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Georgia Southern University

Conference

2016

Interventions

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Grief & At-Risk Behavior: A Look At The Effectiveness Of Grief Counseling Groups For Adolescents In Public Schools, Kiana Battle Mar 2016

Grief & At-Risk Behavior: A Look At The Effectiveness Of Grief Counseling Groups For Adolescents In Public Schools, Kiana Battle

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

This presentation will explore the affects that grief has on adolescents, including at–risk behaviors, identity confusion, issues of self-worth, and many more. The presentation will illustrate the positive impact that grief counseling groups have among adolescents (with a special focus in the public school environment). Barriers that hinder the effective delivery of group counseling within the public school arena will also be addressed (such barriers are amount of time in the school day, student caseload, and administrative support). This presentation will also address the critical role that school social workers play, in effectively providing group counseling interventions to adolescents who …


“Improving Attendance, Attitude And Achievement For At-Risk Students”, Ramona Garrison Mar 2016

“Improving Attendance, Attitude And Achievement For At-Risk Students”, Ramona Garrison

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

Positive relationships between adults and students in a climate of shared concern are key elements in student success. This session examines a formalized, easy-to-follow feedback and monitoring process that the presenter developed as a principal. The system helps disconnected students become connected – to adults, other students and their families.