Acronyms + Programming
What is Mental Health Professional
3 Essential Items for the Day
What is water bottles, closed toed shoes/proper clothing, name tag
Possession, display of, threat, or use of drugs, weapons, and threats fall under which policy?
What is Immediate Dismissal
What is your role as a counselor when a child is sharing their story
What is Listen
Nightly conversation to wind down the day; allows for unit bonding
What is Cabin Chat
CIT
What is Counselor in Training
This means that no camper and counselor should EVER be alone; ALWAYS 1 counselor with 2 campers or 2 counselors with 1 camper
What is Rule of 3
Violent comments, breaking the rule of 3, bullying, offensive language, or negative comments about an identity fall under which policy?
What is One Offense
4 things to remember when dealing with grief and loss
What is (1) be there, (2) listen, (3) validate, (4) involve the MHP
Your title as a staff member that is REQUIRED to report any child abuse/neglect disclosures, self harm, suicidal ideation
What is Mandated Reporter
EO
What is Extreme Ownership
The emotional camper needs and physical camper needs that we, as counselors, cannot meet
What is we are not therapists and we are not doctors
A systematic, structured way to teach staff/campers to support individuals who have challenges with social engagement
What is P.A.W.S.S. Program
3 tasks to support campers
Your role as a counselor in Empowerment
What is to role model sharing and/or active listening
What are three things you should bring to camp (open-ended)?
What is close toed shoes, one piece swimsuit/shirt, pillow, sleeping bag, variety of clothes, camp fancy outfit
3 things that every camper needs to have during the day
What is name tags, closed toed shoes, and waterbottles
2 ways to address anxiety + communication at camp
What is communicate visually, support transitions, use clear/concise language, give processing time, sensory awareness, or redirection
4 types of loss
This type of structured conversation includes time constraints and talking objects
What is Controlled Discussion
PAWSS
What is Position, Ask, Wait, Short, Simple
2 ways to identify camper needs
What is preparing, paying attention, asking questions, being patient, being compassionate/empathetic, being open to new info, using environmental clues, or trusting your gut
Interrupt, Explain, Educate, Affirm, Follow Up
What is Kesem Framework
If you don't know what to say, you can do this (various answers)
What is (1) remember it's ok to not have a perfect answer, (2) have compassion, (3) be open/honest, (4) find someone who is more familiar with these conversations (5) listen/learn from other counselors (6) ask for help from MHPs or other counselors
3 Pillars of Empowerment
What is Mood Setting, Sharing, Warm and Fuzzy Activity