Author: Cody Bryant

Dr. Christina Mick, Director of the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness, at Tennessee Tech University and her daughter, Kayla Mick, a junior in college, have collaborated and completed the children’s book, “Meg and the Magic of Movement”.
“Meg and the Magic of Movement” was written to share the impact of Auditory Processing Disorder and bring awareness to the condition. The book may be purchased online at Amazon.com and is available on Kindle for purchase. All proceeds from this book go towards purchasing jump ropes for physical education programs across the state of Tennessee.

Police officers from the University Police Department recently completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. This training equips officers with the tools and resources to respond more safely and compassionately to individuals with serious mental illnesses in crisis. CIT provides officers with alternatives to arrest and incarceration when they encounter people facing mental health issues. The officers who attended the training include Chief Fred Nichols, Lt. Taylor King, Sgt. Jeff Bulakowski, Officer Hannah Beaty, Officer Jeremiah Lewis, and Officer Ben Winfree. Additional officers will attend CIT training as new sessions become available.

Three officers from the University Police Department have recently completed specialized training in domestic violence investigations. This training aims to enhance law enforcement’s response to and prosecution of domestic violence cases. The curriculum covered a wide range of topics, including assessing lethality, legal reviews, victim interviewing techniques, sexual assault, dual arrest, strangulation cases, coordinated community responses, courtroom testimony, and witness intimidation, among others. Captain Mark Hillis, Officer Hannah Beaty, and Officer Anthony Sherrell participated in the training.

The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness clinical team recently completed the requirements for Trauma Treatment Provider. The clinical team had to satisfy program requirements that included training in trauma recovery and passing the certification exam. The CCMHW clinical team is committed to continuing education and training that enhance the skills and knowledge of student mental health and development. Pictured are Ben Higgins, Ravi Patel, Tessa Benefield, Angela Rector, and Dr. Christina Mick. For more information regarding counseling services contact the CCMHW at 372-3331.