The September issue of the PIC (Practical Ideas for Counselors) is here!

This issue includes:

• Suicide Prevention in the Schools
• Burnout: Life as a Counselor
• Information on November's Counselor Connections
• The School Counselor Spotlight
• And more!

Avera Behavioral Health in Sioux Falls is once again holding "Friday Forums", educational sessions designed to explore mental health topics that affect students.

There is no fee to attend and if you are not in the Sioux Falls area, you can also arrange to be a virtual attendee via DDN. Please see the 2017-2018 schedule below. 

You can also view some past sessions and learn more about Friday Forum by clicking here.

Looking for an opportunity to collaborate with other school counselors to gain some valuable takeaways?
School Counselor Best Practices Share Session
Meet with school counselors from your grade level(s) to share and gain takeaways on:
·         Classroom guidance lessons
·         Comprehensive School Counseling Program
·         The School Counselor’s Role
·         And more great information!​

9:00am – 3:00pm (local time)
October 12, 2017, at Sioux Falls (Click on this link to register.)
October 19, 2017, at Rapid City (Click on this link to register.)
Earn 5 Continuing Education Contact Hours
Cost: FREE! 

IMPORTANT: Attendees will need to submit a classroom lesson plan to Andrea Diehm (andrea.diehm@state.sd.us) one week before the workshop. Please be prepared to demonstrate your lesson plan activity at the workshop. After the workshop, lesson plans will be shared electronically by Andrea only to those who have submitted a lesson plan.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
SEE YOU THERE!
-Andrea

Andrea Diehm
School Counseling & Work-Based Learning Specialist
Career & Technical Education
800 Governors Drive | Pierre, SD 57501-2291
P: 605.773.4150 | F: 605.773.4236
www.sdmylife.com