Surviving and Thriving in Your Counseling Program

Julius A. Austin, PhD, LPC, is a former collegiate and professional soccer player who earned a master of arts in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a doctorate of philosophy in counselor education and supervision from the University of Wyoming. He is currently a clinical therapist and the Coordinator for the Office of Substance Abuse and Recovery at Tulane University. In this role, he serves students struggling with substance abuse issues and works with other academic and local community resources to support students in recovery. He is also an adjunct professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and Southern University and A&M College. His research focuses on counselor development and training. He is also the coauthor of the books Counselor Self-Care and The Counselor Educator's Guide: Practical In-Class Strategies and Activities. Jude T. Austin II, PhD, LPC, LMFT-Associate, NCC, CCMHC, is an assistant professor and clinical coordinator in the professional counseling program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He is also in private practice in Temple, Texas, working with individuals, couples, and families. His research focuses on counselor education pedagogy, specifically finding ways to help counseling students develop therapeutic presence in session. He is the coauthor of the books Counselor Self-Care and The Counselor Educator Handbook: Practical In-Class Strategies and Activities.