Sacred Heart University - Counselor Education Program

Calling all School Counselors! With shifting norms, growing issues, and evolving needs - the virtual School Counseling Summit equips you with strategies to champion student well-being in a changing world.

Register now: https://characterstrong.com/2024scs

Have you ever considered becoming a mental health counselor?

There’s not better time than NOW. Learn more about Sacred Heart University’s low-residency, online Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at our upcoming open house event, being hosted online Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7:00pm Eastern. Admissions requirements, program curriculum, and more will be discussed. Those in attendance are eligible for their application fee to be waived.

We look forward to seeing you and sharing about our exciting new program!

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Join us on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 7:00pm ET for our Online School Counseling Program Virtual Open House. Program Director Dr. Sandi Logan-McKibben will discuss how the MA in School Counseling program can strengthen your career goals. In our virtual open house, you’ll learn more about the MA in School Counseling curriculum, admission requirements, career outcomes and more.

We are accepting admissions for part-time or full-time enrollment, starting in either June or August!

Register Today!
https://www.sacredheart.edu/majors--programs/school-counseling---ma/

By working on basic developmental social skills, clients with insecure attachment and trauma histories can learn to build healthy, meaningful relationships.

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The NBCC awards will recognize and honor individuals who exemplify professional excellence in counseling and whose contributions toward expanding access to mental health services, strengthening the profession, and promoting equity in health and education have significantly advanced counseling and counselors domestically and globally. Nominate a counseling professional who is making an impact at https://nbcc.org/awards.

The deadline for nominations is Oct. 27, 2023.

October is ADHD Awareness Month! Visit https://bit.ly/CHADDADHDAwarenessMonth to learn more about ADHD, watch expert videos, and hear real stories from those impacted by ADHD.

Fear and stigma can often cause people to incorrectly perceive individuals with a mental health disorder as a threat, which can have serious consequences.

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Just under two weeks to submit your proposals to present at the 2024 National Symposium on Children's Grief in Denver next June. We are looking for a variety of topics related to childhood bereavement. Session proposals will be evaluated based on the level of interest in the session, ideas that are adaptable to other bereavement centers or professional settings, a clear description of the session, creativity, diversity, and relevance to the field of childhood bereavement. To view the full list of topics of interest and for the link to apply to present, visit nacg.org/symposium.

We spy Dr. Byrd representing Sacred Heart University well at the upcoming International Association for Play Therapy (APT) Conference in Palm Spring, CT.

While 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness over the course of their lifetimes, everyone will face challenges that can and will affect their mental health. Mental Illness Awareness Week seeks to raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support.

Did you know that 1 in 6 youth in the US experiences a mental health disorder each year? This Mental Illness Awareness week we join with to raise awareness, fight discrimination and provide support. NASP has resources to support students struggling with their mental health: https://buff.ly/3rHv26z and see more from NAMI at https://buff.ly/3rGB47u