middle & high school monthly professional development february 6 , 201 3 youth.scusd
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT February 6 , 201 3 youth.scusd.edu. *. ASP AGREEMENTS. Start and End on Time Put Phones on Vibrate No Sidebar Conversations Agree to disagree Be prepared Be Present ( Mentally and Physically ) Be Respectful. 1. AGENDA. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ASP AGREEMENTS
Start and End on Time
Put Phones on Vibrate
No Sidebar Conversations
Agree to disagree
Be prepared Be Present
(Mentally and Physically)
Be Respectful
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AGENDAWelcome
Announcements
Foster Youth Update
Suicide Prevention
Shared Practice Time:
SJYD-Collective Action
(Breakout)
Results-Based Decision Making-Middle Schools
Closing
www.youth.scusd.comYou can find all resources and links presented here on the website at:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Spring Summit (March 5-6)- From 9AM-1PM both dates- At George Sim Community Center
Project WET Free Professional Development
Peace Week- February 4th- 8th
Black History Month & Holidays- February is Black History Month- No school on Feb 11th or 18th
SUICIDE PREVENTIONUnderstanding the issue
How can we support our students?Awareness of resources available
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Mary ReillySocial Worker
Integrated Support [email protected]
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econnecting Youth
TM
Inc.
FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
True or False?
Each day there are about 12 youth suicides.
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econnecting Youth
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FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
True or False?
Among surveyed high school students, 14.5% report seriously considering suicide in the previous 12 months.
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econnecting Youth
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FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
True or False?
Talking about suicide will “cause” someone to do it.
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econnecting Youth
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FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…
True or False?
A person who talks about suicide is not really serious about dying.
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Reconnecting Youth TM
Inc.
IN SUMMARY…IN SUMMARY…· Youth suicide is a major problem in our communities.
· Asking about thoughts of suicide may help save a life.
· Talk about suicide is an important warning sign.
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econnecting Youth
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GOAL OF TODAY’S TRAINING
GOAL OF TODAY’S TRAINING
Review what to look for to identify teens who might be at risk
Practice checking in with teens and connecting them with help
Discuss resources in your building and district
Increase comfort checking in with teens who might be distressed
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econnecting Youth
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SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS…SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS…
Suicide ThoughtsSuicide AttemptsDeath by Suicide
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Reconnecting Youth TM
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RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS
Home Death/divorce Family conflicts Family stressors
Individual Depression, anger,
hopelessness, anxiety Drug and/or alcohol use
School Failing grades Suspension School pressures
Peers
Interpersonal conflicts
Relationship breakups
Bullying
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Reconnecting Youth TM
Inc.
• Emotional Distress• Depression• Moody, down• Hopelessness• Anxiety, anger• Feeling trapped
WARNING SIGNS…
• Other Behaviors• Increased substance use• Withdrawing• Taking unnecessary risks• Giving away possessions
• Suicide-Risk Behaviors• Thoughts about suicide• Past attempts• Talking about suicide, making
plans• Preoccupation with death
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Reconnecting Youth TM
Inc.
THINGS THAT INCREASE RISK…THINGS THAT INCREASE RISK…
· Easy access to guns
· Impulsiveness
· No one to talk to
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econnecting Youth
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• Ask the Question—Be direct but caring and non-confrontational “Are you thinking about suicide?”
• Show You Care—Listen carefully
“I’m concerned about you…about how you feel.”
• Get help—Do not leave him/her alone
“You’re not alone. Let’s go find someone who
can help.”
WHAT IS HELPFUL … WHAT IS HELPFUL …
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econnecting Youth
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WHAT IS NOT HELPFUL:WHAT IS NOT HELPFUL:• Ignoring or dismissing the
issue • Acting shocked or
embarrassed
• Challenging or debating
• Giving harmful advice
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econnecting Youth
TM
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HOW TO HELP…HOW TO HELP…
Identify and write down: Two addition things you could say to “Show you Care”
Two additional ways to “Ask the Question”
Two additional ways to “Get/Offer Help”
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econnecting Youth
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HOW TO HELP…HOW TO HELP…
Work with another group... Discuss and decide on the best suggestions for ways to:
Show you Care Ask the Question Get/Offer Help
Write one suggestion for each of the three areas on an individual piece of paper/sticky note
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econnecting Youth
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· Suicide-Vulnerable Youth, use the provided
script to respond to the helper in character
· Observer, listen and provide feedback using
the script card as a guide
LET’S PRACTICE … LET’S PRACTICE …
· Helper, use your own words or our poster to: • Show you Care• Ask the Question• Get/Offer help
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econnecting Youth
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GETTING HELPGETTING HELP• Refer student for further assessment
• Individuals throughout the district have been trained to conduct assessment
• Know the resources in your building
• Follow school and district policy
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-TALK
RESULTS-BASED DECISION MAKING
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Using DataData is a powerful tool to helpguide the continuous improvement of your program
Instructions
1. Share out your data at your table
2. Using the formula, input your results into the chart provided
Debrief: What stands out to you?
1. How can you design or adjust your offerings based on student need?
SHARED PRACTICE
SJYD Area of Focus• Understand and Shift Decision-Making Power (Analyze power in
social relationships)
• Strengthen Self-Identify & Cross Cultural Awareness (Make identity central)
• Impact Positive Change (Promote systemic change)
• Collaborate For a Common Good (Encourage collective action)
• Promote & Strengthen Active Youth Engagement (Embrace youth culture) *
Elementary
Middle
High
Working as a team
Establishing social
consciousness
Youth Advocacy
COLLECTIVE ACTION CONTINUUM
WHAT’S ALREADY HAPPENING
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-Student action committees -Continuation of SOS projects - SYLP -ASP Leadership programs -Cultural leadership classes -Food Justice
COLLECTIVE ACTION TOOL: USING
SOCIAL MEDIA & VIDEO
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Mark Carnero
One Block One Voice ProjectPeople Reaching