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Emotional Abuse of Children

by Leah

Nov 12, 2010

Click below for a short article that describes: • specific forms of emotional abuse • indicators to watch for in children • characteristics parents or caretakers may exhibit • what an educator can do if emotional abuse is suspected

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vet counselor On 11/12/10, Leah wrote: > Click below for a short article that describes: • specific > forms of emotional abuse • indicators to watch for in > children • characteristics parents or caretakers may > exhibit • what an educator can do if emotional abuse is > suspected

What if it's a teacher who's doing the emotional ab...See More

Nov 15, 2010

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Leah How sad! Is your principal aware of this teacher's bullying behaviors? What you describe is emotional abuse! Are there any steps that you could taken to remedy the situation? I realize that some principals bully their teachers as well.

Nov 15, 2010

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APUS or UWA

by Decision time

Nov 13, 2010

Hello! I am seeking an online program for a Masters in School Counseling. If anyone happens to have personal knowledge about the program at American Public University, or the program at Univesity of West Alabama, I would love to hear from you. They are very close in cost, and both meet requirements for the State of FLorida. I just am not sure which...See More

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Thinking about UWA On 11/26/10, Current UWA Student wrote: > Please make sure you choose the Master of Education in School Counseling > because it is the certification program. > > The MSCE in Guidance and Counseling is NOT a certification program. > > For whatever reason, the two degrees require the exact same classes but > the MSCE would not ge...See More

Aug 16, 2011

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Kathy Yes, I graduated with an MSCE in Guidance & Counseling in December and I am now certified as a School Counselor in Virginia.

On 8/16/11, Thinking about UWA wrote: > On 11/26/10, Current UWA Student wrote: >> Please make sure you choose the Master of Education >> in School Counseling because it is the certification >&...See More

Aug 19, 2011

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I need to interview you!

by Ronda

Nov 15, 2010

Hello, I'm a school counseling grad student and I'm looking for two school counselors to interview about ethics. If you would be interested in helping me out I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks, Ronda [email removed]

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intern question

by Nicole

Nov 18, 2010

I have a question regarding intern responsibilities. I am currently interning at a high school, and I am confused about how much resposibility I am supposed to have with stduents. I have been assigned 50 students from a specific counselor, but she will often meet with the students and have conversations with the parents/teachers without informing m...See More

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Nicole I did my internship last year and understand your concern. True, your mentor should keep you in the loop about the kids you've been assigned but you have to remember, they're not "your kids." This school counselor is still responsible for serving the best interests of these students and probably is still feeling you out as a counselor. I did my int...See MoreI did my internship last year and understand your concern. True, your mentor should keep you in the loop about the kids you've been assigned but you have to remember, they're not "your kids." This school counselor is still responsible for serving the best interests of these students and probably is still feeling you out as a counselor. I did my internship last year and shared the kids I worked with with their actual counselor. Granted, we had a much better line of communication but I had to realize that these kids were still her responsibility and she continued to play a large role in their education. Also, a lot of parents, students and especially teachers, prefer working with an actual school counselor as opposed to an intern so they may be seeking her out regarding the students.

Being an intern is a situation with a lot of role confusion. It prepared me well for my current job but it's not like having an actual caseload of kids like I have now. It's great you spoke to her about your concern and hopefully the better she gets to know you, the more trust she'll put in you. I obviously don't know your mentor but hopefully she's just busy (like all of us) and forgets to tell you her interactions with students, as opposed to keeping you in the dark maliciously.

Hope this helps!

On 11/18/10, Nicole wrote: > I have a question regarding intern responsibilities. I am > currently interning at a high school, and I am confused > about how much resposibility I am supposed to have with > stduents. I have been assigned 50 students from a specific > counselor, but she will often meet with the students and > have conversations with the parents/teachers without > informing me or including me. It is very confusing for me > regarding my role, and I would imagine as well for the > students, parents and teachers. Is this the norm or shold > I be concerned? I have discussed this not only with > my "mentor" but also with the department supervisor and my > college supervisor. Any feedback would be appreciated!!!!

Nov 22, 2010

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Questions on ethics

by Lisa

Nov 20, 2010

I am a current grad student and am in need of interviewing a current school counselor about issues in ethics they may have faced. It is just a few questions. If anyone is willing to help me out please email me/reply and I will send you questions. Again it is a short assignment.

Thank you, Lisa

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UWA Practicum and Internship

by Curious Teacher

Nov 27, 2010

What are the requirements of the practicum and internship at the University of West Alabama? (taped sessions, assignments, etc)

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Curious Teacher Thanks. They have actually changed some things because the lady I talked to in the online office said now a 600 hour internship is required. And, they were talking about having it done as 300 hours at the elementary level and 300 hours at the secondary level. The 300 hour requirement that appears in your class would have been so much more manageabl...See More

Dec 1, 2010

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Kathy I forgot about the change in required hours. The Dept of Ed in Alabama changed that requirement so UWA had to comply. I was fortunate that it didn't apply to me. 600 hours while you are teaching is tough. Kathy

On 12/01/10, Curious Teacher wrote: > Thanks. They have actually changed some things because the lady I > talked to in the ...See More

Dec 2, 2010

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reproducible activity for teachers

by Leah

Dec 3, 2010

Just click below for a direct link.

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Leah So sorry, please try again

Dec 3, 2010

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2nd grader crying

by Monica

Dec 7, 2010

I am needing help.... I have a 2nd grade boy crys about everything. If he cant find his pencil, he crys- if he runs out of time -he crys, stuff like that. Any help for the teacher would be great.

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Leah You may want to post on the second grade chatboard.

What does the child say about his crying? Will he talk to you? Does the problem seem to stem from home or does he have a problem with the teachers and/or school? What do his first grade records reveal? Has this been a problem with crying in the past?

Has the teacher had a confe...See More

Dec 7, 2010

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Vet Counselor On 12/07/10, Monica wrote: > I am needing help.... I have a 2nd grade boy crys about > everything. If he cant find his pencil, he crys- if he > runs out of time -he crys, stuff like that. Any help for > the teacher would be great.

We all respond to stress in different ways - I know some adults who are quick to cry.

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Dec 8, 2010

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Sexual Harassment Resources

by Barbara

Dec 8, 2010

I am just starting out in the counseling field. We are having some trouble with sexual harassment with our seventh graders particularly usign the term gay,etc. Are there any good programs out there that aren't too intense?

Thank you!

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