Pennsylvania School Counselor Association
Virtual Conference
Friday, March 21
"Pulling It All Together"
ORDER OF EVENTS
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration / Check In
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: LIVE
Session Title:
From Pieces to a Plan: Building a Comprehensive School Counseling Program That Works
Session Description:
In this session, participants will be introduced to innovative ways to create a Comprehensive School Counseling Program and gain insights into ASCA’s three domains: academic, social-emotional, and college and career readiness. Additionally, participants will explore creative strategies to meet the needs of students, families, and the community using data, resources, and technology tools. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to leverage multiple platforms to empower student success and foster meaningful outcomes.
10:05 AM - 10:45 AM
Annual Business Meeting
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Builder Session: Artfully Navigating Loneliness in Small Group, Large Group, & Classroom Guidance
Title
Artfully Navigating Loneliness in Small Group, Large Group, & Classroom Guidance
Session Summary
Discover how to use virtual and in-person escape rooms as tools to build unity, teamwork, and belonging among students. Learn about different types of escape rooms, theme development, puzzles, and creative clue hiding. Get practical tips on crafting escape rooms with Google Forms and enhancing the experience with Canva.
Learning Outcome(s)
1. Design and implement both virtual and in-person escape rooms tailored to specific academic and social-emotional goals, fostering unity, teamwork, and a sense of belonging among students.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in creating diverse escape room themes, developing engaging puzzles, and strategically hiding clues, enhancing your ability to design interactive and inclusive counseling activities.
3. Apply practical tips for crafting escape rooms using Google Forms, showcasing your proficiency in utilizing technology to create interactive learning experiences that align with ASCA School 1 PSCA Spring Virtual Conference: Bridging Belonging Counselor Professional Standards.
4. Utilize Canva to enhance the overall escape room experience, showcasing your competence in incorporating creative and visually appealing elements into counseling activities, promoting student engagement and enjoyment.
Dr. Poppy Moon
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Builder Session: Supporting School Counselors by Addressing Effective Supervision Strategies
Title
Supporting School Counselors by Addressing Effective Supervision Strategies
Session Summary
With increasing complexity of student needs, it is imperative for school counselors to engage in continuous professional development and receive appropriate supervision to enhance their effectiveness in supporting students. This presentation aims to highlight the significance of supervision practices in school counseling and provide strategies for implementing effective supervision frameworks.
Learning Outcome(s)
1. Identify barriers for school counselors seeking appropriate supervision opportunities.
2. Identify suggestions and strategies for school counselors to receive supervision.
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Ms. Dana Mariano
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Builder Session: ASCA Model 101
Title
ASCA Model 101
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Karen Rubican
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Skill Builder Session: Navigating the Hidden Grief: Understanding Ambiguous Loss in Foster and Kinship Families
Title
Navigating the Hidden Grief: Understanding Ambiguous Loss in Foster and Kinship Families
Session Summary
This workshop addresses the impact of ambiguous loss and trauma in foster and kinship families. Participants will learn how to recognize this unique form of grief, understand its effects on behavior and emotions in school, and gain practical strategies to support children in navigating unresolved loss and building resilience.
Learning Outcome(s)
Recognize the symptoms of ambiguous loss, implement strategies to help 1 69th Annual PSCA Conference children cope with ambiguous loss, understand how the emotions and behaviors we see in school relate to ambiguous loss, develop trauma-informed communication techniques for talking about hidden loss and grief in children
Beth Tyson
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Skill Builder Session: Talk to your students about life changing mental health care
Title
Teaching DBT Skills in Schools: Introduction to DBT Skills, Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness
Session Summary
Participants will learn how to support their students using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills that focus on increasing distress tolerance, mindful awareness and focus, and effective interpersonal skills. This session aims to provide school professionals with an overview of the DBT approach and practical skills that can be readily shared with their students.
Learning Outcome(s)
- Participants will have basic knowledge of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) assumptions for treatment
- Participants will learn the content of four skills training modules of DBT: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness as it relates to school stress and relationships
- Participants will learn at least three specific DBT skills they can teach their students to navigate difficult emotions and interpersonal stressors.
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Mrs. Wendy Robinson-Miller
12:35 PM - 1:35 PM
Skill Builder Session: PBIS
PBIS
More details coming soon!
Mrs. Larissa Valonis
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Skill Builder Sessions: Equity in the ASCA Model
Equity in the ASCA Model
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Skill Builder Session: Promote Self-Care to Your School Community
Title
Promote Self-Care to Your School Community
Session Summary
Self-care is more than bubble baths and spa days. Self-care is proactive and intentional ways of tending to your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. At school, promoting self-care can help students develop life-long strategies to enhance their mental and physical well-being, manage stress, improve focus, and develop positive relationships. For educators, promoting self-care can encourage practices that prevent burnout, boost productivity, and add to a positive school culture. In this session you will learn fun and practical ways you can promote self-care to your school community.
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Skill Builder Sessions
More Details Coming Soon
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Remark
Closing Video, Emilia Mattucci
Ms. Emilia Mattucci
Registration And More Information
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