SOUTH DAKOTA COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
NOVEMBER 2006 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the November 2006 issue of the South Dakota Counseling Association's web-based newsletter. This month's issue is loaded with articles of interest to members. Read the brief statements below and click on the link (bold and underlined) to the article to read it in its entirety.
Emerging into Leadership within the Counseling Profession
Christopher P. Roseman gives an account on his experience at his first ACA Midwest Region Leadership Conference.
Central Chapter Book Drive
Join and help out the Central Chapter as they get ready for their community service project this year!
Cornbelt Chapter Corner
Here is a recap of the last couple of month's activities in the Cornbelt Chapter, along with dates for exciting upcoming events.
Coteau Chapter
Chapter President Jackie Schilling reports on the Coteau Chapter.
Cultivating A Better Tomorrow
We all do great things at our area pf specialty. What a better way then to share with your organization!
Day on the Hill
February 2nd, more news to come!
Disaster Mental Health Class
On Saturday, December 9th, 2006, the Black Hills Chapter of the American Red Cross has arranged an all-day training, free, to WRCA and SDCA members, willing to sign up as disaster volunteers. More information found here.
David Kaplan's Presentation at ACA Midwest Leadership Conference
Here is Mary Pat Mueller's accounts and highlights of David Kaplan's presentation on the New Code of ACA Ethics.
Ethics Column
Jay Trenhaile brings you his ethics column for this newsletter.
Guidance Central
At this site you can explore careers and educational options. The site also has a feature called TestGEAR that develops a customized curriculum to help you prepare for the ACT.
November is National Career Development Month
One of the profession's longest standing public awareness programs is the National Career Development Association's National Career Development Month, the focus of a month long November celebration. The 2006 theme is "One World, Many Cultures, Many Careers." Now in its 41st year, NCD Month is an excellent time to call attention to the career development needs of people and the vital role which professional counselors play in the educational and career transitions of all age groups.
Palace/Pheasant Chapter
Update from DeLaine Branum.
American School Counselor Association Provides Advice to America's Families
In response to the recent school shootings across the country, the American School Counselor Association today urges parents, teachers and counselors to work together to ensure the social and personal well-being of each and every student.
SDCA Receives ACA Public Policy Grant
SDCA received word that the ACA Public Policy and Legislation Committee has awarded the South Dakota Counseling Association with a legislative grant.
Taking Time To Plan
Bonnie Werpy Rye writes on developing and delivering a workshop on "Aspects of a Private Practice".
The Blur Effect
Guest Submitter, Fawad Kabiri, J.D., discusses the media being a contributor to social problems.
Print Interview Tips
Here are tips from the Public Relations Committee.
Cultivating A Healthy School
School Counselor, John Hegg, has received state-wide recognition for promoting wellness at Edison Middle School in Sioux Falls. This fall, Edison was a finalist in the Governor's Healthy School award program.
