Considering counseling as a future profession? Consider School Counseling. Here is what some of our school counseling students say about our master's program. Deadline to apply: 11/15/26 for entry in Fall 2027

A difficult school counseling experience helped Alana Martinez find her calling. Now she’s supporting 6th graders as a MS student & working to be the safe space she once needed. Read more here: soe.uncg.edu/alana-martinez-… Explore UNCG’s M.S. in School Counseling and apply by 11/15.

Can't wait to see our CED family and friends at SACES!

Congratulations to third-year PhD students Victoria Giles-Vazquez and Brittani Level on their published book chapter! Their scholarship reflects the expertise, insight, and sustained work they brought to a project that began during their first-year research apprenticeship.

Congratulations to Alex Moore, PhD student, who successfully defended her dissertation last month! Her dissertation implemented a group intervention for clients. Congratulations (soon to be) Dr. Moore!

Join us today at 5:30 p.m. EST to learn more about our MS in clinical mental health, couple and family, or school counseling teams.microsoft.com/meet/232…

Students & professionals, join us on 10/30 from 10–11:30 a.m. for a mini-conference about ethics, innovation, and advocacy in our evolving field of counseling! We’ll explore topics like AI, telehealth, client access, privacy, and professional boundaries and you can earn 1 CE hour

We haven't had (or at least haven't posted) a #twinning event in a while, but we had one the other day with Dr. Chan and 2nd year doctoral student Linda! (with the addition of PhD student Morgan, we may be early for the holidays!)

We are one week away! Come join us for our CED MS Student Mini-conference and for 1 CE!

In CED's Teaching in Counselor Education seminar, first year doctoral students take some time to learn creativity in the classroom in the UNCG SOE Makerspace!

Want to learn more about our master's in counseling? Come join us for an open house to learn more about our programs in clinical mental health, couple and family, and school counseling! teams.microsoft.com/meet/232…

Proud to see UNCG alumna Amanda Giordano, PhD, LPC, featured in ACA’s Counseling Today! Her research explores connections among early trauma, arousal, and addictive behaviors—and the need for integrated care. Sept. 2026, p. 25. #UNCGAlumni #CEDalum

Upcoming deadline 10/15/26. We are thrilled to be hiring our next colleague in UNCG CED for an Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Line) with a Clinical Mental Health or Couple and Family specialization and an emphasis in Addictions. For any questions, contact [email protected].

Considering becoming a counselor? Consider joining us. Applications due November 15

3rd year PhD student Youn Jung Ho & Dr. Jenny Niles recently published a chapter in the text Religious and Spiritual Diversity in K-12 Schools. Their chapter summarizes literature regarding religious identities & provides implications for school-based mental health practitioners

Considering applying to a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education. Consider us here at UNCG! Applications due November 15! Reach out for more information!

Dr. Christian Chan is leading a community-centered needs assessment on mental-health support for LGBTQ+ older adults in NC, beginning with listening before building solutions. From North Carolina Health News: bit.ly/4yGjIVo

CED’s Dr. Jenny Niles and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Dr. Emily Kitching received an AARC research grant to study what fosters hope among North Carolina school counselors navigating uncertainty in public education.

Drs. Rebecca Mathews and Joe Jordan led 8 QPR suicide-prevention trainings in Robeson and Scotland counties, equipping 130+ clinicians and community members to recognize warning signs, start supportive conversations, and connect people to care. #SuicidePrevention #QPRTraining

Dr. Jenny Niles is making changes among counseling professionals and school counselors with her research. Read morehttps://soe.uncg.edu/meet-the-researcher-dr-jennifer-niles/