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Communication Strategies between Mental Health and School Counselors

Communication Strategies between Mental Health and School Counselors Dr. Charles Pemberton, Ed.D., LPCC. Charles Pemberton Ed.D. in Educational Counseling 16 years in Counseling and Mental Health Presented in England, South Africa, Central America, and US.

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Communication Strategies between Mental Health and School Counselors

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  1. Communication Strategies between Mental Health and School Counselors Dr. Charles Pemberton, Ed.D., LPCC

  2. Charles Pemberton Ed.D. in Educational Counseling 16 years in Counseling and Mental Health Presented in England, South Africa, Central America, and US. Adjunct Professor – Graduate University of Louisville Undergraduate – IvyTech and KCTCS Private Practice – 80% children and families ADHD Depression Aggression Anxiety Introduction

  3. Review of Basic Communication Importance of Legal/Ethical issues Forms of Communication Terminology Both sides Clarification Today’s Schedule

  4. As counselors and therapists we often “check our skills at the door” Blue is not always blue What I say is not what I meant you to hear. What you heard is not what I said Two sides, receptive and expressive (big words or no words) Basic Communication

  5. Remember who this is for! We all have a job to do. Who are we hurting? Why do I need to talk to them? Importance of

  6. Confidentiality Who owns? When can you break? What does your organization say? Record keeping Record sharing Exchange of Information Legal/Ethical

  7. Email postcards Web – www.myadhd.com What is attached to the network Forms Electronic/Fax Forms of Communication

  8. Forms cont’

  9. Big words Major Depressive Disorder, recurrent, severe, with mood incongruent psychotic features, with atypical features, longitudinal without interepisode recovery No words ADHD, ODD, MDD, ODD, OCD, OCP, IEP, 504… Terminology

  10. Diagnosis Treatment Interventions Labels Goals Who is going to measure or chart? How is the behavior going to be measured? What is the behavior? How often does the behavior occur now? What is the target goal? When will it be measured? Terminology cont’

  11. First is the child! What does the other side need from you? Ask Set time to ask again What do you need from the other side? information, to pass on information, to set the stage for future events, or to question/solidify the path being taken Both Sides

  12. Don’t be afraid to ask. There is a lot at stake Look things up. Clarify your language from the beginning and ask about theirs quickly Clarification

  13. Be prepared Practice Brevity Use your style Document Remember your Ethical and Legal guidelines. Closing Thoughts

  14. www.pembertoncounseling.com www.myadhd.com www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/dsm4TRclassification.htm Tools/Resources

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