The NARACES Newsletter Co-Editors are seeking submissions

The NARACES Newsletter Co-Editors are seeking submissions for consideration in our 2021 Spring Issue. There is no specific theme for this issue. Topics can apply to counselors-in-training, practitioners, supervisors, and counselor educators. 

Submissions must be between 500 and 800 words and sent electronically as a Word document to naraces.newsletter@gmail.com. Please include the author name(s), credentials, affiliation(s), and photo(s) in .jpg, .tif or .gif format. Students are strongly encouraged to contribute with the support of a faculty member. 

Submissions are due by Monday, February 22, 2021.

For questions, more information, or submissions please contact the editors at naraces.newsletter@gmail.com.

The FGCU Department of Counseling is so proud of our alumnus, Marie Ovincy!

The FGCU Department of Counseling is so proud of our alumnus, Marie Ovincy!

Now accepting applications for the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.

  

Now accepting applications for the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.   Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate programs and our graduates: There are more school counseling and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals. Most of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- most before graduation, some right afterwards. The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is Department of Education approved and both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are nationally accredited (CACREP). This is a big deal. It means that you can get to work right away and your degree is highly portable. Typically students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job. The Department offers a standard plan of study for students who are working and an accelerated plan of study for students who can take on a greater work load and finish in two years. Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional face-to-face classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning. The Department of Counseling also offers a certificate in Relationship and Family Counseling. School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students and some work in postsecondary institutions including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities. Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation and most seek and achieve licensure. The Department includes an on-campus counseling center as well as funds for student professional development opportunities. Learn more about the School Counseling degree here: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/schoolcounseling-ma   Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here: https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/clinicalmentalhealthcounseling-ma The deadline to apply is February 1 of each year although students are encouraged to start early. Applications will be considered for admission on a space available basis to qualified applicants beyond the deadline. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and interviews are scheduled between February 10th and March 15th. Initial notices of acceptance, deferred decisions or denial of admission are mailed by the first week in April.   If you have any questions, feel free to email us! Department of Counseling   Marieb College of Health & Human Services  Florida Gulf Coast University   counselingprogram@fgcu.edu   The mission of Florida Gulf Coast University's (FGCU) Counseling Programs is to prepare exemplary professional practitioners, leaders, and scholars. The programs use a research-practitioner approach that integrates the use of current technology, supervised field experiences, scholarly inquiry, and intellectual and creative resources to work with an increasingly diverse and global society. The program trains counselors who work in pre-K through grade 12 schools, social service, government agencies, hospitals, community organizations, and private practice. The FGCU counseling programs educate well-rounded counselors who demonstrate competence included in the high standards as set forth by our accreditation and professional organizations.

Knowing the signs of suicide and breaking the stigma: Dr. Abbe Finn

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — It's a challenging but crucial conversation to have.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to share resources and break the stigma associated with talking about suicide.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, increasing by 35% from 1999 to 2018.

Courtney Whitt, Director of Behavioral Health at Healthcare Network, says mental health concerns like depression, bipolar disorder, stress and trauma-related conditions, social isolation, or substance use can increase suicidal thoughts.

"In my experience, a lot of times [it's] really feeling kind of down, depressed, feeling hopeless, that things are never going to improve," said Whitt.

It's recognizing these warning signs that can potentially help save someone's life.

Read more:

https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/knowing-the-signs-of-suicide-and-breaking-the-stigma

Dr. Yaro Garcia is featured in this article.

Lee County mother could lose children after recording baby gasping in bathtub

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Child and Families are investigating after a two-year-old video surfaced on Facebook.

The video shows a baby struggling to stay afloat in a bathtub.

The person who posted it on Facebook claims the mother let her baby suffer because the baby’s father wasn’t giving the mother enough attention.

The video is two years old, but was just posted to social media. The baby is okay, but the mother could lose custody of her four children.

Read more: https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2020/08/03/lee-county-mother-could-lose-children-after-recording-baby-gasping-in-bathtub/