Diocese of Albany Counseling & Social Work Program
Provided by Catapult Learning
Catapult Learning is excited to partner with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany to provide counseling and social work services to kindergarten thru twelfth grade students and their teachers and families in all of the Diocesan schools. This partnership has been made possible through a generous grant from Fidelis Care and the Diocesan School Board.
Services
School counseling and social work services will be provided throughout the Diocesan schools to support students, teachers, parents, and administration. The goal of the program is in line with the mission of our schools; educating the whole child-mind, body, and spirit. Parent and Teacher workshops will be a vital part of the program.
Resources for Parents and Teachers
Articles and Organizations
- Back to School Anxiety – Child Mind Institute
- Anxiety Disorders at School – Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- The Dougy Center – The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
- WorryWiseKids.org
- HealthyChildren.org
- KidsHealth.org
- PBS.org
Children’s Book Recommendations (by topic)
Divorce & Separation
- Helping Your Child Through Divorce – KidsHealth
- Reading List for Separating and Divorcing Parents – NYS Parent Education and Awareness Program
- Strategies to Protect Your Children and Teens During Your Divorce or Separation – American Academy of Pediatrics
Death & Grief
- Bereaved Children – Pathways Center for Grief & Loss
- Grief Toolkit – Sesame Street
- How Children Understand Death & What You Should Say – HealthyChildren.org
- Concepts of Death – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Professional Self-Care – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Death and School Crisis – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Talking With Children – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- What Not to Say – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Helping Your Child Deal With Death – KidsHealth
- Grief Support Modules for School Personnel – Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- Helping Children Cope With Loss, Death, and Grief (Tips for Teachers and Parents) – National Association of School Psychologists
Articles and Organizations
- Tips for Beating Test Anxiety – Child Mind Institute
- PBS & PBS Kids
- HealthyChildren.org
- Kids Healthy
- 10 Facts About School Attendance – Attendance Works
- Finding a Balance Between School and Sports – American Family Children’s Hospital
- Homework Chart
- How to Handle Missed Assignments
- Relaxation Tips
Children’s Book Recommendations
Articles
- ADHD Strategies
- Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD – ADDitude
- Parenting Suggestions:
- Catholic Charities (Classes at offices in Johnstown, NY and Amsterdam, NY)
- Capital District “Essential Parenting” Groups
- Positive Discipline Strategies
- Fostering Self-Discipline
- Teaching Self-Control Skills
- Attention Problems (Strategies for Teachers) – National Association of School Psychologists
- Self-Control Skills for Children (A Handout for Teachers) – National Association of School Psychologists
- Time On Task (A Strategy for Teachers) – National Association of School Psychologists
Sandra Blanchard
Program Director
518-866-3459
sandra.blanchard@catapultlearning.com
Emergency Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
crisistextline.org
Crisis Text Line is a free, nationwide, 24/7 text message service for people in crisis.
Text HOME to 741741 in the USA
Community Resources
Albany Area Resources
Amsterdam Area Resources
Glens Falls Area Resources
Saratoga – Ballston Spa Resources
