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Supporting leadership and students amidst the 2024 presidential election
What is the role of College Counseling Leaders to foster communication across differences on their campuses? And what is the opportunity (directly or indirectly) for providing students with support during a potentially turbulent time?
Join Kate Wolfe-Lyga,Vice President, Clinical Operations at BetterMynd and Peter Forkner, Ph.D., Director, Counseling Center at Bentley University, for their perspectives on the role of the counseling center in preparing for and addressing the challenges of our socio-political climate, followed by an open discussion to group-source tools and resources to support you, your students, and your campus administrators.
As a reminder: No recordings! Join Kate and Peter live and bring your thoughts on the topic to engage in the large group discussion.
Seats are limited, so secure your spot!
About the Speakers

Peter Forkner, Ph.D.

Director, Counseling Center at Bentley University
Raised in Massachusetts, Peter obtained his PhD from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia and his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, where he majored in psychology and minored in sociology. Peter has worked in a number of college counseling centers, including George Mason University, Catholic University, the University of New Hampshire, and Salem State University. Peter’s clinical interests include the treatment of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, as well as masculinity and its influence on male behavior and mental health issues. Outside of work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and supporting New England sports.
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Kate Wolfe-Lyga, LMHC

Vice President, Clinical Operations at BetterMynd
Katherine Wolfe-Lyga has an extensive work experience that spans over 16 years. From 2004 to 2010, they held various roles at Liberty Resources, Inc., including Therapist, Asst. Director Continuous Quality Improvement, and Case Manager. In 2010, they began working at Onondaga Community College as an Adjunct Instructor, Interim Coordinator, Judicial Affairs, and Administrative Officer/ AOD Facilitator. From 2013 to 2015, they served as Clinical Supervisor at ARISE CNY. From 2015 to 2016, they were the Vice President of the Board of Directors at Hope For Bereaved. From 2016 to 2017, they were the Director of the Counseling Services Center and Adjunct Instructor at State University of New York at Oswego.
Katherine Wolfe-Lyga obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Justice from the State University of New York College at Oswego between 1999 and 2002. Katherine then went on to earn their Master of Science degree in Community Counseling from Syracuse University between 2004 and 2008. In November 2011, they obtained their Licensed Mental Health Counselor certification from the New York State Education Department.
About College Counseling Leaders Discuss This

BetterMynd’s “College Counseling Leaders Discuss This Series” began in fall 2023 and is a recurring, remote (Zoom) meeting focused on bringing the community together for a focused participatory conversation on important topics in college counseling.
BetterMynd is providing this space because we believe the role of college counseling leadership on campus is critical and irreplaceable in ensuring students receive the mental health support they need.
Through this recurring series, we want to deepen our existing campus relationships, create new ones, and learn from this community of professionals. No sales pitch (we promise), just Kate, community, and salient topics.