Do you have a favorite counseling website? Maybe you have used websites for research on papers and presentations - now you can share your findings and find new resources here!
Here are some to get you started:
(Posted in External Links for CSL 511 & CSL 532 by Dr. Lingertat-Putnam)
Guidance Channel
Stop Bullying Now
Therapeutic Resources
Self-Esteem Shop
Interview Questions for School Counselors
*Use your google, yahoo, or AIM account to become a blogspot follower.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
New Sections Added
A section of CSL/CSS 528 Clinical Counseling Skills has been added on Fridays at 4:30. A section of CSL 585 Community Mental Health Counseling has been added on Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
You can view the most current course listings here: http://www.strose.edu/officesandresources/registrar/courselistings/article1277
You can view the most current course listings here: http://www.strose.edu/officesandresources/registrar/courselistings/article1277
All Counseling & CSSA Students: Check out the ACA Graduate Essay Competition!
Scholarship Opportunities
Are you currently a member of ACA or interested in enrolling? The American Counseling Association is offering two Graduate level essays for scholarship opportunities:
- ACA Foundation Graduate Student Essay Competition - open to any ACA member currently enrolled in graduate studies in counseling at an accredited university or college.
- Ross Trust Graduate Student Essay Competition for Future School Counselors - open to any ACA member currently enrolled in graduate studies in counseling at an accredited university or college who is heading toward a counseling career at the elementary, middle or senior high school level.
Two $2,500 Grand Prize Scholarships - Eight $500 Runner-up Scholarships
- Grand Prize:Each competition offers a Grand Prize of a $2,500 Scholarship grant, publication of the winning essays in Counseling Today, free registration for the 2010 ACA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, and 3 nights paid hotel for the Conference.
- Runner-up: Four runners-up in each competition will receive a $500 scholarship grant, publication of their essays in Counseling Today, and free registration for the 2010 ACA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh.
Deadline: December 14th at Midnight
For more information, rules, and entry forms please visit
Monday, December 7, 2009
Summer Session Survey
Thank you to all of the students who participated in the Summer Session Survey. Your time and feedback was greatly appreciated!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
SWK 370 (CSL 597) – International Social Work – The Netherlands
SWK 370 (CSL 597) – International Social Work – The Netherlands
The travel portion of this course will be during Spring Break – February 28- March 7, 2010
INFORMATION SESSIONS TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
On the following dates and times:
1st Wed., Oct. 28, 3:30-4:30 pm
or
2nd Fri., Oct. 30, 11-12:00 pm
In the Moran Hall Conference Room (the white house next to St. Joseph’s Auditorium)
For further information please contact Dr. Richard Pulice at pulicer@strose.edu -454-5251
The travel portion of this course will be during Spring Break – February 28- March 7, 2010
INFORMATION SESSIONS TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
On the following dates and times:
1st Wed., Oct. 28, 3:30-4:30 pm
or
2nd Fri., Oct. 30, 11-12:00 pm
In the Moran Hall Conference Room (the white house next to St. Joseph’s Auditorium)
For further information please contact Dr. Richard Pulice at pulicer@strose.edu -454-5251
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Another great elective this Spring!!!
Pat Bradway, Psy.D.
pbradway@siena.edu (day)
pbradway@fairpoint.net (evenings and weekends)
Course Description
Eating Disorder Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder will be the primary disordered eating patterns examined in this course. Assessment measures, empirically validated treatments, and prevention methods will be discussed. Although disordered eating across the life span will be considered, early adolescence through young adulthood will be emphasized. Special topics might include the co-occurrence of deliberate self-harm and eating disorders, dual diagnosis, special populations such as athletes, the impact of gender and socio-cultural factors on disordered eating symptoms and the incidence of eating disorders. The course is appropriate for students who are preparing to work in schools as teachers, administrators or as clinicians.
The format of class meetings will be seminar. Responsibility for leading class discussions will be rotated. Students are expected to complete assigned reading before class and to engage in discussion during class. Major assignments will include a presentation on a prevention program and a final paper integrating class readings.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Center for Citizenship, Race and Ethnicity Studies
Dr. Kennedy will speak on "Creating a Framework for Social Justice and Equity in the Training of Counselors and Student Affairs Professionals" on Tuesday, October 27th, from noon to 1 p.m. in Standish Conference Room 3. Bring your lunch & join her for this informative lunchtime talk!
NYS Provisional Certification for School Counseling Students
In their last semester of graduate study, school counseling students should apply to NYSED for provisional certification through the TEACH system. Links & instructions can be found here:
http://www.strose.edu/academics/schoolofeducation/fieldplacementandadvisement
http://www.strose.edu/academics/schoolofeducation/fieldplacementandadvisement
Preview: CSL 597 Expressive Arts Elective Offered Spring 2010
Taught by Joan Horgan
Have you ever felt stuck when working with a client? Would you like to expand your repertoire of options in when counseling individuals or with groups? Expressive Arts and Counseling is an experiential course designed to help counseling students explore how the various forms of artistic expression – drawing, painting, sculpture, writing, drama, movement and music, can be used in group and individual counseling.
The course will focus on the inter modal use of multiple forms of art expression as a vehicle to deepening participant’s awareness of their inner experiences and creatively integrating those experiences as they move through life. Students will learn to apply what is learned through the class to the work they are being prepared to do in various settings and capacities out in the wider community (such as school, college and community mental health settings). We will also explore how the arts lend themselves to being used with various populations and issues individuals might bring to the counseling setting.
You do not have to be artistically “talented” in order to benefit from this course. The way that art is used is as a vehicle for gathering information and so the quality of any particular work or art is much less important than what it conveys to the person who created it. The use of the various art forms gives students a chance to experiment with different possibilities and comfort zones and increases our capacity to be effective with our clients.
This course will be taught over a series of four weekends meeting Friday evening from 6-9pm and Saturday from 10am-5:30pm. The weekend dates are: January 22-23rd, February 12-13th, March 19-20th, and April 9-10th. (As you might guess from this format, it is necessary to be able to attend each weekend since missing one would mean you were absent for one fourth of the course.)
Have you ever felt stuck when working with a client? Would you like to expand your repertoire of options in when counseling individuals or with groups? Expressive Arts and Counseling is an experiential course designed to help counseling students explore how the various forms of artistic expression – drawing, painting, sculpture, writing, drama, movement and music, can be used in group and individual counseling.
The course will focus on the inter modal use of multiple forms of art expression as a vehicle to deepening participant’s awareness of their inner experiences and creatively integrating those experiences as they move through life. Students will learn to apply what is learned through the class to the work they are being prepared to do in various settings and capacities out in the wider community (such as school, college and community mental health settings). We will also explore how the arts lend themselves to being used with various populations and issues individuals might bring to the counseling setting.
You do not have to be artistically “talented” in order to benefit from this course. The way that art is used is as a vehicle for gathering information and so the quality of any particular work or art is much less important than what it conveys to the person who created it. The use of the various art forms gives students a chance to experiment with different possibilities and comfort zones and increases our capacity to be effective with our clients.
This course will be taught over a series of four weekends meeting Friday evening from 6-9pm and Saturday from 10am-5:30pm. The weekend dates are: January 22-23rd, February 12-13th, March 19-20th, and April 9-10th. (As you might guess from this format, it is necessary to be able to attend each weekend since missing one would mean you were absent for one fourth of the course.)
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Medicare Coverage for LMHC's please advocate!!
Ask Senator Charles Schumer to vote YES on
Medicare coverage of Licensed Mental Health Counselors!
This TUESDAY, September 22nd, the Senate Finance Committee will start voting on health insurance reform legislation, including major Medicare changes. Your Senator Charles Schumer is on the committee, and we need him to VOTE YES on the Lincoln Amendment to establish Medicare coverage of licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs) and marriage and family therapists (MFTs).
The health bill introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus unfortunately does NOT include counselor coverage. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) is expected to offer an amendment to include counselor Medicare coverage in the bill, and we need Senator Schumer and as many other Senators as possible to vote for the Lincoln Amendment.
ACA and AMHCA have been working to gain Medicare coverage of counselors for a long, long time, and we need Senator Schumer to know that his constituents in New York—meaning you!—support including Medicare coverage of counselors in the legislation he will be voting on next week. LMHCs are well-trained, qualified, cost-effective mental health professionals, and should be covered under Medicare. The Senate has already approved counselor Medicare coverage legislation in both 2003 and 2005, and with the increasing size of the beneficiary population, counselor coverage is an even better idea now.
Please take a moment to do one or more of the following:
1. Call Senator Schumer’s office in Washington DC—at 202-224-6542—and ask to talk to an aide who handles Medicare issues. Whether you talk to this person or are asked by the receptionist to leave a message, describe in your own words why Medicare should cover licensed mental health counselors, and ask the Senator to vote YES on Senator Lincoln’s amendment to establish Medicare coverage of counselors and marriage and family therapists. The amendment would improve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to outpatient mental health services. Be sure to leave your name and postal address so that the Senator can get back to you.
2. Send Senator Schumer an e-mail conveying the same message. You can do this by visiting the Senator’s webpage at http://schumer.senate.gov/new_website/contact.cfm.
3. Call one of Senator Schumer’s offices in the state near you, and talk to a staff member as in #1. His district office phone numbers are as follows:
New York 212-486-4430
Buffalo 716-846-4111
Rochester 585-263-5866
Albany 518-431-4070
Binghamton 607-772-6792
Syracuse 315-423-5471
Peekskill 914-734-1532
Melville 631-753-0978
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance; it could make the difference between success or failure on this issue!
For more information contact either Scott Barstow with the American Counseling Association at sbarstow@counseling.org (800-347-6647 x234) or Julie Clements with the American Mental Health Counselors Association at jclements@amhca.org.
Scott Barstow
Director of Public Policy and Legislation
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
703.823.9800 x234
703.405.9711 (cell)
703.823.0252 (fax)
800.347.6647 x234
703.823.6828 TDD
sbarstow@counseling.org
www.counseling.org
Medicare coverage of Licensed Mental Health Counselors!
This TUESDAY, September 22nd, the Senate Finance Committee will start voting on health insurance reform legislation, including major Medicare changes. Your Senator Charles Schumer is on the committee, and we need him to VOTE YES on the Lincoln Amendment to establish Medicare coverage of licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs) and marriage and family therapists (MFTs).
The health bill introduced by Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus unfortunately does NOT include counselor coverage. Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) is expected to offer an amendment to include counselor Medicare coverage in the bill, and we need Senator Schumer and as many other Senators as possible to vote for the Lincoln Amendment.
ACA and AMHCA have been working to gain Medicare coverage of counselors for a long, long time, and we need Senator Schumer to know that his constituents in New York—meaning you!—support including Medicare coverage of counselors in the legislation he will be voting on next week. LMHCs are well-trained, qualified, cost-effective mental health professionals, and should be covered under Medicare. The Senate has already approved counselor Medicare coverage legislation in both 2003 and 2005, and with the increasing size of the beneficiary population, counselor coverage is an even better idea now.
Please take a moment to do one or more of the following:
1. Call Senator Schumer’s office in Washington DC—at 202-224-6542—and ask to talk to an aide who handles Medicare issues. Whether you talk to this person or are asked by the receptionist to leave a message, describe in your own words why Medicare should cover licensed mental health counselors, and ask the Senator to vote YES on Senator Lincoln’s amendment to establish Medicare coverage of counselors and marriage and family therapists. The amendment would improve Medicare beneficiaries’ access to outpatient mental health services. Be sure to leave your name and postal address so that the Senator can get back to you.
2. Send Senator Schumer an e-mail conveying the same message. You can do this by visiting the Senator’s webpage at http://schumer.senate.gov/new_website/contact.cfm.
3. Call one of Senator Schumer’s offices in the state near you, and talk to a staff member as in #1. His district office phone numbers are as follows:
New York 212-486-4430
Buffalo 716-846-4111
Rochester 585-263-5866
Albany 518-431-4070
Binghamton 607-772-6792
Syracuse 315-423-5471
Peekskill 914-734-1532
Melville 631-753-0978
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance; it could make the difference between success or failure on this issue!
For more information contact either Scott Barstow with the American Counseling Association at sbarstow@counseling.org (800-347-6647 x234) or Julie Clements with the American Mental Health Counselors Association at jclements@amhca.org.
Scott Barstow
Director of Public Policy and Legislation
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
703.823.9800 x234
703.405.9711 (cell)
703.823.0252 (fax)
800.347.6647 x234
703.823.6828 TDD
sbarstow@counseling.org
www.counseling.org
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
I've been getting lots of questions about the CAS program for school counseling students
The CAS, or Advanced Study in School Counseling, is a registered certificate program with NYS that allows post-graduate Master's school counseling students to take an organized curriculum of study to accrue the 12 credits needed for permanent certification in NYS.
Once you graduate from the St. Rose program, you will have accrued 48 credits and are eligible for provisional certification. NYS requires you to get an additional 12 credits of graduate coursework (and 2 years of pupil personnel experience) within 5 years of graduation to be eligible for your permanent certification.
There are several ways to get these 12 credits. You can spread them out, take them in one semester, take 2 at a time, etc. You can apply for the 12 credit CAS through St. Rose and receive an extra notation on your transcript that indicates you have completed the registered NYS Advanced Study in School Counseling that we offer (sometimes students want this on their resume and some school districts might pay more for “extra” certificates) http://www.strose.edu/academics/schoolofeducation/counseling/advancedstudyinschoolcounselingcas/article1082
You can also take these 12 credits at another institution offering either a CAS that is registered and approved by NYS or take classes independent of a CAS as long as the classes meet the NYS criteria (come from a registered program, graduate level counseling coursework, etc) Visit http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/home.html for more information.
If you are interested in applying for the CAS, the deadline for Spring admission is October 15. Students who are planning to continue on with their studies at St. Rose need to have an application in to graduate admissions by that date. The application can be found here: http://www.strose.edu/graduateadmissions and http://www.strose.edu/graduateadmissions/applying
Once you graduate from the St. Rose program, you will have accrued 48 credits and are eligible for provisional certification. NYS requires you to get an additional 12 credits of graduate coursework (and 2 years of pupil personnel experience) within 5 years of graduation to be eligible for your permanent certification.
There are several ways to get these 12 credits. You can spread them out, take them in one semester, take 2 at a time, etc. You can apply for the 12 credit CAS through St. Rose and receive an extra notation on your transcript that indicates you have completed the registered NYS Advanced Study in School Counseling that we offer (sometimes students want this on their resume and some school districts might pay more for “extra” certificates) http://www.strose.edu/academics/schoolofeducation/counseling/advancedstudyinschoolcounselingcas/article1082
You can also take these 12 credits at another institution offering either a CAS that is registered and approved by NYS or take classes independent of a CAS as long as the classes meet the NYS criteria (come from a registered program, graduate level counseling coursework, etc) Visit http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/home.html for more information.
If you are interested in applying for the CAS, the deadline for Spring admission is October 15. Students who are planning to continue on with their studies at St. Rose need to have an application in to graduate admissions by that date. The application can be found here: http://www.strose.edu/graduateadmissions and http://www.strose.edu/graduateadmissions/applying
Sunday, September 13, 2009
On October 6, The Women's Fund of the Capital Region presents Rachel Simmons, New York Times best-selling author of Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls and the new The Curse of the Good Girl. Offering inspiring and humorous presentations, she has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, Dateline NBC and NPR, and will be featured on PBS. Our emcee is Benita Zahn of NewsChannel 13 and Health Link on WMHT-TV.
Who should attend: Middle and high school parents and girls
When: Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall,32 Second Street,
Troy, NY
Admission: $20 for adults; $10 for girls under 19
Order your tickets today at www.womensfundcr.org/RachelSimmons.html or call 518-273-0038
Who should attend: Middle and high school parents and girls
When: Tuesday, October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall,32 Second Street,
Troy, NY
Admission: $20 for adults; $10 for girls under 19
Order your tickets today at www.womensfundcr.org/RachelSimmons.html or call 518-273-0038
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Puppet People
The Puppet People company located in Schenectady, puts on a show called Bully Bustin' for grades K-5, all about bully prevention. I thought I would pass this information along for any prospective or current counselors in the field because the puppet show that I saw was fantastic and I think if related to school material it could benefit students too. Their website is www.thepuppetpeople.org . Janelle D, School Counseling student
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
HELP WANTED: Runners and Walkers
Race Away Stigma 5K Race & Fun Walk.
HVCC encourages your support in raising awareness of mental health stigma on college campuses.
October 24, 2009 (Saturday)
Hudson Valley Community College, Joe Bruno Stadium
8-9:30 Registration. 10:00 Race. 11:30/12 Lunch
$20 (pre-reg before 10/8) shirt, race entry, BBQ lunch, chance at a raffle prize.
$25 (reg after 10/8) race entry, BBQ lunch, chance at a raffle prize.
Online registration @ www.active.com
Race Information @ www.hvcc.edu/cct
Raffle Prizes: River Rats Tickets, Valley Cats Tickets, Pizzeria Uno, Price Chopper, Dick’s Sporting Goods, TGI Friday’s, RoadID, Panera Bread, etc.
If a group of students would like to register and represent a department together, please contact me directly to discuss a discount.
Michael S Washco MS, CRC, CASAC, LMHC, CSAC, CADC
Counselor
Hudson Valley Community College
Center for Counseling and Transfer
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
Troy, New York 12180
Phone: (518) 629-7176
Email: m.washco@hvcc.edu
Race Away Stigma 5K Race & Fun Walk
October 24, 2009
Please visit www.hvcc.edu/cct for more information
Monday, September 7, 2009
NYMHCA Conference Call for Proposals
http://www.nymhca.org/ConventionProgramproposals.html
The NY Mental Health Counselors Association call for programs for the April 2010 conference in Albany has been extended to 9/30. Consider presenting and sharing your talents! Donna Lochner, a former St. Rose grad, is president of the local Capital District chapter.
The NY Mental Health Counselors Association call for programs for the April 2010 conference in Albany has been extended to 9/30. Consider presenting and sharing your talents! Donna Lochner, a former St. Rose grad, is president of the local Capital District chapter.
School Counselors: Upcoming NYSSCA conference
http://www.nyssca.org/conferencemainpage.htm
This conference brings together graduate students and practicing school counselors from around the state. Students can also volunteer and get a reduced admission price. Check it out!
This conference brings together graduate students and practicing school counselors from around the state. Students can also volunteer and get a reduced admission price. Check it out!
Welcome to the new blogspot for the Counseling and CSSA programs
We're excited to begin our foray into the world of blogging! Please check back often for news about faculty, what's new in the department, and information on programs.
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