NYSSCA News: Winter 2013

In case you missed it.....

NYSSCA News, (click here) Winter 2013, is now available:

In this issue:

NYSSCA’s 2012 Award Recipients

School Counseling and Student Spirituality

The Unique Needs of Low-Income Students

Eating Disorders 101

Children Teaching Children About Divorce

GSA for Everyone

Powerful Character Education at Our Fingertips

Picture Book Case Study: “The RAINBOWS in Me”



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Counseling and Education in Costa Rica

 

COUNSELING AND EDUCATION IN COSTA RICA
Summer Study Abroad Program 2013
05/13 - 05/22

The Counselor Education program at North Carolina State University is pleased to offer this wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and learn about counseling and education in Costa Rica!

This program is open to students and alumni from counseling, education and related fields as a 3-credit course for Master's and doctoral students, or 45CEU's for alumni.

Please visit our website for more information<http://ced.ncsu.edu/international-opportunities> and contact Syntia Santos at sdsantos@ncsu.edu<mailto:sdsantos@ncsu.edu> with any questions.

Application deadline: March 15, 2013
Program cost: $2,800
Travel dates: May 13 - 22, 2013
3 credits for students or 45 CEU's for alumni

Activities include site visits (schools, university, indigenous communities, etc), home stays with Costa Rican families, service projects, reflections about counseling and education, group activities, and much more!!!

Please share the information with others who may also be interested
We hope to welcome you in Costa Rica!

ACA-NY Newsletter

A Successful Event!

The advocacy preparation conference day in Albany, on February 1st was a great success! The presenters offered some useful information that will surely help us with our future lobbying. A trip to the capitol building and a discussion with aides to Senator Valesky summed up the event and encouraged us all to move forward!

Event Highlights: Keynote speaker Marty Mack discussed the impact of Kendra's Law and gun control on counselors.

The Next Steps: Change.org petition and Tips for Meeting With Legislators

The Student Perspective: Graduate Students From Around New York State Share Their Experiences From the Event

What Interests You? Be on the lookout a survey will be coming soon!

Find more information on these highlights of the event in our new newsletter at
http://www.counselingny.org/resources/ACA-NY-Newsletter.Feb2013.pd<http://www.counselingny.org/resources/ACA-NY-Newsletter.Feb2013.pdf>

For more information about ACA-NY, visit:  www.counselingny.org<http://www.counselingny.org/>

We hope you enjoy!

The ACA-NY Leadership Team

The Jed Foundation: Transition Year

The Jed Foundation

A national nonprofit working to promote emotional health and prevent self-harm and suicide among college and university students (http://www.jedfoundation.org/)

Transition Year

An online resource center we launched with the American Psychiatric Foundation, that helps students and their families focus on emotional health before, during and after the transition from high school to college. (http://www.transitionyear.org/)

As I'm sure you and your colleagues know, this time in a teenagers' life can be very challenging. Research from the American College Health Association, found that emotional issues like depression, anxiety and stress, are leading impediments to academic success among college students. Data from a 2009 study by The Jed Foundation, mtvU and the Associated Press found that half of all college students had been too stressed to function academically or socially over the last semester. The same survey found that 13% of college students had been diagnosed with a mental health condition at some point in their lives and that 10% reported signs of moderate to severe depression.

For most young people, college represents independence, exploration and growth, and Transition Year can help parents and students understand and embrace those transitions. The program also includes specific information and resources for families with a student who has emerging mental health problems or a previously diagnosed condition.

Free resources and tools available through this site include:

• Interactive tools that help families consider emotional health when selecting a college
• Campus-specific information on mental health and wellness resources
• Articles and checklists for parents and students
• Advice on differentiating between manageable emotional challenges and potentially larger problems
• Specific information and resources for families of students with a diagnosed mental health condition
• Research and development for Transition Year supported by an educational grants from McNeil Pediatrics & Eli Lilly and Company.

We hope you find Transition Year to be a helpful tool.



Graduate Assistant Position Oppurtunity

STUDENT ACTIVITIES GRADUATE ASSISTANT – OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Student Life & Activities, the Graduate Assistant for Student Activities will develop programming and student organization processes designed to enhance the student experience at Marymount College. This position will create an inclusive programming calendar that is designed intentionally with the needs of marginalized student populations in mind.
This is a full-time position, Monday – Friday, for eight (8) weeks. Start date of position is flexible, but position must end no later than July 26, 2013.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND TASKS
Essential Job Functions
Develop a programming calendar of activities and events for students throughout the academic year. Programs are designed to support the areas of the wellness model, including: wellness, leadership, service, diversity and spirituality.
 Develop a programming plan that addresses the unique needs of commuter students, as well as other select populations on campus.
 Coordinate with entertainment and commercial vendors for events and materials needed for the academic year.
 Coordinate special projects as needed, and as related to Student Life.  Create effective marketing for all programs on all advertising mediums.
Marginal Job Functions
Typing
Desktop Publishing or knowledge of software capable of calendar, flyers & pamphlets
Photography and photo editing
Picking up mail from mailroom
Running errands off campus as necessary
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities below or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The candidate must be a passionate and energetic, self-motivated team player with sound judgment, management and problem-solving skills, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple projects. Individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities below or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
The candidate must possess:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
2. Admission and full-time enrollment in a student affairs (or related) graduate program
3. A commitment to professional standards of behavior
4. Previous experience in programming for college students, specifically programming for underrepresented student populations, and workshop/training development
COMPENSATION
 Free housing in on-campus apartments overlooking LA Harbor & Pacific Ocean
 $300 toward travel/food
 $500 stipend
ABOUT MARYMOUNT COLLEGE
With campuses on Southern California’s picturesque Palos Verdes Peninsula and in the vibrant urban community of San Pedro in Los Angeles, Marymount College is a student-centered, Catholic learning environment for students of all faiths who seek to transform their lives and achieve their academic, professional and life goals. Marymount College offers Associate degree and Bachelor’s degree programs in Business, Media Studies, Liberal Arts, and Psychology, and is gearing up to offer graduate programs in Leadership and Community Development (M.S.) and Community Psychology (M.S.) effective Fall 2013, pending WASC approval. The College values a holistic, interdisciplinary approach in all programs. www.marymountpv.edu
APPLICATION
Interested candidates should send a CV/resume and cover letter to Annie McBride, Assistant Director of Student Life & Activities, at amcbride@marymountpv.edu.
Application deadline is Friday, March 8, 2013, 5pm PST.

INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT THE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM - LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AS INSTRUCTORS AND TUTORS

Informational meeting:
Friday, February 15 2:00-3:00pm
Albany Public Library , 161 Washington Ave, Floor 2
Volunteers Needed!
FREE TUTORING
Requirements: Open mind Concern for New Americans Time to give
(ESOL teaching, classroom, or other training experience helpful but not necessary)
English Language small-group instructors and Tutors
RSVP to Melody Hallenbeck Nadeau
melody.literacynycap@gmail.com

Adult refugees need to learn English if they are to succeed in their new home. Seriously consider volunteering as part of this initiative, and if you cannot do so, to pass the information along to family and friends who might be interested.


An informational session regarding the ONA initiative will take place this Friday, February 15th, 2-3 pm at the Albany Public Library Main Branch, (second floor) for people who may be interested in volunteering. At this meeting Melody Nadeau, Program Director for the new Office for New Americans (ONA) initiative, will present information on what this initiative will mean for adult refugees who are seeking to learn English and/or are ready to apply for citizenship.She will take information from potential volunteers in hopes that  some new Adult ESOL classes can start very soon.  See the attached flyer for more information.
ONA is being led by Literacy New York of the Greater Capital Region (LNY).

NYMHCA Alerts! Petition

Ø  We now have about 4,000 signatures on the petition to clarify the mental health counselor scope of practice and need 1.000 more before we pull it, print it and send it to legislators! We need those 1,000 signatures by 2/15!! If you haven't signed it, please do it now and spread the word to your students about how important this petition can be in our bid to clarify our legal authority to diagnose!  Friends and family are welcome to sign too.

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-new-york-state-legislature-amend-scopes-of-practice-of-licensed-mh-practitioners-to-include-diagnosis

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New York Mental Health Counselors Association
1-800-4-NYMHCA
NYMHCA.org

Considering a career in Mental Health counseling?

Info SessionParson's Child & Family Services
Considering a career in Mental Health counseling? Presentation will focus on mental health careers & licensing as well as opportunities to work towards licensing thru Parsons!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Career Center
6:00PM