Nation’s Leading Child Health and Welfare Groups Denounce Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in State Legislatures

Associations Representing Medical, Educational and Human Services Professionals Call on State Lawmakers to Oppose Onslaught of Bills That Target Marginalized Communities

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https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/nations-leading-child-health-and-welfare-groups-denounce-anti-lgbtq-bills-in-state-legislatures

Dr. Ann Tilman, FGCU Assistant Professor, teaching Play Counseling

 

Roots of Compassion and Kindness (ROCK)

The ROCK Center Invites you to participate in these upcoming free events   A couple of years ago we started a program at the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) to teach empathy and compassion. This project, called Roots of Compassion and Kindness (ROCK), has now gained center status and our growth continues.  So far ROCK is offering six college level classes that teach about empathy and compassion. The college students complete their service hours by bringing what they learn in class to schoolchildren. Learning about kindness and compassion has made an enormous difference in both the college students and the schoolchildren. Teachers have reported improved relationships with peers and improvements in the academic markers. Research is underway. You can learn a bit more about ROCK by clicking here  The center is developing research, connecting with other programs with similar visions and missions and expanding its reach beyond the university and the schools. We invite you to participate in the upcoming trainings February 25 and 26th. There is no cost to you. You can participate via Zoom or in person (at the FGCU). There are three public sessions, two on Friday, one on Saturday morning. Please register ahead of time because the space is limited.  For those of you focused on promoting compassion in the community and supporting the ROCK Center with your feedback, Feb 25 in the morning (9-12), click below:  In-person RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-conducted-by-dr-ryder-delaloye-tickets-261312361307  Zoom-only RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-conducted-by-dr-ryder-delaloye-on-zoom-tickets-261324587877 For counselors, social workers, and those who want to know more about compassionate-based therapeutic options, Feb 25 in the afternoon (1-4), click below: In-person RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-fr-pm-with-dr-ryder-delaloye-in-person-tickets-261341137377  Zoom-only RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compassion-training-workshop-fr-pm-with-dr-ryder-delaloye-on-zoom-tickets-261332792417 For educators and parents interested in knowing more about socio-emotional learning, Feb 26th in the morning (9-12) click below  In-person RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-the-science-of-compassion-w-see-learningsat-amin-person-tickets-261354226527  Zoom-only RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-the-science-of-compassion-through-see-learning-sat-am-zoom-tickets-261351207497 The sessions will be conducted by Dr. Ryder Delaloye, Associate Director of the SEE Learning Program at Emory’s Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics.   Please call Dr. Maria Roca at 239-590-7185 (Integrated Studies department) or contact Dr. Megan Norcia at mnorcia@fgcu.edu - (ROCK manager) or me (see below) if you have any questions.  Dr. Silvia Casabianca, LMHC Chair - Advisory Board 239-322-4977         Copyright © *2019* *Eyes Wide Open*, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: *silviacasabianca-at-icloud.com*

 

Open Positions at the Children's Network of Southwest Florida

If you are interested in applying, submit a cover letter and resume to Sarah Chesley, via email — Sarah.ChesIey@cnswf.org. This position reports to the Supervisor of Training.

National School Counseling Week 2022

National School Counseling Week 2022 (#NSCW22) is Feb. 7-11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.

 

Wanted: Family Support Worker