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Social Worker
What is a School Social Worker? School Social Workers (SSW) are a vital part of the educational team, working together with educational administrators, teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech and language pathologists and other staff. Their unique graduate level training in social work enables them to understand and interpret the influences of the school, home, and community on children. School Social Workers identify factors that can make school a more successful experience for students.
What do School Social Workers Do?School Social Workers help STUDENTS:
School Social Workers help PARENTS:participate effectively in their children's educationunderstand and meet their children's social and emotional needsunderstand programs available to students with special needsutilize school and community resources effectivelySchool Social Workers help SCHOOLS:understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) that affect students’ abilities to make maximum use of their school experienceutilize their resources in meeting the educational, social, and emotional needs of studentspromote a safe school environmentSchool Social Workers help COMMUNITIES:understand school policies, programs, and practicesminimize those environmental factors which inhibit learningdevelop resources to adequately meet the needs of students and familiesServices Offered:
Related Siteshttp://www.iassw.orgSocial Workers @ Belleville WestLori Judge, MSWBehavior Development Program Social Worker222-7670ljudge@bths201.org
Christy Cerminn, MSW Regular & Special Education Social Worker 222-7673 *The Behavior Development Program is an Individualized Education Program serving IEP students with mild to moderate emotional disturbances and other helath impairments (i.e., ADHD, Bipolar Disorder). The program provides additional structure and supervision for these students as well while implementing varying degrees of alternative educational programming and discipline to facilitate success of these students in a public high school setting.2007-2008 School Year Groups Offered(groups subject to change based on the needs of our students)Anger ManagementAnger is a powerful emotion that everyone feels from time to time. Anger is one of the most poorly handled emotions in society today, but it doesn’t have to be. In these sessions we will discuss:the differences between healthy anger and aggressive angerhow to identify factors that affect angerstrategies to cope with anger*If your child is under the age of 18 and is not receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp://www.safeyouth.orghttp://www.kidshealth.orgFriendshipThis group will help kids diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome (AS) or have similar characteristics of AS to develop the skills necessary to have healthy friendships. These sessions will include:how to start/maintain/end a conversationasking for assistancehow to join groupsexpressing feelings appropriately*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp://www.aspergers.comSocial SkillsSocial skills are a very important part of maturing and feeling successful. This group will consist of all grade levels. Sessions will focus on:being a good listenerconversation skillsasking for helprecognizing and accepting your feelingsusing negotiation to deal with peer pressure/conflictstaying calm under stressavoiding fightsdealing with embarrassmentresisting negative peer pressure*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp://www.teenhealth.orgLife SkillsLife skills are a very important part of every day. Life Skills range from being able to share your feelings in an appropriate way to locating resources to help you better yourself. These sessions will help students learn to:advocate for themselves (tell someone what they need)locate community resourceshave manners in every situation*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp://www.magnificentmanners.comCommunity resources located at the end of the Social Worker websiteADHDA person with Attention Deficit Hyperactivy Disorder (ADHD) has characteristics such as inattention & impulsive hyperactivity, or both which makes it harder to function in everyday life. A person with ADHD may struggle in important areas of life, such as peer and family relationships, and school or work performance. These sessions will focus on the following topics:staying on tasksocial conflicts at school/homeorganizationimpulsivityself-controlhandling emotions/behavioranxiety*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to cerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp://www.cdc.govhttp://www.teenhealth.orgadd.about.com/od/forteens/Web_Sites_and_Resources_for_Teens.htmSelf-EsteemWe all have a mental picture of who we are, how we look, what we're good at, and what our weaknesses might be. We develop this picture over time, starting when we're very young kids. This mental picture contributes to our self-esteem. These sessions will focus on:self-imagewhy we feel the way we do about ourselveswhat the positive things are about ourselves*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp://www.kidshealth.orgPrograms Available through your BW Social WorkersMen UPMen UP aims to improve pregnancy outcomes and strengthen family systems by supporting and empowering men, fathers and adolescent boys with the tools they need to affirm their sense of self and make wise choices toward shared responsibility in family planning, parenting, and sexual behavior. This group will be held once/month during school hours. These sessions will focus on the following topics:Man UP: Becoming the man and parent you are meant to beBaby Mama Drama: How to copeParenting with Power: Empowering yourself through education and employmentIt Takes a Man to be a FatherStay UP: Strengthening your ability to control the direction of your lifeKid or King?: Getting in where you fitHealthy Fathers Have Healthy Babies*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp:///www.sihf.orgLearning to Overcome Obstacles in Parenting (LOOP)LOOP is a program that will empower parents with infants from birth through two years of age to build positive, enjoyable and healthy relationships. LOOP teaches parents how to fit challenges of parenting into their everyday lives. Parents are taught to nurture themselves and their child focusing on physical, emotional and mental well-being. This group will be held once/month during school hours. These sessions will focus on the following topics:Caring for Your BabyHealthy Babies, Healthy FuturesEncouraging Your Developing BabyChild Health & Safety Tips*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp:///www.sihf.orgWise GuysWise Guys is a program offered to boys freshman P.E. classes. This program covers a variety of topics to help inform students of the pressures of life. This program will be offered one time/month during school hours. This program will cover the following topics:Myself: Who am I and what can I do?Personal and Family Values: What is important to me?Communication and Masculinity: Identifying stereotyped thinking and how it affects our relationshipsSexuality: What is it and how does it affect my relationship?Dating Violence: What is a Healthy Relationship?Abstinence and Contraception: What are my choices?Sexually Transmitted Infections: How can I protect myself?Goal Setting: What are my choices?Decision Making: How do I weigh my options?Parenthood: Should I become a teen parent?*If your child is under the age of 18 and is NOT receiving social work services through an IEP you will need to click on the following link to sign the parental consent form and email back to ccerminn@bths201.org.Related Siteshttp:///www.sihf.orgTeen Age Grief (TAG)Tag is a group for students who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. In group, students discuss issues that they encounter on a daily basis, especially as related to their loss. TAG meets twice monthly during class time, with trained counselors from the Heartlinks Grief Program.Contact at Belleville West – Lori Judge, MSWFamily Hospice HearlinksDiana Cuddeback, MSW, LCSWDirector of Social ServicesDirector of Heartlinks Programdcuddeback@familyhospice.orgRelated Siteshttp://www.familyhospice.org/http://www.heartlinkks@familyhospice.org
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