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August 20, 2009
GUIDANCE - GENERAL COUNSELING
Short Term Freshman Group offered again during first semester
As in previous years, a short term freshman group will be offered during the first semester. Starting at a new school can be a difficult time in a young person’s life. The excitement of “starting new” is mixed with the sadness of leaving familiar territory. Students may be wondering: “What will it be like? Will I be accepted? Will I be successful? What study skills & test taking skills do I need”. Fears of change can be overwhelming for some young people. However, with encouragement, this transition can be a positive new start.
For all of the above reasons, the Guidance & Counseling Department will again offer the optional six-week group for freshman. This group will meet once a week during rotating class periods. The group, run by counselors Mrs. Rupp and Ms. Sullivan, will offer freshmen the opportunity to meet new people, to learn more about St. Francis and ask questions in a small, non-threatening environment. The second component to the freshman group will be to help students work on study skills and test taking techniques. Group size is limited and registration is required. The freshman group will start at the end of August.
Contact Info: If you would like more information on this group or on any of the other support groups available at St. Francis, contact Mrs. Rupp at ext 104 or email at arupp@sfhsnet.org . Sign-Up Deadline is Aug. 29th.
Group Counseling Program at St. Francis
The group-counseling
program at St. Francis High School is designed to meet the needs of all
of our students. The groups being
offered
this semester are listed below.
I: Short-term Groups for Freshmen and Transfer Students: these groups offer students the opportunity to meet new people, ask questions and find out more information about St. Francis’ rules, classes, and extracurricular activities. In addition, the Freshmen Group will also focus on study skills and test taking techniques. Ms. Sullivan and Mrs. Rupp are co-running these groups.
II: Support Groups I & II: these groups are intended for students who are dealing with difficult situations in their families such as parents’ divorce, family conflict etc… They are also intended for students who would like to work on personal issues such as depression, anxiety, social isolation, etc… Ms. Rupp is running these groups, which meet once a week throughout the school year.
III Grief Group: this group is intended for students who have experienced a significant loss in their lives (death of a relative or friend,…). Ms. Rupp is running this group, which also meets once a week throughout the school year.
IV Eating Concerns Support Group: in this group students can share their attitudes, habits and any eating concerns they might have. The group is designed to focus on a healthier lifestyle and promote the social and emotional growth of students.
If you are interested in learning more about any of these groups, please contact Mrs. Rupp at ext. 104.
Group size is limited and registration is required.
GROUP COUNSELING | MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources - Link to printable format of Mental Health Resources
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org Alanon/Alateen is a non-profit organization that helps families and friends of an alcoholic recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend
http://aacap.org American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.afsp.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.bullying.co.uk Features advice about bullying for parents, adolescents and teachers, as well as info for school projects
www.bullying.org Supportive community where people can learn that they are not alone in dealing with the issues of bullying and teasing
http://www.counselingreferrals.com Provides assistance in locating a counseling professional
http://www.counseling.org Website of the American Counseling Organization that provides information on various counseling issues
http://www.DepressedTeens.com Educational site dedicated to help teenagers and their parents and educators understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression.
www.depression.freeservers.com/garden.html A resource for parents of depressed kids; features a chat room and links.
http://www.dougy.org The Doughy Center for Grieving Children and Teens is an online resource for grieving children, teens and the people who care about them
http://familyeducation.com Parents find educational information, games, activities, parenting ideas and advice on learning disabilities
http://www.health.org Alcohol and drug information
http://www.hedc.org The Harvard Eating Disorders Center is a leading research center dedicated to advancing the field of eating disorders through research, training, education and outreach
http://www.helpmyteen.com Referral website for teens having problems with family, school, drugs, alcohol, violence and friends
http://www.intelihealth.org/mentalhealth Provides a general overview of mental health issues and resources.
http://www.keepschoolssafe.org A resource for school violence prevention and safety
http://www.mentalhelp.net American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.mentalhealth.org Center for Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network.
http://www.nami.org/youth/index.html Youth section of the website for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Gives resources, local contacts, latest research on medication and treatment, school issues.
http://www.nccre.org National Center for Conflict Resolution and Education
http://www.ndmda.org National Depressive, Manic Depressive Association
http://www.nimh.nih.gov National Institute of Mental Health provides information and resources on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation service for mental illness. Provided by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services
http://www.nprinc.com The National Professional Resources, Inc. distributes books to parents and schools, specializing in character development, study skills and various adolescent issues
http://www.nrscrisisline.org National Runaway Switchboard is a 24 hours-a-day hotline for youth, teens and parents
http://www.onstartinghighschool.com Information for freshmen to ease the transition to high school
http://www.parentscount.net Provides useful resources on various parenting topics
http://www.save.org Suicide help lines and information
http://www.teachingtolerance.org Teaching Tolerance Magazine provides information to parents on how to talk with teens about tough topics
http://www.windsofchange.com/index.html An artistic site for those suffering from depression with helpful tips and information--attractive for teens.