November 2016
November 13th is World Kindness Day
It is a day that encourages individuals to overlook boundaries, race, and religion. A few ways that all of us can celebrate the day are to:
- Do random acts of kindness
- Smile at people you pass
- Leave an encouraging note for someone
- Remember to be kind to animals and the environment
Focus on Youth (CADCA)
Learn about these great opportunities to train youth in leadership skills that will assist them in making an impact on underage drinking, tobacco use, medicine abuse and misuse, and marijuana use among their peers.
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The Impact of Marijuana Legalization in Colorado
Let’s examine what lessons we can learn from Colorado. Marijuana is being used by all age groups and is related to an increase in impaired driving and Emergency Room visits. Read more about the impact by clicking on the link below.
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UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools:
Program and Policy Analysis
Vol. 21, #3
Examine this newsletter and reflect on Grit, Student Motivation, Personalization and Working with Disengaged Students. This newsletter keeps you abreast of current thinking about Mental Health in Schools and assists you in understanding the scope of the issues surrounding MH.
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Professional Development Opportunities from Youth Development
School Counselors Round
Tables and Trainings
(No Cost) Sign up on MLP
- 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)
The Youth Development Department is now able to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid to our districts when they add the Mental Health Component to the Dignity CoSer. Please contact Penny Williams for more information.
- 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
- 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
- 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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