ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23

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CWC UF DIVISION OF STUDENT LIFE | COUNSELING & WELLNESS CENTER

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL 4 COUNSELING SERVICES 6 CRISIS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 12 OUTREACH 14 TRAINING 20

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Friends and Colleagues, In the spring of 2022, the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) launched its 2022-2025 strategic plan focused on key four strategic areas. Of these four strategic areas, three are relevant to our campus-wide community, that is (1) increase access to various modalities of care; (2) intentionally weaving opportunities for collaboration and partnerships; and (3) nurturing a culture of selfempowerment. While our annual report covers our accomplishments in these key three strategic areas in more detail, I am pleased to share some key outcomes.

In the 2022-2023 academic year our team made great strides in (1) expanding access to care.

For example, CWC’s student waitlist for individual counseling appointments was established in the spring semester of 2023 rather than in the fall semester, which has been historically the case, and the number of students placed on the waitlist never reached double digits. Those who were placed on the waitlist, generally waited a week or so for an appointment. If they were placed on the waitlist, if was often because CWC individual counseling available appointments did not match their availability. I share this accomplishment without intending to minimize how spending any number of days on a waitlist may negatively impact a student’s academic or personal needs.

Nonetheless, I believe it is important to report to you on the progress of our established goals. It is also helpful to highlight that students placed on the waitlist are only placed in the waitlist after meeting with one of our Consultation and Referral (CART) counselors for an evaluation. In addition, CWC does not establish waitlist for workshops or group counseling.

Our success in expanding access to care could not have been possible without (2) new collaborations and partnerships, including partnerships with two mental health organizations, AriseWellness and BetterMynd that now assist us in meeting the emotional and mental health needs of our students.

Similarly, CWC’s Gator-2-Gator Student Support Program, where students connect with trained student ambassadors for personal support.

Gator-2-Gator has trained over 100 student ambassadors. This includes a group of 30 students in the College of Medicine.

Through the help of various partnership with other UF offices, including Student Government, UF Information Technology, and the Division of Student Life, (3) students can now schedule appointments with either the CWC and Student Health Care Center (SHCC) using the WholeGator App. We believe that this WholeGator app feature will empower students to access these resources in a timely manner while increasing access to care.

None of these accomplishments are possible without the dedication of the more than 50 people that made the CWC their professional home.

I thank you all for your contributions and service to our UF students. To our readers, thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Ernesto Escoto, PhD CWC Director

UF CWC faculty and staff assist UF students cultivate their mental health and well-being in support of their personal, educational, and career development.

CONSULTATION & REFERRAL BRIEF CONSULTATION OLIVIA PITKETHLY, MA Consultation Team Coordinator

A brief consultation is a structured 20-30 minute meeting with a CWC mental health professional to gather information about a student’s concerns and goals.

We consider all the resources at the CWC to provide the best options for a unique situation.

Additionally, our Consultation and Referral Team (CART) may suggest other on-campus partners for resources such as coaching or tutoring, or off-campus providers when students could benefit from more specialized and/ or longer-term care. If services and support in our offcampus network are best for each individual’s needs, we will provide information on these options as well.

BRIEF CONSULTATION AND REFERRAL (BCR) Total BCR Completed # Appointments scheduled (included no shows, etc) # Hours attended

3,221 4,250

ON CALL CONSULTATIONS - CART July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

# Appointments attended # Individuals served # Hours attended # Appts. regarding clients # Non- client consultations* # On call phone/email contacts

953 685 519.55 50 1,050 64

* An On call non-client consultation includes non-client students and stakeholders, as well as community members

Consultation specialists guide students through identifying and accessing the best services for their needs.

2,421 PAPERWORK ALERTS

FOLLOW UP CONSULTATIONS # Appointments attended # Hours Attended # Clients served

232 278 206

Paperwork alerts (paperwork flagged for possible follow up) # Hours

800 201.5

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CONSULTATION & REFERRAL

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CASE MANAGEMENT At the CWC we have a team of highly trained clinical case managers to support students in finding mental health resources and services while addressing stressors in their lives that impact their mental health.

Our case managers meet with students, assess their needs and goals, assist them in accessing appropriate resources, and follow up to ensure those resources are a good fit. Our case management team makes sure students have access to a wide range of local resources whether with mental health professionals at UF, in the Gainesville community, or in a student’s hometown.

CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM | 2022-23

3,221

BRIEF CONSULTATIONS

800 PAPERWORK ALERTS

Haley Brown, MA

GinaMarie Russo

The Case Management Team at the CWC is a resource for students seeking support while connecting with resources both on and off campus. Case managers work with students to connect them to a therapist for ongoing counseling, help navigate health insurance coverage and find resources to help make counseling affordable.

Case managers also provide support around concerns regarding food security, homelessness/housing security, emergency situations, and navigating multiple relationships or resources on campus. Sometimes a student feels their case management needs have been met with just one meeting.

1,259 CASE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS

CONNECTING, SUPPORTING & REFERRING MULTIPLE

MENTAL HEALTH

RESOURCES & SERVICES AT THE CWC, IN & OFF CAMPUS CASE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION

# Appts.

2023

2022

2021

1,259

1,761

2,304

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COUNSELING SERVICES CLINICAL DATA

July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

ALVIN LAWRENCE, PHD Clinical Associate Director

As primary providers of mental health counseling services at the University of Florida, we aspire for every UF student to have timely access to quality care, prevention, and education.

SDS CCAPS

2023

2022

2021

INTAKE SDS & CCAPS FORMS

52% PRIOR COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

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COUNSELING SERVICES

2,088

ON-CALL APPOINTMENTS

16,838 INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SESSIONS

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PRESENTING PROBLEMS AT INTAKE

CLIENT CONTACTS BY TYPE

2023

2022

2021

# Students served by CWC # Individual counseling sessions # Group and group related sessions # Non-Client Consultations (students, faculty, staff, family, community members, etc.)

Avg. # Individual counseling sessions per client % of enrolled students seen at CWC # Case Manager Consultation Appts

4,959 16,838 5,606

5,367 20,252 6,644

4,822 17,033 6,473

1,278

1,843

1,152

6.6 1,259

6.4 9.40% 1,761

6.8 9.40% 2,304

Total number of appointments

38,614

43,349

41,505

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AREAS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

SHCC PSYCHIATRY

2023

2022

2021

STUDENTS SERVED

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COUNSELING SERVICES

# Appts.

Psychiatry Clients

2023

2022

2021

10,033

9,176

7,736

1,391

1,090

1,103

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5TH YEAR + UNDERGRAD

4TH YEAR UNDERGRAD GRADUATE

OTHER OR NO RESPONSE

3RD YEAR UNDERGRAD 1ST YEAR UNDERGRAD

2ND YEAR UNDERGRAD

STUDENT ACADEMIC STATUS USING CWC

EMBEDDED COUNSELOR PHILIP DANIELS, PHD, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH Embedded Counselor

EMBEDDED COUNSELOR

FALL 2022

SPRING 2023 SUMMER 2023

College of Pharmacy Housing

72 31

70 29

34 17

Total # of Students Served

103

99

51

Besides counseling services, embedded counselor, Dr. Philip Daniels, provided multiple presentations, consultations with faculty and staff, QPR trainings, crisis counseling and interventions, listening sessions, and several mental health workshops for CWC outreach services.

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GROUP COUNSELING ANALESA CLARKE, PHD Interim Assistant Director for Group Counseling Services

The CWC continues to be one of the leading providers of group counseling in collegiate mental health.

Research indicates that group counseling and individual counseling have equivalent outcomes, and for many presenting concerns, group counseling is the treatment of choice. Group counseling also allows the CWC to help more students than we could if we solely offered individual therapy. Likewise, offering groups both in person and online increased UF student’s access to quality mental health services.

During the 2022-2023 academic year the CWC provided 79 groups. . The CWC continued to offer a wide range of groups including psychoeducational and skills- focused groups (i.e., CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc.) geared to support students to better cope with specific concerns related to anxiety, stress, ADHD, body image and/or self-esteem. Other group offerings focused on providing emotional support and interpersonal learning and growth. These offerings were both general and specific to either the experiences of a particular student population (i.e., international status, graduate-level, Black women, LGB, transgender, Mandarin

speaking and Spanish speaking) or a specific mental health related concern (i.e., grief, sexual assault, eating and body image, substance use, and more).

To meet the ever-evolving needs of our students, the CWC offered several groups that introduce students to using creative arts to navigating life challenges and promote healing. For example, our group facilitators continue to offer groups (e.g., Connection through Creativity) that foster self-expression as well as connection with other with others through creative arts and physical movement.

The CWC Groups had an average of 5.3 members in attendance at each session. During the academic year, the CWC logged over 2,010 more client hours than if each group leader saw 2 individual clients instead for the same period. Thus, the robust group program allows more UF students to be seen for counseling, provides them the best treatment fit for their concerns, and offers a form of treatment not easily accessible in the community or at other counseling centers. 76 % of students who attended group attended at least 7 sessions or 10.5 hours of group therapy, with groups being offered for upwards to 15 sessions a semester!

At the end of each semester, students who have engaged in group counseling at the CWC are given an opportunity to evaluate their experience. At the completion of the academic year, 141 group members from the Fall and Spring semester groups completed evaluations about their group counseling experience at the CWC.

GROUP COUNSELING

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FALL 2022

SPRING 2023 SUMMER 2023

TOTAL

Counseling Groups

30

31

18

79

Clients Receiving Group Services

180

200

63

443

Client Hours Provided in a Group Counseling Setting

1,737

2,271

582

4,590

Groups Co-lead by a Trainee

12

10

8

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COUNSELING SERVICES

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% STUDENTS AGREE OR STRONGLY AGREE The group counselors created a safe and supportive group environment: I felt engaged and participated as much as I wanted to: Group improved my ability to communicate and interact with others: Group helped me learn ways to work through my problems: I am satisfied with the quality of my group experience: Given my experience, I would recommend group to other UF students: Group improved my overall well-being:

100% 94% 95% 93% 98% 99% 97%

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT GROUP….

What aspects were the most helpful? …I am so grateful to have a safe, sacred space to be seen, heard, helped, advocated for, and loved by my fellow [students] and to be able to give all of that support and love back to them too.

I found the format of sharing my experiences with the group helpful to feel less lonely. Finding people who also struggle with [similar feelings] made me feel more normal.

Being able to get feedback and comments from others allowed me to see my own issues and thoughts from a different perspective. Additionally, the group sessions helped remind me that I am not alone in my feelings or thoughts.

The nonjudgmental space to share anything on our minds, the opportunity to support others and find my voice a little more, and the ability to check out from the stresses of graduate student life for a while.

I am so grateful for this group of people that come together once a week to do life with me and to share our journeys and ourselves with each other. I am a better person across all aspects of life because of the lessons I have learned from this group.

What did you learn about yourself from the group experience? … Above all, I learned that I am worthy. …What I feel matters and is valid, no matter what others think or say. I deserve a voice and to be heard. ...I learned how to effectively communicate my emotions. …That i am not alone, and that i deserve to live my life shame-free. ...I learned that I am able and allowed to set boundaries within my [relationships].

What other feedback would you like to provide? ...I am so glad I had the courage and strength to begin the process of finding group therapy. The group is fantastic and a space for students to express themselves. ...It has helped me process my feelings and how I interact with others. ...This group has done more for me than any I’ve seen for the past 7 years.

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CRISIS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE JENNIFER STUART, PHD Associate Director, CERC

The CWC’s Crisis and Emergency Response service is an emergency consultation service providing faculty and staff walk-in emergency service for students and crisis and behavioral-health training for Student Life, academic and public safety personnel. Additionally this service administers and implements the emergency

counseling and behavioral health components of the UF Disaster Plan and maintains the Florida State University Systems’s Counsling Center Mutual Aid Agreement. This agreement articulates a system for providing immediate and/or short term assistance among Florida’s 13 student counseling center in the event of a man-made tragedy or natural disaster that overwhelms their resources.

CRISIS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

2023

2022

Client Emergency Consultation Appt.

After hours call to Protocall After hours Protocall calls that were clinical in nature CWC consultations with Protocall (times Protocall involved the CWC on-call counselor) Crisis Response Team outreaches

953 766 405

1,090 512 -

31 10

counseling.ufl.edu/crisis

953

CLIENT EMERGENCY CONSULTATION APPOINTMENTS

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CRISIS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

766

AFTER HOURS CALLS TO PROTOCALL

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QPR GROUP TRAINING The Counseling and Wellness Center’s Suicide Prevention & Education program is a campus-wide outreach and education program focused on the prevention of suicide through training.

The program goal is to train faculty, staff, and students to effectively recognize and refer persons in distress to campus and community resources.

Faculty, staff, and students are ideal “Gatekeepers” since by the end of the QPR Training a Gatekeeper should be in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs of suicide and apply three steps (question, persuade, and refer) with individuals in distress.

QPR PRESENTATIONS/TRAININGS 2022-2023 Academic Year

Total trainings Individuals trained

2023

2022

24 516

17 449

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OUTREACH

ROSA WEST, PHD Associate Outreach Director

From 2022-2023, CWC reached 13,578 campus and community stakeholders.

Our CWC providers used creative interventions and programs to aid students in improving their mental health and developing skills to enhance well-being to support achievement of academic goals.

OUTREACH PROVIDED TO

Outreach programming was student-based, focusing on common collegiate concerns and providing opportunities for personal growth among UF students and the campus community at-large. Programs included Gator-2-Gator peer support services, a Mindfulness Series, Stress Management, Therapeutic Horticulture, and much more!

PEOPLE

APPTS.

HOURS

Academic Faculty, Staff and/or Administration Combined Campus and External Community Division of Student Affairs Unit/Staff External Community Family Members Other Campus Community (non-DSA, non-academic, non-student, ex. UPD, Library) Professional Org (non-UF, ex. NAMI, NFPA) Student or Student Org

226 596 467 16 1,940

15 19 14 10 27

18.83 22 26.5 10 34.92

423 118 9,792

9 10 454

13.75 11.08 613

Total

13,578

558

750.08

CWC WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS CWC’s workshops and presentations program provides UF students, faculty and staff an opportunity to learn new skills to strengthen personal resilience, develop healthy self-care habits, and grow their mental health awareness.

Topics include (but are not limited to), “Overcoming Procrastination”, “Understanding Imposter Syndrome”, “Coping with Anxiety”, “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction”, and “Riding Emotional Waves”.

CWC offered 282 workshops & presentations, serving 10,080 students, faculty, and staff.

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MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH

UN IVER S IT Y OF F LO R I DA

LETTER OF CARE CWC’s Letters of Care (LOC) program is a unique way for Gators to connect with peers and receive compassion, support, and understanding from a fellow student.

LOC was developed as an opportunity for UF students to receive asynchronous peer support from a UF students trained in emotional support and helping skills.

UF students can submit a request for a letter of care which is responded to by one CWC’s AWARE Ambassadors. Our CWC Care Bears provide responses to submissions like…

“I’ve just recently been struggling with my mental health and being positive and feeling down, like college is very hard, and setting boundaries being a healthy person, but also i am having issues with my weight as I constantly feel fat and horrible about myself.”

“It would be really amazing to have a letter that helps encourage and motivate me to study harder and not procrastinate.”

“I wanted to try it out. Being away from home at first was okay but now is a little challenging and I would like some encouragement and kind words.”

“I just need a pick me up. I put in my resignation for one of my jobs and I’m sadder about it than I thought I would be. I got a lot going up and I’m having really bad trauma come back up from my last relationship. Just need a reminder that my feelings are valid and someone cares.”

“I want to feel motivated in this new chapter of my life while I begin the Accelerated Nursing program!”

CWC’S ASK-IT CWC’s Ask-It! is an online program that allows students to ask mental health questions and have them answered by a CWC associate. “Ask It!” provides responses to a range of inquiries, such as when to ask for help, how to manage day-to-day stress, how to support a fellow Gator, existing resources for addressing mental health concerns, etc. This year our Ask-It counselors received mental health related questions from UF Students, like…

“I am dealing with anxiety that is not necessarily caused by school alone but a combination of other factors in my life. I experience sleep deprivation oftentimes and have intense anxiety bouts about things such as whether I locked my bedroom door even though I have checked several times. I was wondering if there are any tips as to help myself with this issue.”

13,578

PEOPLE SERVED INCLUDING STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF

282

WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS

750

# OF OUTREACH HOURS

CONNECTING, SUPPORTING & REFERRING MULTIPLE

MENTAL HEALTH

RESOURCES & SERVICES AT THE CWC, IN & OFF CAMPUS

“How does body dysmorphia and body image affect young men?”

“What is the collegiate recovery program and how is it addressing alcohol abuse?”

“How has COVID-19 impacted the mental health of college students?”

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“How do you stay socially motivated to stay in school?”

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AWARE AMBASSADORS EBONY OKAFOR, PHD Assistant Director, Outreach

AWARE GRAD AWARE Grad is the extension of the AWARE program, created to advocate for the mental health awareness and wellbeing of graduate and professional students here at the university and provide a supportive space for professional development. In 20222023, 3 new graduate ambassadors joined the team.

Grad Ambassadors increased social media interactions while also partnering with the undergraduate ambassadors during the Fall Wellness Fair. Ambassadors also participated in events for the university’s Graduate Support Week and UF GatorWell Resilience, where they were able to connect with over 70 UF graduate students.

AWARE UNDERGRADUATE AMBASSADORS

40 ambassadors raising mental health awareness on campus through tabling, presentations, social media interaction and workshops.

AWARE is CWC’s mental health ambassador program.

In 2022-2023, we had 40 ambassadors raising mental health awareness on campus through tabling, presentations, social media interaction and workshops.

The ambassadors also published The AWARE Zine, an online magazine aimed at sharing creative inspirations concerning mental health with students.

New community partnership with Peaceful Paths of Gainesville concerning healthy relationships for college students.

AWARE EVENTS UFISAWARE WEEK: From March 27th – 31st, 2023 the AWARE Ambassadors hosted UFisAWARE Week a week-long event designed to raise awareness about mental health at the University of Florida. Each day students were able to “Zoomin” or drop by in person to participate in mental health-related activities, receive information, and participate in giveaways. Over UFisAWARE Week, the ambassadors reached over 300 UF students who participated in: Positive Affirmations, Plant Day, Healthy Habits, Multicultural Mental Health and Art Day.

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MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH

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FALL WELLNESS FAIR: On November 7th, 2022 AWARE Ambassadors collaborated with various campus stakeholders and student organizations to provide a Fall Wellness Fair where they were able to reach over 75 UF students.

Students were able to interact and learn about each resource present at the fair. AWARE ambassadors encouraged students to complete mental health related arts and crafts activities and provided giveaways.

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ASPIRE BLACK WELLNESS DAY EVENT On October 4, 2022 the CWC, in collaboration with the Office of Black Affairs hosted its second Black Wellness Day Event. Black Wellness Day was a day created to promote and encourage mental and emotional wellness practices among the UF Black Community through provision of workshops, presentations, and resources which included: • Individual mental health “check-ins” and consultations with a counselor • Mental Health-related workshops and presentations • Supportive circles • Psychoeducation programming on topics racial trauma, self-care, grief, various types of therapy, etc.

• Yoga & other meditation practices • Art Therapy During Black Wellness Day, students participated in such events as “Celebrating Afro-Latinidad & Resisting AntiBlack Racism”, “Wellness & Artistic Expression”, “Black Folx Need Rest Too”, and a Wellness Resource Fair which included campus health partners across UF’s campus. And, over the course of the event, over 100 Black students, faculty, and staff participated.

STUDENTS COMMENTED: “ I loved this event! I had a great time and met new people.” “ This was a great event. The DJ and the food were both good. I’m happy that various campus resource groups were represented.”

“Amazing! If possible, could the event be longer for those who are in classes?”

“I think all the facilitators had a welcoming energy. They were really enthusiastic.”

“Loved the event! Everyone was friendly and informative.”

A day created to promote and encourage mental and emotional wellness practices among the UF Black Community through provision of workshops, presentations, and resources.

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MENTAL HEALTH OUTREACH

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GATOR-2-GATOR PROGRAM The Counseling & Wellness Centers continues to provide UF students with the opportunity to receive peer support from a fellow Gator through our Gator-2-Gator (G2G) program.

Gator-2-Gator is a peer support service where student can receive personal support, problem-resolution assistance, and/or referral information about helpful resources within the UF campus community. Student concerns range from anxiety, academic stress, loneliness, relationship concerns, etc.

This past year the CWC developed a Gator-2-Gator training program to enable our campus stakeholders (e.g., Academic Departments, Student Organizations, etc.) to provide peer support within their own groups. For FY 2022-2023 we welcomed a new Gator-2-Gator partner, the College of Medicine who have established Gator-2-Gator College of Medicine for medical students.

UF-GIFT INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES SHU-YI WANG, PHD UFGIFT International Initiatives Coordinator

UF Gator International Focus Team (UF GIFT) is a collaborative effort among campus partners (e.g., International Center, Housing, English Language Institute, Student Legal Services, Career Connection Center, GatorWell, Graduate School, School of Business, Care Team, etc.) who interact with international students on a regular basis, with the goal of supporting international students through providing consultations, holding workshops, facilitating crossdepartmental communications, responding to crisis, and identifying needs and challenges.

589

STUDENTS SERVED

During the 2022-2023 academic year, UF GIFT has offered the following workshops and events for international students: International Tea Time, Beyond Dependence: F-2 Spouses Support Space, Cross-Cultural Transition workshop for incoming international students, Pool Time at the Reitz for International Students, International Education Week, and various Support Spaces like The Halloween Tragedy in Seoul, The Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and Support Space for Students Affected by the WeChat Ban.

UF GIFT 2022-2023 Students served: 589 Consultation hours: 3.8 hours Outreach hours: 56.8 hours

589 3.8 56.8

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TRAINING

NATASHA MAYNARD-PEMBA, PHD Associate Director/Training Director

The CWC’s training program is an integral part of our mission at UF. We aim to develop counselors and psychologists who are clinically and ethically competent, with strong skills in serving a diverse public.

Our program utilizes competency and standards-based training. Most of our trainees are UF students completing clinical requirements for their degree. We also support the continued development and competency of our staff through providing continuing education programs.

PSYCHOLOGY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Our psychology internship program is designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional through training seminars, supervision and clinical experiences. The program has been accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1982 and is the oldest among university counseling centers in Florida. It has been reaccredited every 5-7 years and recently received full reaccreditation status for the next 10 years.

For the 2022-2023 academic year our program received 81 applications from across the US and Canada for 5 positions. Interns came from Florida State University, University of Miami, Western Michigan University, Carlos Albizu University-San Juan Campus, and the University of California-Santa Barbara. Virtually all interns complete their internship with job placements across the country, in both academic and practice settings.

We aim to develop counselors and psychologists who are clinically and ethically competent, with strong skills in serving a diverse public.

This year our interns secured jobs at several sites including, The California State University-Northridge, group private practices, and Texas Woman’s University.

TRAINING PROGRAM 2022-2023

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# HOURS

Intern Total Individual Hours Intern Total Group/Couples Hours Intern Total Outreaches

1,653 422 119

Prac/Adv Prac Total Individual Hours Prac/Adv Prac Total Group/Couples Hours Prac/Adv Prac Total Outreaches

1,932 155 1

Intern Testing/Assessment Adv. Practicum Testing/Assessment Total Trainee Testing/Assessment hours

93 254 347

Bo Lee, Taylor Morris, Colby Hampton, Jonathan Huffman, and Michael Murgo, providing 1 of 3 workshops to the

PSYCHOLOGY TRAINING

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PRACTICUM & ADVANCED PRACTICUM We also have thriving doctoral practicum/advanced practicum and master’s specialist internship programs that serve UF’s academic needs by providing Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology students a high-quality training environment to complete their experiential requirements. This year we had several part-time student positions, which included: 6 Practicum, 8 Generalist Advanced Practicum, 7 Testing Advanced Practicum, and 6 Group Advanced Practicum students.

INTERN INDIVIDUAL HOURS

CONTINUING EDUCATION & TEACHING ON CAMPUS The CWC sponsored 6 CE workshops for on-going staff professional development: Why NOT Group? Supporting Group Referrals, DSM-5-TR Changes and Updates, Strategies to Support Students with ASD, The Value of Video: Ethical Implications of Telehealth and Future Uses of Technology in Behavioral Health, Assessing for Targeted Violence: What Clinicians Should Consider, and Qualified Supervisor Training.

1,932

The CWC’s counselors also teach classes at UF, helping support our students and the academic mission of the university. Some of the courses taught included Professional Skills in Counseling, Counseling Theories and Applications, Group Counseling, Assessment, and Supervision and Consultation.

1,653

PRAC/ADV PRAC INDIVIDUAL HOURS

Practicum Doctoral Students

Psychology Doctoral Interns

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6TH ANNUAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CAPSTONE CONSULTATION PROJECT IN JAMAICA ANALESA CLARKE, PHD Interim Assistant Director - Groups

NATASHA MAYNARD-PEMBA, PHD Associate Director/ Training Director

The training program at the CWC continues to actively participate in innovative, global, and community servicebased experiential learning. Interns engage in a capstone project, which involves providing ongoing consultation with professionals and communities in Jamaica, West Indies. The project is primarily geared to expand interns’ individual cultural competency and organizational consultation beyond the US context. The interns’ engagement in the project results in gained competence in psychology’s profession-wide and program-specific competencies (Professional Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors; Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Individual and Cultural Diversity, Ethical Legal Standards, Consultation and Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Skills, Assessment, Intervention, Organizational Consultation, Research, Supervision, Outreach). This capstone experience is supervised by two of the CWC’s clinical faculty - Drs. Analesa Clarke and Natasha MaynardPemba.

For the sixth consecutive year, a team consisting of the current academic years’ psychology interns and two supervising faculty, engaged in a year-long professional consultation relationship with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Counselling Services Unit. This culminated in a cross-cultural immersive experience in which the team traveled to Jamaica to learn first-hand about the social context of the consultee. This contextual knowledge further informed our engagement with the UWI staff, which included a variety of center-wide initiatives and strategies to assist the center in addressing complex systemic needs. Specifically, interns provided

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professional training workshops to deepen the clinical staff’s knowledge on specific mental health interventions (i.e., mindfulness, ecotherapy). Likewise, guidance and recommendations for how to increase the efficiency of the center’s administrative processes and procedures were discussed. Finally, the interns offered a workshop on community care to address staff burnout.

At the end of the academic year, interns shared their experiences of the project with the CWC staff. They highlighted the impact of their efforts and newly gained insights on their professional competencies and overall development.

They provided recommendations on how CWC staff can work effectively with students in diverse social contexts. Interns continue to note the transformative nature of this training experience. Many noted a more expanded and flexible worldview when engaging in professional practice.

The CWC internship program and advising faculty have been invited to return on an annual basis to work with the UWI Counselling Services team to expand on the current initiatives and emerging needs. The interns and supervising faculty will continue to disseminate relevant recommendations to the broader CWC staff, trainees, and other UF staff involved in direct student service. Increasing staff’s individual and cultural diversity competence has a profound impact on interactions, retention, and efficacy (i.e., improved communication, understanding and perceptions of support) for a wide range of students.

And thus, this is another way that the CWC continues to support the UF Gator community.

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CONSULTATION & REFERRAL

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COUNSELING

AMY CRANDALL, PHD

DYLAN HARRELL, PHD

SARAH MCCONNELL, PHD

ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ, MED, EDS

JING WANG, PSYD

KERRY PARKS, MED, EDS

SUPPORT

BRITTANY BROWN (CLINICAL)

KATHERINE LOEB (ADMINISTRATIVE)

KATRIN SILVIS (CLINICAL)

LOCATIONS: CWC PEABODY HALL, 4th FLOOR: 1500 Union Rd Gainesville, FL 32603 CWC RADIO ROAD: 3190 RADIO ROAD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32611

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