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Description
This presentation explores the complementary yet distinct roles of school counselors and outside therapists in supporting student well-being and academic success. School counselors, embedded within the educational system, provide short-term, solution-focused interventions, academic guidance, and crisis management. Their accessibility makes them a primary resource for addressing students' social-emotional needs, handling peer conflicts, and supporting academic planning. However, due to time constraints and large caseloads, school counselors often refer students with more complex mental health needs to outside therapists. These external mental health professionals deliver long-term, specialized care using evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused therapy, addressing conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
The presentation also highlights the importance of collaboration between school counselors and outside therapists to promote holistic student support. Effective communication and coordination allow for consistent intervention strategies, improved student outcomes, and more comprehensive care. Research findings on the impact of school-based mental health services, including reduced behavioral issues, increased academic performance, and enhanced emotional resilience, will be discussed. By examining real-world case studies, this presentation emphasizes the need for seamless collaboration between school-based and external mental health providers to foster student well-being and success.
About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the impact of school-based and external psychological interventions on students’ academic performance, emotional well-being, and social functioning.
- Identify cultural, religious, and ethical challenges specific to providing psychological services in yeshiva or faith-based school settings.
- Differentiate between the responsibilities and limitations of school-based and external mental health professionals
- Apply strategies for fostering effective communication and collaboration between school-based staff and outside therapists to support student care.
Agenda:
The Growing Need for Psychological Support in Yeshivas/Schools 5-10 Minutes
The Role of School Psychologists and Counselors (20 Minutes)
- Academic Support
- Social-Emotional Support
- Crisis Interventions
- Referrals and Coordination
- Common Conflicts and Challenges
The Role of Outside Therapists (20 Min)
- Clinical Mental Health Treatment:
- Specialized Interventions
- Confidentiality and Consent
Importance of Collaboration (10 Minutes)
- Shared Goals:
- Communication Channels
- Coordinated Interventions
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
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- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program