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!