Looking to change careers and become a school social worker?
To become a school social worker in Virginia, you do not need to have a certificate from a specific [...]
Effectiveness of a School-based Early Intervention CBT Group Programme for Children with Anxiety Aged 5-7 Years
There is a growing recognition that anxiety disorders are common among preschoolers and children in their early primary school years...Research [...]
Student Worries about Social Image Affect School Behavior
High school students are willing to ignore educational opportunities when they're concerned about how they'll be viewed by their classmates, [...]
3 Techniques to Help You Master Even the Toughest Questions
We all get 'em. Difficult questions. Being prepared, and practicing three tried-and-true techniques can help you field with ease that [...]
Empathy, Compassion, and Addressing Student Misbehavior
With the increased attention to social-emotional development, a greater focus on the role of empathy has emerged. In schools, much of [...]
Professional Development Opportunities
The Community-Partnered School Behavioral Health Modules ~ Free Training Series and CEUs Offered ~ www.mdbehavioralhealth.com Signs of Suicide Program [...]
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment in Schools
SBIRT is an evidence-based intervention designed to address substance use through screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment. The brief [...]
Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
by Matthew Desmond - 2015 (a "must" read NYT best seller!) from the NYT Book Review, 2/26/2016 Desmond is an [...]
Schools Closing the Discipline Gap
Districts across the U.S. are coming to grips with having inherited exclusionary discipline practices that disproportionately target students of color [...]
Cookie Breathing Technique for Children with Anxiety
Overview: Making diaphragmatic breathing fun and easy to learn will motivate children to use this relaxation strategy. When first learning [...]