15. Creating Safer Schools for GLBT Young People
This workshop is intended for school counselors interested in learning about sexual orientation, the challenges facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youth, and how to create a safe and supportive school environment for them.
Presenter: Michael Chiappone, LMSW, Director of Prevention and Youth Services, Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, Bay Shore, NY
16. Counseling Clients using Dreams and Intuition
Everyone dreams at some point during their sleep every night. This workshop will take a look at how to make sure you are dreaming, and how to remember dreams so that you can use them to help in daily day-to-day life. We will explore the use of dreams and what dreams mean and/or represent. We will also look at the role that intuition plays while counseling clients and/or students and how the counselor can work on tuning their own intuition to be a better counselor. Resources that will be looked at include smells, music, relaxation, pictures. There will be opportunities for experiential learning and integrating techniques into counseling sessions, as well as professional networking.
Presenter: Lorraine Macholz, Academic Advisor/Adjunct Professor, L.I.U./Brentwood, Brentwood, NY
17. Managing Stress Overload
What is happening in your brain when you get overloaded with stress? We have all had those stressed out moments . . . feelings of being out of control, when our emotions override our better judgment. At those times we may be experiencing thoughts such as "I'm losing it!" or “This is not me!” The reason why this occurs has to do with the way our brain functions. This workshop will give you an understanding of how an overload of stress affects the brain, and what you can do about it. Being aware of how you are feeling emotionally and physically are important factors in preventing and managing stress overload. Learn strategies that will assist you in taking the steps required to reduce stress and encourage balance in many areas of your life.
Presenter: Cynthia Fischer, LCSW-R, Private Practice, East Setauket, NY
18. Teenagers and Technology
Sending personal messages and pictures via text message, email, or personal networking sites has become a convenient and trendy means of communication. However, these tools can have unintended outcomes when this information is made available publicly. The incidence of sexting has substantially increased among teens. Almost half of adolescents have reported engaging in sexting as a result of peer pressure. Leaked personal information, tarnished reputations, severed trust, and legal ramifications are all potential outcomes of sexting. It is imperative that adolescents understand the potential risks of sexting before pressing the ‘send’ key.
Presenter: Anthony Marmo, Manager, Training and Education, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, Smithtown, NY
19. The Undocumented Student: Ignorance is not bliss. What are the myths, facts, legalities and policies?
This workshop will discuss assisting the immigrant/undocumented student with furthering their education, immigration programs that may assist with their status, financial assistance, and other immigration benefits.
Presenter: Carmen Maquilon, Director, Catholic Charities Immigrant Services, Amityville, NY
20. Ace the counselor interview: How to get your foot in the door
Your resume has gotten you the interview. Now, how do you land the counseling position? Gain practical insights into interview preparation, the interview process, techniques and follow through after the interview. You will also hear from individuals who are or have recently been actively involved in the interview process. This workshop will also provide information on resumes, cover letters, school counselor roles and trends in school counseling.
Presenters: Raymond Martinez, Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, Retired Director of Guidance, Deer Park School District, Deer Park, NY; and Gil Link, Adjunct Professor, Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood, Retired School Counselor, Walter G. O’Connell High School, Copiague, NY
21. Danielson’s Framework for Guidance Counselors
This workshop will introduce evidence-based observation processes and Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Model for Guidance Counselors and Psychologists. Participants will explore the Framework and will learn how this document can become an invaluable tool for continuous improvement, reflection and evaluation. The various domains will be highlighted.
Presenter: Jonathan Klomp, Director, Amityville UFSD, Amityville, NY
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