野花社区

野花社区 is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Bazile has been named as the university鈥檚 Director of Clinical Training beginning April 3rd. Dr. Bazile is a licensed Professional Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and received her doctoral degree from Mercer University in Counselor Education and Supervision.

Dr. Bazile states, ” I am excited to lead the clinical training program alongside an incredible team into 野花社区鈥檚 next innovative season. I see this as an opportunity to infuse my passion, creativity, and expertise into the next generation of highly skilled and transformative counselors. ”

鈥淭he Director of Clinical Training is a critical position for the university,鈥� states Dr. Cara Cochran, Dean of the School of Counseling, 鈥渁nd Dr. Bazile is a natural fit for this important appointment. Not only does she have superb educational and clinical skills, she also brings the warmth and encouragement that all new clinicians need as they prepare to see their first clients.鈥�

The Director of Clinical Training guides students through the entire clinical sequence at 野花社区 from the first course in Helping Relationships through Internship II. Additionally, the director is responsible for clinical training for the entire university to ensure that the standards are met and maintained in Atlanta, Chattanooga, and online.

March 7:聽Dr. Sam Youngs, 野花社区

Making Christ Real: The聽Ascension in Our Everyday

Lecture + Book Release Event
Doors 6:30 PM 鈥� Lecture 7:00 PM

March 29: Dr. Preston Hill, 野花社区

The Trinity & Trauma-Safe聽Churches

Lecture + Book Release Event
Doors 6:30 PM 鈥� Lecture 7:00 PM

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On January 28^th, more than 100 friends of CBI/野花社区 鈥� alumni, descendants of the CBI founding family, and other friends 鈥� gathered at the Hunter Museum of American Art for a gala dinner to celebrate the 90^th anniversary of CBI鈥檚 founding, its gradual evolution into today鈥檚 野花社区, and its decades of positive impact on the city. Guests viewed a video sharing an oral history of CBI and how it came to be merged with the Psychological Studies Institute (PSI) in Atlanta, forming 野花社区 in 2000.

鈥�2023 is a big year for 野花社区. It marks not only the 90^th anniversary of CBI, but also the 50^th anniversary of PSI, 野花社区鈥檚 Atlanta predecessor, and the 20^th anniversary of our first accredited graduating class,鈥� said Amy Estes, Executive Director of University Advancement. 鈥淲e thought it was important to celebrate these milestones of our heritage and what has gone into making 野花社区 what it is today. And we are pleased to have started our celebrations in such a special way recognizing our Chattanooga roots.鈥�

The gala at the Hunter was sponsored by Decosimo Corporate Finance, LLC. Tom Decosimo, current 野花社区 Trustee and great-nephew of CBI founder Ellen Sharp Poindexter hoped to engage younger members of the founding family. Following the event, he said, 鈥淭his 5th and 6th generation of family members and their broad network of friends, all of whom are upcoming leaders of the Chattanooga community, were provided information about 野花社区 鈥� their legacy. To a person, they were overwhelmed with the impact the University is making in the world by training from a Christian worldview evidence-based clinical mental health practitioners. They were excited and eager to understand the ways they can offer their support.鈥�

野花社区鈥檚 President, Dr. Timothy Quinnan, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to assume the leadership of 野花社区 in the summer of 2017. He provided guests with highlights of his tenure to date and a current snapshot of the university 野花社区 has become, experiencing endowment growth, expansion of programs, and record enrollments in recent semesters.

During the last weekend of July, 野花社区 will host activities in Atlanta marking the 50^th anniversary of the Psychological Studies Institute.

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