[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 
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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








On Dec 14, 2012, at 1:49 PM, NOLA CHRISTENBERRY wrote:

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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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> Arkansas State University (ASU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
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> Location:  Arkansas State University is located in Jonesboro, 
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> Responsibilities:  The individual selected for this position will 
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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 
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> and select Position F00334 for more details and to begin the 
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> Review of Applications:  Screening of applicants will begin on 
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> Under the provisions of Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act, 
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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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> Nola Christenberry, Ph.D. 
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> Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling 
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