2021 Annual Report by ICSW

annual report 2021 on the 2020-2021 academic and fiscal periods THE INSTITUTE F OR CLINIC AL SOCIAL W ORK 1345 W. ARGYLE STREET CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60640 PSYCHODYNAMIC GRADUATE STUDIES

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In 1979, discussions began with the following prominent social workers: Carl Bartolucci, Richard Calica, Arthur Diers, James Forkeotes, Connie Goldberg, Ellen Kenemore, Tom Kenemore, Janet Kohrman, Helen Lane, Arnold “Arnie” Levin, Paul Reizen, Joseph Palombo, Louise Saltzman, Arthur Schwartz, and Bruce Smith. The group met to begin developing a plan for an independent higher educational institution to offer advanced clinical Intraining.1981, just two years after the initial discussions began, on November 3, 1981, ICSW drafted its articles of incorporation and submitted its application on November 28,1981, for incorporation to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for operating authority. In 1983, twelve faculty members welcomed its first class of six students into the PhD program. On March 19, 2012, the Institutional Actions Council of the Higher Learning Commission approved the MA program in clinical counseling and psychotherapy.

The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) was started by a small group of visionary social workers from leading Chicago-area institutions. The founders were aware that most doctoral programs in social work focused on policy, administration, and research, with little preparation for clinical work. ICSW’s founders understood why: these programs resided within universities, where they were pulled in multiple directions by the needs of the larger institution, its competing departments, and its dependence on grant-winning research.

Founded in 1981

ICSW is proud to be the only independent, accredited clinical social work Ph.D. program in the United States. It boasts 130 fulland part-time students and 60 faculty. ICSW remains independent and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is recognized across the nation for its outstanding faculty of scholar-practitioners, dedication to students, and contributions to the field of psychodynamic education.

Infield.keeping with our roots in social work and our commitment to social justice, we develop psychodynamically informed professionals who recognize and celebrate diversity, practice compassionately, and have the knowledge and skills to empower people to lead meaningful lives.

The mission of the Institute for Clinical Social Work, an institution of higher education, is to prepare scholars and practitioners to advance the knowledge and quality of practice in the fields of clinical social work and counseling and to serve diverse communities through professional and academic contributions.

VALUESMISSION

Psychodynamic professionals and practicing clinicians who are nationally recognized as leaders in the

a letter FroM our preSIDent Dear Friends of ICSW-Resilience.ICSW:I’mexcited to present you with the 2021 Annual Report for the Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW). Current events continue to provide lessons about living during crises and that an important aspect of organizational survival is developing a culture of resilience. Resiliency is often used in describing an individual’s ability to overcome adversity. However, resiliency is also an appropriate term to use when describing the organizational culture at ICSW during the July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021, fiscal period. During this past fiscal year, faculty, instructors, and staff have worked together to maintain a resilient campus culture by developing and engaging in practices that helped us work through periods of adversity. According to George S. Everly, Jr. in the article, “Building a Resilient Organizational Culture,” here are a few ways that organizations demonstrate resilience: MICHELLE CURTAIN STEWART, EdD 6

While higher education has not been immune to the societal challenges this past year, we have maintained cultural resiliency.

First, our commitment to supporting our students has been unwavering. We continued to provide students with access to mentors and consultants, as well as increasing counseling and academic services, and individual scholarships. This year, we were proud to welcome a geographically diverse cohort of students from eleven different states including: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Secondly, we continued to innovate our practices by streamlining operations and increasing operational efficiencies by moving to online financial services. Finally, we continued to support faculty, instructors, and staff by prioritizing professional development training on campus, virtually, and providing access to an archive of professional development resources through an online learning commons.

A continuation of the aforementioned institutional investments will help ICSW continue to thrive and adapt in times of crises. Recent alumni data show that most graduates pass their licensure exam on the first attempt, are working in the field either in private practice or at a non-profit agency and are extremely satisfied with their academic experiences at ICSW. To ensure a continuation of programmatic rigor and student success, we will maintain campuswide investments through the next fiscal year.

1. Resilient organizations invest in their client base; 2. Resilient organizations are innovative in times of adversity; and 3. Resilient organizations invest in their leaders.

I am incredibly proud of the work and commitment of our community to ICSW and consider it a privilege to lead in advancing the mission of psychodynamic graduate education.

SCHolarSHIp reCIpIentS

Aaron Skinner-Spain has over a decade of experience as a social worker in NYC and is the Founder & Director of Clinical Services at NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy: a community focused, sliding scale, group psychotherapy practice located in Manhattan that has a special commitment to serve queer communities of color.

Alison Miransky is a licensed clinical social worker at Broward Health Medical Center. A frontline healthcare professional during the recent global pandemic, Alison holds certification from the Board of Oncology Social Work as well as from the Commission for Case Manager Certification.

Virginia Hogue is committed to creating a compassionate and welcoming environment where all my patients can express and explore the barriers and blocks in their lives and grapple with the challenges they will face. This scholarship will enable me to serve my community and create the practice I have dreamed of starting by allowing individuals the space to come, explore and be heard without fear of a financial barrier.

Agata Kubinska is a full-time doctoral student. Her goal is to continue making a difference in the lives of immigrant families and helping them reach their fullest potential.

NEED SCHOLARSHIPBASEDRECIPIENT PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT ELIZABETH JACOBS RECIPIENT AINSLEY REBECCA THORNHILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT AINSLEY REBECCA THORNHILL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT 10

Tegan Hullinger enrolled in the PhD program to further equip her to serve vulnerable communities with high rates of trauma. Currently, she provides trauma-informed services for the LGBTQI community at a Chicago-based practice.

Laura Davis believes that working with vulnerable populations goes beyond direct therapeutic services and broader efforts must be made to advocate for change on a systemic level and believes it is of utmost importance to address systemic concerns around barriers to mental health services, especially barriers to long-term, in-depth therapy.

ANGELA SONG, PHD, LCSW, BCD CHRISTINA PETERS PHD

is a graduate of ICSW and the University of Chicago. Her doctoral studies were focused on medicine and clinical social work. Her clinical work includes research in pediatric neurophysiology, foster care and adoption, and chronic pain, with a focus on attachment. She has written about attachment and psychotherapy from a relational lens. She currently has a private practice in Honolulu and is a faculty member at ICSW. is in private practice in Chicago’s north suburbs, working with children, adults, and couples. She teaches both at ICSW as well as the Chinese American Psychoanalytic Association. Dr Peters has presented at a variety of national and conferences.international an ICSW Advanced Standing Student, will present: “When the other is in the room: Psychodynamic perspectives from a therapist of color.” Ms. Fernandez Castro is a Clinical Social Worker in solo private practice in Chicago. Throughout her work at various community agencies and private practice settings, she has developed an interest in working with individuals experiencing complicated traumatic life experiences as well as in the body’s response to suffering. is a relational psychoanalyst practicing in Brooklyn, New York. Louis’ practice focuses on work with a wide range of presentations, specializing in gender and sexual identities, embodiment, relational issues, trauma, couples work, and groups. Mr. Pansulla is on Faculty at the Institute for Clinical Social Work (Chicago), the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (NY) and the Chinese American Psychoanalytic Association (China), where he teaches, supervises, and consults in each.

RACE IN THE TREATMENT FEBRUARYROOM 20, 2021 WHERE DOES THE BODY FIT IN CONTEMPORARY PSYCHODYNAMIC WORK? FEBRUARY 20, 2021 DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR? LISTENING TO OURSELVES - CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE PSYCHOANALYST’SEXPERIENCE.LIFEJULY9,2021 KeY e VentS MERARI CASTRO,FERNANDEZLCSW LOUIS PANSULLA MSW, LCSW 11

is a faculty member at the Institute for Clinical Social Work, and the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute, as well as the Clinical Director at Depth Counseling Services. His work has appeared in Psychoanalytic Psychology, the Psychoanalytic Study of the Child, and the Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association, among others. He is the author of The Critique of Regression (Routledge, 2019).

MERARI FERNANDEZ CASTRO, LCSW JENNA WHITE, LCPC 12

is Director of the group practice North Suburban Family Psychologists. She is on Faculty at the Institute for Clinical Social Work and the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute and directs a new certificate program in Integrative Psychoanalytic Couples Therapy, co-sponsored by both institutions. She is the Secretary of the International Assoc. of Psychoanalytic Self Psychology (IAPSP) and is author of several papers on the application of contemporary self-psychology to couple and family therapy, and one on the “unseen spouse” of patients in individual treatment and has presented nationally and internationally.

GREGORY S. RIZZOLO PHD an ICSW Advanced Standing Student, will present: “When the other is in the room: Psychodynamic perspectives from a therapist of color.” Ms. Fernandez Castro is a Clinical Social Worker in solo private practice in Chicago. Throughout her work at various community agencies and private practice settings, she has developed an interest in working with individuals experiencing complicated traumatic life experiences as well as in the body’s response to suffering. is an advanced PhD student and Guest Lecturer at ICSW , and a psychotherapist, supervisor, and Director of Clinical Training and Ambassador of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Collective at Depth Counseling. She specializes in the treatment of body shame, attachment issues, trauma, addictive/compulsive behaviors, working with members of the LGBTQIA community, those in polyamorous relationships, those reentering society after incarceration and other marginalized groups.

CARLA LEONE, PHD

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July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Annual2021Financials:Report $1,662,410%100%80%60%40%20%0 EXTINGUISHMENTDEBT NET INCOMEINVESTMENTFUNDINGGOVERNMENTTHE PALOMBOJOSEPH CENTER CONTRIBUTIONSTUITION AND FEES re Venue $65,770 $19,050 $425,123 $182,259 $199,088 $2,553,700 13

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Annual2021Financials:Report $738,321%100%80%60%40%20%0 FUNDRAISINGMANAGEMENT & GENERAL CONTINUING EDUCATIONPROGRAMMASTER’SDOCTORAL PROGRAM e XpenSeS $531,341 $445,187 $110,636 $29,681 $1,855,166 14

Berger Freddi Friedman Anne ConnieGearityGoldberg Jeffrey Greenberger Leah AnonymousHarp Michelle & Jeffrey Stewart SharonAnonymousGlass $43,956.00RAISED:TOTAL 15

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DonorS FRIENDS PATRONDONOR BRONZE SPONSOR SILVER $1.00 - $249.00 $1,000-$4,999$250.00 - $499.00 $5,000-$9,999 $500 - $999 $10,000 - $14,999 Jack ConnieSharmainLeslieRamonSueLeathaElreeVirginiaNancyJoanLouiseEllieRosenheimMr.PamelaJasonJosephMichaelMarshaBonnieMardirossianMervisMichaelsonMillerPalomboPerryA.PetersandMrs.JohnRouttenbergSaltzmanServatiusShapiroShropshireC.SmithSmithTerrellVenegasWestbrookWilliams-BarnesWyatt Robert Kaprelian Barry SusanPatriciaRodneyEricMichelleJillCharlesRobertKochMardirossianMillerNewbergerPiotrowski&DeshandaSeghersStephens LauraIdaSteveJamieElaineMadelynWilliamCarterMichaelBarbaraAnonymousAlexanderBaumanCurtainGiesekeGreenbergerKlemenLovelandNicholsRoldanWisen

Michael Bauman, MS - VP of Finance and Operations

Elree C. Smith, BA - Events and Administrative Coordinator

Steve Nichols, MBA

Joan Servatius, PhD- Academic Dean

Michael Bates, MS

Michelle Curtain Stewart, EdD - President

Elaine Klemen, MSW Harman Mangat, BS, CFP

Robert M. Mardirossian, PhD – Faculty Advisory Council

Karen Bloomberg, PhD- Dean of Students

Kenneth Frierson, MA - Associate Director of Admissions and Enrollment

Ramona James, EdD – Director of the Master’s Program

Barbara Berger, PhD- Secretary

BoarD oF truSteeS StaFF

Carol Goldbaum, PhD

Andrea Harris Alpert, PhD -Faculty Advisory Council

Jeffrey Greenberger, JD – Vice Chair

Eric Ornstein, MSW, LCSW - Field Liaison

Fady Bebawy, MBA - Treasurer

Freda Baron Friedman, PhD- Chair

Barbara Alexander, LCSW, BCD

Andrea Lucius, MSW - Registrar & Director of Academic Services

John Ridings, PhD - Director of Institutional Research

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