Statistics for Counseling Profession

Here is some statistics for counseling profession - 2001-2009 (USA).

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Vilayanur Ramachandran - the brain expert

You do not have to be a neurologist to enjoy this fascinating talk.
V.S. Ramachandran is a mesmerizing speaker, able to concretely and simply describe the most complicated inner workings of the brain. His investigations into phantom limb pain, synesthesia and other brain disorders allow him to explore (and begin to answer) the most basic philosophical questions about the nature of self and human consciousness.

Martin Seligman on positive psychology

Martin Seligman talks about psychology - as a field of study and as it works one-on-one with each patient and each practitioner. As it moves beyond a focus on disease, what can modern psychology help us to become?



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Erikson's Developmental Stages

Erikson’s theory about the social motivation for development covers the lifespan. 37 minutes total.

Source: Great Ideas in Psychology Podcast.

What do you think?

DCCA Membership Kick-off and Open House

Professional counselors, Graduate students and Retired counselors are invited.

When: September 29, 2010, from 5 to 7pm.

Where: Gallaudet University, Fowler Hall-Room 101A., 800 Florida Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002-3695. Map.

Cost: Free! Refreshments will be provided.

The purpose of this event is to inform members and potential members about the Association, events that District of Columbia Counselors Association has already held and future events. At this event we will have special guests. The new ACA president, Marcheta Evans and ACA Executive Director, Richard Yep will be in attendance at the beginning of the meeting. Please come EARLY! They will have to leave to attend another engagement.

Also, bring a friend (or two) and your business cards so that you can network.

RSVP by calling or emailing:

Ms. Therese Farmer, DCCA President –Elect

(301) 814-6002

dcca1964@aol.com

ThereseFarmer@aol.com

10th Annual Leadership Institute and Career Fair (New York)

The Annual Leadership Institute & Career Fair is the premier recruitment conference for public HBCU students. One of the main components of the Leadership Institute is the Career Fair, where students meet with over 60 companies and government agencies offering job and internship opportunities. 

The school will pay for your trip to New York if you get selected for the participation based on your interview (currently there is no quota, so every eligible student may come). The interviews will be held on September 20, 2010 on campus, Bldg 39, Room 120.

Resumes must be submitted and interviews must be scheduled by noon on Friday September 17, 2010.

Resumes can be submitted via email to rweston@udc.edu

With all of your questions contact Renisha Weston, Office of Financial Aid,  Bldg 39, Rm 101, 202-274-6019.

The fair will be held from October 29 to November 1, 2010.

See details on the Thurgood Marshall College Fund web site.

 

Sharing Useful Links

American Counseling Association:
www.counseling.org

American Counseling Association Foundation:
www.acafoundation.org

Topics related to counseling and psychology (peer reviewed information since 1995):
www.psychcentral.com

Locating professional journals:
www.psycline.org

Resources and links to different counseling disciplines, online journals, licensure information, and software:
www.psychwatch.com

Information and resources for mental health consumers, professionals, and students:
www.mental-health-matters.com

Do you know any useful links? Share them here.