School Counseling

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>New Fairfield Middle School</B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="New Fairfield Middle School"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="administration.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Administration"><U>Administration</U></A>   |   <A HREF="calendars.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendars"><U>Calendars</U></A>   |   <A HREF="dailyhomeworkpage.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Daily Homework Page"><U>Daily Homework Page</U></A>   |   <A HREF="directions.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Directions"><U>Directions</U></A>   |   <A HREF="facultyandstaff.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Faculty and Staff"><U>Faculty and Staff</U></A>   |   <B> School Counseling</B>   |   <A HREF="mission.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission Statement and Goals"><U>Mission 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</B><B>312-5809</B></div> <div> <B>Director of Guidance</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:tdickau@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:tdickau@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us"><U><B>E-Mail Me</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 85 ><NOBR><div> <B>Ms. Sheehan 312-5817</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B><IMG SRC="4801d1c0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT><B>8th</B><B> Grade</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:msheehan@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:msheehan@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us"><U><B>E-Mail Me</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 85 ><NOBR><div> <B>Ms. Mooney</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#003399" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </B></FONT><B>312-5892</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#339900" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B><IMG SRC="4801d1c0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT><B>6th</B><B> Grade</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:lmooney@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:lmooney@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us"><U><B>E-Mail Me</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 85 ><NOBR><div> <B>Mrs. Jacques 312-5902</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="4801d1c0.gif" border=0 width="29" height="28" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>7th </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>Grade</B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:ajacques@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ajacques@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us"><U><B>E-Mail Me</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 76 ><NOBR><div> <B>Mrs. DeMeo 312-5752</B></div> <div> <B>School Social Worker</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:ademeo@new-fairfield.k12-ct.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:ademeo@new-fairfield.k12-ct.us"><U><B>E-Mail Me</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 53 ><NOBR><div> <B>Mrs. Jaber </B></div> <div> <B>School Psychologist</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 154 WIDTH="199"><div> <B>Mrs. O'Callaghan</B></div> <div> <B>LMFT, LADC, CCDP </B></div> <div> <B>312-5852</B></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#shea_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:jocallaghan@new-fairfield.k12.ct.us" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:jocallaghan@new-fairfield.k12.ct."><U><B>E-Mail Me</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>     <IMG SRC="7ae25230.gif" border=0 width="37" height="35" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>IMPORTANT DATES</B></FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="239" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#BF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000BF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3 BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 42 ><NOBR><div> <B>Report Cards and Interim Reports</B></div> <div> <B>2006-2007</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="47"><div> Marking Period #</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 WIDTH="96"><div> Interim </div> <div> Reports</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 WIDTH="70"><div> Marking Periods </div> <div> Ends</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="47"><div> #1</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> October 5, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> Nov 8, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="47"><div> #2</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> December 17, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> Jan 28, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="47"><div> #3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 WIDTH="96"><div> March 5, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> April 7, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="47"><div> #4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 WIDTH="96"><div> May 15, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> June 17, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="202" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 96 ><NOBR><div> <B>7th & 8th </B><B>Grade  </B></div> <div> Practical Arts</div> <div> -------------------------------------------</div> <div> <B>6th </B><B>Grade  </B></div> <div> Computer, Art, Guidance</div> <div> (60 Day Rotation-A & B Days)</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 108 ><NOBR><div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="179" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#111111" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 14 ><NOBR><div> Rotation # </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 WIDTH="98"><div> Ending Date</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="62"><div> #1</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> December 5, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="62"><div> #2</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99><NOBR><div> March 14, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="62"><div> #3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF99 WIDTH="98"><div> June 17, 2008</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="195" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFFCC HEIGHT= 228 WIDTH="183"><div> <B>6th Grade </B></div> <div> Exploratory World Language, Music, Media, Health</div> <div> (36 Day Rotation-Every Day)</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="177" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#111111" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 HEIGHT= 14 ><NOBR><div> Rotation # </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 WIDTH="99"><div> Ending Date</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="59"><div> #1</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80><NOBR><div> October 25, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="59"><div> #2</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80><NOBR><div> December 21, 2007</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="59"><div> #3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80><NOBR><div> February 27, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="59"><div> #4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 WIDTH="99"><div> April 18, 2008</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="59"><div> #5</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#FFFF80 WIDTH="99"><div> June 17, 2008</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#6th_grade_guidance_class_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>6th Grade Discover  Class</B></U></A><A HREF="guidance_m.htm#6th_grade_guidance_class_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B> </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#7th___8th_grade_curriculum" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>7th & 8th Grade Curriculum</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Resources</B></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#just_for_kids_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Just for Kids</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#internet_safety_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Internet Safety</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#drugs___alcohol_abuse_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Drug and Alcohol Abuse</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#health_issues_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Health Issues</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#grief_and_loss" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Grief and Loss</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#study_skills" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Study Skills</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#counseling_service_providers" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Counseling Service Providers</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#mentor_programs_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Mentor Programs</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#crisis_numbers_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Crisis Numbers</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="guidance_m.htm#parentingfamily_issues" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE=" School Counseling"><U><B>Parenting/Family Issues</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=398 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I> School Counseling</I></div> <bR> <div> The <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>School Counseling Department</B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT>works to meet the diverse and unique needs of students. The needs of adolescents during the middle school years can affect every area of development, spanning from academics and physical changes to social and emotional arenas.</div> <bR> <div> As students grow and seek to develop their own identities, counselors work to help students in balancing these needs within the school setting.</div> <bR> <div> The <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>School Counseling Department</B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I> </I></FONT>addresses four major areas of development: </div> <div> 1. Academic achievement </div> <div> 2. Self-advocacy</div> <div> 3. Conflict resolution/problem solving</div> <div> 4. Social and personal development</div> <bR> <div> Counselors offer a variety of services, including:  meeting with students on an individual basis, developmental guidance classroom instruction, group counseling for students, consulting and collaborating with parents, school staff, and professionals in the community, sharing in the peer mediation.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>  ---------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> <A NAME="6th_grade_guidance_class_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>   </B></FONT><B>6</B><B>th</B><B> Grade Discover Class</B></div> <bR> <div> The <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B>Discover Class</B></I></FONT> is specifically designed and developmentally appropriate for 6<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >th</FONT> grade students. The class is a trimester in length meeting every other day in rotation with physical education classes.</div> <bR> <div>                The curriculum is structured around the following units:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Transition<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > to Middle School</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bullying<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Differences/Tolerances<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Friendships</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Communication</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Anger/Stress management</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Study Skills<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Goals</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Time Management<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Career Exploration</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>  ----------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="7th___8th_grade_curriculum"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>  </B><B>7</B><B>th</B><B> & 8</B><B>th</B><B> Grade Curriculum</B></div> <bR> <div>        7th and 8th grade will participate in the following guidance workshops</div> <div>        The topics covered include:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mental Health Awareness</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Conflict Resolution</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Choices/Decision Making</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Effective Communication<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>-------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="crisis_numbers_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>CRISIS NUMBERS</B></FONT></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="340" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="182"><div> Child Abuse Hotline</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> 1-800-842-2288</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> Crisis Intervention Center</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><div> 203-797-7899</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 21 WIDTH="182"><div> Infoline</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="139"><div> Dial 211</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="343" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 165 ><NOBR><div> <B>Women's Center of Danbury:</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="304" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="155"><div> Helpline</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="130"><div> 203-731-5200</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><div> Sexual Assault Hotline  </div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="130"><div> 203-731-5204</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="155"><div> Domestic Violence Hotline</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="130"><div> 203-731-5206</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>-------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="drugs___alcohol_abuse_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="shea_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>   <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>New Fairfield's Student Assistance Program</B></FONT></div> <div> Sharon Shea, LCSW, LADC, Student Assistance Counselor</div> <div> Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 312-5852 </div> <div> In case of emergency 775-5149    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:sharon@sharonshea.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sharon@sharonshea.com"><U><U>sharon@sharonshea.com</U></U></A></FONT> </div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>THINK PREVENTION!! </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Stop It Before It Starts, Before It Gets Worse, Before It's Too Late</B></div> <div> <B>(Students involved in the program may not be using substances, but may be at high risk for substance use.) </B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B><U>What Services Are Available? </U></B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Drug Prevention Information and Education</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The program provides factual information about alcohol and drugs, side effects of drugs, dangers of combining different drugs, and how to stop and/or avoid alcohol/drug use. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Assistance With Developing Coping Skills</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stress/anger management skills and peer relation skills are vital to prevention. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Smoking Cessation Program</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Information to Help Others</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Assistance with information regarding how to cope with friends or family members using alcohol or drugs.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Provides Resources and/or Referrals to Community Services</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Student & Parent Presentations about Drug Prevention and Coping Skills<B> </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B><U>THE</U></B></I><I><B>  </B></I><I><B><U>STUDENT</U></B></I><I><B>  </B></I><I><B><U>ASSISTANCE</U></B></I><I><B>  </B></I><I><B><U>PROGRAM</U></B></I><I><B>  </B></I><I><B><U>IS</U></B></I><I><B> </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><I><B> </B></I><I><B><U>CONFIDENTIAL</U></B></I></FONT></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Suggested Websites:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.drugabuse.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.drugabuse.org"><U><U>www.drugabuse.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  A website that has treatment programs available for children and adults.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ct-al-anon.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ct-al-anon.org"><U><U>www.ct-al-anon.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  The Local Alanon Website: helps family members of alcoholics solve their common problems.  Emphasis is on anonymity.  Local meetings available.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.alateen.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.alateen.org"><U><U>www.alateen.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  Alateen: A division of Alanon for younger family members of alcoholics to gain support from one another.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nacoa.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nacoa.org"><U><U>www.nacoa.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  The National Association for Children of Alcoholics website.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> The Connecticut Clearinghouse  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.ctclearinghouse.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ctclearinghouse.org"><U><U>www.ctclearinghouse.org</U></U></A></FONT>   1-800-232-4424</div> <div> Connecticut Clearinghouse is the state's resource center for information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and related issues affecting mental health and wellness. Contact them for free information on<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > drugs, alcohol,</FONT> tobacco, and related topics such as violence prevention, AIDS, eating disorders, suicide prevention, and child abuse.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Organizations:</B></div> <div> <U>Narcotics Anonymous</U>      A support group for those dealing with substance abuse.  Local meetings available. 1-800-627-3542</div> <div> <U>Midwestern Connecticut Council on Alcoholism</U> (MCCA)  203-792-4515</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>--------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="counseling_service_providers"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>COUNSELING SERVICE PROVIDERS</B></div> <bR> <div> Center for Child and Adolescent Treatment Services (CCATS)  </div> <div>                                                                     Telephone (203)830-6082</div> <div> Counseling Associates of Greater Danbury    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.counselingassoc.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.counselingassoc.com"><U>www.counselingassoc.com</U></A></FONT>     </div> <div> The Therapy Center, Brewster, New York    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.therapycenteronline.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.therapycenteronline.com"><U>www.therapycenteronline.com</U></A></FONT>     </div> <div> Danbury Youth Services (203)748-2936       <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.danbury.org/dys" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.danbury.org/dys"><U>www.danbury.org/dys</U></A></FONT>    </div> <div> CARD (Center for Attention Related Disorders)   Telephone (203)740-7296</div> <div> Danbury Hospital's Behavior Health Services  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.danburyhospital.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.danburyhospital.org"><U>www.danburyhospital.org</U></A></FONT></div> <div> New England Counseling, Ridgefield                      Telephone (203)431-4957</div> <div> New Milford Hospital's Behavioral Health Serv. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.newmilfordhospital.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.newmilfordhospital.org"><U>www.newmilfordhospital.org</U></A></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >Northwest Center for Family Services and Mental Health</FONT>    <A HREF="http://www.nwcct.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nwcct.org"><U>www.nwcct.org</U></A></div> <div>  </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>   ----------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="health_issues_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>HEALTH ISSUES</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Suggested Websites:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.kidshealth.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.kidshealth.com"><U><U>www.kidshealth.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  A website for parents, children, and teens dealing with health issues.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hopeline.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hopeline.com"><U><U>www.hopeline.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  Offers support for those dealing with suicide, teenage pregnancy and depression.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.suicidehotlines.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.suicidehotlines.com"><U><U>www.suicidehotlines.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  Provides immediate links to active crisis lines for each state, sponsored by the National Hopeline Network.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.gamblersanonymous.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.gamblersanonymous.org"><U><U>http://www.gamblersanonymous.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  Gamblers Anonymous.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>HIV/AIDS Programs:</B></div> <div> <I><B>Youth Reacting to AIDS (YRTA)</B></I></div> <div> Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury</div> <div> 46 Main Street</div> <div> Danbury, CT  06810</div> <div> 203-748-4077</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.danbury.org/yrta" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.danbury.org/yrta"><U>www.danbury.org/yrta</U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Eating Disorders Programs:</B></div> <div> <I><B>Silver Hill Hospital</B></I></div> <div> 208 Valley Road</div> <div> New Canaan, CT</div> <div> 1-800-899-4455</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.silverhillhospital.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.silverhillhospital.com"><U><U>www.silverhillhospital.com</U></U></A><A HREF="http://www.silverhillhospital.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.silverhillhospital.com"><U> </U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>The Institute of Living</B></I></div> <div> Hartford Hospital</div> <div> 200 Retreat Avenue</div> <div> Hartford, CT 06106</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.instituteofliving.org/Programs/Eating_Disorders/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.instituteofliving.org/Program"><U><U>http://www.instituteofliving.org/Programs/Eating_Disorders/index.html</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>--------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="mentor_programs_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#336699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>MENTOR PROGRAMS</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Good Friend  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.good-friend.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.good-friend.org"><U><U>www.good-friend.org</U></U></A></FONT><B> </B>203-790-0032</div> <div> Good Friend is a professionally run social service program which provides adult mentors to children, ages 7-14, from one-parent families.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>------------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="grief_and_loss"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>GRIEF AND LOSS</B></div> <bR> <div> Regional Hospice of Western Connnecticut</div> <div> 405 Main Street, Danbury, CT</div> <div> 203-797-1685</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.danbury.org/hospice" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.danbury.org/hospice"><U><U>http://www.danbury.org/hospice</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dougy.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dougy.org"><U><U>www.dougy.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  A website for children and adults dealing with the loss </FONT></div> <div> of a loved one.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>------------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="study_skills"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>STUDY SKILLS</B></div> <div> <B>Website:</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><U> </U><A HREF="http://www.mydiscoverzone.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mydiscoverzone.com"><U><U>www.mydiscoverzone.com</U></U></A></FONT> <B>  </B>A website developed to go along with the Premier Agenda that all students use at NFMS.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Book:  Covey, Sean.  </B><U>The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.</U><B>  </B>New York:  Fireside.  1998.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> ------------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="just_for_kids_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>JUST FOR KIDS</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Suggested Websites for Kids:</B></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="462" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FF0000" BORDERCOLORDARK="#0000FF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="237"><div> <B><U>Topic:</U></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> <B><U>Website</U></B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="237"><div> Girls' Issues</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> <A HREF="http://www.girlpower.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.girlpower.gov"><U><U>www.girlpower.gov</U></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="237"><div> Study Skills</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.mydiscoverzone.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mydiscoverzone.com"><U><U>www.mydiscoverzone.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >  </FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="237"><div> Health</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> <A HREF="http://www.kidshealth.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.kidshealth.com"><U><U>www.kidshealth.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="237"><div> Grief and Loss</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> <A HREF="http://www.dougy.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dougy.org"><U><U>www.dougy.org</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="237"><div> Suicide</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="http://www.suicidehotlines.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.suicidehotlines.com"><U><U>www.suicidehotlines.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > </FONT></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 WIDTH="237"><div> Teen support groups for dealing with someone else's drinking</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="206"><div> <A HREF="http://www.alateen.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.alateen.org"><U><U>www.alateen.org</U></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>------------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="internet_safety_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>INTERNET SAFETY WEBSITES</B></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cyberbully.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cyberbully.org"><U><B>www.cyberbully.org</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.i-safe.org " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.i-safe.org "><U><B>www.i-safe.org </B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mindoh.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mindoh.com"><U><B>www.mindoh.com</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.missingkids.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.missingkids.com"><U><B>www.missingkids.com</B></U></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>------------------------------------------------------</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="parentingfamily_issues"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>PARENTING/FAMILY ISSUES</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Suggested Websites:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.familyeducation.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.familyeducation.com"><U><U>www.familyeducation.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > A website that offers newsletters, online support groups for ADD/ADHD, expert advice from physicians and teachers, etc.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.parentsoup.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.parentsoup.com"><U><U>www.parentsoup.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >     A website for parents with information on child health, behavior, learning, siblings, childcare, working moms, step-parenting.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.activeparenting.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.activeparenting.com"><U><U>www.activeparenting.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > A website that offers books and other programs for parents that teach active parenting skills.  Free catalogs, newsletters, and online parenting groups can be accessed through this website.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Organizations:</B></div> <div> <U>Parents Anonymous</U></div> <div> 1-800-842-2288</div> <div> Confidential, anonymous, self-help group with guidance for parents who are in danger of abusing their children.  Call for meeting times.</div> <bR> <div> <U>UCONN Cooperative Extension System</U>      </div> <div> 203-797-4176</div> <div> Offers programs for money management, parenting, budgeting, and 4H programs.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Suggested Books on Parenting:</B></div> <div> Faye, Jim.  Parenting With Love & Logic.</div> <bR> <div> Cohen-Sandler, Dr. Roni and Silver, Michelle.  <U>I'm Not Mad At You, I Just Hate You</U>.  The Penguin Group/Penguin Putnam Inc., New York, NY.</div> <bR> <div> Csiksezentimihalyi, Mihaly and Larson, Reed.  <U>Being Adolescent:  Conflict and Growth in the Teenage Years</U>.  New York:  Basic Books.  1994</div> <bR> <div> Elkind, David, Ph.D.  <U>Parenting Your Teenager</U>.  New York:  Ballantine Books. 1993.</div> <bR> <div> Favaro, Peter, Ph.D.  <U>The Parent's Answer Book:  Over 101 Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems. </U>  Illinois:  Contemporary Books.  1994.</div> <bR> <div> Gardner, James E., Ph. D.  <U>The Turbulent Teenss:  Understanding, Helping, Surviving.</U>  Los Angeles:  Sorrento Press, Inc.  1983.</div> <bR> <div> Nelson, Jane, Ed. D.  <U>Positive Discipline.</U>  New York:  Ballantine Books.</div> <bR> <div> Pipher, Mary.  <U>Reviving Ophelia:  Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls</U>.  New York:<U>  </U>Ballantine Books.  1995.</div> <bR> <div> Tracy, Louise Felton, M.S.  <U>Grounded for Life?!</U>  Washington:  Parenting Press, Inc. 1994.</div> <bR> <div> Wolf, Anthony E., Ph. D.  <U>Get Out of My Life, But First Could You Drive Me and Cheryl to the Mall?</U>  New York:  Farrar, Straus and Giroux.  1991.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>