October 2024

The NEIU Counselor Education Department had a strong presence at the 2024 Conference! Dr. Zach Bloom, Ismira Dacic, Dr. Hulya Ermis, Dr. Beth Gilfillan, Madelaine Romito, and Dr. Shedeh Tavakoli led presentations and meetings. Additionally, Dr. Beth Gilfillan co-coordinated the conference, Dr. Hulya Ermis was an Emerging Leader Coordinator, and Dr. Diana Gallardo was recognized as a 2023-24 NCACES Emerging Leader!

NEIU MFT student Tooba Zafar has won one of the scholarships, a collaboration with the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT) and the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Tooba was selected from a highly competitive slate of applicants for her commitment to serving her community and her diligence as a student. Congratulations, Tooba!

Dr. Beth Gilfillan, along with her co-editor Christopher Tremblay, was awarded the Margaret E. Addis Exceptional Service Award for their contributions to the sixth edition of the Fundamentals of College Admission Counseling and their work to advance the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). They accepted the award at the 2024 NACAC Conference in Los Angeles in late September.

May 2023

Semillas Counseling PLLC held a workshop intended for counselors seeking to deepen their professional identity and further develop their skills in working with couples. The workshop aimed to provide a supportive and enriching environment where counselors can explore their unique strengths, challenges, and areas for growth as they navigate the complexities of couples therapy.

FEBRUARY 2023

  • On Feb. 14, School Counseling students took part in Advocacy Day in Springfield, Illinois.
  • Alumnus Bill Harrison (M.A. '15 Clinical Mental Health Counseling), published a book, "."
  • DJ Watson (M.A. '17 Family Counseling) has been elected to the board of the .
  • John Coumbe-Lilley (M.A. '21 Family Counseling) is a co-presenter of a webinar for the Applied Sports Psychology Sports Injury Special Interest Group, titled ""
  • Danielle Fleckenstein (M.A. '21 Family Counseling) has published a book, "."
  • Pam Fullerton (M.A. '18 School Counseling) has published a book, "."
  • Paul Welsh (M.A. '09 School Counseling) was elected president-elect of IACAC.
  • Three SC students presented at the 2022 IACAC conference.
  • Ten SC students attended the ISCA conference.
  • Eight SC students attended an Advocacy Day in Springfield, coordinated by IACAC/ISCA.

September 2022

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