Counseling Faculty Member Helps Parents with Technology

BOSSIER PARISH, LA (KSLA) -

Parents in Bossier Parish got to hear first-hand how to protect their children's online reputation.

On Thursday, October 26, the Bossier Parish School board hosted a seminar on how to keep kids safe online and on social media.

RELATED: Bossier invites expert to teach parents to monitor social media

The speaker, Dr. Russell Sabella, says the idea of safety online is a thing of the past.

"There is no such thing as privacy online anymore," Sabella said. "If you communicate to one, you're really potentially communicating to the world."

Read more: http://www.ksla.com/story/36697420/bpsb-holds-social-media-seminar-for-parents

2018 FMHCA Pre-Conference Workshops - What a Fantastic Line-Up!

Announcement in FMHCA - Florida Mental Health Counselors Association 2018 FMHCA Pre-Conference Workshops - What a Fantastic Line-Up!!! Join Us! Early Bird Rates Ending November 30th! Don't Miss out! Attend a Pre-Conference Workshop! FMHCA Annual Conference Feb 1st-3rd 2018 In Lake Mary, Orlando Area Register for the Pre-Conference Workshop: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/PRE-CONFERENCE-WORKSHOP Register for the Full Annual Conference: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-2447489 Call us with Questions 561-228-6129 or for more information on Sponsor/Expo Opportunities! Email us with Questions office@FLmhca.org  Respond Now View

Breathe and Stretch in the Classroom & Home (FREE)

Hosted by Powerful You, A Comprehensive Life Guide for All Ages

A FREE event for educators, families and children (ages 3 and up). Participants will learn a simple game that will improve focus and give children tools to calm down. Promised to be fun, inspiring, and effective.

Saturday at 1 PM - 2 PM
Green Monkey

6210 Trail Boulevard, Naples, Florida 34108

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NATIONAL CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS DAY

  

Children's Grief Awareness Day

VALERIE'S HOUSE INVITES YOU TO RECOGNIZE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS DAY 11.16.17 8-10 AM | KEYNOTE SPEAKER & BREAKFAST "KIDS GRIEVE TOO: UNDERSTANDING AND HELPING CHILDREN AFTER A DEATH" 10:30 AM -12:30 PM | OPTIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS HISTORIC BURROUGHS HOME AND GARDENS 2505 FIRST STREET FORT MYERS, FL 33901 Join us for a catered breakfast and a presentation to recognize and bring awareness to grieving children. Keynote Speaker, Andy McNeil, MA. McNeil served as CEO of the National Alliance for Grieving Children from 2011-2017. He is a nationally recognized presenter and trainer using a balance of humor, teaching and facilitating on childhood bereavement support, adult bereavement issues and group facilitation. If you would like to attend, please register by clicking the button below. Reserve your spot here! Get Involved! Wear BLUE : Rock your blue clothes on 11/16 to spread awareness of Children's Grief. Share your support on social media and use #CGADSWFL. Donate in honor of grieving children! Valerie's House | 1618 Avalon PL, Fort Myers Fl 33901 | 239-841-9186 |  STAY CONNECTED

Substance Abuse Resources in Florida: Drug & Alcohol Rehab & Detox

If you or someone you know is struggling with drug or alcohol abuse, finding the right path to treatment is critical. Looking for the best drug rehab in Florida, or evidence-based drug rehab programs in Florida? You can find them with a simple phone call. It’s important to find a place that not only helps with rehabilitation, but also encourages lifelong recovery as well. From toll-free, 24-hour drug and alcohol abuse hotlines, to outpatient programs, toinpatient Florida drug rehab centers, there is a treatment option to meet every need.

Learn more:
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/local-rehab-resources/florida/

Graduate Programs in Counseling

  

I want to invite you to learn more about our Masters degree programs in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida Gulf Coast University. We are now accepting applications for students who want to begin in the Fall of 2018. The deadline, February 15, 2018 will be here before you know it.

Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate program and our graduates:

• There are more school and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals.
• Most of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- most before graduation, some right afterwards.
• The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is DOE approved and both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are CACREP accredited. This is a big deal. It means that you can get to work right away and your degree is highly portable.
• Typically students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job.
• Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional face-to-face classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning.
• The department offers a dual major track for students who aspire to become both licensed as clinical mental health counselors and certified school counselors.
• The Department of Counseling also offers a certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family counseling, beginning in 2018.
• School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students and some work in postsecondary institutions including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities.
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation and most seek and achieve licensure.
• The department recently received a $1 million dollar grant which we will be using to develop an on-campus counseling center as well as fund professional development opportunities for students.
•  The Department offers a part-time option for students who are working and a full-time track for students who can take on a greater work load.

Learn more at our main websites: 
https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/

Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here:https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/CHMC/index.asp

Learn more about the School Counseling degree here:

https://www2.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/SCMA/index.asp

The deadline to apply is February 15 of each year although students are encouraged to start early. Applications will be considered for admission on a space available basis to qualified applicants beyond the deadline. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and interviews are scheduled between February 15th and March 15th. Initial notices of acceptance, deferred decisions or denial of admission are mailed by the first week in April.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or email!

Sincerely,

Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D.  

Professor of Counseling 

Department of Counseling  

Marieb College of Health & Human Services 

Florida Gulf Coast University  

10501 FGCU BLVD South  

Fort Myers, FL  33965-6565  

Office: 284 Merwin Hall 

Work Phone: 239-590-7782  

Fax: 239-590-7770  

 

The mission of Florida Gulf Coast University's (FGCU) Counseling Programs is to prepare exemplary professional practitioners, leaders, and scholars. The programs use a research-practitioner approach that integrates the use of current technology, supervised field experiences, scholarly inquiry, and intellectual and creative resources to work with an increasingly diverse and global society. The program trains counselors who work in pre-K through grade 12 schools, social service, government agencies, hospitals, community organizations, and private practice. The FGCU counseling programs educate well-rounded counselors who demonstrate competence included in the high standards as set forth by our accreditation and professional organizations. 

CareerSource to Hire 200 Workers

CareerSource to Hire 200 Workers For

“Food for Florida” Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 18th, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: Janeth Ramirez jramirez@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com (239) 225-2500

FT MYERS, FLA – CareerSource Southwest Florida has received a grant to hire up to 200 full time, temporary workers to implement the “Food for Florida” program.

“This is an opportunity for individuals to get involved in the community and get paid for their efforts” said Joe Paterno, Executive Director of CareerSource Southwest Florida.

“We need to do a big shout-out to all the first responders and tip-our hats to all volunteers post Irma but there are those who have lost wages, need to provide for their families and require a paycheck to do so.” said Paterno

The National Dislocated Workers Grant (DWG) is designed specifically for those individuals who want to help rebuild their communities but also earn a paycheck to provide for their families basic needs.

CareerSource is recruiting for three types of positions:

Line Maintenance/Greeters: Greet individuals and ensure an orderly flow of line traffic.

Eligibility Aids: Check IDs for local residency and contact information

Site Supervisors: Assign work schedules, process reports and time cards.

Anyone who has been dislocated from their job due to Hurricane Irma or is experiencing long term unemployment should visit their nearest CareerSource Southwest Florida center to apply or visitor our website at www.careersourcesouthwestflorida.com

For more information contact: Janeth Ramirez (239) 225-2500

When: Thursday, October 19th & Friday 20th 9:00am-3:00pm Where: CareerSource Southwest Florida centers.

Why: Full Time and Part Time - Temporary Position

School Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

I want to invite you to learn more about our Masters degree programs in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida Gulf Coast University. 

We are now accepting applications for students who want to begin in the Fall of 2018. The deadline, February 15, 2017 will be here before you know it.

Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate program and our graduates:

• There are more school and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals.
• Most of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- some before graduation, some right afterwards.
• The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is DOE approved and both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are CACREP accredited. This is a big deal. It means that you can get to work right away and your degree is highly portable.
• Typically students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job.
• Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional face-to-face classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning.
• The department offers a dual major track for students who aspire to become both licensed as clinical mental health counselors and certified school counselors.
• The Department of Counseling also offers a certificate in Marriage, Couples, and Family counseling, beginning in 2018.
• School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students and some work in postsecondary institutions including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities.
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation and most seek and achieve licensure.
• The department recently received a $1 million dollar grant which we will be using to develop an on-campus counseling center as well as fund professional development opportunities for students.
•  The Department offers a part-time option for students who are working and a full-time track for students who can take on a greater work load.

Learn more at our main websites: 
http://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/

Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here:

http://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/

 

Learn more about the School Counseling degree here:

http://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/Counseling/SCMA/index.asp

 

The deadline to apply is February 15 of each year although students are encouraged to start early. Applications will be considered for admission on a space available basis to qualified applicants beyond the deadline. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee and interviews are scheduled between February 15th and March 15th. Initial notices of acceptance, deferred decisions or denial of admission are mailed by the first week in April.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to call or email!

 

Sincerely,

 

Russell A. Sabella, Ph.D.  

Professor of Counseling 

Department of Counseling  

Marieb College of Health & Human Services 

Florida Gulf Coast University  

 

Office: 284 Merwin Hall 

Work Phone: 239-590-7782  

 

The mission of Florida Gulf Coast University's (FGCU) Counseling Programs is to prepare exemplary professional practitioners, leaders, and scholars. The programs use a research-practitioner approach that integrates the use of current technology, supervised field experiences, scholarly inquiry, and intellectual and creative resources to work with an increasingly diverse and global society. The program trains counselors who work in pre-K through grade 12 schools, social service, government agencies, hospitals, community organizations, and private practice. The FGCU counseling programs educate well-rounded counselors who demonstrate competence included in the high standards as set forth by our accreditation and professional organizations. 

 

The Cyber Academy of South Carolina has an opening for a Career Counselor.

The Cyber Academy of South Carolina has an opening for a Career Counselor. We would love to have someone with a counseling license. The position also requires a GCDF certification, but if the person does not have that, they can complete the training after being hired. 

We are a virtual charter public school and applicants can live anywhere in South Carolina. Anyone interested in the position can send their resume to ckountz@k12.com.

Florida Gulf Coast University Fresh Check Day

Florida Gulf Coast University Fresh Check Day will take place on
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 11 am to 2 pm.

Fresh Check Day is a celebratory, fairlike event that aims to promote mental health and prevent suicide on college campuses.

FGCU Library Lawn will be transformed into an expo atmosphere to bring together interactive exhibits combined with free food, music, prizes, and giveaways.

For more information, please visit the event website at http://freshcheckday.com/schools/florida-gulf-coast-university/

Combat Human Trafficking

Learn more about efforts to combat human trafficking Friday at Finding Freedom from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Cohen Center ballroom. The event features representatives from law enforcement as well as Selah Freedom and More Too Life, two organizations that fight trafficking through education and victim advocacy. The #FGCU student theater project S(he) Will Fade also will perform the true story of a trafficking survivor. Admission is $5, with proceeds going to Selah Freedom: http://squ.re/2fXL4V7