Beta Chi is the John Carroll chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the international honor society for academic and professional excellence in counseling. CSI promotes a strong professional identity through members (professional counselors, counselor educators, and students) who contribute to the realization of a healthy society by fostering wellness and human dignity.
Beta Chi’s mission is to provide a resource for the development of professional affiliations in the Cleveland area, exposure to diverse populations through service, professional development through mentoring opportunities, and support for academic achievement in research.
Beta Chi is an award-winning, active chapter that sponsors many events, including the Annual Wellness Conference, speaker events, and fundraisers for mental health-related charities. Members of Beta Chi must possess a 3.5 GPA or higher and have completed 9 credit hours of coursework.
If you are interested in becoming involved in Beta Chi, please contact us at BetaChi@jcu.edu.
- Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 5:00pm - Practicum & Internship Panel - Hear from Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling students in their internship stage, sharing valuable tips and advice!
- Friday, March 14th, 2025 at 4pm - Induction Ceremony - Whether you're getting inducted into Beta Chi yourself or supporting your peers or loved ones, we welcome you to celebrate with us!
- Friday, March 21st, 2025 at 1pm - Trauma Workshop - Earn 3 CEUs and gain valuable training in trauma-focused treatment interventions from 3 practicing clinicians! More details & RSVP link in below tab.
For more information or to attend these events, email betachi@jcu.edu
Speakers:
Christine Banks-VanAllen, MA, LPCC-S
Kristen Horvath-Broda, M.Ed., MA, LPCC-S
Hannah Lowe, PhD, LPCC-S
Session Description:
Trauma is pervasive in clinical counseling and frequently co-occurs with substance use and other mental disorders. This workshop will prepare students to integrate trauma-informed care into their practice. Participants will explore fundamental trauma concepts, psychomotor psychotherapy techniques, and the neurobiology of trauma and addiction. The session will offer practical tools for implementing trauma-informed care in clinical and chemical dependency settings, with a focus on ethical and cultural considerations. Case discussions and interactive activities will reinforce learning, helping participants develop trauma competence and strategies to mitigate indirect trauma risk. Attendees will leave with actionable knowledge to enhance their trauma-informed practice.
Learning Goals:
Participants will identify and apply fundamental skills for working with trauma, including recognizing trauma symptoms, understanding the neurobiological impact of trauma, and implementing trauma-informed care principles such as safety, trust, collaboration, choice, and empowerment in clinical settings.
Participants will examine the role of the body in trauma processing and demonstrate at least two psychomotor psychotherapy interventions designed to support nervous system regulation, enhance client embodiment, and facilitate trauma resolution.
Participants will analyze the intersection of trauma and addiction, identifying at least three trauma-informed strategies to use in substance use treatment settings, including trauma-sensitive screening, regulation-based interventions, and addressing trauma as an underlying factor in addiction recovery.
Many students also choose to become active in local, state, and national organizations such as the American Counseling Association, American School Counselor Association, Ohio Counseling Association, and Ohio School Counselor Association.