UNF Clinical Mental Health Counseling

09/02/2026

Woohoo!!!! Congratulations to another of Dr. Terrell's publication, along with Dr. Hamadi, and with our recent graduates, Sean Sorrick and Alexa Mejido as coauthors! The article entitled, "Cracks in the Foundation: Childhood Violence Exposure and Romantic Relationships Among Partnered Older Adults", is published in The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families.

The consequences of adverse childhood experiences on children, adolescents, and young adults are well documented; however, a gap exists in the literature regard...

08/13/2026

We’re excited to officially welcome our newest students, the Fall 2026 cohort, to our CMHC family! Here are photos of our New Student Orientation yesterday, Aug. 12th, including the wacky poses!

08/12/2026

Scammers are getting smarter. So can you.

The Ripple AI-ffect is bringing "Aging in the Age of AI" to Jacksonville: a free, hands-on workshop that helps older adults and caregivers use AI with confidence, spot common scams and bring a little more ease into everyday life.

No tech background needed. All are welcome.

📅 Aug. 18, 2026
🕐 10 a.m. to noon
📍 UNF MedNexus at Deerwood
💵 Free (food and refreshments included)

Presented by Ebri Education's Ripple AI-ffect Initiative and the UNF Center for Aging Research, Brooks College of Health.

Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/L556qfA4WL

08/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2024 cohort!!Thank you for making a dent in our lives too! Graduation Photos: Part 5

08/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2024 cohort! We miss you already 💗 Thank you to the CSI Board that prepared and planned the pre-graduation gathering! Graduation Photos: Part 4!

08/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2024 cohort! We are excited to the wonder of who you will be, what you will do, and the many lives you will lovingly touch! Graduation photos: Part 3

08/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2024 cohort! May your lives and careers ahead be filled with purpose, fulfillment, continued growth, and many opportunities to make a difference. Graduation Photos: Part 2

08/08/2026

Congratulations to our 2024 cohort who just graduated!!!
What an incredible accomplishment! After two years of hard work, personal growth, late nights on writing papers, meaningful conversations, and countless moments of perseverance, our CMHC graduate students have officially reached this milestone. 💙

We are so proud of each of you and all that you have become along the way. As you begin this next chapter, we are excited to see where your hearts, talents, and passion for helping others take you.

Congratulations, graduates! Your journey is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish. 🌟🎓💙 Photos: part 1

08/07/2026

Congratulations to Brandi Nash, a CMHC alumni, who published her thesis, together with (current and former) UNF faculty: Dr. Kassie Terrell, Dr. Hanadi Hamadi, Dr. Nicholas de Villiers, and Dr. Lena Salpietro!

Cultural competence in working with gender nonconforming clients is a core ethical and professional obligation in counseling, yet predictors of counselors’ perceived competence remain insufficiently examined. Guided by the Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCCs), this stu...

08/07/2026

Counseling Our Communities: Summer Workshop for PID
Day two of Counseling Our Communities brought 15 of our CMHC students to Little Creek Ranch, where they explored the role of nature and animals in supporting health, wellness, and healing.
Guided by the horses, students practiced a "soft eyes" approach to observing the world—slowing down, broadening awareness, and becoming fully present in the moment. Through mindful sensory experiences, they intentionally noticed the sounds, sights, smells, and rhythms of the natural environment while reflecting on how presence and curiosity can strengthen both personal well-being and clinical practice.
A heartfelt thank you to Little Creek Ranch for sharing their beautiful space and creating an environment where future counselors can experience firsthand how nature, mindfulness, and the human-animal connection can deepen self-awareness and support holistic approaches to care.