Professional Toolkit by Savali Sasa https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl Helpful links, information, and resources about mental health disorders and procedures for Professional School Counselors. en-us 2022-05-08 05:09:32 UTC 2022-09-12 01:15:36 UTC hello@padlet.com ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174212517 Mentally healthy kids reach developmental and emotional milestones and learn healthy social skills and how to cope with problems.

Mental disorders cause serious changes in how children learn, behave, and handle emotions, which causes distress.  If there is chronic fear, stress, or disruptive behavior, then children are not mentally healthy. (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, 2022).]]> 2022-05-08 05:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174212517 School Counselor "Dos and Don'ts" ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174233124 This is a snapshot of ideas that fall within and those that fall outside of the realm of a Professional School Counselor's duties. The American School Counselor's guidelines help the school counselor to advocate for his or her position and the proper utilization of his or her focus on the comprehensive school counseling program.]]> 2022-05-08 06:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174233124 Ethical Standards ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174234428 The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) publishes standards or guidelines to maintain a uniform consistency of integrity and professionalism amongst school counselors nationwide (ASCA, 2016b).]]> 2022-05-08 06:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174234428 Texas Administrative Code ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174236791 The Texas Administrative Code (2017) lays out the legal and state regulations for a comprehensive school counseling program, school counselor certificate standards, the role of the school counselor, and learner-centered knowledge, skills, and professional development requirements.]]> 2022-05-08 06:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174236791 WorryWiseKids.org - Anxiety 101 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174240968 This website explains the symptoms of anxiety, the differences between anxiety disorders, and gives families and educators simple and effective ways to help their child(ren) to overcome their anxieties.]]> 2022-05-08 06:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174240968 The DSM-5 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174446728 This text is authored by the American Psychiatric Association (2013) and gives diagnostic criteria for different mental disorders.  Although the diagnosis of mental disorders falls outside of the role of the Professional School Counselor (PSC), the DSM-5 allows the PSC to research about different disorders in order to correctly refer students and educational stakeholders to the appropriate community or school system resources.]]> 2022-05-08 14:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174446728 Anxiety Disorders ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174457247 According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), there are numerous disorders that fall under the umbrella term of "Anxiety Disorders" (2013).  Some of these disorders are: Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobia, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Substance and Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder, and other Anxiety Disorders (specified and unspecified).

The DSM-5 gives more information on the presentation of different types of anxiety, but verywellfamily.com is a great resource for infographics and articles about mental wellness and mental illness that is user-friendly for family and staff education.

]]> 2022-05-08 14:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174457247 Coping Thoughts for Separation Anxiety ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174461858 Coping thoughts is an easy strategy to teach students who suffer from Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Students are taught to recognize their anxiety and replace anxious thoughts with positive self-talk or coping thoughts (Bidik, 2021).]]> 2022-05-08 14:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174461858 Trauma Basics ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174464414 Trauma is triggered by exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence, and lots of intrusive symptoms related to the traumatic event (APA, 2013).

Red Flags for kids are: repetitive play, frightened dreams without recognizable context, and a pattern of avoiding things that remind him or her about the trauma.  Mood are altered and energy levels change (APA, 2013).

Examples of Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
-Adjustment Disorder
-Reactive Attachment Disorder
-Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
-Unclassified and Unspecified Trauma Disorders
(APA, 2013)

]]> 2022-05-08 14:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174464414 Trauma Support ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174465878 Echo is a website that outlines steps for supporting those who have experienced trauma. There are online courses, parenting programs, free resources, trauma trainings, and news and events.]]> 2022-05-08 14:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174465878 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174472033 SAMHSA is a national resource and a first step for those who need help with mental illness. They have support personnel and can help locate resources for referral or treatment.]]> 2022-05-08 15:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174472033 NEDA ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477288 The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) is a group that provides information and toolkits about eating disorders to help educators support students and aid in the detection, prevention, and interventions for students with eating disorders (2022).]]> 2022-05-08 15:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477288 Rumination Disorder ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477538 2022-05-08 15:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477538 Binge-Eating Disorder ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477670 2022-05-08 15:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477670 Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477975 2022-05-08 15:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174477975 How to help ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174478139 2022-05-08 15:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174478139 Eating Disorders 101 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174478369 2022-05-08 15:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174478369 Depressive Disorders ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174481685 2022-05-08 15:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174481685 Bipolar and Related Disorders ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174481885 2022-05-08 15:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174481885 Referrals and IDEA vs 504 Plans ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174482112 2022-05-08 15:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174482112 Get Help ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174482965 2022-05-08 15:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174482965 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174486756 The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) (2013) lists ADHD and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) under the umbrella term of Conduct Disorders.  Conduct Disorders are categorized under Neurodevelopmental Disorders or disorders that affect the brain’s growth and development.  ADHD symptoms and/or behaviors vary in intensity, presentation, and duration, but last six or more months in more than one setting (Wender & Tomb, 2017).  ADHD symptoms also causes social, emotional, or behavioral impairment (Wender & Tomb, 2017).]]> 2022-05-08 15:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174486756 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174487465 This fact sheet gives a definition of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and signs of ADHD along with the process to get ADHD diagnosed.]]> 2022-05-08 15:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174487465 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174487611 A resource for teachers to identify Conduct Disorder symptoms within the classroom setting and ways to work with those students.]]> 2022-05-08 15:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174487611 Resource for Working with Students with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174493428 This activity book gives counselors and teachers simple activities to help children with OCD from young learners to high schoolers. Some of the suggested activities are metacognitive exercises where obsessions (sticky thoughts) are replaced with affirmations (Puliafico & Robin, 2017). Educating stakeholders, advocating for accomodations, and providing clubs that promote positive community are other methods that Puliafico & Robin (2017) promote.]]> 2022-05-08 15:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174493428 Celebrities who have OCD ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174494350 2022-05-08 15:35:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174494350 The OCD Cycle ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174494959 2022-05-08 15:36:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174494959 Types of OCD ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174495499 2022-05-08 15:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174495499 Which Mental Disorders are on the Schizophrenic Spectrum? ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174502391 2022-05-08 15:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174502391 What does it look like? ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174503202 Mental Disorders on the Schizophrenic spectrum have symptoms where there is a breakdown between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.  This breakdown leads to irrational perception, behaviors and emotions inconsistent with the thoughts, and a psychotic break from reality into fantasy and delusion; a breakdown of rational thought (APA, 2013).]]> 2022-05-08 15:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174503202 Treatment Options for Children with Schizophrenia ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174505512 These mental disorders are outside of the scope of a PSC. The best course is referral to licensed therapists and community mental health clinicians.]]> 2022-05-08 15:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174505512 ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174506811 American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.)  https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425596

American School Counselor Association (2014). ASCA
student standards; mindsets and behaviors for student success. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/7428a787-a452-4abb-afec-d78ec77870cd/Mindsets-Behaviors.pdf

American School Counselors Association. (2016a).  Appropriate and inappropriate activities for school counselors. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/8fe536c2-7a32-4102-8ce7-42e9b0683b3b/appropriate-activities-of-school-counselors.pdf

American School Counselors Association. (2016b). ASCA ethical standards for school counselors. https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/f041cbd0-7004-47a5-ba01-3a5d657c6743/Ethical-Standards.pdf

Bidik, G., Sisman, F. (2021).  School-based mental health programs for improving psychosocial well-being in children and adolescents: Systemic review.  Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, 12(4), 350-361.
https://doi.org/10.14744/phd.2021.14471

Boston MindCare. (2022).  4 types of bipolar disorder.  Boston MindCare, LLC. https://bostonmindcare.com/4-types-of-bipolar-disorder/

Mayo Clinic. (2021, February 16).  Diseases & conditions: Bipolar disorder.  Mayo Clinic Patient Care & Health Information. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955

Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators. (2015). Professional school counselor small group counseling guide: A professional school counselor’s guide to planning, implementing, and evaluating school-based counseling groups. Retrieved from https://www.missouricareereducation.org/doc/smallgroup/SmallGroupCounseling.pdf

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. (2022, April 19).  What is children’s mental health?  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/basics.html

National Eating Disorders Association. (2022).  NEDA Toolkit for Educators.  NEDA Feeding Hope.
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/sites/default/files/Toolkits/EducatorToolkit.pdf

Puliafico, A., & Robin, J. (2017).  The OCD workbook for kids: Skills to help children manage obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.  Instant Help.  

Texas Administrative Code, 19. Tex. Admin. Code § 239.15 (2017). https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=T&app=9&p_dir=N&p_rloc=187036&p_tloc=&p_ploc=1&pg=23&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=239&rl=15

Texas Education Agency (2018). The Texas model for comprehensive school counseling
programs (5th ed.). Texas Counseling Association.
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Pub_2018_Texas-Model_5th-Edition.pdf
Tobin, R., & House, A. (2016).  DSM-5® Diagnosis in the Schools.  The Guilford Press.

Understood for All Inc. (n.d.). The difference between IEPs and 504 plans.  https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-ieps-and-504-plans

Verywellmind (2022). Mental Health from A to Z. Dot Dash Meredith, Inc.. https://www.verywellmind.com/mental-health-a-z-4797402

Wender, P., & Tomb, D. (2017).  ADHD: A guide to understanding symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and changes over time in children, adolescents, and adults (2nd ed.).  Oxford University Press.  
]]> 2022-05-08 15:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2174506811 The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2175963978 This is the blueprint for designing, developing, implementing, and refining a comprehensive school counseling program (CSCP) within the state of Texas. Included in The Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling book (TEA, 2018) are guidelines for the school counselor's role, different components of a CSCP, and various regulations and procedures.]]> 2022-05-09 15:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2175963978 School Counselor's Referral Process Guide ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2175975647 This helps school counselors with assessing student and staff needs, the referral process, and how to utilize small groups effectively in the public school setting (Missouri Professional School Counselors and Counselor Educators, 2015).]]> 2022-05-09 15:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2175975647 ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors ssasa2 https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2175981524 The American School Counselor Association's Mindsets and Behaviors (ASCA) handout is a series of guidelines to help students with positive mindsets and behaviors that lead to success during the formative school years as well as after graduation (ASCA, 2014).]]> 2022-05-09 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ssasa2/ret9gqoowdomf1hl/wish/2175981524