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Summer 2025 electives

This Summer: Expand Your Skills with Counselor Education Workshops!

The Counselor Education program is excited to offer three dynamic workshops this summer, open to both graduate and undergraduate students! Whether you’re pursuing a career in counseling or simply interested in personal growth and professional development, these workshops provide valuable tools and insights for students across all disciplines. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new topics, build practical skills, and enhance your academic journey—enroll today!

Creative Interventions and Expressive Arts Techniques for Helping Professionals

June 6-7 with Amy Curry

Discover the Power of Creative Counseling!

Explore hands-on, expressive techniques like art therapy and sandtray to support clients of all ages. This dynamic course introduces practical, research backed interventions to deepen self-awareness and foster personal growth. No artistic talent needed —  just a willingness to get creative and learn new ways to help others heal and thrive!


Introduction to Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

July 18-19 with Amy McKenzie

Master the Essentials of DBT!

Gain a solid foundation in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and its core modules—mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Learn how to help clients manage emotions, build resilience, and improve relationships, all backed by the latest research and neuroscience insights. Perfect for those ready to elevate their therapeutic toolkit!


Healthy Body / Healthy Mind

August 8-9 with Laci Whipple

Reclaim Your Relationship with Your Body

Join this interactive body image workshop to challenge diet culture, explore the roots of body and food beliefs, and embrace intuitive living. Learn practical tools for self-care grounded in a weight-neutral, health-centered approach—and walk away feeling empowered, informed, and more connected to yourself.


Questions about the courses? Contact the Counselor Education program at CounselorEducation@boisestate.edu or 208.426.1219.