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to attend these trainings. A CFA Training and Chapter Leaders Training will be pre- 3-hour Pre-Conference Session - Becoming a Servant Leader: Collaborating to Nurture Change
sented this fall at the 2019 ACES Conference. Presenters: Christine Suniti Bhat, Ph.D., Linwood Vereen, Ph.D., Matthew Nice, MS. LPC, NC
…in exemplary servant leadership that is demonstrated by CSI members who volunteer Servant leadership is a way of engaging collaboratively with others to share in and contribute
hundreds of hours of service each year, including those who work as CFAs, publication to the betterment of communities and organizations. Models emphasizing service as a way of leading
can sometimes be difficult to actuate through self-guided learning. This workshop will provide prac-
editors, chairs and members of committees, task forces and review panels, and presenters tical structures for developing servant leadership skills and applying those skills in working or task
for webinars and leadership trainings. CSI is grateful to these leaders for giving of them- group settings. The Principles of Practices and Leadership Excellence, developed by the CSI Academy
selves, their talents and time and we look forward to serving alongside leaders who have of Leaders for Excellence and approved by the CSI Executive Council for distribution to its members
recently been (re)appointed by the Executive Council. This includes: Dr. Matt Glowiak and chapters (1999), will provide a platform from which attendees can understand their development
who was reappointed by the Executive Council to a second term as Chair of CSI’s Coun- and role as professional leaders within their respective communities. These principles were designed
selor Community Engagement Committee; Dr. Raul Machuca who will serve as the new to provide direction for those seeking to become ethical and responsive leaders, thus this workshop
Chair of the Chapter Faculty Advisor Committee; and, Dr. Jim McMullen who will serve will focus on both understanding and application of these ten principles as they align with the ser-
vant leadership model.
as Chair of the Chapter Development Committee. 60-Minute Session - Servant Leader Community Responsiveness and Advocacy.
Additionally, the CSI Counselors’ Bookshelf, a peer-reviewed publication which Presenters: Mark Newmeyer, Ed.D. & Kathy Llorente-Ybanez, Ph.D.
provides reviews of books, music, TV shows, and movies that professional counselors have In order to function as a responsive and compassionate leader in any setting, one must be com-
found useful in their work with clients, continues to be developed by Dr. Barbara Ma- mitted to a process of understanding and respect
haffey as she has been reappointed to a second term as Senior Editor. We thank her and towards others. Servant leadership involves princi-
the incoming Section Editors who serve in this important role: Dr. Jennifer Gerlach who ples core to counseling: listening, empathy, aware-
will oversee the “Professional Books” Section, Dr. Kirsten LaMantia who will oversee the ness, stewardship, and a commitment to growth. A
“Movies & TV Shows” Section, and Dr. Daphne Washington who will oversee the “Books serve-first mindset partners naturally with concepts
of community involvement and advocacy within the
That Help Me Become a Better Counselor” Section. counseling profession as well as philosophies inher-
…and, in the connections CSI provides to further professional development and servant ent to the healthy functioning of any group; mutual
leadership. As the new 2019-20 year begins, we look forward to opportunities to serve empowerment and humility. Session presenters will
together. Visit www.csi-net.org to see where CSI will be at upcoming conferences. Be sure focus on highlighting the benefits of and processes
to connect with CSI during the October 2019 ACES Conference where CSI will sponsor for engaging in serve-first leadership initiatives in
leadership trainings and a collaborative educational session with the ACES Emerging the community designed to address issues critical in
Leaders program. If you’ll be in Puerto Rico for the January 2020 ASGW Conference, prompting mental wellness and addressing areas of
prevention.
check out the invited, CSI-sponsored educational sessions there as well. 60-Minute Session - Clinical Excellence to Promote
Please be in touch anytime (office@csi-net.org or holly.moorhead@csi-net.org) to Community Wellness after the Storm
share how you and your chapter are furthering CSI’s mission. Wishing you a successful Presenters: Peggy Ceballos, PhD, NCC & Zulmarie
fall! Hernández Bello, PhD
Facilitating community wellness after the
storm requires clinicians to engage effectively with
affected communities. This engagement must be
based on cultural humility and on a deep under-
standing of the unique experiences/needs of the cli-
ents. Based on their experience, the presenters will
address the necessary factors to promote clinical
excellence when working in communities affected by
natural disasters.

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