Attention: NYSSCA MEMBERS

2011 NYSSCA Graduate Student Scholarship Announcement

To help future school counselors fulfill their educational goals, the New York State School Counselor Association awards scholarships to graduate students each year who are currently enrolled in a New York State accredited master's-level school counseling program.

Scholarships are awarded based on students' academic achievement, Letters of

Recommendation and an essay response to the question:

"Given the evolution of the school counseling profession and the emphasis in education on accountability, how should school counselors be held accountable for fulfilling their duties and responsibilities?"

New York State School Counselor Association

Application for 2011 Graduate Student Award

NYSSCA will award 3 scholarships in the amount of $500 each.

Qualifications:

· Applicants must be current members of NYSSCA.

· Applicants & recipients must be currently matriculated & in good standing in an accredited graduate school program for school counseling, having completed at least one semester.

· The recipients must provide NYSSCA with a photograph for publication in the NYSSCA newsletter and/or on the NYSSCA website.

Timelines:

• Completed application due by April 4, 2011
• Recipients will be notified by April 29, 2011

· Monies will be sent to recipients by June 30, 2011 pending receipt of photograph postmarked by 6/10/11

· For questions, please contact pastpresident@nyssca.org

Download Application Here!

Autism Society, Greater Capital Region, New York

Presents Sixth Annual Conference

Understanding the Overlapping Symptoms of Autism Spectrum and Mental Health Diagnoses

Multiple perspectives on the genetic, medical and psychological symptoms of mental health needs and how such co-existing disorders require specialized treatment planning across settings

Featuring

Dr. Anthony Malone, Dr. Jeff Daly, Dr. Laura Assaf, & Dr. Gina Cosgrove

Thursday, March 31, 2011

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holiday Inn Express

400 Old Loudon Road

Latham, New York 12110

Conference Schedule

Registration 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Morning Session-1 9:00-10:30 a.m. Dr. Anthony Malone

Biological and Genetic Factors Related to the Comorbidity of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Disorders

Coffee Break 10:30-10:45 a.m.

Morning Session-2 10:45-12:15 p.m. Dr. Jeff Daly

Psychiatric Perspective on Treatment Planning for Comorbid Symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lunch-on your own 12:15-1:30 p.m.

Afternoon Session 1:30-3:00 p.m. Dr. Laura Assaf and Dr. Gina Cosgrove

Review of assessment issues associated with comorbidity and discussion of the psychological and educational interventions for treatment.

Directions to the conference location

Holiday Inn Express 400 New Loudon Road, Latham, NY

From the north: I-87S to exit 7. Follow exit ramp to signs for Latham. End of ramp take right onto 9N. Hotel is one block on the right. From the south: Take NYS Thruway to exit 24. Take I-87N to exit 7. At the end of the ramp take Latham exit. At end of ramp make a right. The hotel is on block on the right.

Description of Session

Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have complex needs in the areas of communication and social development. The symptom profile often includes patterns of rigidity, self-regulation deficits, sleep issues, attention issues and anxiety/mood concerns. Individuals with ASD are therefore also at risk for presenting with comorbid disorders that can further complicate their profile, including Mood/Anxiety Disorders and ADHD. The sessions will provide insight into the biology of these profiles and the assessment techniques associated with discriminating ASD symptoms from a co-existing (comorbid) disorder. A review of best treatment practices to support better functioning and support families and educators will also be a primary focus of the sessions.

Learner Objectives

1. Participants will learn about the co-existing mental health disorders that can occur for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (i.e. comorbidity).

2. Participants will be able to identify genetic and biological symptoms associated with the comorbid conditions.

3. Participants will be able to identify treatment options that include medical, psychological and educational interventions that represent best practice.

*Parents and others without a medical background are encouraged to attend.

Speakers

Dr. Anthony Malone is a well-respected Developmental Pediatrician in the Capital Region who has a wealth of knowledge on the topic of the biogenetics of autism and developmental disabilities. He will share his insights into the current research that explores the links between autism and related mental health diagnoses.

Dr. Jeff Daly is a highly regarded physician in the Capital Region. He is a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist with Four Winds Hospital in Saratoga and has much experience treating individuals with ASD and comorbid symptoms. Dr. Daly also regularly consults with area physicians to support the medical treatment of patients with complex developmental and behavioral disorders.

Dr. Laura Assaf and Dr. Gina Cosgrove are well-known private practice psychologists that conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans for individuals with ASD. They both work with families and schools as consultants to support the growth of youngsters with complex developmental and behavioral needs.

A conference sponsored by the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region, New York whose mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities to people on the autism spectrum and their families so they can be fully participating, included members of their communities. Our primary focus is on public awareness, education and compassionate support.

Registration Fees & Procedures:

Member of Autism Society $35

Nonmembers of Autism Society $75 (one year membership to the Autism Society is provided with registration)

Registration form-Mail to: Autism Society of GCR-New York 101 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12306

Name______________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________

City State Zip code _________________________________________

Phone (best way to reach you-include area code)

______________________

Email address School/Organization

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Indicate role (Parent/Professional/Student/Other)

Check all that apply:

____Member of Autism Society-$35

____Non member of Autism Society-$75 (Includes membership Autism Society-1 year)

____My check/money order/PO enclosed

____ Charge my credit card for $________

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Credit card number Expiration date

Scholarships available for those needing financial assistance. Contact Autism Society for more information. Email: info@albanyautism.org Registrations are due by March 28, 2011. Payment is expected at the time of registration.

Cyberbullying Conference

Greetings all. There is a Cyberbullying Conference to be held in partnership with the Albany Times Union on Tuesday, March 15th from 7-8:30 in the Touhey Forum. Light refreshments will be served. Below is the link with the information and FREE registration link. Hope you can attend. Our very own Steve Birchak will be on the panel.

Click HERE!

SAVE THE DATE!

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

9:00am- 1:00pm

THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION In Partnership with NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CORDIALLY INVITES

ALL Counselor Ed Graduate School Students

TO AN EXCITING DAY OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Come get a jumpstart on preparing for a professional career in school counseling.

Attend informational sessions, gain employment tips and network with counseling professionals.

Details to follow

Conference will be held on the NYIT Manhattan campus

16 West 61st Street, 11th floor Auditorium

Copyright © 2011 New York State School Counselor Association, All rights reserved.

All logos and names are the copyrights of the respective owners.

FREE: Webinar on Teen Depression and Suicide Risk

FREE Webinar on
Teen Depression and Suicide Risk

Learn How to Educate Your Students about Depression Today
.And You May Save a Life Tomorrow

To accommodate your busy schedule, the webinar will be offered at the following times:

Thursday, April 7^th from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. & Monday, April 11^th from 12 - 1:00 p.m.

Please note: each offering of the webinar is limited to 50 registrants, so register today!

You can register by clicking the following link: http://afsp.omnovia.com/registration/pid=84341298913575 for April 7th

http://afsp.omnovia.com/registration/pid=11341298913648 for April 11th

It will provide more information about how you can sign up to reserve a place in the webinar that is most convenient for you.

As high school faculty or staff, you and your colleagues are in a unique position to help students recognize depression in themselves, or their friends, and encourage them to seek help for this common and treatableproblem.

This FREE 60-minute webinar on Teen Depression and Suicide Risk is designed to show teachers, counselors, school nurses, psychologists & other school personnel how they can effectively incorporate depression education into the classroom, using a ground-breaking new film, More Than Sad: Teen Depression, developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The film features four vignettes that will help students recognize the varied signs and symptoms of depression, reduce their misconceptions & apprehensions about treatment, & promote help-seeking behavior.

Following completion of the webinar, and a brief feedback form, participants will receive a complimentary copy of More Than Sad: Teen Depression (valued at $49.99) to use with your students. The film comes packaged with easy-to-use materials, including a sample lesson plan, handouts and a pre-post quiz that will maximize students' educational experience.

About the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.
For more information: about this, or other AFSP programs, please contact Dale Camhi at 516-869-4215 or dcamhi@afsp.org or Maggie Mortali at 212-363-3500 X 34 or mmortali@afsp.org. You can also visit our website at: www.afsp.org

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program

Mindfulness-Based

Stress Reduction Program

Eight Week Group Program

Wednesdays 6 to 8pm, March 30 – May 18, 2011

at the Colonie Youth Center, 21 Aviation Road, Colonie.

In the stressful times in which we live, we are asked to cope with and adjust to uncertainty, constant change, increasing demands and a rapidly accelerating pace of life. In the face of this, it is critically important to realize that we have the strength, stability and resilience within us for effectively meeting these challenges. Mindfulness is a way for you to access these inner resources.

The Center for Stress Reduction at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA has used mindfulness-based stress reduction for 25 years to teach patients to cope more effectively with stress and illness using this eight week group format. Classes meet for 2 hours once a week and there is one day long class. Daily practice assignments are 45 minutes. People participate in this program for diverse conditions including stress, heart disease, cancer, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and asthma. Others simply express a desire to feel more balanced and at ease in their lives.

This program is sponsored by the Colonie Youth Center’s Counseling Program and facilitated by Karen Beetle, LMHC. Karen is a therapist with CYC and a mindfulness teacher. She has practiced meditation since taking this course 15 years ago. The cost for this course is $325. Some scholarship funds are available, please ask.

For more information contact: Karen Beetle at 422-4356 or kabeetle@aol.com.

Position for College Advisor at Harlem's Children's Zone

College Advisor, College Success Office

Posted on: March 7, 2011

Posted by: Harlem Children's Zone

Description:
The Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc.’s College Success Office (CSO)
provides year-round academic, administrative and emotional support as
well as financial and career preparation to graduates of HCZ’s high
school, afterschool programs. Our mission is to make sure they become
college graduates who can be successful in their chosen career paths.
The main components of the CSO include: student outreach, academic
support and guidance, financial aid advisement, community building
efforts within our program, college admissions transfer assistance,
and winter student internship program.

The CSO is currently seeking full-time College Advisors to effectively
guide, support and advise a caseload of 40+ college students and to
work closely with the College Success team to strengthen the services
provided to our students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work one on one with a caseload of 40+ students, providing them with
academic, financial and career advisement and guidance
• Advocate on behalf of student various college and university offices
on behalf of CSO students. These offices will include but are not
limited to: Financial Aid Office, Academic Support Centers, and
Admissions office
• Responsible for collection of students’ grades and transcripts twice
a year.
• Additional responsibilities relative to planning and executing
community building programs of the CSO
• Responsible for inputting case notes on all students twice a month
• Responsible for the creation ad implementation of Action Plans for
each student on caseload twice a year
• Performs other duties assigned

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience working with adolescents preferred
• A specific interest in higher education
• Be creative and possess strong organizational and communication
skills, verbal and written
• Knowledge of the financial aid and admissions process
• For this position, knowledge of the financial aid process and
personal financial management is critical
• Bilingual preferred (fluent in Spanish)

How to apply
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. To
be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter,
resume, and writing sample to khuffman@hcz.org. Be sure to include
“College Advisor” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries or
recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.
HCZ is an EOE.

For complete listing and to apply, visit: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/GbjC8Pb8BZMD/