Sunday, January 29, 2012

Scholarship for NYMHCA conference

New York Mental Health Counselors Association

Counseling for the 21st Century: Tools, Trends & Technology
Convention: April 20-22nd, 2012 -- Albany, New York
The Student Assistantship Program is dedicated to helping graduate students currently enrolled in counseling programs develop leadership skills related to the profession. One half of your time will be involved in working at various convention events and “shadowing” NYMHCA leaders; the other half will be attending selected programs. If selected, NYMHCA will waive your full registration fee, and as an additional bonus, you will receive two nights of “shared rooms” at no cost. (Two students will share a room.) If chosen, you will be expected to arrive no later than Friday, April 20th, 2012 by 1:00 p.m.

Four (4) student assistantships will be awarded. The application is due by February 28th, 2012, and assitantship recipients will be notified by March 10th. Recipients must officially register for the convention by March 15th (and note “assistantship recipient”) next to your name or the assistantship will be awarded to another applicant. (If you are already registered, then your registration fee will be returned to you.)
 
More info about NYMHCA: http://www.nymhca.org/index.html

Friday, January 27, 2012

RA position available; Apply Now

The Office of Residence Life is looking for RA candidates for the Fall 2012 Semester.  The RA position is a great professional development opportunity. It is especially good for students in the CSSA program to gain valuable experience working with student populations.

RA applications will be due February 8, 2012. We will be conducting individual interviews from February 13-24, and our Group Process day is February 11. For more information about the position and the process, questions can be directed to Shanté Brown (Lima Hall Area Coordinator) at browns1@mail.strose.edu or myself at austa@strose.edu.

Anyone who is interested in applying to be an RA can contact Shanté through next Friday (2/3) at noon.  That would still give us enough time to work with Career Services to provide them with access to the application and for them to have enough time to complete the application.

Just a piece of information, students can be RAs and hold a Grad Assistantship.  We have a number of RAs on staff now who are in various grad programs that have GA positions as well.  I would hate for someone to be interested and not apply because they think they can’t do both.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

ACPA Annual Conference: Roommate(s) Wanted

ACPA Annual Conference 2012
Louisville KY



This years ACPA conference is being held in Louisville, KY on March 24th -28th.  Besides the cost of registration, the cost of the hotel for four (4) consecutive days is costly. I am looking for people who are interested in sharing a hotel room. This message goes out to all CSSA students and any other students who are interested to the conference.

The cost of the hotel is  145.00 per day and if there are more than one person interested sharing the room, the cost could be cut dramatically.

Contact information: mruiz674@strose.edu

Things about me:
·         I keep things organized
·         I do not sleep walk
·         I wear clothes to bed
·         I will not steal your stuff
·         I respect privacy of others
·         I shower everyday (hygiene is important)
·         I will help others study for their interviews at the conference
·         I’m a good roommate (I have references)


Matthew Ruiz
CSSA program
The College of Saint Rose
Graduate Intern for Siena College

2012 Scholarship Announcement for Beck Institute CBT Workshop

Can you please help us spread the word?

The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Student and Faculty Scholarship Competition.

The Beck Institute will award 10 recipients (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and faculty in psychology, psychiatry, social work, nursing, and counseling) with full tuition scholarships to our 3-day Student and Faculty Workshop, in Philadelphia, PA, on August 13 - 15, 2012.

This experiential workshop will provide expert training in evidence-based treatment under the direction of Drs. Judith Beck and Aaron Beck, and leaders in the field of cognitive behavior therapy. A special conversation hour with Dr. Aaron Beck is planned.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this message and telling your friends, colleagues, students, and professors about this opportunity.

Visit the registration page for details about eligibility and directions on how to apply to the scholarship competition. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=bencpkfab&et=1109102801900&s=1782&e=001RRBatvqDlwBNKXpIxA8O9Ny4ax_g4Hhk4uFK4s9TVCBjl7yY4vXBBgfvVIV1LAE40IhXG64wH6dAkb8ZPcDEtVeCeuxORTIv3MGS4Z98GPCWUwYLH_6c0t4HZrl47Io9Vgo84PneMpsRCTQuqiwVsHM3qT3L7-oMOoIlJ5UlQlRECrJWjD3ezg

Monday, January 23, 2012

Meredith Wiley: Author of Ghosts from the Nursery


New York State Capital Region Infant Mental Health Association presents
Meredith S. Wiley
(Author: Ghosts from the Nursery and
Scared Sick: The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Disease)
LOCATION:
Traviso by Mallozzi’s
(Formerly the Italian American Community Center,
257 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - TIME: 6:00-7:30 pm
(Registration- 5:30 Book Signing-7:30-8:00)

 

MEREDITH WILEY

is the state director of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids New York,
a crime fighting organization of law enforcement leaders, chiefs of police,
sheriffs, prosecutors, and victims of violence who work to educate policy
makers and the public on what works to get kids off to a good start in life and
keep them from ever becoming criminals.

Meredith is a former prosecutor and co-authored Ghosts from the Nursery:
Tracing the Roots of Violence, an eye-opening book that explores the impact of early child
abuse and neglect on child development and crime. She was appointed and served on the
New York State Children’s Cabinet Advisory Council, the Early Childhood Advisor
 Council the Governor’s Task Force to Transform Juvenile Justice and the
Juvenile Justice Advisory Group. She is also on the National Board of Advisors for the
Nurse Family Partnership Program and the National Board of Advisors for the
Parent Child Home Program.

Scared Sick:
The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Disease
To be published by Basic Books, January 2012
By Robin Karr-Morse with Meredith Wiley

What if many major diseases leading to human misery and death could be reduced or minimized
by an overlooked factor well within our control? What if genetics and aging were only part
of the picture—not even the main players—in triggering hypertension,
cardiovascular disease, obesity, addiction and emotional illness?

Scared Sick is the first book to reveal how fear, experienced chronically in early childhood
lies at the root of many common physical diseases as well as emotional and behavioral
pathologies. Building upon recent revelations about the core physical systems governing
health, especially the inseparable relationship between the brain, endocrine and immune
systems, the book identifies routine societal practices that- while unintentional,
are traumatic to developing nervous systems.

_____________________________________________________________________________
Registration Form




New York State Capital Region Infant Mental Health Association presents
Meredith S. Wiley
(Author: Ghosts from the Nursery and
Scared Sick: The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Adult Disease)
LOCATION:
Traviso by Mallozzi’s
(Formerly the Italian American Community Center,
257 Washington Ave Ext, Albany, NY 12205)
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - TIME: 6:00-7:30 pm
(Registration- 5:30 Book Signing-7:30-8:00)
Registration fee for the workshop is $25 for NYS Infant Mental Health Association members and students; $40 for non-members. Please make checks payable to:
Capital District Child Care Council/IMHA. Mail checks to: (No cash, please!):
Capital District Child Care Council/IMHA, 91 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204

Name:___________________________ e-mail:_____________________
Agency/Affiliation:_________________Role:_______________________

__ I will attend the January 31st workshop. I have enclosed my check.
__ I will attend the January 31st workshop. I will pay at the door.
__ I am interested in purchasing books by Meredith Wiley.

Contact  Information: Sarah Gould, 426-7181 ext. 345

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to judge 
Odyssey of the Mind Tournament

The time requirement is:
  • Judges training: Saturday, January 28. Shenendehowa HS West in Clifton Park, 9am-1pm. Coffee and light breakfast served.
  • Judge duties on March 3, 2012 for the Region 7 Tournament will begin as early as 7:00 am and end as late as 5:00 pm and will be at Shenendehowa High School East in Clifton Park, NY. Breakfast & lunch will be provided.
A brief description of Odyssey of the Mind:

The Odyssey of the Mind teaches students to learn creative problem-solving methods while having fun in the process. For more than twenty five years, this unique program has helped teachers generate excitement in their students. By tapping into creativity, and through encouraging imaginative paths to problem-solving, students learn skills that will provide them with the ability to solve problems -- great and small -- for a lifetime. The Odyssey of the Mind teaches students how to think divergently by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests. Students learn how to identify challenges and to think creatively to solve those problems. They are free to express their ideas and suggestions without fear of criticism. The creative problem-solving process rewards thinking "outside of the box." While conventional thinking has an important place in a well-rounded education, students need to learn how to think creatively and productively.

In the Odyssey of the Mind . . .
  • Students develop team-building skills by working in groups of as many as seven students per team.
  • Students learn to examine problems and to identify the real challenge without limiting the possible solutions and their potential success.
  • The creative-thinking process is nurtured and developed as a problem-solving tool.
  • Students of all types will find something that will appeal to them.
  • The fun of participation leads to an elevated interest in regular classroom curricula.
  • Teachers have a program to further provide students with a well-rounded education.


Who Participates?

Millions of students from kindergarten through college have participated in the Odyssey of the Mind. Since the Odyssey of the Mind eliminates the fear of criticism, even shy students are afforded the opportunity to open up and express themselves. Students learn to work in teams. Each year, five new competitive problems are presented for the teams to solve. These long-term problems are solved over weeks and months. Some of the problems are more technical in nature, while others are artistic or performance based. Each long-term problem rewards "Style" in the solution. This helps teach students that they should not simply try to solve problems but take the next step of enhancing their solutions. The teams are invited to participate in competition and present their solution with other teams. At the competition, the teams are given an on-the-spot "spontaneous" problem to solve. The combination of long-term problem-solving, Style, and spontaneous problem-solving produces a confident, able student

Age Divisions

Teams are formed by division and compete against teams in the same division and problem. Grade level determines the division for teams in the U.S. and in countries with an educational structure that corresponds to the U.S. Except for Division IV, teams from countries with a different grade system ( "Other International" ) will have their division determined by the ages of the team members. In competition, each school membership may enter one team per problem for each division it covers. Community groups and home-schooled members may enter one team per problem.

The team must compete in the lowest division for which it qualifies. For example, if a team qualifies for Division II it cannot compete in Division III. The team member in the highest grade (U.S.) or the oldest (Other International) determines the team's division as follows:
  • Division I -- Grades K-5 (U.S.): Less than 12 years of age on May 1, 2012 (Other International).
  • Division II -- Grades 6-8 (U.S.): Less than 15 years of age on May 1, 2012 (Other International).
  • Division III -- Grades 9-12 (U.S.): Oldest team member does not qualify for Divisions I or II and is attending regular school--not a college or university or anything similar (Other International).
  • Division IV -- Collegiate for ALL TEAMS. All team members must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and be enrolled in at least one course at a two- or four-year college or university.

Many judges needed!  If anyone is interested have them e-mail Laura Stukenborg at laura.stukenborg@gmail.com or call me at 428-9750

Friday, January 13, 2012

Internship Meeting for Fall 2012


Counseling/CSSA Internship
Application Meeting for
Fall 2012

School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and
College Student Services Administration Students

If you will plan on interning during the Fall 2012 semester, plan to attend a
MANDATORY orientation meeting and question/answer session with Counseling Department faculty and representatives from the Office of Field Placement and Advising

WHERE: Lally School of Education, Symposium 3rd floor

WHEN: Thursday, February 2ND from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

NOTE:  Please bring your advisor approval (see your advisor), a pen and your Student ID Number.

Volunteer Oppurtunity

Volunteers are wanted
for the
Friday Knights Recreation and Family Support Program.
We provide recreational activities for over 200 children and adolescents (ages 4-19) with autism spectrum disorders and related challenges. It is a wonderful community service or service learning experience for students from all disciplines.  We have tied the experience to learning outcomes for several courses.
You can also read more about the program in the Winter 2010 Alumni Magazine at 

 The dates for the Spring semester 2012 are 2/3, 2/17, 3/16, 3/30, and 5/4. We have a possible TBD April date of 4/20.  The program meets from 5:30-8:00 p.m. We are interested in having volunteers not only from our student population (undergraduates and graduates) but faculty and staff are always welcome. There is a training for all new volunteers on 1/27 in the Lally Forum from 5:30-7:00 p.m.  Volunteers can commit to 2-6 sessions, depending on their assigned role.






Volunteer Application Form-Spring 2012
 Friday Knights Recreation Program
Mark these dates in your calendar now! 
1/27 (mandatory training for new applicants) 5:30-7:00 p.m.-Lally Forum

Mark the dates in your calendar now:  2/3, 2/17, 3/16, 3/30, 5/4 plus one TBA in April (probably the 20th)

Please submit to Susan DeLuke, Box 20 in Lally or email to delukes@strose.edu
Applications due by Monday, January 23 @ noon
Please print clearly (especially your email address)

Name:                                                 Year in school:

Major at CSR:                                     Email Address:

Land Phone:                                        Cell Phone:

Have you participated in Friday Knights previously?                          
If yes, when?                                           What was your role?


Are you doing this experience for a course requirement?  ____ Yes       ____ No
Course: 
Requirement:

Describe your experience working with children (camp, babysitting, parenting, teaching) & specify if it was with children with disabilities:


Have you worked with a child or adult with intensive behavior or significant communication challenges in the past? 
If so, please describe your role and the needs of the individual.  Indicate if you are trained to do physical restraints and the type of training you have.


Age preferences (rank order (1,2,3,4- all you are willing to do):
___(Primary=K-Grade 2) (Note: these children typically have the most challenging       behavior)
___(Elementary=Grade 2-5)
___(Middle School=Grades 6-8)
___(High School=Grades 9-12) (Note: these adolescents typically have the least challenging behavior)
                                               
Position preferences (rank order only those you are willing to do):

___1:1 counselor-You are responsible for supporting a specific child who may have more challenges or limitations in behavior, communication, or attention.  You work with the same child each week so you are expected to attend all 5 sessions.  This can be the most challenging and committed position since you are dealing with behaviors or difficulties with attention and communication!

___General counselor-You are the “home-base teacher” who is responsible for leading and supporting a group of children for the entire evening.  You take them to different activities and make sure they participate successfully. You also lead an opening activity each night.  You are responsible for supporting and addressing behaviors if they occur. You maintain the safety and involvement of the group.  You share this role with another person but you are expected to attend at least 4 sessions.

___Activity counselor-You are the “activity teacher” who is responsible for planning fun social activities in a special area of interest for different groups of children. You share this role with someone so you can alternate planning responsibilities but you are expected to attend at least 3 sessions.  Check any activity you are willing and able to lead:


___Wii games
___Board games
___ Dramatic activities
___Gross motor activities
___Yoga
___Art
___Music
___Science
       ___History
       ___Videography
       ___TV Game Shows (eg. Are you smarter than a 5th grader?)
       ___Dance (any style you know)
       ___Theater program (cross age groups)
       ___Other (you can suggest an activity)________________________________



___Floater-You will be assigned to fill-in one of the above roles.  This works best for those who are not able to commit to most of the evenings but who will attend at least 3 sessions. You must be flexible and willing to jump in and learn quickly.


Please comment on why you want to be part of the program and why you believe you could successfully fulfill the role or roles you have signed up for?


Is there a person(s) you prefer to work with as your co-counselor? (no guarantees)


Circle any evenings you cannot attend the program.  It is important that you notify us of these initially when you sign up (or as soon as you are aware of the situation) so we can provide adequate program coverage.

2/3,      2/17,   3/16,  3/30,  5/4    plus TBA 4/20

Important things to consider if you wish to be part of this program:

You must attend the mandatory training on January 27 from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

This is a professional commitment.  Think about whether you can and will attend on a regular basis before you sign up.  We can work to accommodate your dates of availability at the start of the program but calling last minute to cancel is problematic.  Not showing up at all will result in immediate removal from the program. You should be prepared, alert, energetic, always involved and “tuned-in” to the kids.  If you agreed to plan an activity, you must be prepared.

All hours sheets will be signed at the conclusion of your participation in the program.