Where Do We Go From Here?

Where Do We Go from Here?

Best Practices in School-Based Mental Health Programming

Saturday, May 4, 2013

8:30am-12pm

Location: Western Connecticut State University

Midtown Campus

Science Building

Keynote:
Laura C. Murray, Ph.D. (c), University of Pennsylvania
Making Mental Health Part of the School Safety Solution

Break-Out Sessions:
Responsive Classroom, School-Based Play Groups/Counseling, Creating a Character Culture in Your School and much, much more!

Did you know that 80% of children receiving mental health services do so in schools? (Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools)

Putting Children's Mental Health First: Panel Discussion

NYASP—C

HAPTER J PRESENTS

Putting Children’s Mental Health First: A Panel Discussion

Date: April 11, 2013

Place: Sand Creek Middle School

329 Sand Creek Road

Albany, NY 12205

Time: 6 to 7:30pm

As part of the President’s proposals to reduce violence, you are invited to participate in this important conver-sation. We are holding an assembly on mental health and discussing how we can reduce the stigma of men-tal illness, and the importance of reaching out to a re-sponsible adult for help when needed.

The focus of the discussion is to address the following themes:  Cost and access of mental health services for our children, schools, and community  Improving school climate  Promoting daily mental health in our schools

Come be a part of this most important

conversation for our children on April 11th!

!

11th Annual International Scientific Conference: Mindfulness

Center for Mindfulness
in Medicine, Health Care, and Society

11

th Annual International Scientific Conference

Investigating and Integrating Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society

 

April 17 - 21, 2013

Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center Norwood, MA USA

Gathering together an international community of renowned scientists, scholars, teachers, and students participating in keynote addresses, concurrent breakouts, pre and post conference institutes, mindfulness practice sessions, roundtables, workshops, poster presentations and a celebratory gala. Keynote Speakers:

Barbara Fredrickson, PhD

Lynn Rossy, PhD

Ronald M. Epstein, MD

Saki Santorelli, EdD, MA

J. David Cresswell, PhD

For more information please visit:

www.umassmed.edu/cfm/conference
Learning ObjectivesAt the conclusion of the program, the participant should be able to:

1. Review research supporting the clinical use of mindfulness-based interventions.
2. Examine in detail mindfulness-based interventional models used in the treatment of medical and psychological conditions and for health behavior change.
3. Examine the evidence from recently completed randomized clinical trials utilizing mindfulness meditation-based methods and approaches.
4. Engage in experiential learning via an array of educational institutes, workshops, and presentations.

Inspire 2013: Do Justice. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly.

SAVE THE DATE | APRIL 5-7, 2013
Inspire 2013: Do Justice. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly.
Where: Siena College
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2013

Over 300 people nationwide will be attending the conference to take part in the community engagement conversation across multiple tracks geared specifically for the attendees.

The Young Professionals Track includes elective workshops covering networking skills, transitioning into the professional work force, communication skills, and more.

Please note that the registration deadline says March 22, 2013, however, we will be keeping registration open for the graduate students who want to take advantage of this great opportunity. 

 Additionally, there is a registration discount for graduated students using the discount code INSPIRE

Here is the link for more information:www.siena.edu/inspire 

Legislative Action Alert

Please read the alert below and do your part to help us resolve our diagnosis issue! The goal of this brief phone campaign is to get the diagnosis clarification language into the state budget. If we are successful and the budget is passed with the language, the diagnosis issue will be resolved in a matter of weeks instead of what could be many months!! Contact us at: NYMHCA@optonline.net with questions or comments.

So please use the info below to call the key legislators listed below. Use the "script" provided for you here:

“HELLO, MY NAME IS “YOUR NAME HERE” I AM A LMHC (or Mental Health Counseling Student or Counselor Educator)
I AM ONE OF ALMOST 5,000 NEW YORKERS WHO SIGNED THE PETITION ASKING FOR
CLARIFICATION TO THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH
PRACTITIONERS. “PLEASE, TELL THE “SENATOR/ASSEMBLY MEMBER “ TO INCLUDE
LANGUAGE IN THE BUDGET TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF BY INSERTING THE
WORD “DIAGNOSIS” INTO OUR SCOPE. THANK YOU.”

Starting on Monday, March 11th thru Wednesday, March 13th

CALL THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATORS:

DIRECTORY LINE: ASSEMBLY: 518-455-4100 & SENATE: 518-455-2800

(Ask to be connected to the office. Deliver the message to whoever answers the office phone.)

NYSSCA 2013 Conference Volunteers Needed

SCHOOL COUNSELING GRADUATE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE – INTERESTED?

The New York State School Counseling Association is putting on its annual conference November 1st and 2nd in Syracuse at the Doubletree Hotel. I am looking for graduate student volunteers to help at the conference. Volunteers are needed to help at the registration desk, the NYSSCA store, introducing workshop presenters and collection of evaluation forms. Volunteering is a great way to network with fellow graduate students and people in the counseling profession. If you are interested please email me at jcawley@nscsd.org<mailto:jcawley@nscsd.org>

GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEERING
1. You must be able to volunteer both FRIDAY AND SATURDAY of the conference
2. You must be a graduate student at the time of the conference
3. There is a registration fee. This is a reduced fee for volunteers. I will know the cost closer to June 2013

Hope to hear from you soon

Mrs. Joan Cawley
Elementary Counselor
NYSSCA Volunteer Coordinator

Best Practices in School-Based Mental Health Programming

Where Do We Go from Here?
Best Practices in School-Based Mental Health Programming

Did you know that 80% of children receiving mental health services do so in schools? (Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools)

Keynote: Laura C. Murray, Ph.D. (c), University of Pennsylvania

Making Mental Health Part of the School Safety Solution

Break-Out Sessions: Responsive Classroom, School-Based Play Groups/Counseling, Creating a Character Culture in Your School and much, much more!

Saturday, May 4, 2013, 8:30am-12pm

Location: Western Connecticut State University, Midtown Campus, Science Building

Preregistration will "go live" on April 1st at http://pacfamilyresourcecenter.pbworks.com<http://tracking.runmyclub.com/?a=2580&m=7&n=15121181&s=2b500000001b8e2&u=http%3a%2f%2fpacfamilyresourcecenter.pbworks.com&t=&e=lingertc%40strose.edu>

Please join us for discussion focused on developing plans for school districts to implement school-based mental health programs for students and for ways for parents to support their children at home! * Preregistration required!*



Keynote: Laura C. Murray, Ph.D. (c), University of Pennsylvania: Author of “Making Mental Health Part of the School Safety Solution” Education Week: January 30, 2013

Confirmed Presenters:

•     Tara Beall-Gomes and Elizabeth Margewicz: School Counselors, New Canaan Public Schools: Building a Home/School Connection K-8
•     Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Educational Psychologist: Anxiety in the Classroom
•     Caltha Crowe, Responsive Classroom: Want Positive Behavior?  Use Positive Language with Children!
•     Dr. Barbara Fischetti, Fairfield University: Small Group Counseling
•     Dr. Kristen Gustavson; Dartmouth College: Raising Resilient Children
•     Dr. Deborah Hardy, Somers Public Schools; Somers, NY: Implementing Systemic Programming for School-Based Mental Health
•     Pam Hardy, The Hyde Schools, Creating a Character Culture in Your School
•     Dr. Gabriel Lomas, Western Connecticut State University: School-Based Play Therapy
•     Lisa Tazartes, Ramapo for Children: Positive Behavioral Supports for all Students: Tools for Classroom Teachers
•     Lauren Wolfe, LSW: Positive Parenting for Parents of Children Birth-5

Help wanted: Summer Academy for Youth

The Summer Academy for Youth at Saint Rose is a six-week summer enrichment program designed for students in grades six through ten. We offer 65 classes in art, music, business, sports, science, writing, performing arts, and technology.  Several full-time staff members are needed to assist with facilitating this program for the 2013 season.

The available positions are:

• Administrative Coordinator
• Classroom Management Coordinator
• Special Needs Coordinator

The Coordinators not only assist with the day-to-day administration of the program, but they lend programatic support in all of the classes working first hand with the students and our team of 65 instructors all of whom are professors, established teachers, and/or professionals in their given field.

Interested graduate students should e-mail a resume and cover letter to my attention at hunterj@strose.edu<mailto:hunterj@strose.edu>, and if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thank you in advance for your assistance.


Job Descriptions:

Coordinator: Administrative
The Coordinator's hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 from July 8 through August 16, with 20 additional hours during the week of July 1 – 5 and August 19 - 23. Compensation is $13 per hour.   General Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day operation of the Summer Academy for Youth programs. Facilitate communication between the Program Director, instructors, students, and families. Provide daily guidance, instruction, and assistance to students and instructors.   Specific Duties:

1. Maintain student records including consent forms and registration materials.

2. Communicate with families regarding outstanding paperwork.

3. Provide weekly class rosters and daily updates.

4. Assist Coordinator for Classroom Management with lunch roster.

5. Assist Coordinator for Special Needs with medical rosters.

6. Oversee the check in and check out process to ensure strict student accountability.

7. Create / post signage for check in, directions, etc.

8. Facilitate the completion of weekly student evaluations. Collect and compile the data for the closing report.

9. Create the online parent evaluation. Collect and compile the data for the closing report.

10. Maintain polo shirt and promotional giveaway inventory.

11. Develop and update Summer Academy Facebook page & Twitter account.

12. Oversee weekly archival / marketing photography and videography.

13. Assist instructors with technology-based requests and problems.

14. Lend programmatic or administrative support to instructors as needed.

15. Maintain effective communication with Program Director, students, families and other service personnel.

16. Visit and supervise classes as scheduled by Coordinator for Classroom Management.

17. Assess student needs through oversight and guidance.

18. Assist with classroom activities, celebrations, and presentation of final projects.

19. Supervise student lunch with other Coordinators.

20. Must have a current driver’s license and mode of transportation.

21. Must complete van driving paperwork and road test through campus security.

22. Any other tasks or duties deemed necessary by Program Director.

Coordinator: Classroom Management

The Coordinator's hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 from July 8 through August 16, with 20 additional hours during the week of July 1 – 5 and August 19 - 23. Compensation is $13 per hour.

General Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operation of the Summer Academy for Youth programs. Facilitate

communication between the Program Director, instructors, students, and families. Provide

guidance, support, instruction, and assistance to students and instructors.

Specific Duties:

1. Visit and supervise classes regularly. Continually assess student needs through oversight and guidance.

2. Lend programmatic or administrative support to instructors.

3. Oversee student lunch including roster, communication with Campus Dining, lunch room set-up and cleanup, and activities.

4. Distribute materials and supply boxes in advance of Monday classes. Fulfill reasonable instructor supply requests with the guidance of the Program Director and The Office of Graduate Admissions.

5. Collect and organize supplies at the end of each week.

6. Conduct supply inventory at the conclusion of the summer.

7. Generate booklets, programs, and copies at the request of instructors.

8. Post to and maintain the “Parent Announcement Page” on the Summer Academy website regarding announcements, closing activities, and other important information.

9. Create / post classroom signage.

10. Coordinate Friday closing activities.

11. As needed, schedule additional classroom supervision with other Coordinators.

12. Respond to and assess behavioral problems and work with instructors to rectify disturbances. Alert Program Director to problematic student situations.

13. Alert Coordinator for Special Needs of situations involving students with disabilities and / or medical concerns.

14. Coordinate with Administrative Coordinator regarding technological requests or problems.

15. Ensure that the Summer Academy instructors are kept abreast of policies and procedures.

16. Maintain effective communication with Program Director, students, families and other service personnel.

17. Foster student safety and help maintain student accountability. Assist with student check in, check out, and Monday registration.

18. Assist with classroom activities, celebrations, and presentation of final projects.

19. Must have a current driver’s license and mode of transportation.

20. Must complete van driving paperwork and road test through campus security.

21. Any other tasks or duties deemed necessary by Program Director.

Coordinator: Special Needs

The Coordinator's hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 4:30 from July 8 through August 16, with 20 additional hours during the week of July 1 – 5 and August 19 - 23. Compensation is $13 per hour.

General Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operation of the Summer Academy for Youth programs. Facilitate

communication between the Program Director, instructors, students, and families. Provide daily

guidance, instruction, and assistance to students and instructors.

Specific Duties:

1. Facilitate communication between instructors, parents, and Program Director regarding concerns specific to students with disabilities and / or medical conditions.

2. Working with Administrative Coordinator, maintain weekly rosters of students with disclosed medical concerns and allergies.

3. Provide instructors with information regarding student disabilities and medical concerns and limitations.

4. Assist students with disabilities in the classroom as needed.

5. Educate and support instructors who have students with disabilities in their class.

6. Alert Program Coordinator to problematic student situations and specifically those involving students with special needs.

7. Maintain effective communication with Program Director, students, families and other service personnel.

8. Assist program director with programmatic research and development.

9. Oversee off-campus field trips including site coordination, transportation, supervision, and parent correspondences.

10. Visit and supervise classes regularly. Continually assess student needs through oversight and guidance.

11. Supervise student lunch with other Coordinators.

12. Lend programmatic or administrative support to instructors.

13. Assist with classroom activities, celebrations, and presentation of final projects.

14. Foster student safety and help maintain student accountability. Assist with student check in, check out, and Monday registration.

15. Must have a current driver’s license and mode of transportation.

16. Must complete van driving paperwork and road test through campus security.

17. Any other tasks or duties deemed necessary by Program Director.

These are fun and creative positions, which allows for ample opportunities to work with students and instructors; it is an excellent resume building opportunity. Special Education Certification and experience preferred. American Red Cross First Aid and CPR training are also preferred, but not preclusive.

Interested individuals should e-mail a resume and cover letter to hunterj@strose.edu. If you have

further questions, please call 518-454-5144.