Daily Schedule for the Counseling Italy Institute

Posted by Dr. Becky Michel

For the past four years, Governors State University students and faculty have attended "A Counselor's View of Italy" - a Counseling Institute near Florence, Italy.

The Institute is open to students and faculty members from across the country. This year two students and one faculty member from the GSU Division of Psychology and Counseling will be attending. We hope this blog gives you a glimpse into our journey!

Italy Institute Schedule

This is the 13th "Counselor's View of Italy" Institute. During the next two weeks, we will be learning about the Italian Mental Health System and visiting several cities and towns throughout Tuscany. Our schedule for the Institute is listed below:

Friday, May 20
Arrive in Rome
Travel to Casa Cares in Reggello, Italy
Introductions

Saturday, May 21
Introduction to Italy & House tour - Dr. Paul Krieg
Personal Wellness and Balance in our Lives - Dr. Pat Thomas
The Culture and Counseling in Italy - Dr. Ted Remley

The Tuscan Wines - Dr. Paul Krieg

Orientation to Florence - Dr. Paul Krieg

Sunday, May 22
Fierenze (Florence)

Introduction to the Italian Language - Dr. Paul Krieg

Monday, May 23

Organic Farming in Italy - Giordano Cellai

Walk to Olive Press and Church

Italian High Schools - Judy Siegel

AssoCounseling:  The ACA of Italy - Dott. Tommaso Valleri

Dinner at Ristorante Archimede

Tuesday, May 24
Siena

Wednesday, May 25

Psychiatric & Mental Health Services in Italy - Dr. Andrea Cicogni

The Italian Schools - Elementary & Middle - Nancy Bailey

Diversity, Art, and Culture - Dr. Amy Helene Kirschke

Finestre e Specchi:  Reflections and First Impressions -Dr. James Benshoff

Thursday, May 26

Lake Trasimeno

Assisi

Friday, May 27

Counseling in Italy - Dott. Eugenio Bacchini

The Italian Culture and Being a Counselor in Italy - Paola Salvioni

Unpacking Culture and Exploring Strengths - Dr. Becky Michel

Mask Making in Italy - Vito Albanese

Saturday, May 28

Greve, Chianti
San Gimignano

Meeting with Syrian Refugees

Sunday, May 29
Counseling American Students in Italy - Amy Kleine
Afternoon in Vallambrosa

Monday, May 30

Monte-Pulciano

Pienza

Italian Gestures - Dr. Paul Krieg

Tuesday, May 31
Fierenze (Florence)
Exchange with mental health care professionals

Wednesday, June 1
Giving Yourself Permission to Relax, Rejuvenate, and Regenerate through the use of Art Journaling  - Dr. Jayne Miller

Cultural Presentation by Drs. Mona & Tracy

Crossing Cultures:  Experiences with Italians and the Italian Culture  - Dr. James Benshoff

Thursday, June 2
Lucca

Pisa

Program Summary and Evaluation- Dr. Paul Krieg

Friday, June 3

Rome

Saturday, June 4

Depart home to Chicago

We hope you enjoy reading about our experiences in Italy!