Session 1
The First presentation, will be a screening of ANGST — Raising Awareness Around Anxiety and will be an all staff session beginning at 8:15 a.m. and ending at 9:30 a.m. See description below.
For children, as well as adults, anxiety may occur in varying intensity and forms … from generalized anxiety disorder to panic disorder to school refusal to posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety often interferes with a person’s ability to function. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety is one of the most common psychological complaints in the world. The film ANGST explores anxiety, its causes, effects, and what we can do about it. ANGST features candid interviews with kids and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they’ve learned about it. With so many of the students we serve impacted by anxiety, ANGST is a timely resource that will provide some insight and understanding.
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Session 2 Workshops
9:40 a.m. — 10:55 a.m.
BethAnn Clark “The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness” – discussion of book by Timothy Keller
“The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness” is based on Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth (1 Corinthians 3:21 – 4:7). Keller attempts to answer the question the apostle Paul poses, “What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?” We are called to find true rest in blessed self-forgetfulness. In Keller’s words, “We are talking about hearts that have been changed at the root, by the grace of God – and what that looks like in real life.”
Wonder what that means? Curious about what “self-forgetfulness” looks like? Come join us.
Carolyn Kitchen “Beading Workshop”
Ever wanted to try your hand at something crafty? Beaded earrings, bracelets and necklaces can add fun to any outfit from sophisticated pearls to funky hand-cut stones. This workshop will give you some great beading basics such as the best tools and materials to use for each project. We will then actually begin crafting some jewelry. In the time allotted, attendees can expect to finish either a pair of earrings or a bracelet. Those feeling more ambitious could start a larger project to finish at home. All supplies will be provided – just bring your imagination. (If you do have beads or jewelry pieces you would like to bring in to refashion, we can potentially work those in.) Due to the individualized nature of the workshop, attendance is limited to 15 people. This workshop isn’t just for the ladies … Guys: your mom, sister, wife or daughter will be way impressed with this handmade gift from you!
Eric Smith “Leading When You’re Not in Charge”
Leadership is oftentimes confused with position and authority. This can, at times, lead to frustration on the part of individuals who don’t feel they have the opportunity to lead, and deprives teams of the valuable leadership many of its members can provide, despite not being “in charge”. Using material from John Maxwell’s 360 Degree Leadership and other resources we will talk about what it looks like to contribute to the healthy leadership of your team or organization, even when you aren’t the person in charge, or the final decision maker.
*Ivenette LaCount “Corrective Lenses and Shifting Gears”
This workshop is based on themes from The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene and Connecting with Students by Allen N. Mendler. It is a brief look at how to pair a user-friendly environment with strategies for developing personal connections with “difficult” students.
*Jeff Caler “The Value of Telling Stories”
“If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive. That is why we put these stories in each other’s memory. This is how people care for themselves.” – Barry Lopez We will read and discuss and apply the chapter on stories from Jim Knight’s book, High-Impact Instruction. Do you have a difficult time seeing how this topic applies to your class? If so, I’m hoping the workshop will be especially helpful to you.
Jennifer Fauske “The Gospel in the Workplace”
For some work is just a set of things to do. It can be stressful, demanding and seem to have little to do with God. For others work is what defines them and gives them personal value. The best option though is to see work through a gospel-centered perspective that can transform us to see how work is a calling to love, follow and serve Jesus. It’s a way we can bring hope to the gospel to our broken world.
*Jesse Walsh “Writing Instructional Objectives from a Neurologic Lens”
How do you get somewhere if you don’t know where you’re going? If we are not clear with ourselves and our students about what we want our them to be able to DO as a result of our lesson planning, we will always be unsure of whether or not we are truly effective. This workshop will use the model of backward design in order to learn how to write clear, measurable learning objectives with the goal of meeting Neurologic’s 3Rs: REGULATE, RELATE, REASON.
*Joy Thompson “The Connected Child”
While written as a parenting resource, this book provides many practical tips on building bonds of affection and trust with children who have experienced loss and trauma. With chapters like, “Disarming the Fear Response with Felt Safety,” “Teaching Life Values,” “Dealing with Defiance,” and “Nurturing at Every Opportunity,” the authors share a number of research-proven strategies that can be used to connect and correct a number of difficult behaviors. Join us in exploring some of the book’s highlights and discussing how these strategies may be applied in our school setting.
Kate Toussaint “Intro to Photography”
Participants will review the basics of photography, compositional elements and also how to incorporate photography in the classroom. Lakeside student work will be shown to see the therapeutic influence. Using our smart phones, we will be taking pictures using the skills that we learned in the class and complete a “scavenger hunt.”
*Kathe DeSanctis-Moyer “Diversity & the 7 isms”
This workshop is for Counselors: We will review the Empathy emphasis-educational group curriculum
“Diversity & the 7 isms” and how to present it in your Group classes. The curriculum and the learning goals include: (1) To Examine personal privilege, perspectives and prejudices (2) To Learn about the 7 broad areas of discrimination: Ageism, faith as an ism, ableism, classism, racism, heterosexism, sexism (3) To Increase self-awareness, emotional IQ , and empathy toward others.
*Linda Sharff “Book Discussion based on The War that Saved My Life and The War I finally Won.”
The books are written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley in the first person from the perspective of a ten year old named
Ada Smith as she recalls her time during WWII. Read and come discuss Ada Smith’s childhood trauma and redemption story. As the New York Times states: Watch how Ada takes her abusive mother, her captivity in a single shabby room in London during WWII, her painful clubfoot and its associated shame. Watch her journey out of a dark place into one of relative safety. The books are a quick read. Based in WWII, and able to be read by a middle school student, but very powerful. Books can be purchased on Amazon.
Mike Bergey “Practical Tips for Healthy Living”
We don’t need to hear how unhealthy we are as a nation, we all know people are heavier and sicker now than ever before. The problem is this has a negative trickle down effect on every human, living organism and the planet itself. The UN has estimated the cost of ending world hunger is around $200 billion, which is a huge number, yet sadly we spend over $250 billion every year treating a completely preventable disease (diabetes) in the US alone. We need practical tips that will actually create change. If you’re looking for 30 days to flat abs, losing 10 pounds in 2 weeks, the one super-food you’re not eating or the next big supplement this is not for you. Instead, if you’re looking for a healthier, energizing, happier, sustainable life, this workshop will offer practical tips to get you moving in the right direction to having the vitality you were created to have!
*Roger Stevens / Fred Hagan “Buck”
Documentary film follows Buck Brannaman, who was an advisor for the film “The Horse Whisperer,” and provides a master class in his trauma-informed training philosophy.
Session 3 Workshops
11:05 a.m. — 12:20 p.m.
Adam Sheaffer “Recognizing and Resisting Confirmation Bias”
Have you considered the possibility that you might be less objective than you think you are? In our personal lives, for example, we often act as if we’re consulting friends for advice when we really just want our friends to tell us what we want to hear. Confirmation bias occurs when we prefer information that confirms our existing opinions and disregard information that challenges these opinions, even when it’s true. This workshop will look at the implications of confirmation bias in our lives, both personally and professionally, and equip us with some tools to combat it.
*Anita Harris “The Power of Vulnerability”
Have you heard of Brene Brown and her work on vulnerability and shame? Brene is a researcher, storyteller, Texan, who I can learn a lot from. We will be watching her TED talk and discussing how vulnerability and shame apply to our students and/or apply to us. A quote from Brene: “I believe that you have to walk through vulnerability to get to courage, therefore . . . embrace the suck. I try to be grateful every day and my motto right now is ‘Courage over comfort’.”
*Caroline Smith and Hannah Vargo “Building Productive Working Relationships, even when things get tense!”
Working with parents, district representatives, coworkers and students is a balancing act that feels ever on the tilt. In this workshop we will discuss strategies, skills and tips to actively engage all parties involved to work together and build trust for the benefit of the student. We’ll talk about best practices to help avoid and, if necessary, navigate litigious situations.
*Dan Stedjan “A Collaborative Approach to Behavior Plans”
This workshop will be a discussion for behavior managers, counselors, and teachers of Lakeside’s school programs to meet the needs of our students through the support of behavior plans. Everyone has a stake whether it is writing the plan, contributing to the plan, and/or following along with the plan as staff of Lakeside. Let’s discuss what your role is when looking at behavior plans and collaborate on how to make this a more meaningful tool in our toolbox.
Dana Schnitzel “Stretching/Strengthening” Self-care for Staff
Come participate in a ballet inspired, self-care/regulation class for staff. Participants don’t need to have any dance experience. The training is adaptable to different fitness levels, and has similar benefits to doing yoga, but additionally has some music therapy benefits.
*Fred Hagan “Forgiveness Therapy”
This seminar will explore the implications and importance of forgiveness both in our personal lives and in clinical practice. We will explore Robert Enright’s, Different Phases of Forgiveness and discuss difficulties and impediments surrounding the topic.
*Jeri Johnson “NMT Phase 2”
Are you in NMT Phase 1 training and want to finish the brain metric we started on September 11th? If so, come join us as we complete part 2 of this metric.
*Kate Toussaint “Classroom Design and Safety”
Having a therapeutically- sound room is not only rocking chairs and fidgets, but also colors, textures and other personal touches. Participants will discuss what their ideal classroom space/layout would look like. A warm-up activity will aid in gathering ideas and reflect on our likes and dislikes. We will discuss appropriate color choices (exploring color theory), safety precautions for at-risk students and why our brains are attracted to certain colors, shapes, and sounds. The workshop will end with an art-related activity, providing time to create a piece that can be used/hung in the office/classroom.
Lori Connell “Polymer Clay, create a Christmas Ornament 1”
Polymer clay is a plastic modeling compound that comes in a wide range of colors that can be baked to a permanent hardness in an ordinary home oven. Join me to create your own covered glass Christmas ornament.
*Lorraine Sulik “The Body Keeps the Score”
We will discuss concepts and ideas in the book written by Bessel Van Der Kolk concerning how the brain, mind, and body work together in the healing of trauma.
*Neil Thompson “Working Collaboratively in Office 365”
A workshop designed to walk users through how to appropriately share documents and work collaboratively. Be prepared to walk through some key processes on your computer, as we go step-by-step.
*Patti Farraday “Mental Health in the Classroom”
Helping teachers identify symptoms of various mental health issues, create a safe climate, and manage behaviors through classroom engagement, helpful strategies and counselor collaboration.
Wes Brown “Leadership Today”
What causes someone to want to follow you? Why will an individual make an intentional decision to do what you would like them to do? How do you change yourself to make people want to follow you? These are all questions that we will try to answer using history, autobiographies and movies. Join us to see if you can sharpen your leadership skills and create more of an environment where people will be more interested in following you with the idea that they will be better off for it and so will the people around them.
Session 4 Workshops
1:35 p.m. — 2:50 p.m.
*Amanda Heintzelman “The Counselor’s Guide to Effective Teaching: Tips for Leading Psychoeducational Group Classes”
Leading a group class at Lakeside can be a challenging endeavor for new and seasoned counselors alike. This workshop will focus on equipping counselors with teaching skills necessary to facilitate group more effectively. We will focus on three characteristics of an effective educator: Setting Positive Expectations, Classroom Management, and Content Mastery. You will leave the workshop with practical application activities, strategies, and skills to build your confidence as a classroom leader.
*Casey Heilmann and Mark Dixon “Roundtable Discussion 2”
This is a required workshop for the teachers of Lakeside School, Lakeside’s Girls Academy, and the Vantage programs. The training will be roundtable discussions about the teacher observations on Relationships and Danielson’s Quadrant III (Instruction).
Connie Hughes “Vaping 101”
This workshop will cover what “Vaping” is, types of instruments, effects, myths, and current findings. We will also discuss how schools are responding to students Vaping in school.
*Delana Woodward “Happiness Part 2: Methods for Hard-wiring Happiness”
Two years ago, we took a look at many methods for accessing and increasing happiness in our lives. This year, I would like to explore the work of Rick Hanson and utilize some simple exercises that have been shown to “hard-wire” happiness into our brains. Together, we will look at and practice some easy to use exercises to enhance well-being and self-worth and increase motivation and personal strength. You will explore how to use your brain to change your brain and change your mind.
Grace Cain “Coloring for Counselors”
Do you have markers in your office? Do you often wonder how you can approach students in ways other than talking? Coloring is an incredibly visual, tactile and accessible tool that can effectively help counselors gauge the emotional state of students. There are dozens of warm up’s and interventions that only require a spare piece of paper and markers. They can be done in group classes or one-on-one sessions. There will be ideas for high school students, as well as middle and elementary aged students. No artistic abilities necessary, only an interest in coloring!
Jeri Johnson “Prayer”
Prayer is such a vital part of helping our students and our programs to be the best they can be but often time prevents us from fully focusing on this vital communication with the One who can truly create change. Join us as we lift our students, staff, programs and community up in prayer.
*Kelly Moseng “Applied Neuroscience for Treating Anxiety”
The training will take a look at how neuroscience can inform about why, how and what techniques can help our students stop the symptoms of anxiety as well as help them understand their own symptoms, feelings, interpretations and beliefs. The training will also recognize the differences between cortex-based and amygdala-based anxiety symptoms. We will take a look at strategies for calming and training the amygdala and retraining the cortex to resist anxiety.
Lori Connell “Polymer Clay, create a Christmas Ornament 2”
Polymer clay is a plastic modeling compound that comes in a wide range of colors that can be baked to a permanent hardness in an ordinary home oven. Join me to create a Teddy Bear Christmas ornament.
*Neil Thompson “Working Collaboratively in Office 365”
A workshop designed to walk users through how to appropriately share documents and work collaboratively. Be prepared to walk through some key processes on your computer, as we go step-by-step.
*Susan Rink “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”
Every day we have many thoughts running through our brains. Every day we have many situations to navigate. As do our students. CBT is designed to help change our negative responses to these thoughts and situations. This workshop is designed to share practical resources to help facilitate change in students.
