Department of Counselor Education News
Explore how members of the Stetson Counselor Education community are advancing the profession, serving others, and making a meaningful difference.
Stetson’s SMART Lab to Be Featured in Bestselling Counseling Textbook
February 17, 2026
The Center for Optimal Health’s SMART Lab earns national attention for preparing counselors with applied, evidence-based skills.
Stetson Counseling Students Advance Scholarship at FMHCA
February 16, 2026
Ten Stetson counseling students presented their research at the 2026 Florida Mental Health Counselors Association conference, showcasing scholarship, professional engagement, and emerging leadership in the field.
Counselor Education Students Initiated into Chi Sigma Iota
February 3, 2026
Stetson University’s Department of Counselor Education recently celebrated the initiation of new members into Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) during the department’s annual holiday gathering.
Bradley McKibben Named Associate Editor for National Journal
November 12, 2025
Associate Professor and Department Chair Bradley McKibben, PhD, has been appointed an Associate Editor for Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, a national journal published by the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling.
Timothy Eng Presents at International and National Conferences
November 1, 2025
Professor Eng, Visiting Assistant Professor of Counselor Education at Stetson University and 2024 Fulbright Specialist Award recipient, recently shared his scholarship on two prominent stages: one international and one national.
Counselor Education Receives Continued HRSA Funding to Strengthen the Behavioral Health Workforce
August 1, 2025
Stetson University’s Department of Counselor Education has received renewed funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) program, supporting the department’s ongoing efforts to expand access to mental health care in underserved communities.
Stetson Faculty, Students, and Alumni Advance in Emotionally Focused Therapy Training
June 1, 2025
Stetson Counselor Education students recently participated in a 4-day Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) externship hosted by the University of South Florida and EFT Tampa Bay.