
International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling:
IARTC
Resilience & Trauma Epistemology
A Division of the American Counseling Association
Call for IARTC Newsletter Editor Applications
The Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (IARTC), the newest division of ACA, is seeking an Editor for its bi-annual Newsletter. The IARTC Newsletter is published twice a year in the Spring (to coincide with the ACA Annual Conference and Exposition), and again in the Fall (August 30th). The Editor will solicit submissions, provide editorial oversight of articles, develop and publish the Newsletter. The Editor will disseminate the Newsletter through various platforms including the IARTC Website, CESNET, ACA Connect, COUNSgrads, and other social platforms. We hope to expand our submission to international groups moving forward.
The ideal candidate will be a member of the Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (or willing to join upon appointment), have excellent writing skills, attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational capabilities. Some editorial experience is desired but not required. Previous issues of the IARTC Newsletter can be found on the IARTC Website https://www.iartc.org/about-4
The selected person will work alongside and be mentored by the current Editor and Senior Associate Editor to produce the upcoming summer/fall Newsletter.
Letters of Interest and a current CV should be submitted to Mayfield.peggyc@gmail.com. A review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please list IARTC Editor in the subject line.
Warmly,
Peggy
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IARTC recently received fiscal year 2023-2024 election results from ACA. Dr. Matthew J. Walsh was elected as IARTC's incoming President-Elect. Celebrate!
IARTC Mission
To enhance the quality of life for people and communities worldwide by promoting the development of professional counselors; by advancing the ideals of the American Counseling Association, the counseling profession, and the ethical practice of counseling through trauma-informed practices; and, by nurturing respect for human dignity, cultural inclusivity, and resilience.
Join an IARTC Committee!
For those of you who wish to serve IARTC, we have the following committees that you can join:
Advocacy Committee
Awards Committee
Branch Committee
Budget & Finance Committee
Bylaws Committee
Communications, Media, and PR Committee
Conference Committee
DEI & Social Justice Committee
Graduate Student Committee
Membership Committee
Professional Development Committee
IARTC Newsletter Editorial Team
To join a committee, please send your CV and letter of interest to IARTC President Dr. Peggy Mayfield Mayfield.peggyc@gmail.com and IARTC President-Elect Dr. Lisa Levers at levers@duq.edu. If appointed to a committee, we will also need a headshot and a brief bio so that we can add your profile to the IARTC website. IARTC encourages diverse members from national and international communities to apply. IARTC needs you!
Submit an Article to the IARTC Journal--Trauma Counseling and Resilience:
Trauma Counseling & Resilience Portal
Communications, Media, & Public Relations Committee
Communication/Media and Public Relations Committee: Oversees and coordinates all non-journal and non-newsletter-related publications and media projects of IARTC with the approval of the IARTC Board. Members include regional and national diversity with an eye for talent in content and product development such as webinars, reports, briefs, website and social media content, and online Interest Networks of IARTC. This committee will need 9-10 members, divided to address website and social media; online product development; and publications and Interest Networks.
Meet The Team

Nikki Hurless, Ph.D., LPC (MO), LPC-Associate (TX), NCC
Dr. Nikki Hurless (she/her) is an assistant professor of counseling at Tarleton State University in Fort Worth, TX. Her research focuses on applying a trauma-informed lens to education, clinical supervision, and the professional development of counselors. She is also a nationally certified counselor (NCC) and EMDR provider in Missouri and Texas. Nikki advocates for improving mental health treatment and access for gender diverse /queer clients and survivors of interpersonal violence.

Tiffany Chartier, MA
Tiffany Chartier is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Grace College. She previously obtained an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies, focusing on negotiations, and a BS in Criminal Justice. Since 2016, Ms. Chartier has been a weekly inspirational and wellness columnist for several newspapers. She has served in a police department as a crime victim assistance volunteer providing crisis intervention and personal advocacy. In addition, she has been a mentor with Kids Hope USA, the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Ms. Chartier works full-time as an executive administrator for community and economic development. She is passionate about meeting people where they are and assisting in addressing trauma through healthy pathways.

Giovani Casseus, MA
My name is Giovani Casseus. I recently graduated from Florida State University, where I studied and obtained my masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, along with an Educational Specialist degree. Before obtaining my masters, I received my bachelors degree in Psychology, and a minor in Gender Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University. Throughout my time in my masters program Ive had the honor of being appointed to several clinical roles such as an Outpatient Therapist Intern at the Center for Couple and Family Therapy; and a Psychometrist Technician at North Florida Neuropsychology, a psychological private practice. My passion for counseling and wanting to help ameliorate issues related to trauma is heavily influenced by my personal experiences being raised in Sunrise, Florida, a suburb of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. My upbringing here exposed me to the lifestyles of culturally diverse, and marginalized people who continue to experience undue hardships that increase the likelihood of experiencing trauma. My affinity for helping others has budded from my understanding of, and care for those who have been historically oppressed. My scholastic, research, and professional endeavors have been geared towards studying and working with diverse individuals, and trauma-related concepts.
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New Member Coming Soon!
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