Happy Holidays!

Congratulations to all of you who graduated on the 14th!

We all had a great time at Bellytimber Tavern for the Graduation Celebration :)

Don't mind the phone quality picture :) 

Also, loved watching these wonderful people walk at the ceremony!

Now its time for a break :)

It is now time for everyone to take a deep breath and relax.

Catch up on some reading, focus on some WELLNESS! and enjoy the holiday season.

Then the next thing you know, New Years will be right around the corner!

Are you ready for 2014!?

Speaking of the new year...

Get out your planners and jot down some of these dates!

Monday 1/13/14:                 Spring Classes Begin

Saturday 3/1/14:                  Comps

Friday 4/4/14:                      Alumni Dinner: 5:30-9:30pm

Saturday 5/10/14:                Graduation!

These are just a few dates to keep in mind for the upcoming semester,

and CESNA is hard at work planning and organizing these as well as 

other events that may be possible. 

We are always open for feedback and ideas! Let us know what you would

like CESNA to work on, whether it is an event or ideas to help make our

already planned events even better :)

From all of the officers in CESNA,

we hope everyone has a great Winter Break!

See you all in January :)

COME CELEBRATE WITH US! DO IT!

GRADUATION IS ALMOST HERE!

Check out the flyer below to see the names of the wonderful graduates

and join CESNA and SANA at Bellytimber Tavern Thursday night to celebrate with them.

Hope to see you all there Thursday night, as well as Saturday for the Graduation!

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December Graduation!

TIME IS FLYING BY!

I don't know about you, but I feel like the semester just started last week,

but now, here I am posting about DECEMBER GRADUATION!

Congratulations to all of you that are preparing for this wonderful

(long-awaited!) day! It is now time to mark your calendars and start your countdowns

because graduation is

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14TH!

For these upcoming graduates, CESNA is hosting a small Graduation Celebration.

All CLED students should check their email for this Evite:

Be sure to go to the Evite and let us know if you may be able to come.
Let's spend the time celebrating those that have completed the program!!

John Cook Lecture Fall 2013

Thank you to all that came out for the John Cook Lecture last week. We had a great turnout! There were many of our classmates as well as counselors from the area. Both speakers were fabulous and the rounds they created were a lot of fun!

See you soon for our next events!

John Cook Lecture

CESNA Bulletin Board!

Be sure to take a moment between classes to stop by the CESNA Bulletin Board.

It is located on the fourth floor of the Oliver Hall Education building,

down this hallway near the restrooms ↓

There is information on joining the American Counseling Association,

CESNA information, and will be regularly updated with flyers and networking opportunities.

Hope you all made it through your Monday! Have a good rest of the week :)

VSCA Event here in Richmond

VSCA Fall Institute: Prevention, Education and Intervention  October 4, 2013 – 8am – 4 pm Doubletree Hotel (Formerly Holiday Inn-Select) Richmond This year, we are so excited to present a one-day workshop focused on mental health and wellness. These interactive sessions will equip you with information and strategies needed to address many issues students experience as well as ways to promote wellness.            Trends in Adolescent Substance Abuse Substance abuse patterns evolve and cycle frequently within the adolescent population, which can present difficulties for professionals in the human service field to identify and provide adequate service arrangements. This presentation reviews trends in adolescent substance using behaviors, with a particular focus on synthetic substances, to include origination, pharmacology, abuse patterns and treatment options. Brief reviews of additional substance use  patterns are presented, including: alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, heroin and methamphetamine. Presenter:  Tony Roma, MSW, CSAC, Family Insights   Strategies and School Counseling Programs to Address Students’ Mental Health and Wellness This interactive session will provide school counselors information on depression awareness and suicide prevention, warning signs, risk factors, prevention and response, as well as how to educate students, faculty and parents. Strategies will be provide to assist with the development and implementation a school mental wellness program that fosters communication and reduces the stigma of mental health issues school-wide.           Presenter: Kari Olsen, M. Ed. School Counselor, Fairfax County Public Schools   Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Student Behavior                                                        Students often experience trauma that impacts behavior and achievement. This session will discuss how trauma impacts the brain, attachment, and behaviors. Strategies and suggestions will be provided to assist school counselors when working with students.                                                                                                       Presenter: Allison Sampson, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, CSOTP                                                                             Regional Vice President of Clinical Operations, Eastern Division                                                                      Providence Service Corporation  Working with LGBT Students and Families  Our lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students are at a higher-risk for social-emotional struggles that impact academic success and post-secondary outcomes.  In this session, school counselors will learn about these risk factors, gain strategies and best-practices for supporting LGBT students and families, and learn about resources to share with colleagues, students, and families Presenter: Darrell Sampson, MA, LPC, NCC Resource Counselor, Fairfax County Public Schools   Running Groups in Schools: Barriers, Struggles, and Strategies Effectively facilitated groups can positively impact academic achievement. Despite documented benefits, groups are underutilized in schools, particularly at the high school level. In this presentation, presenters will provide an overview of research into the experience of secondary school counselors who successfully lead groups, and will discuss strategies to address systemic barriers to groups, and will demonstrate how focusing on in-group process can improve group experiences and outcomes. Presenters: H. George McMahon, Ph.D. & Tracy Albert, M.Ed., George Mason University  Cost - $60 for members, $80 for nonmembers (includes lunch) Register online at  www.vsca.org Register Today!!!

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Sweet & Salty Success

THANK YOU ALL WHO CAME OUT TO THE SWEET & SALTY MIXER MONDAY :)

Some of the wonderful people that joined us!

The Sweet & Salty Mixer this Monday night was a great success. 

Many people attended, were introduced to their mentors/mentees, 

ate lots of tasty snacks, and mingled with faculty and fellow students.

The tables were full of snacks!

The CESNA Officers were all there and we were able to 

hear a few words about CESNA and upcoming events from the 

wonderful president, Kristin Walton :)

Everyone listening carefully to what CESNA has to say!

We all had Save the Date cards available for the upcoming John Cook Lecture.

Please mark this in your calendars! It is one that you definitely will not want to miss.

Thank you all again, and we hope you had a great time!

Keep your eyes on the Facebook page and blog for more information

about upcoming events and professional development opportunities.

Sweet & Salty Mixer

Fall is finally here! 

... the fall semester that is. 

Which means that it is time for the first CESNA event of the year:

Sweet & Salty Mixer

Monday Sept. 9th

6:30pm - 7:15pm

(between classes)

Outside Oliver Hall

There will be snacks!

As well as a chance to meet and talk with

new students, returning students, and faculty.

CESNA representatives will be there to announce information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ask for input on what you would like to see done with this student organization.

This year will also be the first year that we begin a 

CLED Peer Mentoring

program that will pair up first year students with second year students.

This would give the first years a person that they can contact if they have questions, need help with class, or just chat about the program.

It also gives second year students the chance to share their wealth of knowledge about the classes, professors, and what to expect.

If it all works out, you may even find that you have made a new friend!

So join us on September 9th

for the Sweet & Salty Mixer!

More information and details about the event and CLED Peer Mentoring will be given out to classrooms by CESNA representatives and a flyer will be emailed to all students and faculty soon. Keep an eye out for us!

Let's make this Fall semester great.

Welcome Week Pizza Party!

The School of Education Welcome Week Extreme Pizza Party was great!

There was lots of pizza! As well as many new students interested in what VCU SOE has to offer. Dean Walther-Thomas and many professors were around to converse with as well.

CESNA had a table set up with flyers, information about classes, candy, stickers, pens, pencils, and some great people as well ;)

Thank you to everyone that was able to stop by. It was fun and we hope to see you around other events as well. Have a good first week of class!

VSCA Professional Development Opportunities

The Virginia School Counseling Association (VSCA) has many professional development opportunities throughout the year and VSCA recently sent out an e-mail listing information for some of them. Below you will find the information they sent out as well as a link to the VSCA website where you can go to register for the events as registration opens.

Here is what they sent out:

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Virginia School Counselor Association

Your Professional Development Calendar 2013 -2014

September 20, 2013 – Making Diversity Work  

            This workshop will help school counselors enhance the cultural competence of each aspect of their school counseling program. Participants will get ideas for enhancing their own cultural awareness and skills as they promote achievement, access and equity for all students. This interactive workshop will provide examples, activities, and step-by-step strategies and resources. Attendees will receive a copy of the book “Making Diversity Work, an ASCA Resource Series Publication. 

Dr. Tim Grothaus   

                                    Southwest Higher Education Center – Abington

                                    9am – 12noon

                                    Cost - $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers (includes book)

September 20, 2013 – School Counselors Unleashing their Power with SMART Goals

            This workshop will help school counselors learn how to create SMART program goals based on student data that is aligned with their school improvement plan. Participants will learn how to create, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of their programs. Discover how SMART goals contribute to a data-driven school counseling program. Participants will learn how to structure the delivery of their school counseling services based on identified goals. Practice creating SMART goals for your school counseling program. 

                                     Dr. Carol Kaffenberger

                                    Roanoke Higher Education Center  - Roanoke

                                    9am – 12noon

                                    Cost - $40 for members, $60 for nonmember

October 4, 2013 –      VSCA Fall Institute: Prevention, Education and Intervention

This year VSCA will present a one-day workshop focused on mental health issues. These interactive sessions will equip school counselors with information and strategies needed to address the mental health issues of students. The topics will include substance abuse education, suicide and LGBT issues, depression, mental health and wellness, group counseling strategies and school counseling programs to address student’s mental health needs.  Sessions will be conducted by practicing school counselors and other experts in the counseling field.

                                                 

                                    Holiday Inn Select Kroger Center – Richmond

 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cost - $60 for members, $80 for nonmembers (includes lunch)        

February 3– 7, 2014 – National School Counseling Week

               

March 19 – 21, 2014 – VSCA Annual Conference – Holiday-Inn Select Koger Center, Richmond

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If you are interested in any of these events through VSCA, just go the the VSCA website at VSCA.org

More opportunities will be posted soon, so keep an eye out on the blog!

Who doesn't love PIZZA?!

Classes for Fall semester begin this week, and what better way to begin than by attending a pizza party with the VCU School of Education!

Welcome Week Extreme Pizza Party

Tuesday Aug. 20th: Noon - 2pm
Located in the Eugene P. Trani Courtyard, 
along the breezeway beside Oliver Hall

This is a pizza party hosted by VCU School of Education (SOE) Student Services Center. 

All SOE students both new and returning are welcome to attend and get a chance to mingle with deans, professors, and student organizations in the School of Ed.

CESNA representatives will be there as well with a table set up for you to stop by and chat, ask questions, or give us your input about things you would like our student organization to do within the Counselor Education program.

Hope to see you there!

Job Opportunity

Hey Folks! 

How's your summer going? For those of you taking summer classes, keep up the good work! For those who are taking a nice break from classes this summer, keep enjoying that free time!

I was recently sent information regarding a job opportunity to share with you all. Jobs are always nice, so feel free to take a look and respond to the contact provided in the information below.

(Feel free to send information to Cesna.Vcu@gmail.com for me to post like this job opportunity)

Have a good rest of the day!

"BEST in CLASS

DATA Position Description

Expectations:

·         Work approximately 15-20 hours per week

·         From August 10, 2013 to May 30, 2014

·         Attend scheduled trainings

·         Attend scheduled grant meetings

·         Assure treatment fidelity & follow all manualized procedures

·         Demonstrate independence and initiative in completing grant related responsibilities

·         Communicate and collaborate with management team and other grant staff

·         Complete all tasks accurately and on time

·         Display professional conduct

·         Respond promptly to communications from participants and the grant management team

·         Maintain all materials and data in specified organizational format

·         Assist with additional grant-related activities as necessary

Data Managers:

·         Communicate effectively with teachers, instructional assistants, school staff

·         Administer Assessments, which may include:                 

o   Classroom Assessment Scoring System

o   Individualized Classroom Assessment Scoring System

o   Teacher-Child Direct Observation System

o   Treatment Integrity Measures

o   Bracken Basic Concepts Scale

o   Battelle Developmental Inventory – 2 Screener

o   Other

·         Organize, code, and summarize observational data

·         Organize, conduct, and summarize interobserver agreement data

·         Maintain databases

·         Organize, score, enter, and check data

·         Assist with data analysis

If interested please contact Abigail Vo at klassai@vcu.edu." 

Graduation Celebration at Bottoms Up Pizza & CESNA

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate the May 2013 graduates at Bottoms Up Pizza

The food was delicious and the company was great. Lots of fun!

Again, we want to congratulate the graduates!

And thank you to everyone that showed up to support them.

Also, a CESNA update!

We are hard at work meeting and working together to try and make the 2013 - 2014 school year great for the Counselor Education program.

Here we are working hard (with lots of food!) at our first meeting:

Together, we are going to try and make plans to get everyone involved in events,

help incoming students, support networking in our area, and much more,

and we are going to have FUN.

See you around!

It's the Start Of a New CESNA Year!

On behalf of the Counselor Education program,

a thank you goes out to all of the officers for the 2012 - 2013 school year

for everything that they contributed to CESNA.

Now...

We are excited to announce the new officers for the 2013 - 2014 school year!

Kristin Walton

President

Elvira Barron-Rojas

Vice President

Janet Rost

Treasurer

Jamie Stafford

Vice President of Alumni Relations

Kendra Tidwell

Vice President of Community Relations

Sarah Hunt

Secretary

Courtney Cornejo

Media Coordinator

Donna Joy Dockery

Faculty Advisor

Let's make this year great for CESNA

Please feel free to leave comments on our blog or our Facebook Page!

We would love to hear from you all.

-Courtney C.