1 December 2014 Inside this Issue 1 President’s Message 3 Awards/Scholarships 5 NLCPA 2014 Conference 6 NLCPA Branch Updates 7 Member Profiles 11 A Whisper To a Scream 13 A Perspective of Youth 14 Poetry Corner 15 Laughter is the Best Medicine 16 NLCPA update 19 CCPA update 22 A Few Resources 23 Contact Information 23 Taking Care Of The Self Dear NLCPA Members, It is with a great sense of pride that I compose my first newsletter address as President of NLCPA. It is an honor to represent the School Counsellors and School Psychologists working throughout our vast province. An impressive group of frontline professionals who play diverse and critical roles in addressing the many hurdles our K-12 population face in their development. I am also very thankful for NLCPA’s privilege (as a Special Interest Council of our professional union, NLTA) to openly advocate to decision-makers on behalf of our members. Time has flown since our conference and AGM in October. It was a power- ful conference that not only addressed issues specific to our roles, but also provided great insights into the mental health crisis of our broader community. Our keynote speakers provided us with much food for thought regarding the interconnectedness of emotional health and physical health, the unfortunate gap between mental wellness and mental illness, and the importance of holistic medical approaches, peer support and healthy workplace philosophies. Our AGM was bitter sweet with two people completing their term on the executive and the welcoming of three new executive members who are eager to roll up their sleeves! I wish to thank Michael & Allison for their hard work and dedication to NLCPA. The AGM also marked the end of two terms as President for our fearless leader, Peggy Hann. Peggy will continue to sit on the executive until the next AGM to provide direction in her capacity of Past President. We also presented two impressive awards at our conference to very deserving individuals. Seasoned counsellor and veteran NLCPA member, Darryl President’s Message
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NLCPA December 2014 Newsletter
December 2014
Inside this Issue 1 President’s Message
3 Awards/Scholarships
5 NLCPA 2014 Conference
6 NLCPA Branch Updates
7 Member Profiles
11 A Whisper To a Scream
13 A Perspective of Youth
14 Poetry Corner
15 Laughter is the Best Medicine
16 NLCPA update
19 CCPA update
22 A Few Resources
23 Contact Information
23 Taking Care Of The Self
Dear NLCPA Members,
It is with a great sense of pride that I compose my first newsletter address as President of NLCPA. It is an honor to represent the School Counsellors and School Psychologists working throughout our vast province. An impressive group of frontline professionals who play diverse and critical roles in addressing the many hurdles our K-12 population face in their development. I am also very thankful for NLCPA’s privilege (as a Special Interest Council of our professional union, NLTA) to openly advocate to decision-makers on behalf of our members.
Time has flown since our conference and AGM in October. It was a power-ful conference that not only addressed issues specific to our roles, but also provided great insights into the mental health crisis of our broader community. Our keynote speakers provided us with much food for thought regarding the interconnectedness of emotional health and physical health, the unfortunate gap between mental wellness and mental illness, and the importance of holistic medical approaches, peer support and healthy workplace philosophies. Our AGM was bitter sweet with two people completing their term on the executive and the welcoming of three new executive members who are eager to roll up their sleeves! I wish to thank Michael & Allison for their hard work and dedication to NLCPA. The AGM also marked the end of two terms as President for our fearless leader, Peggy Hann. Peggy will continue to sit on the executive until the next AGM to provide direction in her capacity of Past President.
We also presented two impressive awards at our conference to very deserving individuals. Seasoned counsellor and veteran NLCPA member, Darryl
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President’s Message Cont’d
Chippett was awarded the NLCPA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award and Lesley Slade, a soonto be graduate of Memorial’s Counselling Psychology program, was awarded the Dr. Ron MartinMemorial / NLTA Scholarship. Congratulations to you both!
Since the conference, NLCPA executive have been very busy and there is no sign ofslowing down! We have begun the process of identifying a new NLCPA logo and we have beenactively advocating to government for positive change. We continue to highlight the need toimprove resourcing of counsellors and psychologists in order to meet the growing needs on thefrontlines. We also stress the necessity for improved coordination of services to reduce gaps forour students and their families. Our ongoing networking with community partners has helped to strengthen our voice and highlight the importance of our roles. These are very challenging times,but positive change is coming!
Each New Year brings with it an excitement for new possibilities: healthier happierlifestyles; better self-care; and improved life balance. These are certainly my wishes for allmembers! When you return to work after a much deserved Christmas break, we will bedistributing a survey to all members in an effort to ensure a clear picture of the issues across the province. This will enable us to speak confidently on behalf of all our members as we moveforward with the Premier’s Summit (January 14, 2015) and beyond.
All the best for a Christmas holiday filled to the brim with love & laughter, family andfriends. We have 16 days, so please take ample time for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation… stoplong enough for your spirit to catch up!
Merry Christmas!
Angie
p.s. A special Thank You is extended to our brand new Communications Coordinator, Craig O’Keefe for happily taking on the challenge of putting together this wonderful newsletter. Great job Craig!
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Congratulations to Darryl Chippett – The 2014 NLCPA Honorary Membership Award Recipient
Darryl started his education at Memorial University and continued his lifelong learning through his work in numerous roles including, Child Management Specialist, teacher, Guidance Counsellor, and School administrator. Darryl has also gained insights through his work in various parts of our vast province: Springdale, St. John's, Lewisporte, Cottrells Cove, Point Lemington, GrandFalls- Windsor, and Botwood.
Darryl knows the importance of balance. Outside of work, he relaxes with a variety of hobbies including fishing, hunting, motor cycle trips and camping with his growing family. Family is clearly very important to Darryl - his boys, Josh and Jordan and his wife, mean the world to him.
It is this vast experience and caring father mentality that Darryl brought to his volunteer work with the NLCPA. Amongst other contributions, he took on a leadership role to improve the effectiveness of NLCPA’s Branches throughout the province. He applied for special grants to bring Branch Presidents together for information sharing, skill building, etc. The result was a valuable framework that has strengthened NLCPA provincially.
We are glad to see his contributions continuing through his recent acceptance of the role of NLCPA Branch Co-President for Central,
Congratulations on this well-deserved award and ‘Thank You’ for your ongoing contribution to our association!
NLCPA Honorary Lifetime Membership Award
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DR. RON MARTIN MEMORIAL
NLTA SCHOLARSHIP
The Ron Martin Memorial / NLCPA Scholarship is awarded to the applicant who has demonstrated proficiency within the field of school counselling (through previous experience, coursework and internship placements), documented community service, academic achievement, and a desire to influence change (as epitomized by Ron during his own career). The value of the scholarship is $ 500.
Applicants are expected to: Be a student member of the NLCPA (Newfoundland & Labrador Counsellors’ & Psychologists’ Association – A Special Interest Council of the Newfoundland & Labrador Teachers’ Association);
Be in good academic standing; Be enrolled in the Masters of Education (Counselling Psychology) Program within the Faculty of
Education, Memorial University; Submit a resume (with a cover letter outlining their suitability for this award) and two reference letters
pertaining to the same. Applicants are asked to have their referees forward their letters to the e-mail address below, clearly identifying the name of the scholarship applicant.
This year’s scholarship was awarded to Lesley Slade during the 2014 NLCPA AGM on October 24th. On behalf of members of the NLCPA, we want to extend a big congratulations to Lesley for this significant achievement. Lesley serves as a role model for us all and has made a wonderful start to her career. Good luck with all your endeavours!
[L to R: Ms. Peggy Hann (Past President), Mr. George Tucker (NLTA), Lesley Slade (Scholarship Recipient)]
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NLCPABranchUpdates
AvalonWest
The NLCPA executive wants to congratulate the Avalon West branch for their
successful ‘Special Project Application’ submission. With the NLCPA funding,
they will be hosting a professional development experience for some of their
school counsellors and psychologists in their branch. This will be in the form of a
2 day workshop on Mental Health First Aid Training scheduled for May/2015.
Participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid Canada Certificate. They feel
that the skills learned will be very useful in handling various behaviors that can
surface in the school setting. We look forward to hearing back from your branch
following your training.
Eastern
The NLCPA Eastern Branch held their AGM/Christmas social on December
3/2014. Given his new position as VP with the NLCPA executive, Boyd Perry has
resigned as President of the Eastern Branch. The election of officers has lead to
the forming of a new executive for this branch which includes: Sharon Brenton
There was a story once told about a Native American elder who was asked how she had become so wise, so happy, and so respected. She answered: “In my heart, there are two wolves: a wolf of love and a wolf of hate. It all depends on which one I feed each day.” Ask the student “Which one are you feeding today”?(Focuses students when reporting unhappiness to recognize that their thoughts have a profound effect on how they’re feeling, challenges ownership )
Let’s talk about a way YOU may make a small change now (or in the near future) so things are a little better over the next few days – challenges students to discuss what they’re willing to do to create the future he/she wants
What is it that you wish were better…different…more of…?. If stuck, give me one word to describe your problem. If we were to put this on a scale from 1-10, where would it be?
Searching for exceptions to the problem, “What was different last year …in school…at home…with friends…?”
Always use within sessions “I’d like to pull a few things together….” Students complete Coping Measure initially along with stress inventory as an
approach to leverage. Helps shape counselling process from the onset making effective and efficient use of time Educational/EmploymentHistory Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies May 2002/Masters in Education (Counselling Psychology) 2002/B.Sc. Psychology (Biology)/B.Sc. Education 1994
Taught Senior/Junior High Biology/Science for 8 years before joining Holy Spirit High as School Counsellor in Sept. 2002
Attended CSLC (National student leadership) last year and actively broadening knowledge base and focussing training in the area of leadership
Hobbies&Interests‐‐‐ enjoys long distance running and assisting others to run, yoga, sailing, snowmobiling, hiking, and camping with family and friends, preparing and continually learning to optimize personal health through a focus on clean and wholesome living
FavouriteQuotes“A long, healthy life is the result of making meaningful contributions, of having meaningful projects that are personally exciting and contribute to and bless the lives of others”. Hans Selye “What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t happened yet” Anonymous
FavouriteQuotes “What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t
happened yet”
“ A long, healthy life is the result of making meaningful contributions, of having meaningful projects that are personally exciting and contribute to and bless the lives of others”. Hans Selye “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take , but by the number of moments that take our breath away”. Anonymous “Energy comes from choices, better not bitter!” Abe Polin
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the [email protected] number of moments that take our breath away”. Anonymous
・ There was a story once told about a Na ve American elder who was asked how she had become so wise,
so happy, and so respected. She answered: “In my heart, there are two wolves: a wolf of love and a wolf of
hate. It all depends on which one I feed each day.” Ask the student “Which one are you feeding today”?
(Focuses students when repor ng unhappiness to recognize that their thoughts have a profound effect on
how they’re feeling, challenges ownership )
・ Let’s talk about a way YOU may make a small change now (or in the near future) so things are a
little better over the next few days – challenges students to discuss what they’re willing to do to create the future he/she wants
・ What is it that you wish were better…different…more of…?. If stuck, give me one word to describe
your problem.
・ Searching for exceptions to the problem, “What was different last year …in school…at home…with
friends…?”
・ Use Coping Measure initially along with stress inventory as an approach to leverage. Helps shape
counselling process from the onset making effective and efficient use of time
Educa onal / Employment History
Fellow of the School of Graduate Studies May 2002
M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) 2002
B.Sc. (Psychology/Biology), B.Sc. Education 1994
Taught Senior/Junior High Biology/Science for 8 years before joining Holy Spirit High as School Counsellor in Sept. 2002
Hobbies & Interests
I am the proud mom of two wonderfully ac ve children and an English se er, a long distance runner and cross‐
country coordinator. I enjoy sailing, yoga, snowmobiling, hiking, and camping with family and friends. I also have a
keen interest in leadership through the teacher advisor group for students (CASAA) and am broadening my
knowledge base and prac ce on mindfulness.
Favourite Quotes
Words both practiced and encouraged:
Be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart, and strong enough to live the life you have always imagined. It is never too late to become the person you were meant to be. Life is an adventure. Embrace the journey. Anything is possible. Everyday has the potential to be the best day of your life. Make it happen.
“A long, healthy life is the result of making meaningful contributions, of having meaningful projects that are personally exciting and contribute to and bless the lives of others”. Hans Selye
The struggle ends when gratitude begins. Neale Donald Walsh
You were given this life because you were strong enough to live it. Unknown
I prefer solution-focused therapy. Working at an acute care facility, you need
to try and make the greatest impact in a short amount of time.
If you could wave a magic wand, what would your life look like?
It sounds like what you’re doing now is not working for you. What can be done
to change this?
Educational/EmploymentHistory
Completed my B.Sc., B. Ed., and M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) at
Memorial University. I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor with CCPA.
Started my career as a school counsellor at a junior high school in St.
John’s, NL.
Currently working at the Janeway Hospital School (psychiatry).
Hobbies&InterestsI enjoy playing hockey, dancing, and pilates, and my two boys like to keep me busy. I also enjoy reading, on the rare occasion when I have some free time
FavouriteQuotes If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. ~Henry Ford~ “A laugh is a smile that bursts.” (Mary Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you! ~Dr. Seuss~ You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ~Wayne Gretzky~
Favourite
D o n ’ t c r y b e c a u s e i t ’ s o v e r . S m i l e b e c a u s e i t h a p p e n e d . ~ D r . S e u s s ~ j i l l c l u n e y @ n l e s d . c a
& target shooting, reading, Sudoku, and crosswords.
FavouriteQuotes “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so“(Shakespeare) “Things do not change, we change “(Henry David Thoreau)
“Once accepted, our beliefs become unquestioned commands to our nervous systems, and they have the power to expand or destroy the possibilities of our present & future“ (Anthony Robbins) “You must be the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi) “A laugh is a smile that bursts.” (Mary
Favourite
“ L i s t e n a h u n d r e d t i m e s ; p o n d e r a t h o u s a n d t i m e s ; s p e a k o n c e . ” ( T u r k i s h p r o v e r b ) c r a i g o k e e f e @ e s d n l . c a
revolutionary event. For that entire school day in early November was dedicated to mental wellness. During “Wholly” Heart, students learned about their own state of mental health, and about that of others. They learned how to exercise their own mind, and how to help themselves or others who may be suffering from a mental health issue. Through hands on, contact learning, students did not even realize that they were completely eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness at their school. At 3 p.m. on November 5
th, as the final bell rang
to conclude an extraordinary day at school, I am confident in saying that my school became a supportive and accepting community regarding mental illness, mental health and mental wellness. However, this network was not created as spontaneously as it may have appeared to a spectator or a participant in the event. Roughly six months before the big day, the planning began. When I began to formulate the idea of Wholly Heart, I initially expressed my vision with Mr. Boyd Perry, a brilliant counsellor at my school. He loved the idea, gave it a big “yes” of support, and off we went. Over the next half of a year, we worked to assemble all assets necessary to making Wholly Heart a great success. We coordinated over 20 workshops, all pertaining to an individual’s mental health. Students were able to select their top two preferences from options such as: Art Therapy, Song Writing, Weight Lifting, Grief and Loss, Learning to cope with anxiety, Life After High School, Yoga, Meditation and many more. Moreover, guest speakers including Premier Paul Davis, NLESD’s Darrin Pike, St. John’s Centre MHA Gerry Rogers, Canadian singer‐songwriter Kathleen Edwards, home grown artists Amelia Curran and Sherman Downey among many other mental health advocates addressed the students, conveying their passion towards mental health. Furthermore, the hour‐long lunch break was complimented with a free barbeque for students (sponsored by the school) and the option to choose from local food trucks. As well, there were dozens of informational booths from community groups and organizations for students to enquire about mental health services. It was quite moving to see hundreds of students taking the time to explore the booths, ask questions and learn. The day concluded with performances from Kathleen Edwards, Sherman Downey and City On The Coast, interspersed with numerous prize draws for the students who attended the workshops and visited the booths.
Throughout the entirety of the day, countless studentsapproached me. Some of these schoolmates were closefriends of mine; others were complete strangers to me. Iwas truly humbled by these students, all of whompersonally thanked me for what I had put together.Many individuals shared their personal struggles with me,while some students were more concise with theirthanks. However, all students knew at the end of ourconversations, that they were supported. It wasimpossible to comprehend in the short eight‐hour schoolday, and I am still to this date processing exactly whathappened on November 5
th . It was indescribable at the
time, but change happened. Students from all walks oflife were able to come together and forget any pasthardships. As a unified body of students, staff and othermembers of the community, Holy Heart truly became aWholly Heart, and the whisper of mental health really didbecome a scream within one short day. The momentum does not stop here. With great coveragein the media over the fall and early winter, events such asThe Launch and Wholly Heart did not go unnoticed.Other schools across the province are starting their owninitiatives for mental wellness. The provincialgovernment and the English School District have alsoperceived these events as great successes, to the extentthat we at Holy Heart have now been given the supportto plan a provincial youth mental wellness conference.Mental Health Matters – From a Whisper to a Screamwill be a two day conference dedicated to expandingstudents’ knowledge of their own mental wellness, whileinspiring them to take action regarding students’ mentalwellness back home, in their own school andcommunities. During the last week of April, students willonce again be unified with one, screaming voice.Delegates from every high school across the province willcome together in the city of St. John’s for a two‐dayprovincial youth conference regarding mental wellness. The whisper has gained momentum into a scream. Thescream is growing louder and louder, every day. In April,with voices from across the whole province comingtogether to speak as one, our voice will not go unheard.Mental Health Matters, the time is now. ‐ Patrick Hickey is a Grade 12 Student from Holy Heart High School
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A Perspective of Youth: Reflections on Mental Health by Shyanne - Holy Spirit High
In today’s society, we have a stigma put on mental
health, meaning that we look at mental illnesses as a disgrace. People treat mental illnesses as if they are something you can just “brush off” but you wouldn’t tell someone with no legs to “at least make an effort” to walk or deprive a diabetic of their insulin, would you? Why are we depriving people with mental illnesses the proper treatment that they need and deserve? There is a sense of alienation over people who suffer with mental illnesses. Not only would 42% of Canadians not socialize with someone suffering from a mental illness, but 27% of Canadians would be afraid to. There is something wrong with this. We need to make an effort together, as a society, to make placements more nurturing and welcoming because regrettably, people struggle to do that for themselves and result to isolation, only making the problem worse. Ignoring the problem of the stigma is not going to make it go away and will virtually make the problem more prominent and intense. What if it was your best friend who was diagnosed with a mental illness, would you turn away from them too? These people who are suffering are not “just” a person with a mental illness. They have families, friends, favorite songs and have a favorite sport just like you. A mental illness should not define a person.
As a group of diverse people from all different ethnicities and backgrounds, we are lacking a modernized outtake on the opinion that is focused around mental health. The Community Coalition 4 Mental Health (CC4MH), a coalition of students, individuals and organizations, is trying to change the outlook we have on mental health. The CC4MH had their first kick off, named “The Launch” on October 15 which was presented by MHA Gerry Rogers and hosted by comedian, Andy Jones and actress, Petrina Bromley. The night held entertainment including comedian, John Sheehan, Amelia Curran and the launch of her video, “This Video”, a video dedicated to mental health awareness and featuring Newfoundland actors and performers all trying to accomplish the same goal. The goal is to end the stigma of mental illness
and raise awareness. The night also featured performances from the local band, City On The Coast, The Ennis Sisters and Jenny Gear! The night was equally enjoyable on the informative side, with public service announcements on mental health, short films by Linda Boyd and Marthe Bernard, Jamie MacWhirter speaking about his personal experiences as a soldier and suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the wonderful Andy Jones, speaking about the struggle of dealing with a son who suffered with severe mental illnesses and who unfortunately, took his own life. The night was filled with laughs, tears and emotional stories but overall was uplifting and certainly presented Newfoundland’s “broken” health care system and the change that is needed. This coalition has kick- started the change that Newfoundland has needed for years. This coalition has started a province wide movement for change.
People of all ages are getting involved to help to the best of their abilities. There are petitions available to sign in the guidance office that are going to be sent to the government. With your signature, you can be a part in the movement to change our mental health care system! There are also postcards available so you can let your opinion be heard about the change that you want to see. To top all of this off, we now have a student mental health group in our school! This group’s goal is not only to help end the stigma of mental health and inform people about specific illnesses but it will also include a peer support group where you can let out your personal feelings to people your age and who may even share some of the same feelings as you do, social events where you can relax, watch movies, eat some sweets, play games and enjoy a yoga session and also to fundraise for local projects such as the new Paradise Treatment Centre!
Mental illnesses are serious and they affect everyone, whether it’s personally, a family member or a friend. You can be a part of the movement to end the stigma laying over mental illnesses. You can be a part of the movement that changes “mental illness” to “mental wellness”.
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The Road Not Taken Email
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference
by Robert Frost
Take Me Away For once I don't want a steaming cup of coffee
and feel the pressure of the busy work day at my heels for once in my life I want to be taken away
to the rivers and mountains on my four wheels where the birds chirp all day long
and the whole place is carpeted with green where fresh milk and curd comes from the cows
and no technology can be heard or seen just the clouds, the river, the mountains and the sun and at night beneath the countless stars I shall sleep
in the morning the sun will kiss my face I will belong to a place where no one but silence speaks
so take me away to the mountains today for inside these four walls I can no longer stay
From The Short Story A Christmas Dream, And How It Came True by Louisa May Alcott
From our happy home
Through the world we roam One week in all the year,
Making winter spring With the joy we bring
For Christmas-tide is here.
Now the eastern star Shines from afar
To light the poorest home; Hearts warmer grow,
Gifts freely flow, For Christmas-tide has come.
Now gay trees rise Before young eyes,
Abloom with tempting cheer; Blithe voices sing,
And blithe bells ring, For Christmas-tide is here.
Oh, happy chime, Oh, blessed time,
That draws us all so near! "Welcome, dear day,"
All creatures say, For Christmas-tide is here.
L o v e t h e l i f e y o u l i v e , a n d l i v e t h e l i f e y o u l o v e . B o b M a r l e y
L i f e i s t e n p e r c e n t w h a t h a p p e n s t o y o u a n d n i n e t y p e r c e n t h o w y o u
r e s p o n d t o i t . L o u H o l t z
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Laughter. . . the Bestest Medicine
Aren't we forgetting the true meaning of
Christmas? You know, the birth of Santa.
—Bart Simpson
I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying “Toys not included” Bernard Manning
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The Little Girl: "Santa, how come your clothes are so baggy?" Scott Calvin: "Because Santa is...watching his saturated fats!" The Little Girl: "How come you don’t have a beard?" Scott Calvin: "Because I shaved." (Pulls out a toy) "Now, do you want this doll or not?!? Go back to sleep!" The Santa Clause
The Little Girl: "Santa, how come your clothes are so baggy?" Scott Calvin: "Because Santa is...watching his saturated fats!" The Little Girl: "How come you don’t have a beard?" Scott Calvin: "Because I shaved." (Pulls out a toy) "Now, do you want this doll or not?!? Go back to sleep!" The Santa Clause
A Southern Christmas
In a small southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothered me. The three wise men were wearing firemen's helmets.Totally unable to come up with a reason or explanation, I left. At a "Quik Stop" on the edge of town, I asked the lady behind the counter about the helmets. She exploded into a rage, yelling at me, "You darn Yankees never do read the Bible!"I assured her that I did, but simply couldn't recall anything about firemen in the Bible.She jerked her Bible from behind the counter and ruffled thru some pages, and finally jabbed her finger at a passage. Sticking it in my face she said,"See, it says right here, 'The three wise man came from afar.'"
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NLCPA 2013 Conference
Save ——The——
Date
Dr. Danie Beaulieu
& Other Guests (TBA)
WHEN: October 21-23, 2015
WHERE: Capital Hotel
Kenmount Road,
St. John’s
2015 Conference
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2015NLCPAConference
October 21-23, 2015 Capital Hotel, St. John’s, NL
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Danie Beaulieu
Danie Beaulieu, Ph.D., is the founder and president of Académie Impact, a training ins tute in Longueuil, Quebec. A psychologist specializing in the innova ve mul sensory interven on and teaching methods, she is co‐developer of Impact Therapy and Eye Movement Integra on Therapy and is currently the only person authorized to teach these two approaches in Canada and in the French‐speaking world. She has published seventeen books, contributed to several ones in Germany, Italy and USA and has authored ten booklets and over fi y ar cles on these and other crea ve techniques in French and English. Her most recent project is the Psybou que, a collec on of original mul sensory tools and toys with “added psychological value” for therapy and personal growth.
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In addition to giving numerous conferences and workshops to teachers,therapists, counselors and general audiences in Canada each year, Dr. Beaulieu isa highly sought‐after international trainer and has taught on four continents. Sheis regularly invited to present as keynote speakers to different annual meetings ofnumerous professional and international societies.
Recognized for her dynamism, humour and her extraordinary simplicity, DrBeaulieu is an unequalled communicator in French, English and German, for both large and small audiences, for professionals and the general public alike.
"I have been presenting nationally and internationally for over 25 years. I have been active in national
organizations for over 30 years. During that time I’ve heard thousands of speakers and I would have to say
that Dr. Danie Beaulieu is among the top 5 that I have ever heard. She is special. I’ve had the pleasure of
hearing her speak a number of times and have known her for over 10 years. I know of no other speaker
who gives even half as many talks as she does each year. Not only does Dr. Beaulieu know the subject very
well, but also she has a presentation style that is very inviting. She is humorous, serious, well‐prepared,
and can think on her feet. Dr. Beaulieu has a keen sense of her audience and varies the formats of her talks
to keep her audience very energized." Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., Founder and Director The Milton H. Erickson
Foundation
Great resources from Danie’s website:
Articles:
• Running on Empty
Techniques for helping clients replenish their resources
Published in the Psychotherapy Networker September/Octobre 2005
• Lesson Well Learned
How to help your clients hold on their gains Published in the Psychotherapy Networker January/February 2004
• Beyond Just Words
When words are simply not enough, go for Impact!
Published in the Psychotherapy Networker July/August 2003
As I attended the Premier’s Forum on Health Care in Mount Pearl last night, I was struck by the dedication of the many NLCPA members who were also in attendance. As a fellow NLCPA member, and your provincial representative for CCPA, I felt pride in witnessing the hard work of members to advocate for our profession. I have faith that this year will bring some much-needed changes in our profession. This forum was a continuationof the hard work our associations have done to gain recognition of the vital a role we play in the continuum of health care, both provincially and nationally.
CCPA has advocated on a national level for the profession of counselling and psychotherapy, which includes our NLCPA peers, through our School Counselling Chapter especially.
For those who may not yet be members of CCPA, I want to share some information about what we do and to highlight the benefits of joining CCPA. Personally, I have found great professional satisfaction from holdingmembership in both the provincial and national associations and strongly believe this is of benefit for many of us in building a comprehensive profile as counsellors.
CCPA, now in it’s 50th year, has grown to include over 5,000 members throughout Canada. Our members work in many areas and hold various professional titles. We are affiliated with National and International associations and partner with such agencies as Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness & Health/ (CAMIMH), Canadian MentalHealth Association, Canadian Psychology Association, British Counselling Association, and the InternationalAssociation of Counsellors to name a few. Our members include: school counsellors/psychologists, nurses, social workers, career practitioners, psychotherapists, art therapists and many more. We also offer special interest and provincial chapters to our members who may be working in specific areas, such as pastoral care, school counselling & private practice, among others.
Some of the many endeavors we have taken on as a means to advocate for our members have gainedrecognition as we to continue to strive for excellence in our profession. These include: the National competency based assessment, pathways mobility project, national frameworks for scope & standards of practice, code of ethics, and the development of a supervision text/resource and coursework.
We have carved the way for professional development through offering accessible and top-quality learning /development opportunities (in-person or via webinars) and through annual conferences which feature internationally- known keynote speakers. We communicate regularly with members through newsletters, forums,and we offer free access to our published professional journal. With the many opportunities to promote recognition of our members, we also have a comprehensive awards program and offer incentives such as travel
discounts for members. This is just a quick snapshot of the many benefits – but to learn more, I encourage you to check out our website www.ccacc.accp.ca and consider joining today. In addition to membership benefits, I want to briefly explain the benefits to becoming a certified member of CCPA. Certification with CCPA provides the member with a nationally recognized protected title of Canadian Certified Counsellor.
This title helps the public identify us as qualified to provide counselling services. This includes recognition that, as certified counsellors, we abide by standards of professional preparation, continuing education and a solid code of ethics. As a self-regulating body, CCPA also offers certified members with advice and discipline measures on matters related to professional conduct through our Ethics Committee.
Benefits of certification include the opportunity to purchase liability insurance through CCPA/ Marsh insurance, as well as achieving added recognition when choosing to work in private practice, and in any workplace.
While regulation may not yet be achieved for our profession in all provinces of Canada, Certification through CCPA helps build our professional status on a national level. When working in private practice, members are covered by many employee assistance programs, and even though we may not yet be covered by all insurance providers, our profession is quickly gaining widespread recognition for our commitment to ethical and excellent practice.
CCPA has streamlined the process of seeking certification, with two pathways to achieve this title. The first pathway is intended for more recent graduates, while the second pathway aims to recognize those who have gained work experience in the field (5+ years). In order to maintain certification status, members must gain a total of 36 credit/education hours in a 3 year period. With all of the many professional development opportunities available through CCPA, this is not difficult to achieve. (For example- NLCPA members may have gained a total of 18 CEC’s just at the conference in October).
A full explanation of the certification process, benefits, and the difference between certification and regulation is available here: http://www.ccpa-accp.ca/en/memberbenefits/certification/
I hope that some of this information has helped you consider joining CCPA and potentially work on achieving certification status as well. We will continue to forge stronger partnerships like those with NLCPA throughout Canada. These advocacy efforts lead the way in promoting our profession among government leaders and in community, therefore helping us get closer to achieving regulation as Ontario, Nova Scotia and Quebec have achieved in the last 3 years.
One of the most rewarding experiences I would like to share during my time as a CCPA member is in attending some of our National conferences. Although a more intimate and “down home” vibe may exist at the NLCPA conferences (which are always awesome), I have also found that the national experience brings comradery and fun as well. This year, CCPA celebrates our 50th year and will hold their conference in Niagara Falls on May 19-22nd, 2015.
In helping celebrate, they are now offering double the number of travel grants for members. This means you could win an award valued at $500 or $1000 to help offset the cost to travel to the conference. All you have to do is apply! Deadline for applications is coming fast—due December 15th! (For all awards)
Hope to see you at our National Conference—early-bird registration deadline is January 31st/ 2015!
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Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Rod McCormick Good Medicine: A humble sharing of Indigenous healing wisdom on the occasion of CCPA’s 50th birthday
Dr. Donald MeichenbaumTreatment of individuals who have been traumatized/ victimized : Ways to bolster resilience
Dr. Égide RoyerLike a chameleon on an tartan skirt: Addressing Disciplinary and Behavioural Problems at School
Dr. Cathy Malchiodi Creative Arts in Counseling and Psychotherapy: Brain‐Wise Approaches to Treatment and Intervention
EarlyBirdPrizesTheearly‐birddeadline:January31,2015All delegates who register for the conference before the January 31, 2015 early‐bird deadline will have a chance to win 1 of 10 free conference registrations!
Early-bird Rates (Before January 31, 2015)
Registration Fee
Pre-Conference
Full Day
Pre-Conference Half-Day
ConferenceOne Day Fee
Member $140 $70 $360 $180
Non-Member $170 $85 $450 $225
Student $70 $35 $180 $90
For more information: http://www.ccpa‐accp.ca/en/
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A Few Resources ….
Yogarilla Deck Cards from Super Duper Inc Therapeutic Listening App from Itunes
Dr. Gabor Mate Facebook Page CPI App from Itunes
Submitted by: Peggy Hann. School Psychologist (Eastern Region – NLESD)
NLCPA Executive Angie Wilmott, President School Counsellor, R. Psych. Lewisporte Collegiate /GreenwoodAcademy E-mail: [email protected] Peggy Hann, Past President School Psychologist NL English School District E-mail: [email protected] Boyd Perry, Vice President School Counsellor Holy Heart High School E-mail: [email protected] Tamar Kelly-Duff, Treasurer School Counsellor St. Thomas of Villa Nova Junior High E-mail: [email protected] Craig O’Keefe, Communications School Counsellor St. Edward’s Elementary E-mail: [email protected] Glenda Reddick, Secretary School Counsellor Holy Spirit High School E-mail: [email protected] Jill Cluney, Membership Coordinator Janeway Teacher
We will keep compiling until we’re ready for the next one!
Taking Care Of The Self
THE 12 WARNING SIGNS OF GOOD HEALTH* (If several or more appear, you may rarely need to visit a doctor.) 1. Regular flare-ups of a supportive network of friends and family. 2. Chronic positive expectations. 3. Repeated episodes of gratitude and generosity. 4. Increased appetite for physical activity. 5. Marked tendency to identify and express feelings. 6. Compulsion to contribute to society. 7. Lingering sensitivity to the feelings of others. 8. Habitual behavior related to seeking new challenges. 9. Craving for peak experiences. 10. Tendency to adapt to changing conditions. 11. Feelings of spiritual involvement. 12. Persistent sense of humor.
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From Craig, Glenda, Boyd, Tamar, Angie, Jill & Peggy!
