MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT February 6 , 201 3 youth.scusd

1. MIDDLE& HIGHSCHOOL MONTHLY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT February 6, 2013 youth.scusd.edu *

2. ASP AGREEMENTS Start and End on Time Put Phones on Vibrate No Sidebar Conversations Agree to disagree Be prepared Be Present (Mentally and Physically) Be Respectful 1

3. AGENDA Welcome Announcements Foster Youth Update Suicide Prevention Shared Practice Time: SJYD-Collective Action (Breakout) Results-Based Decision Making-Middle Schools Closing You can find all resources and links presented here on the website at: 2 www.youth.scusd.com

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Spring Summit (March 5-6)- From 9AM-1PM both dates- At George Sim Community Center Project WET Free Professional Development Peace Week- February 4th- 8th Black History Month & Holidays- February is Black History Month- No school on Feb 11th or 18th 3

5. FOSTER YOUTH UPDATES Aliya Holmes Coordinator II SCUSD Foster Youth Services aliya-holmes@scusd.edu *

6. Suicide Prevention Understanding the issue How can we support our students?Awareness of resources available Mary ReillySocial Worker Integrated Support Servicesreillym@scusd.edu *

7.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Facts & Myths about Suicide… True or False? Each day there are about 12 youth suicides.

8.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Facts & Myths about Suicide… True or False? Among surveyed high school students, 14.5% report seriously considering suicide in the previous 12 months.

9.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Facts & Myths about Suicide… True or False? Talking about suicide will “cause” someone to do it.

10.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Facts & Myths about Suicide… True or False? A person who talks about suicide is not really serious about dying.

11. In summary… • Youth suicide is a major • problem in our communities. • Talk about suicide is an important warning sign. • Asking about thoughts of suicide may help save a life.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc.

12.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Goal of Today’s Training • Review what to look for to identify teens who might be at risk • Practice checking in with teens and connecting them with help • Discuss resources in your building and district • Increase comfort checking in with teens who might be distressed

13.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Suicidal Behaviors… Suicide Thoughts Suicide Attempts Death by Suicide

14. Risk Factors Individual • Depression, anger, hopelessness, anxiety • Drug and/or alcohol use School Peers • Failing grades • Suspension • School pressures • Interpersonal conflicts • Relationship breakups • Bullying Home • Death/divorce • Family conflicts • Family stressors  Reconnecting YouthTMInc.

15. Warning Signs… • Suicide-Risk Behaviors • Thoughts about suicide • Past attempts • Talking about suicide, making plans • Preoccupation with death • Emotional Distress • Depression • Moody, down • Hopelessness • Anxiety, anger • Feeling trapped • Other Behaviors • Increased substance use • Withdrawing • Taking unnecessary risks • Giving away possessions  Reconnecting YouthTMInc.

16. Things that increase risk… • Easy access to guns • Impulsiveness • No one to talk to  Reconnecting YouthTMInc.

17.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. What is helpful … • Show You Care—Listen carefully • “I’m concerned about you…about how you feel.” • Get help—Do not leave him/her alone • “You’re not alone. Let’s go find someone who • can help.” • Ask the Question—Be direct but caring • and non-confrontational • “Are you thinking about suicide?”

18.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. What is not helpful: • Ignoring or dismissing the issue • Acting shocked or embarrassed • Challenging or debating • Giving harmful advice

19.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. How to HELP… • Identify and write down: • Two addition things you could say to “Show you Care” • Two additional ways to “Ask the Question” • Two additional ways to “Get/Offer Help”

20.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. How to HELP… Work with another group... • Discuss and decide on the best suggestions for ways to: • Show you Care • Ask the Question • Get/Offer Help • Write one suggestion for each of the three areas on an individual piece of paper/sticky note

21.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Let’s PRACTICE … • Suicide-Vulnerable Youth, use the provided script to respond to the helper in character • Observer, listen and provide feedback using the script card as a guide • Helper, use your own words or our poster to: • Show you Care • Ask the Question • Get/Offer help

22.  Reconnecting YouthTMInc. Getting HELP • Refer student for further assessment • Individuals throughout the district have been trained to conduct assessment • Know the resources in your building • Follow school and district policy National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-TALK

23. RESULTS-BASED DECISION MAKING Using Data Data is a powerful tool to helpguide the continuous improvement of your program Instructions 1. Share out your data at your table 2. Using the formula, input your results into the chart provided Debrief: What stands out to you? • How can you design or adjust your offerings based on student need? *

24. SHARED PRACTICE SJYD Area of Focus • Understand and Shift Decision-Making Power (Analyze power in social relationships) • Strengthen Self-Identify & Cross Cultural Awareness (Make identity central) • Impact Positive Change (Promote systemic change) • Collaborate For a Common Good (Encourage collective action) • Promote & Strengthen Active Youth Engagement (Embrace youth culture) *

25. Collective Action Continuum Middle Elementary High Working as a team Establishing social consciousness Youth Advocacy

26. What’s already happening • -Student action committees • -Continuation of SOS projects • - SYLP • -ASP Leadership programs • -Cultural leadership classes • -Food Justice *

27. Collective action tool: Using Social Media & Video Mark Carnero One Block One Voice ProjectPeople Reaching Outmarkc@peoplerecahingout.org *

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