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School Counseling Resources 2
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Page updated 1/24/12 This page contains several reputable resources to assist students and parents with issues that are often presented in my school counseling office. These resources have been collected from recent conferences I have attended, articles / books I have read, and from the web sites / journals of the professional organizations to which I belong (New York School Counseling Association, American School Counseling Association and National Association of College Admissions Counselors) (Cyber) Bullying / Sexual Harassment / Relational Aggression | Bullying Power & Control Wheel | Graphic showing the behaviors a bully uses (spokes of the wheel) to gain power and control (the center of the wheel). | | Girls Health | General resources for vicitms and parents of all types of bullying (not just for girls) | | Cyberbullying Help | Resources, tips and advice for dealing with cyberbullying | | StopBullying.Gov | From the US Dept. of Health & Human Services. Bullying information, resources, prevention tips for parents, students who have been bullied, students who have witnessed bullying and bullies. | | A Thin Line | MTV's campaign designed to help you identify, respond to and stop the spread of digital abuse | Cybersafety | Be Net Savy | Tools & Tips for adults to help kids connect safely. Includes a net lingo dictionary | | Get Net Wise | Information about online safety tools to employ to keep the internet safe | | Net Cetera | Guide to be used to discuss online safety issues with your child. | | Enough is Enough | Offers comprehensive information about internet safety | Healthy Dating Relationships / Recognizing Signs of Teen Dating Abuse  | New To promote teen dating violence awareness, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) has launched this new dating abuse initiative: Respect Love, Love Respect - which is geared toward teens and young people age 16 - 24. The site provides information and resources on dating abuse and healthy relationships; users can learn how to get help, help a friend, and get involved in their community | | What makes a Healthy Dating Relationship? | Shows the 7 qualities that make a relationship healthy. | | Teen Dating Bill of Rights |
| | 10 Warning Signs that your friend may need help | How to spot the warning signs that might mean a friend is in trouble and needs help | | Early Warning Signs That Your Date May Eventually Become Abusive | From the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV). Also includes a dating bill of rights and ideas for developing safety plans | | Teen Power and Control Wheel | Interactive graphic showing the behaviors that an abuser uses (the spokes), the types of violence that holds everything together (the rim) with power and controla at the center. Provides visual demonstrations & diaries designed to educate teens on effective methods for handling specific situations in unhealthy relationships | | Teen Equlality Wheel | Shows behaviors associated with a healthy relationship based upon equality and respect. A graphic that counters the power and control wheel. Describes the changes needed to move from an abusive to nonabusive partnership | | Dating Violence PSA |
| | Love is Respect | 24-hour National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. Resources for teens, parents friends and family members | | Love is Not Abuse | Resources and tools to learn more about dating violence and domestic abuse | | National Domestic Violence Hotline | Is this abuse? Set of questions to ask yourself if you think your relationship may be unhealthy. | Self-Injury | S.A.F.E Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) | S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES? is a nationally recognized treatment
approach, professional network, and educational resource base,which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior | | ASHIC (American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse) | AHSIC's mission is to increase public awareness of the phenomenon of self-inflicted violence and the unique challenges faced by self-injurers and the people who care about them. | | Psyke.org | Includes resources, poetry and stories written by teens who have suffered through self-injurious behavior to offer support to others | | Face the Issue | Containing information about self injury for high school students | Suicide Prevention | A.F.S.P. (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) | | Facts and resources about suicide, including warning signs, what to do if you believe someone may be thinking of harming themselves | | American Association of Suicidology | Organization dedicated to understanding and prevention of suicide. Link for understanding and helping a suicidal individual | | The Trevor Project | 24 hour Trevor Hotline: 1-866-488-7386. Leading national organization focused on crisis & suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. |
Sexuality and Relationships | Teen Wire | Sexuality and relationship info from Planned Parenthood Federation of America. A great website designed for teens | | W.A.G.Y | Watertown Area Gay Youth: WAGY strives to make the Watertown Area a better place for self-identified transgender, bisexual, lesbian, gay and questioning youth by providing confidential peer support, education, and a safe social gathering. Meetings held 6pm on Tuesday evenings | | G.L.B.T. National Help Center | Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender national hotline. Offering peer counseling, online support and answers to FAQ's. | | P.F.L.A.G. | Parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays. This link offers suggestions for acceptance | | The Trevor Project | Offers Dear Trevor - online Q&A for young people with questions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity; Trevor Chat - online messaging service providing live help for LGBTQ youths on Fridays from 4 pm - midnight; and Trevor Space - and online social networking site for LGBTQ youths. |
Eating Disorders / Body Image | National Eating Disorders Association | Dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders. For individuals living with an eating disorder, family members or friends looking to offer support to a loved one | | Mirror - Mirror | This site offers information about eating disorders and ways to find help | | Face the Issue | Information about Bulimia |
LCS School Counseling Office
LaFargeville Central School
PO Box 138
20414 Sunrise Ave
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