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School Social Work NOW!
Supporting Innovative Practice,
Effective Leadership, and Applied Research
Vol 4, Issue 10
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ACSSW wishes to extend condolences and prayers to all of those who are suffering the aftermath of the deadly tornadoes in the Midwest, in particular, Peoria, IL. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
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Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and we're about to get into the hustle and bustle of another holiday season. We have much to be thankful for, don't we? Most of us have good jobs, warm homes, sufficient food, and loving families and friends. We have a little "extra" to spend on entertainment, cars that work--usually--clothes that are reasonably in fashion, and good health.
There are those, however, including some of us, that do not have all of these gifts. Please be aware of those who may be hurting as we begin this 2013 holiday season be they near or far. Those in need aren't always as obvious as, for example, people who were hit hard with the recent tornadoes in the Midwest. Some could be sitting in the next cubicle in your office wondering how they will care for a dying parent. Be sensitive to their situation. Lend an ear. Give your heart.
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Another holiday that is fast approaching is Chanukkah which begins November 27th and runs for 8 days. Those who are unfamiliar with this holiday can learn more by clicking Chanukkah Traditions.
Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Chanukkah to all!
(no newsletter next week)
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We've highlighted a few things about the upcoming ACSSW New Orleans conference before. But the enthusiasm we've been getting for the program is exciting!! Registrations have begun to roll in so we want to remind you that, if you plan to attend, make your hotel reservations early. The brochure is available online and has information about the hotels as well as the informative, interactive program! Due to other events in New Orleans, inexpensive rooms are limited. Don't wait or you will pay premium prices.
Perhaps you'd like to enjoy a couple of warm days in the middle of frozen February, a mini vacation. Travel to New Orleans on Friday night and enjoy the sights, sounds, and exquisite food that only NOLA offers! Make it a family trip and enjoy the many activities for all ages! Then, on Monday, open your mind to what is new and emerging in school social work, education, and school mental health.
Put in your request to your school district! Discounts are available for teams of 3 or more from the same school/district. Encumber the funds while they are still there to help you become a stronger, more knowledgeable school social worker. Remember, "the early bird catches the worm." Register today!
Judith Kullas Shine President |
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Recommended Read for November
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 Trauma Stewardship:
An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others
by Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky & Connie Burke
A longtime trauma worker, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky offers a deep and empathetic survey of the often-unrecognized toll on those working to make the world a better place. We may feel tired, cynical, numb, or like we can never do enough. These, and other symptoms, affect us individually and collectively, sapping the energy and effectiveness we so desperately need if we are to benefit humankind, other animals, and the planet itself. Through Trauma Stewardship, we are called to meet these challenges in an intentional way--not by becoming overwhelmed but by developing a quality of mindful presence. Joining the wisdom of ancient cultural traditions with modern psychological research, Lipsky offers a variety of simple and profound practices that will allow us to remake ourselves--and ultimately the world. |
There are many stressors that Latinos face when they immigrate to the U.S., and those stressors include the immigration process itself. Immigration can be, or is often, extremely dangerous and traumatic if immigrants are crossing the U.S. border illegally. It is also highly traumatic if an individual is fleeing their country of origin due to war and not leaving by choice. In addition to the immigration process, once arrived in the U.S., Latino immigrants often face multiple challenges that include homelessness, language barriers, discrimination and poverty. Latino immigrants are often experiencing significant adjustments to their new environment while grieving the loss of family members that were left behind in their native counties at times including children, culture and familiar environments. Read entire study. School-based Social Work Interventions: A Cross National Systematic Review As a profession, school-based social work has recognized the ethical need to offer school-based practitioners ways to critically appraise the research evidence and, therefore, be able to offer youths the most effective and evidence-based services to meet their needs (Powers, Bowen, Weber, & Bowen, 2011). Substantial attention over the past decade has been given toward the development; implementation; dissemination; and, in some countries, the mandate of identifying the most efficacious school-based practices to address the needs of the world's youths (for example, Franklin, Hams, & Allen Meares, 2013). In the past decade, much attention has been given to viewing school-based intervention through a three-tiered lens (compare Kutash, Duchnowski, & Lynn, 2006; Sugai, 2007). Researchers estimate that approximately 95 percent to 99 percent of school-aged youths can have their treatment needs met through tier 1 (universal) and tier 2 (selective) interventions (Stormont, Reinke, Herman, & Lembke, 2012). Complete article. |
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February 10-11, 2014
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School Social Workers:
Inspiring HOPE. . .
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Free Guides for School Social Workers
Columbia University Teachers College Press published 4 guides geared to support teachers, administrators, student personnel staff, and parents. For a limited period, and as supplies last, TCP has agreed to provide FREE copies of the guides to social workers and educators working with military kids in schools including: teachers, school administrators, PPS workers, and military parents. School social workers should be aware of this wonderful, time-limited, FREE offer from TCP. Many school social workers will benefit from these guides.
The process is simple. Each individual desiring a free book would need to click on the link, select the type of book s/he desires, and fill out name, mailing address, etc. on the Qualtrix form after selecting the book desired. The book will be mailed in a few weeks.
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The chaos of the times seems to present a new disaster every week, plunging leaders who may be top-notch performers under normal operations into a world of chaos and expectations - situations they are both unequipped to handle and also prone to make well-meaning yet disastrous decisions in the heat of the moment.
Leadership in a crisis situation is very different from leadership in a time of normal conditions. On the surface, the Five Practices may not seem to apply to a world turned upside down. But based on my teaching experience, all leaders in government and industry would find the tools useful and provide the foundation for responding to and recovering from any crisis. Learn more.
People who practice more often are more likely to become experts at what they do.
To be the best you can be, you must not only apply what you learn on the playing field, but you must also hone your skills on the practice field. We know this is true in the performing arts and in sports, but somehow people do not always apply the same idea to leadership. Professional leaders take practice seriously. The practice may be role playing a negotiation, rehearsing a speech, or a one-on-one dialogue with a coach. Whatever it is, practice is essential to learning. Read more.
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Using a nationally representative sample of 4,008 adolescents, this study examines gender differences in violence exposure, major depressive episode (MDE) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and characteristics of violence incidents. It was hypothesized that there would be gender differences in the types of violence exposure reported as well as the prevalence of MDE and PTSD; and that gender would moderate the relationship between violence exposure and mental health outcomes. Results indicated significant gender differences in rates of violence exposure, PTSD and MDE. Additionally, gender was a moderating variable in the relation between sexual assault and PTSD, but not in the other violence exposure-mental health relations examined. It thus appears that the pathways for developing PTSD may be different for male and female victims of sexual abuse. Implications for interventions and future research are discussed. Continue. |
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Adolescents with a parent or sibling who has deployed for military service are more likely to feel depressed, contemplate suicide and report poorer overall well-being, according to a USC study published this month in the Journal of Adolescent Health.
Researchers analyzed results of the California Healthy Kids Survey given to all 7th, 9th, and 11th graders, focusing on 14,299 students from military areas. They found that over 26 percent of high school students with a military sibling and almost 25 percent with a military parent who deployed had considered ending their lives, compared to 19.1 percent in civilian families.
Military teens were also more likely to report feeling sad or hopeless during the past year: over 35 percent of students with a sibling in the military and 33.7 percent with a parent in the military, compared to 31 percent from civilian families. Complete article.
THE BATTLE LINES OF TODAY'S DEBATES OVER GUN CONTROL, STAND-YOUR-GROUND LAWS, AND OTHER VIOLENCE-RELATED ISSUES WERE DRAWN CENTURIES AGO BY AMERICA'S EARLY SETTLERS
For those who are interested in the issues of gun control and violence, this article from Tufts University's fall alumni magazine describes the history of gun violence in the United States and how gun violence varies by regions across the country. Interesting reading.
Last December, when Adam Lanza stormed into the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, with a rifle and killed twenty children and six adult staff members, the United States found itself immersed in debates about gun control. Another flash point occurred this July, when George Zimmerman, who saw himself as a guardian of his community, was exonerated in the killing of an unarmed black teenager, Trayvon Martin, in Florida. That time, talk turned to stand-your-ground laws and the proper use of deadly force. The gun debate was refreshed in September by the shooting deaths of twelve people at the Washington Navy Yard, apparently at the hands of an IT contractor who was mentally ill. Such episodes remind Americans that our country as a whole is marked by staggering levels of deadly violence. More.
Jack Robbins is finally releasing his roar.
The 8-year-old Texas boy with severe autism has been only able to express his most basic and immediate needs, uttering single words like "snack," "water," and "go." He doesn't communicate feelings or emotions.
But to his family's delight, Jack began singing the familiar refrain from Katy Perry's hit song "Roar" last week. It was the first time that Jack, who can repeat phrases when asked, had spontaneously strung words together, said his mother. Read more and view brief video.
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Children's Foundation Medical Grants for Children in Need
These grants are designed to cover financial expenses for a child's medical needs beyond a family's health benefit plan. Families can directly apply online for these grants of up to $5,000. Details.
Do Something Seed Grants
Do Something Seed Grants for youth can be used towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started, or to jump-start a program and realize ideas for the first time. These grants can also be used towards projects that are already developed and sustainable, towards the next steps of a project and organization as it looks to expand and grow impact. Maximum award: $500. Eligibility: community projects that are youth-led and driven. Deadline: rolling. Application.
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Group mentoring is an increasingly popular strategy for providing positive relationships and activities to youth in need. In fact, over 20% of youth mentoring programs offer some form of group mentoring, while a survey of American volunteers finds that over half say they work with more than one young person at a time. But compared to one-to-one mentoring, the research on the group approach is still emerging, and programs often wonder when group mentoring might be the right fit and how to implement these models for maximum effectiveness. Access online.
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