OSCA is going virtual for 2021! We''re planning for a Virtual Conference in Fall 2021 and want to hear from you!

PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BY FEBRUARY 26, 2021 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CHANCE TO WIN A $50.00 GIFT CARD OF YOUR CHOICE!!

OSCA Fall Virtual Conference Survey

_______________________________________________________

OSCA/ACOSO passe au virtuel pour 2021! Nous prévoyons une conférence virtuelle à l''automne 2021 et nous souhaitons entendre votre avis !

VEUILLEZ REMPLIR LE SONDAGE AVANT LE 26 FÉVRIER 2021 POUR AVOIR LA CHANCE DE GAGNER UNE CARTE-CADEAU DE 50,00 $ DE VOTRE CHOIX !!

Sondage de la Conférence Virtuelle d'automne de l'ACOSO

Next session: July 9th to July 31st

All three parts will be offered. Candidates may enrol in one part.

Cost: $650 (includes a copy of ethical guidelines and a one year OSCA Subscription)

Taught by a current school Guidance Counsellor, through an interactive, online classroom environment.

Candidates must hold a valid OCT and be in good standing to register.

Register here!

For Students:

Need a break from school next year? Come learn how you can push pause to recharge and get ahead in life. There is more to life than online school.

Rarely will you have so many gap year specialists in one place! We know answers are hard to come by these days and we wanted to give you a break from all of the googling. Join us online for a few minutes or longer to get the info that you need about next year.

Thursday, February 18, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for a live and intimate engagement opportunity: Refreshments with Recruitment, spotlighting a panel of Recruitment staff and students and Q&A with Admissions Director, Mike Emery.

The SciXchange at Ryerson is hosting a Let's Talk Health Symposia, a series of virtual events that highlight the intersection of health research with various subjects in science. Each event is open to students in grades 10-12. Participants will get to meet researchers, ask questions and gain experience in virtual labs. Content is independent so students are welcome to sign up for one or multiple events.

Dates:
Let's Talk Health: Biology - Saturday, Feb. 20 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST
Let's Talk Health: Sports - Saturday Mar. 6 | 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST

Canadian Association for Play Therapy
Foundation Play Therapy Training

Live On-line Instructor Lead
Individual Full Days of Training 2021

 May 3 - 14, 2021 (Monday to Friday)

• Introduction to Play Therapy
• Play Therapy History, Models and Process ? 2 days
• Ethical Practice in a Play Therapy Setting
• Assessment & Treatment Planning in a Play Therapy Context
• Attachment Theory and Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting
• Non-Directive Play Therapy and Filial Therapy ? 2 days
• Theraplay as a Play Therapy Model
• Family Play Therapy

June 14 - 25, 2021 (Monday to Friday)

• Sandtray Therapy ? 2 days
• Brain Research and Child Development in a Play Therapy Setting
• Understanding Traumatized Children and Applying Play Therapy Tools in the Treatment of Trauma in Children ? 2 days
• Treating Disruptive Behaviour Problems in a Play Therapy Setting ? 2 days
• Creating an Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice
• Storytelling in a Play Therapy Session
• Understanding and Treating Anxious Children

August 9 - 20, 2021 (Monday to Friday)

• Play Therapy with Abused Children ? 2 days
• Day 1 ? Physical and Emotional Abuse
• Day 2 ? Sexual Abuse
• Puppetry in a Play Therapy Setting
• Play Therapy with Adults
• Group Therapy
• Play Therapy for Children and Families Coping with Loss ? 2 days
• Case Application
• Art Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting
• Vicarious Trauma and Self Care in a Play Therapy Environment

For Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning Outcomes go to: https://cacpt.com/foundation-play-therapy-training/

This Teacher's Resource Guide contains all of the information, support and tools teachers will need to implement Talking about Mental Illness in their classroom—an awareness program that has been proven to bring about positive change in students' knowledge and attitudes about mental illness.

The program supports teachers in four essential ways:
- it outlines the links between the program and the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum Guidelines;
- it provides teachers with practical, ready-to-use information on mental illness;
- it offers teachers and students an opportunity to meet and interact with people who have experienced mental illness first-hand; and
- it provides links to community resources and support for further information and professional help.

Get insight on mental health and semi-isolated practices with a focus on our Indigenous population through a rural Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (NPLC) model.

This webinar will showcase how the role of the nurse practitioner and the NPLC model can promote better health outcomes for clients in a semi-rural community. Join us as Connie Foster shares her journey to becoming an Indigenous Nurse Practitioner.

Date: March 26, 20201 | 12 - 1 p.m. (ET)

As some of us re-enter the classroom and our schools, these conversation starters can be used to support a welcoming and caring learning environment that supports learning, wellness, and equitable outcomes for all students.

This FREE webinar series will be presented by experts from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the Canadian Career Development Foundation, (CCDF) and the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC). The series will address three key gaps that affect the practice of career practitioners in Canada today: an understanding of those individuals using career services, an evolving scope of practice and competencies of career development practitioners, and an increased focus on skill development and identification in the workforce

VIRTUAL ZOOM Presentation by Julie-Anne Richards, M.A., R.C.C., Registered Clinical Counsellor and Psychoeducational Consultant, on Childhood Stress and Anxiety: Empowering Strategies and Effective Support. The Presentation is tailored for parents, caregivers and educators supporting children ages 5-12

Living through times of crisis, a generation is defined, and legacies are constructed.

Indigenous communities in Canada have survived in the face of numerous historical crises.

Resilience, innovation, and adaptation have defined our Indigenous communities for generations. Yet, the curricular discourse in Canada continues to ignore the resilience of Indigenous communities; instead, perpetuating the idea that Indigenous knowledge is outdated and inferior to Western knowledge systems.

I am at a point in this pandemic where I didn't think we would be. It is almost a year that we have been trying to make sense of this new world and to be honest none of it is still making sense! The thing that does make sense to me is that I am not willing to give up or throw the towel in just yet.

In the fall after I opted to join the growing team of teachers at my school venturing into the online world, I struggled to find my new balance and routine working from home. The demands were great but I challenged myself to learning one new online tip a day. Boy am I glad I made it to February and I feel like I've achieved a mountain of growth with my technical abilities. But spending so much time on screen started to have some negative effects on my wellbeing and health.
___________________________________________________________________________________
Je suis à un moment de cette pandémie où je ne pensais pas que nous y serions. Cela fait presque un an que nous essayons de donner un sens à ce nouveau monde et pour être honnête, rien de tout cela n'a encore de sens! Ce qui a du sens pour moi, c'est que, pour l'instant, je ne suis pas prête à abandonner ou à jeter l'éponge.

En automne, après avoir choisi de rejoindre l'équipe grandissante d'enseignants de mon école pour m'aventurer dans le monde en ligne, j'ai eu du mal à trouver mon nouvel équilibre et ma routine de travail à domicile. Les demandes étaient grandes, mais je me suis mise au défi d'apprendre une nouvelle astuce du monde virtuel par jour. Je suis contente d'avoir atteint le mois de février et j'ai l'impression d'avoir réalisé une montagne de croissance avec mes capacités techniques. Mais passer tellement de temps à l'écran a commencé à avoir des effets négatifs sur mon bien-être et ma santé.

 

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

This next issue of OSCA Today will drop into your mailbox one year into this global pandemic,
which only appears to be getting worse before it gets better. We have all made sacrifices.
Many of us may be managing but many more are not. Educators across our province are
witnessing first-hand how many of our students are struggling. This pandemic continues to put
a strain on all of us especially our students and their families. We need help with advice and
resources. We need you!

Here is what we need:

First. Resources. We would like your suggestion for support agencies that our students can
reach out to. We especially need resources for our BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, People of Colour,
2SLGBTQQ students.

Second. Articles. If you have stories, ideas or advice to help us and our students endure this
pandemic, we would love to hear from you. We would love it if you would write an article for
OSCA Today.

Please reach out and submit your resources and articles ideas to Roderick Conte, OSCA VP of
Communications at rbconte@yahoo.com

 

The Ontario School Counsellors' Association has a long-standing tradition (over 40 years) of recognizing and awarding those who stand out in the field of Guidance and Career Education. OSCA recognizes individuals and/or organizations that have made a significant contribution to Guidance and Career Education in Ontario. We can say with confidence that our past award winners have helped thousands find their pathways to successful futures! OSCA's awards are an excellent way of recognizing your most dedicated peers.