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Using Novelty Methods To Teach Counseling Students Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Multiculturalism, Keesha M. Kerns, David J. Ford Jr, Jill Ardely Mar 2024

Using Novelty Methods To Teach Counseling Students Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Multiculturalism, Keesha M. Kerns, David J. Ford Jr, Jill Ardely

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

The presentation will utilize knowledge of novelty methods to educate counseling students on how to cultivate a brave space and sense of belonging while allowing cultural exploration in counseling and education on a post secondary grant. Presenters will facilitate an understanding of participants' own cultural beliefs as related to diversity, multiculturalism, tolerance, and acceptance in counseling and education to promote professional growth as a counseling and education student.


Hurting The Helpers: Mental Health And The United States’ Education System, Simone Fh Banks Mar 2024

Hurting The Helpers: Mental Health And The United States’ Education System, Simone Fh Banks

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Teachers in US public schools are in the midst of a workforce crisis. Mounting responsibilities, struggling to make a liveable wage, and the impact teaching has on a person’s mental health are reasons why teachesr are leaving the profession in huge numbers. This presentation will highlight the impact the current system has on teachers’ mental health.


Graduate Student Perceptions Of Their Lived Experiences: Navigating The Process Of Being A Minority In Counselor Education, Quiteya Walker, Chantel Johnson, Jatoria Battle, Diana Garcia, Tristan Manigault, Virginia Martinez Feb 2021

Graduate Student Perceptions Of Their Lived Experiences: Navigating The Process Of Being A Minority In Counselor Education, Quiteya Walker, Chantel Johnson, Jatoria Battle, Diana Garcia, Tristan Manigault, Virginia Martinez

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Counselor education programs have made concentrated eforts to recruit and retain minority students. Graduate students already encounter difculties and minority graduate students experience additional and unique sets of challenges. In this moderated panel discussion, minority graduate students will discuss their experiences and their research. Counselor educators will receive feedback on how to better support, protect, and include minority students in counselor education, and graduate students will learn strategies to navigate graduate school.


One Confederate Statue Is One Too Many: The Story Of One Suburban Town Where Faith And Race Collide, Tiffany P. Brooks, Kristy Christopher-Holloway, Quentin Hunter Feb 2021

One Confederate Statue Is One Too Many: The Story Of One Suburban Town Where Faith And Race Collide, Tiffany P. Brooks, Kristy Christopher-Holloway, Quentin Hunter

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

In this presentation, we describe two studies both situated in a suburban town where a Confederate statue stands, where a faith-based university has grown around three sides of the statue. The presenters conducted an autoethnography about one demonstrator’s experience participating in a grassroots movement to move the statue. We also plan to conduct and describe a follow-up study that examines the intersection of white ally and faith identity development.


Addressing Systemic Impacts Of Psychiatric Hospitalization For Marginalized College Students, Taylor Sweet, Myranda Warfield, Jordan Mike Feb 2021

Addressing Systemic Impacts Of Psychiatric Hospitalization For Marginalized College Students, Taylor Sweet, Myranda Warfield, Jordan Mike

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Psychiatric hospitalization is an intervention used by college counseling centers in mitigating the risk of harm to self or others. This process frequently involves interaction with historically discriminant law enforcement and healthcare systems, which can produce or trigger racial trauma on marginalized students. We will address systemic barriers, mental health disparities, and knowledge for college counselors to help students navigate these stressors.


Reaching And Teaching All Students: Facilitating Restorative Circles For Community Building And Academic Success In The School Environment, Summer Pannell, Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer Feb 2021

Reaching And Teaching All Students: Facilitating Restorative Circles For Community Building And Academic Success In The School Environment, Summer Pannell, Juliann Sergi Mcbrayer

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

The use of restorative practices to build relationships and address harm dates back more than 5,000 years. Modern practices use Restorative Circles to foster community and build relationships in a variety of settings. Schools can use Restorative Circles as a tool to foster social, emotional, and success for all members within the school community. In order to understand the power of Restorative Circles, learners in this workshop will focus on participating in diferent types of circles, circle design, and circle facilitation. Participants will become knowledgeable of the importance of Circles in building relationships and be introduced to experiential exercises for …


When “Karen” Is Your Coworker: Managing Peer Policing In The Academy, Rebecca George, Alexanderia T. Smith Feb 2021

When “Karen” Is Your Coworker: Managing Peer Policing In The Academy, Rebecca George, Alexanderia T. Smith

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

In light of recent news where White women have called the police on Black people for participating in harmless everyday activities, terms like “Karen” have grown in popular use to describe these middle-class White women whose behavior is fueled by their privilege. Dr. Cheryl E. Matias (2020) notes in her book, on Surviving Becky(s), that White women are in somewhat of a unique position to be oppressed and to oppress, as evidenced by the intersectionality of their gender and race. The impact is felt by colleagues when “Karens” lack this awareness. The presenters will facilitate increased knowledge and awareness around …


What Makes A White Ally? Lessons From Creating An Ally Identity Measure, Quentin Hunter, Tiffany Brooks, Kristy Christopher-Holloway Feb 2021

What Makes A White Ally? Lessons From Creating An Ally Identity Measure, Quentin Hunter, Tiffany Brooks, Kristy Christopher-Holloway

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

As counselors and educators, you may have witnessed an increase in self-identified White allies. But what makes a White ally? How do we describe allyship, and how can we talk about White allyship identity with clients and students? We offer insights gained during our development of a White ally identity instrument. Ethical use of these types of instruments will be discussed as well as practical uses when working with individuals developing their own ally identities


Advocating For Bipoc Counseling Trainees Through Fostering Belonging, Claudia Marshall Feb 2021

Advocating For Bipoc Counseling Trainees Through Fostering Belonging, Claudia Marshall

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Counselor Education programs historically consist of majority White students and faculty, which can lead to the unintentional oppression of counselor trainees of color at a macro and micro level (Sue et al., 2009). This presentation highlights why it is vital for counselor education programs to advocate for their trainees by developing, establishing, or expanding programs geared towards fostering a sense of belonging to alleviate some of the barriers that counselor education trainees, specifically minoritized counselors trainees, may face.


2021 Nccec Conference Program, National Coss-Cultural Counseling And Education Conference Feb 2021

2021 Nccec Conference Program, National Coss-Cultural Counseling And Education Conference

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Conference program for the 2021 National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference


Cultural Responsiveness In Education And Counseling: Strategies And Interventions With Multiracial Individuals, Peeper Mcdonald Feb 2020

Cultural Responsiveness In Education And Counseling: Strategies And Interventions With Multiracial Individuals, Peeper Mcdonald

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

With the rapid growth of the Multiracial population, it is imperative that counselors and educators are equipped with culturally responsive practices, strategies, and interventions for working with this population. Suggestions on how to underscore cultural responsiveness will be given andcommon issues to consider when conceptualizing the Multiracial population will be discussed.


The Not So Incredibles: Marginalization Of Black Families, Ann Shillingford Feb 2020

The Not So Incredibles: Marginalization Of Black Families, Ann Shillingford

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

The Incredibles, superhero film, depicts a family forced to hide their super powers due to fear from the public. The family maintains their secret identities while living everyday lives. Black families and individuals are no strangers to “masking” their true identities. This presentation focuses on the parallel existence of those who are marginalized and the harsh realities of societies cultural insensitivities.


Understanding And Supporting The Transition Of Marginalized Students Entering College, Taylor Sweet, Barb Dos Santos, Meagan Seago, Derrick Paladino Feb 2020

Understanding And Supporting The Transition Of Marginalized Students Entering College, Taylor Sweet, Barb Dos Santos, Meagan Seago, Derrick Paladino

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Although all new college students experience adjustments and transitions, marginalized students entering a majority populated campus may encounter additional obstacles. This presentation will explore the collegiate ecological system’s impact on this transition and the potential mental health issues that arise. Exploring both domestic-minority and international students, presenters will discuss struggles, strengths, and offer insight into counseling approaches and campus supports.


2019 Conference Program, Georgia Southern University, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University, Continuing Education Feb 2019

2019 Conference Program, Georgia Southern University, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University, Continuing Education

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

Conference Program for 2019 Cross-cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action and Change