Minnesota International Counseling Institute:
Issues and Practices in Counseling and
Psychology around the World
August 7-12, 2008
Participants in MICI 2005.
Help us celebrate our 10th anniversary—a reunion
of past MICI alumni and friends.
The Minnesota International Counseling Institute (MICI) has been held
every two years since 1989, with the goal of bringing together
individuals from different regions of the world to promote the
cross-cultural exchange of theories, techniques, and research about the
counseling, psychology, and education professions. Designed primarily
for those involved in counseling practice, training, supervision, and/or
research, the institute offers participants an intensive learning
experience with international colleagues. Enrollment is limited to
maximize the cross-cultural exchange of practices and ideas.
The institute will be conducted in the English language.
More information about MICI can be found in the following article:
Skovholt, T. M., Hansen, S. S., Goh, M., Romano,
J. L., & Thomas, K. A. (2005).
The Minnesota International Counseling Institute (MICI)
1989—Present: History, Joyful Moments, and Lessons Learned. International Journal for the Advancement of
Counseling, 27, 17-33.
“It was an active, participatory opportunity for cross-cultural exchange
and discussion. I’ll be back!”
—Australia
Faculty
What will we do?
During the institute, we will:
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hear from experts in counseling and mental health
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work in small groups on social themes affecting mental health
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have opportunities to present research/papers at an international
meeting
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enhance our skills and professional development
What will we gain?
The institute is designed to:
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enrich each person's cross-cultural understanding of counseling,
counseling psychology, and human development;
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facilitate participants' development of counselor, psychology, and human
development training models appropriate to their home setting; and
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encourage collaborative, cross-cultural projects.
MICI is offered primarily for foreign nationals who are involved in
training, supervision, research, teaching, and/or practice of
counseling. However, a few spots are available for U.S. counselors to
participate. Endorsement
The MICI is endorsed by the American
Psychological Association Division 17 Society of Counseling
Psychology, and the American Counseling Association.
NEW! Global discussions is a new format for the MICI
that encourages dialogue and exchange between participants, MICI
faculty, and presenters. Toward the end of each presentation,
participants will meet in small groups to discuss the implications and
application of the material presented for their various country
contexts. A summary of these discussions will be presented at the last
day of the institute.
Call for papers and presentations
Participants are
invited to present papers. Your proposal must include the following:
title of presentation; presenter’s name, title, address, e-mail; and a
250–300 word abstract.
E-mail proposal to Michael Goh at
gohxx001@umn.edu.
Revised January 2008
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