   American  Counseling  Association,  Association  for  Counselor   Education  and  Supervision,  International  Association  of  Addictions   and  Offender  Counselors,  and  Association  for  Humanistic   Counseling.  Jennifer  received  a  grant  from  the  Association  for   Counselor  Education  and  Supervision  in  2013  and  is  expected  to   complete  her  research  soon.  A  research  proposal  titled  “Recidivism   Among  African-­‐American  Substance  Abusers”  was  accepted  and   recently  published.  Jennifer  is  currently  serving  as  the  Counselor   Education  and  Supervision  (CES)  Liaison  for  Chi  Sigma  Iota’s  Omega   Zeta  Chapter.  Please  forward  all  inquiries  to:   [email protected].      

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Nakpangi  Thomas   OZ  CES  North  Central  Regional  Chair  

Nakpangi  Thomas  is  a  doctoral  student  in  the  CES  program   with  a  specialty  in  Trauma  and  Crisis.    Nakpangi  has  served  in   several  leadership  position  inclusive  of  President  of  Phi  Beta   Lambda  (1994-­‐1995),  President  of  her  community  Block  Club   (2008-­‐2012),  and  Co-­‐founder  and  CEO  since  2011  of  a  small   private  practice  in  Farmington  Hills,  Michigan.    In  her  current   role  as  North  Regional  Chair  of  CSI-­‐OZ  Chapter,  she  hopes  to   ameliorate  communication  amongst  members.    As  CSI-­‐OZ   Regional  Chair,  I  will  assist  the  president  in  the  promotion  and   development  of  CSI-­‐OZ  in  the  region  which  elected;  assist  in   planning  Leadership  Conferences;  attend  one  regional   meeting;  and  work  to  strengthen  relations  with  other  state   and  government  institutions  to  better  influence  the  state   ideology  for  higher  education.    That  said,  there  is  much  more   that  needs  to  be  done  in  these  changing  times.    In  closing,  I   ensure  you  that  I  am  committed  to  being  a  leader  for  CSI  into   2013  and  beyond.  

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Holly  Wilburn   OZ  Secretary   Holly  Wilburn  is  first  and  foremost  the  mother  of   three  beautiful  children  and  wife  to  one  amazing   husband.  She  has  just  recently  relocated  to  New  Bern,   NC  where  she  is  excited  to  give  the  gift  of  therapy  to   those  in  need.  She  is  the  secretary  of  CSI  and  is   preparing  to  take  the  NCE  in  October.  When  she  is  not   studying  she  enjoys  being  bare  foot,  wearing  long   skirts,  and  all  things  pumpkin.  

 

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Sed  nisl  sapien,  pulvinar  ut,  feugiat  nec,  porta  non,  odio.   Vestibulum  vehicula  elit  ut  dolor  accumsan  dapibus.  

 

CSI  Portland  Induction  -­‐   HALLOWEEN  2013   -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐   Walden  University   100  Washington  Avenue  South   Suite  900                                                 Minneapolis,  MN  55401  

To:   Walden  University  students   within  the  programs  of   Mental  Health  Counseling,   Counselor  Education  and   Supervision,  and  all  other   counseling  related  programs.     -­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐-­‐  

CSI  Newsletter   Editor:    

Matt  Glowiak    

Counselors By: Paul Trotter, Warrior Poet We are a mirror because we reflect the feelings, thoughts and emotions of our clients. We are a sounding board, because we allow the clients to hear themselves. We are nurturers in that we allow the client to heal themselves We are a blanket that the client can use to wrap around themselves in safety, yet we are not changed by what we hear. We are a tent that covers our clients from the outside world and provide a place of sanctuary. We are listeners, agents of change, and revealers of truth. We are a candle in a dark place, navigating the caves of past pain. We are revealers of what you are, who you are, where you are, and when you are. We are counselors, we are wonderful, we are listeners, we are Walden.