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Join our panel discussion to explore supervisory and mentorship roles in working with international students, gain insights into effective relationships, and discuss modalities of treatment for student support. Discover challenges, benefits, and fostering effective relationships in a diverse campus community.
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PANEL DISCUSSION:Experiences of Building Culturally Sensitive Trainees through Supervision and Mentorship Relationships with International Staff Stephanie Shiqin Chong, Ph.D. Taylor Damiani, M.A. Clara Kuntz, M.S. Heweon Seo, Ph.D. Carly Surchin, M.A. Shu-Yi Wang, Ph.D. Counseling Services
University at Buffalo Statistics Campus Community: 3rd largest university in New York hosting international students 7026 or 18.5% of total UB enrollment (2015/2016) Top countries- China, India, South Korea, Canada, Malaysia and Iran Counseling Services (programs for this population): Therapy and drop-out rates? More effective utilization of services and programs International Student Support Group International Student Mentoring International Tea-time Welcome Table International Family Day Global Fun Day International Couples Group
Learning Objectives Gain insight into international staff supervisory and mentorship roles Explore trainees’ perspective of work with international students and what they have learned from their collaborative work with international staff Discuss various modalities of treatment to build relationship with individual students directly and through other offices on campus
Supervisory/ Mentorship Relationships Discussed Clinical Supervision Relationship for Individual Therapy Co-facilitator Supervisory Relationship for Group Therapy Outreach Mentorship
Clinical Supervision Relationship of Individual Therapy Experience as supervisee (Carly) Experience as supervisor (Stephanie)
Co-facilitator Supervisory Relationship for Group Therapy International Student Support Group (Taylor, Stephanie)
Outreach Mentorship International Tea-Time International Couples Group Welcome Table Global Fun Day International Family Day Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation International Student Mentoring Program
Partnerships with Departments International Students and Scholars’ Office English Language Institute Intercultural and Diversity Center Health Promotion Health Services Residence Life
Welcomeall International and U.S. students! Every Wednesday 5-6:30pm Student Union 240 For more information, contact: Dr. Stephanie Chong at sschong2@buffalo.edu
International Couples/ Spousal Support Group JOIN US!!! Every Monday 1-2 pm Student Union 228 - Refreshments will be provided • No weekly commitment • Increase communication skills • Share unique challenges as couples • Find supports and connections • Develop healthy relationships For more information, contact Dr. Stephanie Chong at sschong2@buffalo.edu
Discussion - Small Groups Have you had any experience supervising international trainees or working with international staff member? What are some of the challenges or benefits? What do you think is important in fostering an effective supervisory relationship between international/domestic supervisor/supervisee? What are your thoughts on mirroring the college population in the staff of college counseling centers? How does this impact student's experience? In listening to our presentation, were there aspects of your clinical/ supervision/ outreach work that you became more aware of? Were there any assumptions/ biases in working with international staff members?