Wow, it's been a busy season and difficult to get to the blog. None the less, we've had some interesting chapter meetings.
Betty MacKune-Karrer came in the fall and talked about her career and the future of MFT. It was a very interesting time and we all left feeling like we had a greater understanding of ourselves and our profession.
Coming up on Friday January 29 at 5pm, Dr. Tom Todd will talk about his experiences and work as a supervisor. This meeting will take place at the Adler School of Psychology 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 2100, Chicago IL 60601.
Please RSVP to me at jhetherington.lmft@gmail.com if you're planning on attending. It should be an interesting talk and a great chance to meet new colleagues and see what is happening at the Adler School.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Planning for the Fall Meeting is Underway
It has been a cool summer, which feels good to a lot of Northerners. For the IAMFT Chicago Chapter it has been a time of reflection.
We're looking for your input and ideas for next year's meetings. Please send any ideas to Josh Hetheirngton at jhetherington.lmft@gmail.com
This year we had a very exciting first meeting in the late fall that helped organize our ideas and give us some direction. This was followed by an enthusiastic and stimulating presentation by Dr. Mudita Rastogi. In the spring we had an informative presentation by David Cook detailing the complexities of licensure in Illinois.
Some possible ideas for the next meeting are:
-Peer consultation
-another presenter
-a legislative update
-starting a book/journal group
We're excited to make the Chicago Chapter a useful resource to all MFT's in the area so please, don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what your thoughts are.
-Josh
We're looking for your input and ideas for next year's meetings. Please send any ideas to Josh Hetheirngton at jhetherington.lmft@gmail.com
This year we had a very exciting first meeting in the late fall that helped organize our ideas and give us some direction. This was followed by an enthusiastic and stimulating presentation by Dr. Mudita Rastogi. In the spring we had an informative presentation by David Cook detailing the complexities of licensure in Illinois.
Some possible ideas for the next meeting are:
-Peer consultation
-another presenter
-a legislative update
-starting a book/journal group
We're excited to make the Chicago Chapter a useful resource to all MFT's in the area so please, don't hesitate to reach out and let us know what your thoughts are.
-Josh
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Dave Cook Let Us Know About Licensure
Let last meeting of the IAMFT Chapter was filled with useful information for anyone who does not yet have their license. Dave Cook, IAMFT President-elect and Illinois State Licensure Board member discussed the ins and outs of the process.
The meeting took place at Flourish Studios in Lake View. Flourish is a beautiful space that is committed to enhancing peoples lives. There are therapy rooms and conference space that can be rented as well as an area that offers a wide range of therapeutic and spiritual products. Check it out.
The next IAMFT Chapter meeting will be in September. Keep your eye on your email or keep checking in on the blog for details.
Enjoy your summer.
The meeting took place at Flourish Studios in Lake View. Flourish is a beautiful space that is committed to enhancing peoples lives. There are therapy rooms and conference space that can be rented as well as an area that offers a wide range of therapeutic and spiritual products. Check it out.
The next IAMFT Chapter meeting will be in September. Keep your eye on your email or keep checking in on the blog for details.
Enjoy your summer.
Monday, April 27, 2009
New Blog Feature
Hi MFT's. We've added a handy link connector to our blog. So far, we've only got one link on there. Guess where it takes you? That's right, the Family Institute!
You too can become part of the fantastic new link section. Just leave a comment with your idea for a helpful link and the Chicago Chapter team will check it out and post it- as long as it's appropriate.
Don't forget our upcoming meeting Friday, May 22 at Flourish Studio in Lakeview. See you there.
-Josh
You too can become part of the fantastic new link section. Just leave a comment with your idea for a helpful link and the Chicago Chapter team will check it out and post it- as long as it's appropriate.
Don't forget our upcoming meeting Friday, May 22 at Flourish Studio in Lakeview. See you there.
-Josh
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Interested in EFT?
Hi everyone, one of our members has put out the word that she wants to start up work book group focused on EFT. Here is her post:
Do you know any other MFTs in the N. Chicago/ Evanston area that would be interested in consulting and going through the "Becoming an Emotionally Focused therapist workbook"? I would love to meet once or twice a month to discuss. I have plenty of room to meet at the Counseling Center in Evanston. Please, e-mail me at jparsons2@sbcglobal.net if interested.
Get in touch with her by email if you want to participate.
Also, Sue Johnson will be back this October to the Family Institute's Alumni Conference. It is a good chance to ask all the questions you were unable to ask, or hadn't thought of at the IAMFT conference. See you there.
-Josh
Do you know any other MFTs in the N. Chicago/ Evanston area that would be interested in consulting and going through the "Becoming an Emotionally Focused therapist workbook"? I would love to meet once or twice a month to discuss. I have plenty of room to meet at the Counseling Center in Evanston. Please, e-mail me at jparsons2@sbcglobal.net if interested.
Get in touch with her by email if you want to participate.
Also, Sue Johnson will be back this October to the Family Institute's Alumni Conference. It is a good chance to ask all the questions you were unable to ask, or hadn't thought of at the IAMFT conference. See you there.
-Josh
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Next Meeting- Licensure!!!
I hope everyone is preparing for the warmer weather that is just around the corner. Of course here in Chicago we have pretty big corners.
Dave Cook, a member of the State Licensing Committee, and a long time IAMFT participant, will present to our group on licensing issues in Illinois. Anyone who has questions regarding the process can come to get questions answered. This talk will provide a CEU for $10.
We will also discuss the committees as they now stand and what these committees are up to.
Please RSVP to Debra Steele if you're planning on coming.
Debra Steele, MSMFT
Flourish Studios & Studio For Change
3020 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60657
773-281-8130
www.icanflourish.com
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at this meeting. Have a nice spring break- if you're able!
Dave Cook, a member of the State Licensing Committee, and a long time IAMFT participant, will present to our group on licensing issues in Illinois. Anyone who has questions regarding the process can come to get questions answered. This talk will provide a CEU for $10.
We will also discuss the committees as they now stand and what these committees are up to.
Please RSVP to Debra Steele if you're planning on coming.
Debra Steele, MSMFT
Flourish Studios & Studio For Change
3020 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60657
773-281-8130
www.icanflourish.com
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at this meeting. Have a nice spring break- if you're able!
-Josh
Thursday, March 19, 2009
IAMFT Conference worth it!
This year's IAMFT conference was truly a worthwhile event. I was able to attend Dr. Sue Johnson's Saturday presentation and I came away with some very usable ideas. Not only did she present her material in an entertaining manner, she was also able to discuss some fine points of the model and the techniques used in it. At times she was a bit disorgainzed, but she made up for it with her charm. I hope that you were able to attend and get something out of it all.
-Josh Hetherington
-Josh Hetherington
Monday, March 2, 2009
Meeting Minutes from 2-27-2009
IAMFT Chicago Chapter
2/27/2009
Minutes- Approximate!
In Attendance: Josh Hetherington, Joy Pickens, Debra Steele, Ammara Khalid, Heather Bates, Paulette Freed, Mudita Rastogi, Lasaundra Gordon, Jayne Kinsman, Kelly Everson, Brian Mizuki, Rebecca Low, David Van Dyke
Dr. Mudita Rastogi presented information on multicultural couples therapy. For more information or to get a copy of the handout please check her website at http://muditarastogi.com
The lecture and discussion was stimulating and well received. CEU's were made available to all attendees who needed them.
After the discussion there was a brief discussion among the committee members present and it was decided that more work needs to be done in defining the committees and their missions.
The committees that we have begun to define are:
The Outreach Committee
Focusing on marketing, advertising, getting the word out about our special skills and talents as MFTs
Sabita Nandy, Heather Bates, Debra Steele, Elena Kyrgos, Jayne Kinsman
The Licensure Information and Training Committee
Focusing on having the latest information about licensure and developing a training for new MFTs who want to get licensed.
Heather Bates, Anviksha Kalscheur
The Technology Committee
Focusing on how we can best use technology to connect to one another and create a space where ideas and programs can be developed
Rebecca Low, Ammara Khalid, Brian Mizuki, Mari Mallory, Josh Hetherington
The Party Committee
Focusing on developing gatherings where we can feel a sense of community and have some fun, while also networking for professional reasons
Annie Bao, Mandii Atkins, Jessica Rothman, Elena Kyrgos, Debra Steele
Education and Presentations Committee
Focusing on organizing presentations and trainings for the quarterly meetings and other events that would provide CEUs
Bernie Kliska, Josh Hetherington
Mentorship Committee
Focusing on developing mentorship opportunities for new therapists coming into the field
Rebecca Low, Ammara Khalid, Brian Mizuki, Mari Mallory
If anyone wants to join a committee, or has some ideas for direction of a committee please feel free to send an email to any of the members and begin a discussion about ideas.
2/27/2009
Minutes- Approximate!
In Attendance: Josh Hetherington, Joy Pickens, Debra Steele, Ammara Khalid, Heather Bates, Paulette Freed, Mudita Rastogi, Lasaundra Gordon, Jayne Kinsman, Kelly Everson, Brian Mizuki, Rebecca Low, David Van Dyke
Dr. Mudita Rastogi presented information on multicultural couples therapy. For more information or to get a copy of the handout please check her website at http://muditarastogi.com
The lecture and discussion was stimulating and well received. CEU's were made available to all attendees who needed them.
After the discussion there was a brief discussion among the committee members present and it was decided that more work needs to be done in defining the committees and their missions.
The committees that we have begun to define are:
The Outreach Committee
Focusing on marketing, advertising, getting the word out about our special skills and talents as MFTs
Sabita Nandy, Heather Bates, Debra Steele, Elena Kyrgos, Jayne Kinsman
The Licensure Information and Training Committee
Focusing on having the latest information about licensure and developing a training for new MFTs who want to get licensed.
Heather Bates, Anviksha Kalscheur
The Technology Committee
Focusing on how we can best use technology to connect to one another and create a space where ideas and programs can be developed
Rebecca Low, Ammara Khalid, Brian Mizuki, Mari Mallory, Josh Hetherington
The Party Committee
Focusing on developing gatherings where we can feel a sense of community and have some fun, while also networking for professional reasons
Annie Bao, Mandii Atkins, Jessica Rothman, Elena Kyrgos, Debra Steele
Education and Presentations Committee
Focusing on organizing presentations and trainings for the quarterly meetings and other events that would provide CEUs
Bernie Kliska, Josh Hetherington
Mentorship Committee
Focusing on developing mentorship opportunities for new therapists coming into the field
Rebecca Low, Ammara Khalid, Brian Mizuki, Mari Mallory
If anyone wants to join a committee, or has some ideas for direction of a committee please feel free to send an email to any of the members and begin a discussion about ideas.
Monday, January 19, 2009
IAMFT Conference Brochures are out
The IAMFT Conference is quickly approaching. The brochure is ready and can be viewed as a pdf. If you're looking at this blog then you have likely already gotten a look at the brochure from the email sent out by Derek Ball, David Van Dyke and Curt Keller.
If you haven't gotten the email, then please contact Derek DEREK968@aol.com for a copy of the brochure. It sounds like a wonderful conference with Susan Johnson and John Rolland key-noting.
I was unable to download the pdf to the blog. If you know how to do this, don't hesitate to contact me so I can get it on here. Thanks. -Josh
If you haven't gotten the email, then please contact Derek DEREK968@aol.com for a copy of the brochure. It sounds like a wonderful conference with Susan Johnson and John Rolland key-noting.
I was unable to download the pdf to the blog. If you know how to do this, don't hesitate to contact me so I can get it on here. Thanks. -Josh
CEU's for The February Meeting!!
Hi Marriage and Family Therapists. We've figured out how to get CEU's for Dr. Mudita Rastogi's talk. They will cost $10, so bring cash or a check. This will be an option for all coming meetings as well.
If you haven't RSVP'd for the February 2th 3-5pm meeting at Argosy U, 225 N. Michigan, please send an email to David Van Dyke at dvandyke@argosy.edu.
If you haven't RSVP'd for the February 2th 3-5pm meeting at Argosy U, 225 N. Michigan, please send an email to David Van Dyke at dvandyke@argosy.edu.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Supervision Training Opportunity
If you want to become an AAMFT approved supervisor take a look at the following offering from the Family Institute:
AAMFT Approved Supervision Fundamentals Course
This winter we will be offering the required supervisor’s training for prospective LMFT supervisors. The 30 hour Marriage and Family Therapy supervision workshop has been approved by AAMFT for the Approved Supervisor Designation. If you know of any other prospective participants in the FI – or alums that we might want to make special appeal to attend this course, please forward this on to them. Due to the nature of the training, enrollment will be limited, please contact Kristen Catuara, Education Manager at 847-733-4300 x206 or by email at k-catuara@northwestern.edu to register for the course.
Instructor: Timothy Dwyer, Ph.D.
When: February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, April 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where : Training will be held on NU's Campus (across the street) at:
Walter Annenberg Hall
Classroom G02
2120 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois, 60208
Registration Information: Please contact Kristen for registration fee's.
AAMFT Approved Supervision Fundamentals Course
This winter we will be offering the required supervisor’s training for prospective LMFT supervisors. The 30 hour Marriage and Family Therapy supervision workshop has been approved by AAMFT for the Approved Supervisor Designation. If you know of any other prospective participants in the FI – or alums that we might want to make special appeal to attend this course, please forward this on to them. Due to the nature of the training, enrollment will be limited, please contact Kristen Catuara, Education Manager at 847-733-4300 x206 or by email at k-catuara@northwestern.edu to register for the course.
Instructor: Timothy Dwyer, Ph.D.
When: February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, April 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where : Training will be held on NU's Campus (across the street) at:
Walter Annenberg Hall
Classroom G02
2120 Campus Drive
Evanston, Illinois, 60208
Registration Information: Please contact Kristen for registration fee's.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Happy New Year
Well the holiday season is over and, if you're like me, you're back at work making the best of it. Maybe that's a bit too down. Hopefully, you're looking at the new year and seeing all the potential for greatness and opportunities. You're shoving the gray, cold, snowy environment out of your conciousness and you're reminding yourself of all the great things that Chicago has to offer. Maybe there will be some cross country skiing? Or a trip to the mighty Wilmott Mountain? Maybe you're paying attention to the Cubs off season trades and realize that we've just acquired Milton Bradley, and lost Mark DeRosa? Maybe it's not sports, but a trip to the Garfield Conservatory that will keep you afloat? Whatever it is, take care of yourself and you'll do a better job of taking care of your clients.
At any rate, the IAMFT Chicago Chapter has some offerings for the winter. Come and see Mudita Rastogi at our February meeting. She'll present on her new book. That is something stimulating to look forward to.
Blogs often remind me of when I was a college DJ and had no idea if anyone was actually listening. Please feel free to leave comments. It's a nice way to connect and feel like you're part of a community. I look forward to seeing you all at the February meeting.
-Josh
At any rate, the IAMFT Chicago Chapter has some offerings for the winter. Come and see Mudita Rastogi at our February meeting. She'll present on her new book. That is something stimulating to look forward to.
Blogs often remind me of when I was a college DJ and had no idea if anyone was actually listening. Please feel free to leave comments. It's a nice way to connect and feel like you're part of a community. I look forward to seeing you all at the February meeting.
-Josh
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