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Friday, February 11, 2011

Caroline Poland '10

In January, Ms. Caroline Poland ’10 (Mental Health Counseling) was invited to travel to Cuenca, Ecuador to present a series of lectures at the University of Azuay. This was the first accredited University in Ecuador, and is the “academic capital” of the country. While there, she conducted seminars and discussion groups with professors and graduate students from the University, as well as physicians and counselors from the community.  While there, Ms. Poland lectured on the following topics:

 

1.     Wellness, Resiliency, and Job Burnout

 

2.     Work Life Balance with Mental Health as a Focus

 

3.     Wellness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Way to Decrease Depression & Suicide

 

4.     Dealing with Depression & Suicide in Students

 

Ecuador is many years behind the United States in the development of Mental Health services, so it was an excellent time of discussions with those in the field.  The professionals we met are eager to learn, and accepting of any resources they can get. Ms. Poland has been personally invited back to speak and teach by the President of the University, and is already planning her next trip.

 

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

New IWU alumnus authors children's book

Llita has published her 1st book.  --She graduated from IWU in 2005 (Communication major) and works at IWU - Financial Aid (APS).

Watch and See

 Watch and See by L.K. Colyer  

You've heard the Christmas story, but never have you seen it through the eyes of Reeshone, the star that shone over
Bethlehem. Join Reeshone as he talks with his Father about the amazing events that are happening beneath him, and hear about events that will happen throughout time. You
might just see the Christmas story in an amazing new light.

The book is on the Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites.  (Llita has copies to sell as well). 

http://www.amazon.com/Watch-See-L-K-Colyer/dp/1612250114/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297182297&sr=8-1

http://productsearch.barnesandnoble.com/search/results.aspx?WRD=l.k.colyer&page=index&prod=univ&choice=allproducts&query=l.k.colyer&flag=False&r=1&ugrp=0