LEXIE BROEMMER worked with college-aged people be- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF fore, he has never worked at a college. As a therapist, he, like Silver, most Quincy Universitys Counseling enjoys helping people overcome their Center has already undergone a per- obstacles. sonnel change this semester. As of the Youre helping other people either week of Sept. 11, Molly Dunn-Steinke, clarify their own life goals, helping who had been at QU for nearly 10 them through crisis, teaching them years, left her position as director of the skills, processing past trauma, and why Counseling Center, and two new coun- we do the things we do, Poyser said. selors, Millie Silver and Joseph Poyser, Neither Poyser nor Silver are far re- took her place. moved from their college years, which Dunn-Steinke left QU to return to they both think will help them with the Chaddock, where she worked before new experiences they will have at QU. she came to QU. Chaddock provides They realize how important and trans- residential treatment to children who formative college can be for students. have suffered from severe trauma. It College is kind of one of those also offers traditional residential care periods in life where you are definitely for those suffering from other emo- Millie Silver Joseph Poyser coming into adulthood, and its a tran- tional and behavioral issues. There, ters in social work in 2014, has been coach students through phone calls to sitional period. Poyser said. Dunne-Steinke will focus on young a working therapist since 2014, when advisors, as she knows it can be hard to They want students to remember children, rather than college students. she worked in a residential facility in adjust to college when students are on that they are available for anything they Im going back to the birth to Missouri with adolescent girls. She has their own. may need. 5-year-old population because the been working for QMG as an interven- I know my parents -- my mom Were excited to be here, both of impact of prevention is so very import- tionist, which essentially means she -- has done literally everything for me, us, and even if its just students stop- ant and allows less troubles as children works with crisis intervention, for a and so when you get out of the house, ping by to say hello, we dont mind, develop, she said. Preparing children year. youre on your own and youre having Silver said. for kindergarten may seem like an easy Her favorite part of working as to learn how to do all of that, she said. The Counseling Center is in Friars task, but research tells us that social an interventionist and as a therapist is I mean, even a medical appointment, Hall Room 114. Counseling services emotional development is not always helping people. like Mom, how do I make a dentist ap- are free to students. Students are en- instinctual. I like to see people, watch them pointment, like, who do I call? Some- couraged to call the Behavioral Health Though she is no longer counseling change and kind of recognize it them- times that can be stressful. Receptionists at 217-222-6550, x3418, at QU, she will continue to adjunct at selves, like, Wow, I do have these skills Poyser, who has a bachelors degree to make an appointment prior to meet- the school. and stuff. I just needed to figure out in applied psychology and a masters ing with Poyser or Silver to ensure they While Dunn-Steinke has 30 years how to use them, she said. degree in clinical professional psychol- can be seen at a time that works best. of experience under her belt, Silver and This is something that will trans- ogy, started working at a substance In case of an emergency, call QUs Poyser have about five together. Both late to her work at QU. She and Poyser abuse facility. He worked in several campus security at (217) 228-5600; currently work at the Quincy Medical want to help students with anything different facilities ranging from stabi- contact your RD; call Transitions of Group, and in fact, it is through QMGs they need, whether its working to lization to mental illness to substance Western Illinois crisis line at (217) partnership with QU that they have improve their mental health or helping abuse. He has only been at QMG, 222-1166; call 911 emergencies; or call had the chance to work there. them find their academic advisors or where he is a behavioral health thera- the local emergency room at Blessing Silver, who graduated with a Mas- the registrar. Silver is even willing to pist, since May. Even though he was Hospital at (217) 223-1200.
SPEAKER SERIES
Presentations to be based upon This I Believe
Quincy University will host a speaker series this The first forum featured Father Tom Nairn, OFM, Hartford, Conn., and Lucinda McClain, former chair fall that is based on the book, This I Believe by Jay chair of the QU Board of Trustees and Senior Direc- of the QU Board of Trustees. Allison and Dan Geidman. tor of Ethics for the USA Catholic Health Association. The final speaker will be a member of the QU This I Believe is the common read text used in The presentation, though generally guided by community who will be chosen by polling the student many QU classes this fall. The book is a collection of the book, is open and will focus on how the speakers body. 80 short essays that focus on the different authors sense of purpose, guiding principles and experiences The series is open to the public. Refreshments personal statements of belief. have shaped their lives. will be available. The series began on September 26 at the St. Fran- Future presenters will be Cindy Lovell, executive For more information, contact Ann Behrens at cis Plaza, outside of Francis Hall (18th & College). director of the Mark Twain House & Museum in 217-228-5432 ext. 3300.