Counseling At-Risk Children and Adolescents Names: Tyler McMahan, Rebecca Crain, Megan Fleming, Megan Haxmeier

Elementary School Counseling EDCEP 856 Date: 4/7/21

Topic Short explanation/2+ website resources Special considerations
ACES Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey *The higher the ACE score the more impact on health
At-risk factors for trauma *Three categories: abuse, household challenges, or neglect
1. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html
2. https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/aces/pdf/vs-1105-aces-H.pdf
HOPE Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences *Develop relationships to mitigate adverse experiences
Protective Factors to mitigate ACES *Create a safe environment for the student
1. https://positiveexperience.org/ *Be optimistic and project hope
2. https://www.alliance1.org/web/resources/pubs/balancing-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-hope.aspx2.
SUICIDE Self-injury with the goal of ending ones own life *Often accompanied by an underlying mental illness such as depression, anxiety, etc.
1. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ *If Student reports feeling suicidal or recent attempt, do not let them leave your sight. Refer to school policy on suicide
2. https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/ *Common Warning signs include: giving away belongings, withdrawling, hopelessness, mood swings, and much more
NNSI Non-suicidal Self Injury *Can manifest differently: cutting, burning, pulling out hair
1. https://learn.jasonfoundation.com/courses/non-suicidal-self-injury/ *Done for variety of reasons; distract from negative feeelings, cope with negative feelings, numb other pains, punish themselves
2. https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/self-harm/#what-is-self-harm-1
DEPRESSION Common but serious mood disorder. *Risk factors include: personal or family history of depression,
Symptoms of depression affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, and working. major life changes, or stress.
1. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml *Some signs & symptoms: Withdrawing from friends & family;
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20356007 persistent sad, anxious, or low mood; irritability, feelings of hopelessness;
difficulty concentrating & remembering, and changes in sleeping and eating habits.
FOSTER CARE Providing a safe & temporary home for homeless children and adolescents.
1. https://kansas.kvc.org/services/foster-care/ * Must complete training courses before becoming a foster parent.
2. https://www.adoptkskids.org * Children in the foster care system may have increased levels of trauma.
LOW SES Counseling Interventions for Students in Low SES
(Low Socioeconomic Status) 1. https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/page_template/show_detail/181017?model_name=news_article *Themes of interventions could include: empowerment and advocacy, access to food and information, diverse activities and
The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Counseling Outcomes collaboration with other school leaders such as social workers
2. https://tpcjournal.nbcc.org/the-relationship-between-socioeconomic-status-and-counseling-outcomes/
RACISM The marginalization or oppression of people of color. Prejudice or discrimination on persons based on their race. *Can be direct or indirect; both are harmful to students
1. https://www.washington.edu/raceequity/resources/anti-racism-resources/ *Interventions and programs should reflect culturally sustainablility
2. https://diversity.unc.edu/yourvoicematters/anti-racism-resources/