[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: After the Shooting: How You Can Help
Dr. Mona Robinson
mrobi28105 at aol.com
Fri Dec 14 14:13:09 EST 2012
Mona Robinson, PhD, PCC-S, LSW, CRC
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Counselor Education
Ohio University
Patton College of Education
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
203 McCracken Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 593-4461 phone (740) 593-0477 fax
robinsoh at ohio.edu
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From: Lennis Echterling <echterlg at JMU.EDU>
To: CESNET-L <CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU>
Sent: Fri, Dec 14, 2012 2:00 pm
Subject: After the Shooting: How You Can Help
All of us are deeply affected by the tragic events at Sandy Hook
Elementary School. Attached is a Word document that you are welcome
to revise and use for sharing in your local communities and schools.
Anne Stewart and I have developed this material for public
distribution--there is no copyright, so please feel free to use any of
it that you find beneficial.
Take care,
Lennie
After the Shooting: How You Can Help
We of us have been deeply affected by the tragic events that have
taken place at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We have been shocked by
the scenes of violence and our sense of security has been shaken. We
worry about how the survivors are doing as they deal with heartache,
grief, and anguish. Please keep in mind that you do not have to be in
Connecticut to help during this painful time. No matter where you are,
you can make a difference. Here are just a few of the ways that you
can help:
Reach Out
Now is the time that you can reach out to others. Especially if you
know people who have a connection to the community, you have an
opportunity to comfort, reassure, and console. If they live near you,
then you can lend an empathic ear to their concerns. If they are far
away, you can give them a telephone call, send an email, or write a
card. However you connect, you can offer emotional support to those
who have been affected by the horrific event. You may be worried that
you don’t know what to say, but don’t let that stop you from reaching
out. There are no magic words or slogans, but you can make a
difference by being there for others. They may forget your exact
words, but they will remember your presence and compassion.
Take Heart
You have witnessed the violence and pain through the media. Be sure to
also notice the many stories of resilience and sacrifice. Let
yourself be inspired by the courage of those who risked their own
lives to protect others. Allow yourself to be encouraged by the
dedication of security officers and emergency medical teams who
responded so unselfishly. Be touched by the many gestures of support
that parents, teachers and friends have offered. It’s essential that
you acknowledge the heartache and suffering and don’t lose heart about
the future.
Make Meaning
The media have shown you a shocking story of random acts of violence
of heartbreaking proportions. There is neither a simple nor logical
explanation of the tragedy; however you can bring meaning by being a
part of the healing process. You can acknowledge the depth of pain and
offer your own random acts of kindness to help others to heal and be
comforted. The senseless actions of one troubled individual have
wreaked havoc and confusion. Your actions can help reaffirm our
collective sense of meaning, trust and wellbeing in life.
Give Thanks
During this painful time, it is especially important to give thanks to
those who bring safety and security to your life. Of course, you have
shown your appreciation to your friends and family for their kind
touches. And you can make a deliberate effort to take every
opportunity to thank such people as security personnel who work to
protect our community, responders who help us survive medical
emergencies, educators who have dedicated their lives to mentoring
youth, and countless people who bring richness and joy to our lives.
Give Blood
Tragically, blood has been shed and you can donate life-giving blood
as one concrete and important act of healing. Virtually all of us will
face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And
that time is all too often unexpected. To find out where you can
donate, visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).
Make a Donation
One fast and practical way to make a positive difference is to
contribute to local organizations that are dedicated to reduce all
forms of violence in your community. Domestic violence shelters,
organizations preventing child abuse, conflict mediation are just a
few examples. You can donate your time, money and needed materials
that support efforts to bring safety, peace and security to
individuals and families.
Lennis G. Echterling, Ph.D.
Department of Graduate Psychology
70 Alumnae Drive, MSC 7401
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Office Phone: 540-568-6522
Cell Phone: 540-421-0093
FAX: 540-568-4747
http://psyc.jmu.edu/counseling/clinical/people/echterling.html
“In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then
burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should
all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” -
Albert Schweitzer
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> Please note that the period for submitting applications for the
> following position has been extended to February 3, 2013 with a
> revised start date of August 15, 2013.
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> The Department of Psychology and Counseling at Arkansas State
> University—Jonesboro seeks a highly qualified individual to work as
> an Assistant Professor of Counseling with expertise in School
> Counseling.
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> Position No.: F00334
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> Position Title: Assistant Professor of Counseling (School
> Counseling Expertise)
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> Appointment: Nine month, tenure track faculty
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> Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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> Arkansas State University (ASU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
> Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
> achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty, staff and
> students. ASU also is committed to creating a productive workplace
> in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that
> goal, background investigations are conducted on all final
> applicants recommended for employment.
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> Location: Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro,
> Arkansas 80 miles from Memphis, Tennessee and 120 miles from Little
> Rock, Arkansas. The Jonesboro campus has an enrollment of over
> 14,000 students with growth expected. For additional information
> refer to www.astate.edu.
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> Responsibilities: The individual selected for this position will
> teach courses in the CACREP core curriculum and school counseling
> program area, engage in scholarly activity, participate in program
> review and development, advise students, and provide other campus-
> based and professional services.
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> Qualifications: The individual chosen for this position must have
> an earned doctorate in Counseling or Counselor Education (ABDs will
> be considered with expectation doctorate will be completed within
> the first year of employment). Other expectations include evidence
> of potential for a focused line of research, potential for teaching
> courses as indicated above, and eligibility for the NCSC and/or a
> school counseling credential in Arkansas (must be obtained within
> first year of employment).
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> Required Documentation: Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.astate.edu
> and must attach a cover letter, CV, reference list, and statement
> of teaching philosophy to the online application. Please visit
https://jobs.astate.edu
> and select Position F00334 for more details and to begin the
> application process.
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> Review of Applications: Screening of applicants will begin on
> February 4, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
> Under the provisions of Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act,
> applications are subject to public inspection.
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> Anticipated Starting Date: August 15, 2013
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> Contact Information: Dr. Dianne Langford, Co-Chair
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> Search Committee: School Counseling
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> Arkansas State
> University
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> Post Office Box 1560
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> State University,
> AR 72467-1560
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> dlangford at astate.edu
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> Nola Christenberry, Ph.D.
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> Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling
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> Arkansas State University—Jonesboro
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> PO Box 1560
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> State University, AR 72467-1560
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> nchriste at astate.edu
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