Youth Development News from OCM BOCES Instructional Support

October 2016

What Does TRAUMA have to do with IT?

Responding to Student Trauma by Glenn Cook
(Education Update, December 2015, Vol. 57, Number 12)

“More than 46 million children are affected by trauma each year, with one in 10 facing five or more violent incidents, according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Defending childhood Initiative. Children exposed to repetitive trauma are at risk for a variety of physical and mental health issues – anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, substance abuse – that also affect their ability to learn.”

This article encourages all staff to receive training in how to recognize signs of trauma and be able to diffuse situations that have their root in trauma. It’s not too late to sign up for trauma training through the Youth Development Department if you are a Dignity CoSer or ADA-PEP CoSer school.



Trauma Informed Care
Wednesday, October 12th/Main Campus/Seneca Large/Syr/8:30-11:30

Learn about the impact of trauma on children and families and how that changes dynamics in schools.

*Afternoon consultation with Jackie Yusko available to District Teams. Contact Penny Williams for more information and to sign up for a time slot. pwilliams@ocmboces.org.



The Trauma-Sensitive Teacher by Susan E. Craig
(EL, Sept. 2016, Vol. 74, No. 1, pgs. 28-32, www.ascd.org)

“National databases suggest that 26 percent of children in the United States will witness or experience a traumatic event before the age of 4 (National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention, 2012).”

Childhood trauma has its’ roots in maltreatment, accidents, medical procedures or community violence to name a few sources. Teachers and administrators may not recognize the presence of trauma because parents/care givers can be the source of the trauma. Research demonstrates that the brain of the child changes as a result of the trauma which can affect their cognition, ability to focus and their behaviors. Forming positive relationships with students can go a long way in healing the trauma as well as classroom routines. Find out more about trauma informed care by attending the workshop listed above.



Childhood trauma heightens risk for teen drug misuse, by Alison Knopf
(CABL, Sept. 2016, Vol. 32, # 9)

This article demonstrates the links between childhood trauma and adolescent drug use. While the link is statistically significant, the researchers also noted that parental use of drugs also affects adolescents’ views and usage of drugs. The essential message is for prevention counseling to include information on exposure to trauma in order to have the most positive outcomes.



Drug Resilience

Join Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, www.drugfree.org, to gain current information on how to keep our children drug free in this challenging environment. This site has many valuable tools for Educators and Families to understand the challenges and to take action.

6 Parenting Practices Help reduce the Chances Your Child will develop a Drug or Alcohol Problem:

  1. Build a Warm & Supportive Relationship with Your Child
  2. Be a Good Role Model When It Comes To Drinking, Taking Medicine & Handling Stress
  3. Know Your Child’s Risk Level
  4. Know Your Child’s Friends
  5. Monitor, Supervise & Set Boundaries
  6. Have Ongoing Conversations & Provide Information About Drugs & Alcohol


Bullying Prevention Tip

See how a student works on ending loneliness on the school playground by establishing a Buddy Bench, idea that began in Germany, for his school. Check out the video here.



Opportunities to Celebrate!

October

  • Bullying Prevention Month
  • LGBT History Month
  • Positive Attitude Month
  • 4-10 Mental Illness Awareness Week
  • 5 World Teacher’s Day
  • 7 World Smile Day
  • 10 World Mental Health Day
  • 19 Unity Day/Stop Bullying Day
  • 23-31 Red Ribbon Week

November

  • Military Family Appreciation Month
  • National Career Development Month
  • 13 World Kindness Day
  • 13-21 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
  • 16 International Day of Tolerance
  • 19 Great American Smokeout


Professional Development Opportunities from Youth Development

School Counselors Round Tables and Trainings

(No Cost) Sign up on MLP

  • Counselor Round Table - Wednesday, October 26th
    Owasco/Syr/8:30-11:00 Topic: Anxiety in Schools
    Register here
  • ASCA Training - Thursday, December 15th
    Owasco/Syr/8:30-2:30
    Register here
  • Counselor Round Table - Friday, January 6th
    Owasco/Syr/8:30-11:00
    Topic: Graduation Requirements and Problem Gambling Prevention
    Register here
  • Counselor Round Table - Thursday, April 6th
    Owasco/Syr/8:30-11:00
    Register here

Dignity Act CoSer Trainings

(sign up on MLP)

  • Mental Health First Aid – Tuesday, October 4th/Main Campus/Owasco/Syr/8:00-4:30. (Limit 30)
    This is an 8 hour public education program which teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adults, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.
    Register here
  • Trauma Informed Care – Wednesday, October 12th/Main Campus/Seneca Large/Syr/8:30-11:30.
    Learn about the impact of trauma on children and families and how that changes dynamics in schools.
    *Afternoon consultation with Jackie Yusko available to District Teams. Contact Penny Williams for more information and to sign up for a time slot. pwilliams@ocmboces.org.
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid – Tuesday, January 10th/Main Campus/Owasco/Syr/8:00-4:30 (Limit 30)
    This class is an 8 hour public education program which teaches participants the risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among adolescents, including anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, AD/HD, disruptive behavior disorders, and substance use disorder.
    Register here

HELPS Trainings

(working with Prevention Network)

  • Trauma Informed Care (Crouse)
    Thursday, November 9th/Prevention Network/Prevention Network/9:00-4:00, COST $60 per person payable to Prevention Network Register here
  • Science of Addiction (Kathy A Miller)
    Wednesday, January 18th/Canandaigua/Syr/8:30-11:00 – No Cost (MLP pending)
    The training provides individuals with a better understanding of addiction and recovery. This workshop will explore: the neuroscience of addiction and recovery, the impact of addiction on the brain and the science behind the entire process.
  • Drug Trends/Prevention (Brad Fetes and Elizabeth Toomey)
    Thursday, March 9th/Canandaigua/Syr/8:30-11:00 - $25.00 per person payable to Prevention Network.

Social Work CEU’s

(Cost $25.00 per credit hour)
MLP/Xenegrade pending Register here

  • Trauma Informed Care (Jackie Yusko)
    Thursday, October 13th/Main Campus/Seneca Large/Syr/8:30-3:30
    An introduction to the impact of trauma on children and families and the importance of a Trauma Informed Care Treatment Environment will be discussed.
  • Mindfulness:
    Awakening Presence through Mindfulness Practice
    (Pauline Cecere)
    Friday, October 14th/Cayuga Onondaga BOCES/Auburn/9am to Noon
    This course will introduce practitioners to the principles and practice of mindfulness as it applies to social work. Since mindfulness is known through experience, an emphasis will be on practice through class exercises. We will explore the interface of personal presence with the helping relationship. We will also discuss mindfulness as prevention of worker burnout and practical uses of mindfulness with clients. Wear comfortable clothing and, if possible, bring a YOGA mat.
  • Drug Trends & Other Risk Behaviors for Adolescence (Beth Hurny)
    Wednesday, November 2nd/Main Campus/Seneca Large/8:30-3:30
    What are adolescents doing to provide the rush of adrenaline that keeps them moving? Find out about adolescent behaviors and drug trends that affect their behaviors/thinking.
  • Recognizing, Understanding, Labeling, Expressing and
    Regulating Emotions-RULER
    (Penny Williams)
    Monday, January 30th/Main Campus/Seneca Large/Syr/8:30-3:30
    Emotions matter for all of us and especially for children. How we feel affects our learning, the decisions we make, how we treat others, and our personal well-being. Learn about this curriculum that can be adopted to work with adults and children. This research based program comes out of Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence.
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders and
    Executive Functioning Deficits
    (Dominique Ricciardelli)
    Tuesday, February 14th /Main Campus/Seneca Large/Syr/8:30 – 3:30
    Participants will learn about the diagnostic criteria for ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Strategies will be given that include academic, social and behavioral supports. Participants will also understand the role of executive functioning in the brain and practical strategies for supporting students with EF deficits.
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention (Maxine Block)
    Thursday, March 2nd/Main Campus/Seneca Large/Syr/8:30-3:30
    This course will begin with an overview of the topic of suicide, including statistics about the prevalence of suicide, review of data and identified vulnerable populations. This will include a discussion of demographic and environmental factors, and will also address the connection between suicide and self-harming. Most of the session will focus on reviewing the process of suicide risk assessment, including a comprehensive discussion of identifying and responding to overt and suspected suicide risks. Effective strategies for immediate evaluation and response to suicide ideation and behavior will be discussed, including safety and crisis planning and obtaining consultation as needed.

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