I was able to attend the following conference on February 21, 2014.
Shippensburg University’s 2014 Central Pennsylvania School Counselors Institute
(Sponsored by the Shippensburg University School Counseling Faculty, and
Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel)
Friday, Feb. 21st – 8:30-3:30 – CUB Multipurpose Room A
The Shippensburg University School Counseling Faculty of the Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel is excited to invite you to our annual Central Pennsylvania School Counselors Institute. This year’s institute is: The Challenge of Working with Unmotivated Students. This institute will emphasize identifying and tapping into student motivation as a central resource for facilitating greater academic achievement. We will also highlight key hindrances to motivation and how to address those issues.
Title: The Challenge of Working with Unmotivated Students
8:30-9:00 AM Connection Time; coffee and light refreshments provided.
9:00-9:50 A Foundation for Working with Unmotivated Students (Dr. Andy Carey)
Reflection: A key take-away from the first session was to always be mindful of whatever may be hindering a students ability to move forward. As professional educators we may help the student move forward, by embracing whatever it is that is holding a student back. I was also reminded of the importance of being aware of our own “inner-attitude”. Students often have a keen sense of how adults perceive them. It is important to reflect on oneself and maintain a strong sense of self-awareness when working with students who present a lack of motivation, in particular. Finally, we must remember that is it possible that one or more of a student’s major needs are not being met. This is often a contributing factor to lack of motivation.
Shippensburg University’s 2014 Central Pennsylvania School Counselors Institute
(Sponsored by the Shippensburg University School Counseling Faculty, and
Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel)
Friday, Feb. 21st – 8:30-3:30 – CUB Multipurpose Room A
The Shippensburg University School Counseling Faculty of the Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel is excited to invite you to our annual Central Pennsylvania School Counselors Institute. This year’s institute is: The Challenge of Working with Unmotivated Students. This institute will emphasize identifying and tapping into student motivation as a central resource for facilitating greater academic achievement. We will also highlight key hindrances to motivation and how to address those issues.
Title: The Challenge of Working with Unmotivated Students
8:30-9:00 AM Connection Time; coffee and light refreshments provided.
9:00-9:50 A Foundation for Working with Unmotivated Students (Dr. Andy Carey)
Reflection: A key take-away from the first session was to always be mindful of whatever may be hindering a students ability to move forward. As professional educators we may help the student move forward, by embracing whatever it is that is holding a student back. I was also reminded of the importance of being aware of our own “inner-attitude”. Students often have a keen sense of how adults perceive them. It is important to reflect on oneself and maintain a strong sense of self-awareness when working with students who present a lack of motivation, in particular. Finally, we must remember that is it possible that one or more of a student’s major needs are not being met. This is often a contributing factor to lack of motivation.
10:00-10:50 Updates in DSM-5 on children, adolescents, and teens’ mental health: “Have you seen my report card?” (Dr. Todd Whitman)
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11:00-12:00 The Effects of Grief and Loss on Students (Dr. Marcy Douglass)
Reflection: This section detailed how different aged individuals respond to death in very different manners. When approaching the topic of grief and loss with students, I was reminded of the following key points:
-Avoid forcing the issue (some are more reluctant to discuss their grief than others)
- Continue to invite conversation on several occasions over a longer period of time
- Help older children and teens identify other adults in their lives with whom they can talk
*Organizations such as Drew’s Hope or Olivia’s House are eager to help young people who experience loss of a loved one.
Noon-1:00 Lunch (bring your own, eat in the CUB, or eat out)
1:00-2:00 School Counselor Self-Care and Wellness (Dr. Rose Merrell-James)
3:00-3:30 Conclusions/wrap-up/evaluation