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the student assistance coordinator . Andrew Yeager Student Assistance Coordinator Certified School Psychologist Park Ridge High School. Overview. The problems – what adolescents are dealing with (hot topics) The obstacles – to effective interventions - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Andrew YeagerStudent Assistance Coordinator
Certified School Psychologist
Park Ridge High School
The problems – what adolescents are dealing with (hot topics)
The obstacles – to effective interventions Why traditional interventions aren’t working
The solutions – what does work
The unique role of the SAC
Peer acceptanceInclusion/Attention / Status / Confidence (social)
Coping strategyTo alter feelings / experiences
Experimentation / curiosity / rebellion
Alcohol Marijuana Prescription medication
Pain medications: OxyContin, Vicodin, Percodan
Benzodiazepines: Xanax, Valium Sleep medications: Ambien , Lunesta ADHD medications: Ritalin , Adderall
Heroin Cocaine OTC cold medication ( e.g. “triple C’s”) Inhalants Club drugs
2.4 million persons aged 12 and older initiated nonmedical use of prescription pain relievers such as OxyContin® within the past year.
SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005
Approximately 9 million Americans could be labeled as pathological computer users; addicted to the Internet to the detriment of work, study, and social life
Byun, S., et al. Internet Addiction: Metasynthesis of Quantitative Research from 1996 – 2006, CyberPsychology and Behavior, Volume 12, Number 2, 2009.
Attention and approval
Status Reputation Identity Bonding Anger Projection Power and control
Entertainment value
Loneliness or boredom
Self-protection False security Jealousy or
Competition Impulsivity
Difficulty foreseeing consequences Difficulty planning or setting priorities
(making wise choices) Difficulty postponing gratification /
controlling impulses High pleasure / reward / novelty seeking High risk-taking behavior Exaggerated black and white thinking
(safe vs. unsafe) Heightened emotional reactions,
fantasy life Difficulty handling social pressures
Risk = Probability x Consequence
Risk = Probability x Consequence x Payoff
(Benefits, rewards, secondary gains, etc.)
Tangible, immediate reward > Abstract, future consequences
Probability x
Consequence x
Payoff x
“Heat of the moment”
RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk: Mortality Estimate Actual
Die from any cause (crime, illness, accident, etc.) in the next year? 18.6 % 0.08%
Die from any cause (crime, illness, accident, etc.) by age 20? 20.3% 0.4%
Fischhoff, B., Assessing adolescent decision-making competence, Developmental Review, #28, 2008
We’re not addressing the right issues
We’re not addressing the issues in the right way
THE “CLASSROOM BRAIN”
“HEAT OF THE MOMENT” BRAIN
Classroom presentations may increase knowledge but show little impact on altering student behavior, particularly outside of school
Lectures and group discussions inhibit disclosure (insight)
Psycho-educational sessions are perceived as preaching
Perception of privacy
Coping skills development Emotional self-regulation Impulse control techniques Positive pleasure/reward opportunities Appropriate and rewarding novel experiences Social skills and healthy opportunities for
inclusion Other key interventions
Act as their “frontal lobes” until theirs kicks in Educate teens, parents, teachers, etc.
Individual interventions with children ages 12 – 19 years old are more effective than any other type of interventions, including factual knowledge, classroom-based programs, media efforts, family-based therapy
Brauser, D., Vega, C.P. “Individual Interventions May Be More Effective Than Family-Based Therapy in Reducing Teen Alcohol Abuse.” Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, January 2010.
Confidential State and Federal guidelines Avoids conflict of interest (clearer boundaries) Other staff perceived as part of the
“establishment” Uniquely trained and certified
NJDOE certification On-going professional development
More effective (on-going) one-on-one settings Insight-oriented
Contact information:Andrew Yeager
Student Assistance CoordinatorCertified School Psychologist
Park Ridge School [email protected]