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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLYPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY 6, 2013

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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

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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

FOSTER YOUTH UPDATES

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Aliya Holmes

Coordinator II SCUSD Foster Youth Services

[email protected]

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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FACTS & MYTHS ABOUT SUICIDE…


True or False?

Each day there are about 12 youth suicides.

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True or False?

Among surveyed high school students, 14.5% report seriously considering suicide in the previous 12 months.

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True or False?

Talking about suicide will “cause” someone to do it.

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True or False?

A person who talks about suicide is not really serious about dying.

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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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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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SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS…SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS…

Suicide ThoughtsSuicide AttemptsDeath by Suicide

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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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• 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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THINGS THAT INCREASE RISK…THINGS THAT INCREASE RISK…

· Easy access to guns

· Impulsiveness

· No one to talk to

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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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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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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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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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· 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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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

[email protected]

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