CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser interviews fellow 2nd-year student Renisha Lyon about integrating spirituality and religion into counseling. Some of the topics covered in this conversation include: -Pursuing a dual master’s degree in Divinity and Clinical Mental Health Counseling -Distinguishing between religion and spirituality -Renisha’s own religious and spiritual development -Respectful approaches to exploring clients’ negative experiences with religion -The clinical utility of patience, authenticity, and curiosity -Strengths-based perspectives on client spirituality -Embracing the mes ..read more

In this episode, CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser and 2nd-year student Kenzie Mick sit down (virtually) with Brian Calhoun, Associate Professor of the Practice in the Wake Forest Department of Education and Erin Binkley, Associate Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator in the Wake Forest Department of Counseling. They discuss the importance of advocacy and share creative approaches to community engagement. Some of the topics covered in this conversation include: -Mentorship and ongoing professional development -Prof. Calhoun’s career development work with ex-offenders -Explorin ..read more

CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser interviews fellow 2nd-year student Kenzie Mick about the challenging and rewarding process of becoming a school counselor. Some of the topics covered in part two of this conversation include: -Differences between elementary, middle, and high school settings -Identifying and addressing educational barriers -Advocating for appropriate school counselor roles and tasks -Educating parents about how school counselors can best support student wellness -Reflecting on the prevalence and impact of school violence -Simplified approaches to self-care -Reasons to conside ..read more

CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser interviews fellow 2nd-year student Kenzie Mick about the challenging and rewarding process of becoming a school counselor. Some of the topics covered in part one of this conversation include: -Choosing a professional path -Systemic approaches to school counseling -Expectations for internship vs. reality of the experience -Practicing patience and flexibility -Integrating into a school community -Collaborating with school administrators and stakeholders -Working in an elementary school setting -Delivering classroom guidance lessons -Creating a sense of belongi ..read more

Second-year students and Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling Honor Society Officers Pia von Strasser (Vice President), Paris Coleman(President), Janna Byrd (Secretary), and Katie Veraldi(Treasurer) sit down (virtually) to discuss their experiences studying counseling at Wake Forest University and share their goals for future episodes of the second CSI Student Series. Discussion topics include: -Why the hosts chose to study counseling at Wake Forest. -Diverse paths to the counseling profession. -Current professional interests and future career goals. -Practicing self-compassion as a student and cli ..read more

Hosted by the CSI Pi Alpha chapter, this panel discussion was held virtually on February 18th, 2021. Presenters: Dr. Isabel Farrell, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest Department of Counseling Dr. Mark Scholl, Associate Professor, Wake Forest Department of Counseling Dr. Betina Wilkinson, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Wake Forest Department of Politics and International Affairs For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/ Music Credit: “Voyage” by Ikson ..read more

Hosted by the CSI Pi Alpha chapter, this panel discussion was held virtually on January 28th, 2021. Presenters: Dr. Michelle Ghoston, Assistant Professor, Wake Forest Department of Counseling Dr. José Villalba, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, and Professor of Counseling at Wake Forest Dr. Brooke Griffith, Staff Psychologist, Wake Forest University Counseling Center For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/ Music Credit: “Voyage” by Ikson ..read more

Hosted by the CSI Pi Alpha chapter, this panel discussion was held virtually on March 18th, 2021. Presenters: Dr. Rafe McCullough, Assistant Professor, Lewis & Clarke Graduate School of Education and Counseling Dr. Bob Nations, Director of Online Counseling Programs and Assistant Teaching Professor, Wake Forest Department of Counseling Rev. K. Monet Rice-Jalloh, Associate University Chaplain, Wake Forest Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/ Music Credit: “Voyag ..read more

Dr. Michelle D. Mitchell, Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling, talks with hosts Dr. Shannon Warden and Dr. Bob Nations about her path to the counseling profession and current multicultural issues in counseling and counselor education ..read more

Dr. Erin Binkley, Assistant Professor and School Counseling Program Coordinator, sits down with Dr. Robert Casares to discuss the various career opportunities that are available to M.A. school counseling students post-graduation. Other topics include: strengths of WFU's on campus and online school counseling program, the energizing and exciting aspects of the day-to-day work of school counselors, pursuing a clinical license while counseling in a school setting, practical pathways to working as a full-time school counselor and a part-time clinical counselor, and family systems approaches to wor ..read more