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Strengthening the Connection Community Behavioral Health Resources and Broward County Schools Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 Testing • You have a candle, a box of nails or thumbtacks and matches. You are to attach the candle to the wall so that it does not drip onto the table below. Charlene M Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2 The Candle Problem • Fixedness - Karl Dunker • In a classic experiment demonstrating functional fixedness (1945), Karl Dunker gave participants a candle, a box of nails and several other objects, asking them to attach the candle to the wall so that it didn’t drip onto the table. below.* • Dunker found that most participants tried to nail the candle directly to the wall or glue it to the wall by melting the wax. Very few of them thought of using the inside of the nail box as a candle-holder and nailing this to the wall. * In Dunker’s terms the participants were “fixated” on the box’s normal function of holding nails and could not reconceptualize it in a manner that allowed them to solve the problem.* *2009 KN3W IDEAS Charlene M Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 3 The Candle Problem Solved Charlene M Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 4 Thinking outside of the BOX Helping youth to be successful in SCHOOL, HOME and COMMUNITY.. Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 But what do we see that is getting in the way…… Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 What do we see in the Community? Domestic Violence on the rise Abuse and neglect on the rise Homelessness Family members not able to be available Homes without resources ( food, electricity etc) • Depression anxiety • • • • • Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 What do you see in your SCHOOLS? • • • • • • • • Anger/aggression Family issues Attendance problems Behavioral concerns Financial concerns Youth not eating Sad youth Suicidal youth Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 19,000 Students reported Feeling Unsafe at School 20,000 Students reported not having an adult to talk to about their personal problems 26.6% of students reported feeling sad or helpless every for the last 2 weeks 11% of students reported that they seriously considered suicide 6.4% of those same students reported that they actually attempted suicide Is there a connection? DV Anger Abuse/neglect Family issues Attendance problems Homelessness Family not available Behavioral Concerns Homes down resources Financial Concerns ( kids not eating) • Depression/Anxiety Sad and or Suicidal youth • • • • • Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 School is a Microcosm of the COMMUNITY • How do we function in the COMMUNITY and help our students? School in house resources Family Counselors Social Workers School Psychologists Guidance Counselors THESE ARE GREAT RESOURCES BUT … Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 SOMETIMES STUDENTS NEED MORE than the SCHOOLS can DO….. Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 WE NEED THE COMMUNITY TO ASSIST.. Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 WHAT CAN THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DO? • Provide services in the evenings on weekends and holidays, and during the summer. • Offer services outside of school..mostly in the home. • Offer mostly family driven services AND REQUIRE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT • Connect the families to other resources such as housing, food resources, support for younger children in the home etc. • Can see the other needs that youth do not present at school. • Offer more long term services • In emergency no wait, providers have 800 numbers or staff available 24/7 Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 WHAT CAN PROVIDERS DO TO SUPPORT the SCHOOLS ? • PROVIDE COUNSELING AS NEEDED – In times of cuts they can provide support for mental health in homes or school – Many are funded through outside resources • PROVIDE A CASE MANAGER ON SITE TO LINK YOUTH WITH RESOURCES • PSYCHIATRIC – MEDICATION ISSUES ( in community) • CONNECT SCHOOLS with JPO IF needed • HELP in areas where the schools have concern • Help with RTI process Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 In times where.. • Suicidal ideations and attempts are on the rise… • 6 yr olds are demonstrating that they feel the pain by making suicidal gestures and attempts… • Homes are being foreclosed and youth are homeless… • Families are in distress and increases in DV and abuse are seen… • Cuts to the District resources are higher than they have ever been before.. WE NEED OUR PARTNERSHIPS Not to replace CURRENT RESOURCES but add to what is already there! Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 Who are the current partners? • BEHAVIORAL PARTNERSHIP- MEETINGS EVERY MONTH, ADDING MORE PARTNERS AND ADDRESSING NEEDS. ALL ARE INVITED. • SEDNET- MEETINGS EVERY MONTH WITH EXECUTIVE LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITY. WORK ON WHAT THE NEEDS ARE AND MAKING THE CONNECTIONS STRONGER WITH THE SCHOOLS. ALL ARE INVITED. • SYSTEMS- EVERY MONTH DIRECT LINE SUPERVISORS TO IDENTIFY NEW PROGRAMS, FUNDING AND DEFICITS IN FUNDING. Anyone can attend. Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 PARTNERS AND INFORMATION • Specialties in many areas some are: – – – – – – – – – – Case management Substance abuse Sexual abuse Family counseling Behavior Modification Foster care/adoption Residential facilities Delinquency Youth Force Program Medication-Psychiatric Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 Where to find them… www.broward.k.12.fl.us/studentsupport/sednet /html/mhdatabase.htm Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 The SCHOOL • Controls when partners come and go in the school • Decides on the resources that they need • Is needed to help the youth and families of Broward County Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 Resource handout • Flyer • PDF one pager for agencies • Contact Charlene Grecsek for connection to providers. 754-321-2564 Charlene M. Grecsek, EdD, LMHC 2010 For the best experience, open this PDF portfolio in Acrobat 9 or Adobe Reader 9, or later. Get Adobe Reader Now!
