N LU’s College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences (CPBS) has four clinically-based programs that provided over 145,000 hours of mental health services in Illinois and Florida last year, addressing critical shortages in mental health care. This training model allowed students to gain hands-on experience while benefiting the community with accessible services. Provided with an hour or two hours of supervision, our students, in turn, were able to provide 10 to 20 hours of clinical services to the community. Faculty and students also engaged in significant research efforts. A notable project includes a forthcoming book on resilience and adverse childhood experiences, co- edited by several faculty members. Faculty members and students have been active in presenting their COLLEGE OF PSYCHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Scenes from the Colleges
CPBS Counseling Wellness Day at the Lisle campus
AT THE 2024 MIDWESTERN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONFERENCE,
75% OF STUDENT PRESENTERS WERE FROM NLU’S CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM.
research findings at conferences. For example, at the 2024 Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, 75% of the student presenters were from NLU’s clinical psychology program. This highlights the program’s commitment to blend clinical training with research, thereby strengthening academic and professional growth. CPBS’ annual Counseling Symposium expanded in scope and was held simultaneously across three Illinois campuses. The Symposium served as a professional development opportunity for students and community clinicians, offering free continuing education credits to those who supervise students. Attendance was at an all-time high, reinforcing cross-campus community engagement and networking.
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