2020-21 NSCW Daily Edition 2: Social/Emotional |
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Celebrate National School Counseling Week!
Tuesday, Feb. 2
ASCA Photo Challenge
"I’m All In for my professional development because..."
Download the sign, take a picture with it, and post to your social media channels with #NSCW21. Follow the #NSCW21 to see how school counselors across the country are celebrating. DOn't forget to tag @SanDiegoCOE so we can celebrate with you.
ASCA Webinars and Events
State of the Profession: Protecting the School Counselor Role, 11 a.m. available for viewing on Facebook Live or ASCA On Air
CASC Social Media Events
Join CASC 2019-2021 School Counselors of the Year for live Q&A on @MyCASC on Instagram
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Ann Pierce
Elementary School Counselor of the Year
Campo Elementary, Mountain Empire Unified School District
The San Diego County School Counselor of the Year (SCOY) program started in 2019-20 to recognize and celebrate the work and service of professional school counselors in San Diego County. New this year is the Elementary School Counselor of the Year award, added to highlight the differences between counselors at the different grade levels. While it’s not as common for elementary schools to have school counselors, the support they provide for younger students can have lasting impacts.
Ann Pierce has been a school counselor for 12 years, the last seven at Campo Elementary in Mountain Empire Unified School District. In her nomination letter the school principal wrote that Ann is one of the most compassionate and selfless people who goes above and beyond supporting families, which has been even more so during the pandemic. She provides culturally relevant supports for the school’s Native American students and never hesitates to do home-visits, deliver food and clothing, and attend cultural gatherings.
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Ann will be recognized and celebrated alongside Cherryl Baker and Bonnie Hayman, our two other School Counselors of the Year, on Feb. 4 at the San Diego School Counselor Con. The awards are sponsored by North Island Credit Union.
Last week, our three SCOY recipients were interviewed by Rory Devine on KNSD, channel 39 news. Click here to play their segment. |
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Resources for School Counselors:
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CASC Resources:
Current Articles:
School counselors' well-being is hard to prioritize if it’s not reflected in the work climate and culture.
This pandemic may be unprecedented in its nature and scale. But the problems it has exposed are not.
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HOPE Poster
By Bonnie Hayman
San Diego County Middle School SCOY
Take a moment each day to do something in each of these four areas to keep HOPE alive in your home. Download the HOPE image (PDF) .
H = Health
Take care of your body — drink water, take a walk, or catch a nap
O = Others
do something for someone else either at home or reaching out
P = Perspective
Express gratitude; know that seasons change
E = Expectant
Identify something certain to look forward to — big or small.
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Self-Care for School Counselor Extraordinaires
By Tara Brown, The Connection Coach
As we gear up for a new month, I wanted to throw out a few suggestions to help keep emotions and moods more steady in these unsteady times. There is so much we can't control, but below is a list of things we absolutely can control. The more intention we put toward utilizing tools to keep our stress and anxiety low, the more we have to give to others who need us running full steam into 2021. Go make this month amazing!!
- Watching less news every day
- Reading positive articles or getting positive messages on your phone (www.dailygood.org has great content)
- Eating healthy and drinking a ton of water
- Avoiding negative people and negative conversations
- Committing to slinging dopamine on at least 3 different people every day-helping their day be better because they crossed paths with you.
- Getting in a certain amount of steps every day (many people have meetings while walking)
- Remembering to laugh and find humor
- Express gratitude everyday
- Spend less time on your devices
- Be present in the moment, whether it's truly being focused on the food you are eating or on words in a conversation...be in the NOW.
"We never touch another so lightly that we do not leave a trace."
— Peggy Millin
President of Learner's Edge Consulting, award-winning educator, author, and international speaker, Tara Brown believes strongly that a major key to student and teacher success is the ability to connect and build effective relationships in the classroom and school. Tara will be the keynote speaker at the San Diego School Counselor Con: Reboot 2021 on Feb. 3.
Connect with Tara:
Theconnectioncoach.org
tara@theconnectioncoach.org
Twitter: @tarambrown
Instagram: @connection_coach_tara
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SDCOE Student Wellness and Positive School Climate Professional Learning Events |
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Unpacking Youth Anxiety During Chaotic Times
Pre-COVID-19, anxiety disorders will have affected one in four youth over their lifetime. It is the most prevalent mental health disorder among children and adolescents today. As the world deals with a global pandemic, anxiety has increased. This session will unpack
the layers of anxiety our youth are currently experiencing and provide evidence based coping strategies and tools to address anxiety. Feb. 9, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register here for this free, virtual event or get more information.
Introduction to Restorative Practices
This workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. March 2 will provide participants with the basic concepts and theories to have a clear understanding of Restorative Practices (RP) including: How to develop explicit RP; practical ways to implement RP; social discipline window (high standard and high support); RP continuum; and restorative questions and restorative interventions. Register here for this free, virtual event or get more information.
Cultivating Compassion and Resilience in the Time of COVID-19
Being mindful of caring for our mind, body and soul helps us to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and enhance our wellness. During these challenging times, it is more important than ever to maintain and cultivate habits that promote wellness and reduce vulnerability to exhaustion and hopelessness. This webinar from 2 to 3 p.m. March 10 will help participants understand the meaning and importance of wellness and resiliency; learn strategies to build resiliency and emotional intelligence; and identify self-care practices to help balance the stressors of COVID-19. Register here for this free, virtual event or get more information. |
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California Department of Education and Project Cal-Well: Building a Network of Safety for School Communities Suicide Prevention Webinar Series
The webinar series will focus on various topics related to preventing suicides in school communities with a specific focus on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Find more information on the webinar series.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: How Collaboration can Improve Prevention Efforts
Fresno County Suicide Prevention Collaborative (Fresno Cares) will share how coordinating county wide resources, supports, and trainings can prevent suicides from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 23. Register here for this free, virtual event.
Improving Suicide Prevention Practices in School Communities
Learn to improve your school's suicide prevention practices, programs, and resources to help school staff recognize and support students who may be contemplating suicide. March 23, 10 to 11 a.m. Register here for this free, virtual event.
Social and Emotional Learning — A Valuable Tool in Suicide Prevention
Explore how social and emotional learning can increase protective factors and reduce risk factors associated with suicide in children and youth from 10 to 11 a.m. April 27. Register here for this free, virtual event. |
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Suicide Prevention Training by LivingWorks Start
California schools have a unique opportunity to train middle and high school staff and students in an evidence based online suicide prevention training. In accordance with AB1808, the 90-minute self-paced training, LivingWorks Start ensures school staff and students are prepared to identify, support, and refer middle and high school students who may be experiencing thoughts of suicide.
This training is provided to you at no cost and meets the requirements of AB2246. To access the training you can go to the LivingWorks Youth Summit website and click on the “Request Training” icon. The training is available on a first come first serve basis to all middle and high schools in California and should be completed within the first 30 days of enrollment.
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School Counselor Professional Development Calendar
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Newsletter, Website, Social Media
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If you have any questions or comments on the San Diego County School Counselor Network Newsletter, please contact Tanya Bulette, counseling coordinator.
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Get up-to-the-minute information about what's happening at SDCOE and in our districts across the county. |
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