EOT- New Counselor

What is the best way to finish this sentence? "I can keep what you tell me confidential unless."

"...I have a concern about your safety or the safety of someone else."

What is the best way to explain the limits of confidentiality to a young person?

"I can keep what you tell me to myself unless I have a safety concern."

What kinds of topics can be covered during Cabin Chat? Check all that apply.

all?

For more severe bullying behavior, the video recommends

an extra work duty and notification of the child's parents

Inattention and impulsivity...

are characteristics of childhood and can usually be managed with skillful leadership

Camp staff can help homesick campers by:

asking about homesickness, empathizing, and suggesting ways to cope

Staff can coach children who may be targets to:

assertively say, "Don't do that" or "I don't like being treated that way."

Social language difficulties are common in children with

autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or nonverbal learning disability

The leaders having a group meeting in the video explain that they want kids to:

be friendly to one another and stop any bullying they witness

Part of preventing bullying is to:

be physically present and ask children how others are treating them

What are some tips for facilitating cabin chat? Check all that apply.

be transparent, cheer

Explicit praise is a key component of bullying intervention because:

bullies and targets need social reinforcement for good behavior

When addressing a child with a verbal communication deficit:

call them by name and keep your speaking pace even

Most of the time challenging behaviors can be managed by using the strategies in the agitationacceleration phase. But if behaviors escalate further---into the peakcrisis phase-- you should focus solely on _______ and ________.

calming and regulation

Once participants are calmed down, staff should..

calmly lecture and provide a reasonable punishment

Sitting next to a hyperactive child...

can help contain some of their behavior

The Collaborative Problem Solving model also includes

candid discussion of the consequences for continued misbehavior

"Upstanders" are young people who:

care enough to tell a bully to stop mean behavior

The "Show and Tell" method is intended to:

clarify information for visual learners.

For practical purposes, it's helpful to think of autism as a

combination of challenges with communication and anxiety.

Disciplining a child by jabbing or poking him with an object...

could be considered abusive and may be grounds for staff being fired

If you want campers to learn how to pay attention

describe, demonstrate, and practice paying attention

A basic guideline for safe touch is...

don't touch children in a place that would normally be covered by a bathing suit

Children with autism often need the most support or redirection:

during unstructured time or "down time."

Bullying can take the following forms, except:

excessive play

Children with verbal communication deficits:

may get stressed by too much talking

One important support for children with social language difficulties is:

meaning exactly what you say

One premise of the Collaborative Problem Solving model is:

misbehavior is evidence of a skills deficit

Effective techniques for helping young people pay attention include

moving close to make eye contact and reducing peripheral distractions

The first step in responding to behavior is to _____________

pause and try to reframe the behavior

Two ways to provide daily structure are:

previewing the schedule and giving 2-minute warnings before activities end

Effective praise is specific timely and focuses on ____________

process and not product

Effective enforcement starts with

restating the expectations you spelled out on opening day

Some common symptoms of homesickness include:

sadness, anxiety, longing to be home

To visually distinguish between bullying and play, this video recommends that staff...

set firm expectations early in the session and reinforce limits

One-on-one conversations with young people...

should never happen at a youth program

Ironically, bullying is often an attempt at:

social connection

Children with attention deficits...

sometimes confuse effort with energy and therefore require instructions to be repeated

One of the best responses to bullying behavior is:

teaching social skills

It's especially reassuring to tell homesick campers that â:

the way they feel is normal and homesickness can get better with effort

Visual reminders and visual cues can be helpful because...

they reduce and coordinate verbal directions

True or False - Structure and knowing what to expect is helpful for ALL kids---but especially for kids with anxiety ADHD PTSD Autism and or difficulties with emotional or behavioral regulation.

true

To help campers with social language difficulties follow directions:

use verbal or visual cues, but not both

At what time does Cabin Chat typically take place?

At the conclusion of each day

If a child forgets her sleeping bag on an overnight...

give her yours because it's never OK to share any type of bed with a camper

Teaching young people under-developed skills helps to:

promote durable behavior change

Conversations with a homesick camper...

should never mention home or parents

This video explains that bullying PREVENTION has these four parts:

tone, expectations, presence, and example

Which of the following were proactive strategies for creating structure and routine during Kesem programming? Please select all that apply.

Camp schedules, Transition countdowns, Scaffolding unstructured time

According to the video what kind of verbal contact should youth leaders have with kids?

Civil

What are the greatest tools in your counselor toolbox according to Wishbone?

Curiosity Rest Vigilance Patience

Camp Kesem's behavior management model believes that behavior management isn't just dealing with challenging behaviors--more importantly it's about....

Effectively promoting and increasing positive behavior

When David returns to speak with the girl on the bench he starts by

Explaining that he can keep what she tells him private unless he has a safety concern.

True or False - Admin and Health and Wellness Team Members are not able to interact with any other groups. They must always remain separate and have a mask on at all times regardless of indoor or outdoor setting.

False

What are some warning signs of significant emotional distress?

Feeling hopeless and overwhelmed plus a loss of interest in people or activities that normally brought joy

The Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid is made up of three layers--each reflecting an increasing level of ____________.

Intervention for behavior

How does suicide rank among the causes of death for 15-25-year-olds?

It is the third-leading cause of death in that age group.

What kind of person is most likely to notice that a young person is feeling suicidal

Someone who takes the time to listen such as a peer youth leader or parent

What metaphor was used by the video to represent a campers journey throughout camp?

Sprouts to Plants

What supportive sequence do David and Chris review in this video?

Stay calm explain confidentiality provide empathy and ask direct questions.

One of the most important visual supports for a person with autism is a

visual schedule.

During showering and changing times, it's best to supervise children...

with a second staff member who can help you monitor from just outside the cabin, bunk, or shower center

The video demonstrates that:

you may never know who started an incident of bullying

According to the video what kind of physical contact should youth leaders have with kids?

Respectful and appropriate to the context

When speaking with a person with autism spectrum disorder, you might need to pause for as long as ___________ to give them enough processing time:

1 minute

Why won't talking about suicide make it worse?

Because it honestly labels what might be happening and shows you care.

Why is investing in Cabin Chat important?

Because you are giving campers an opportunity for growth and connection

What are 3 ways a well-meaning adult might make a distressed youngster feel as if they are not being taken seriously?

Blaming dismissing and predicting

What common reaction did David admit having during his conversation with a suicidal youth?

He wanted to tell her that things were not as bad as she thought.

On the third day of camp one of your fellow counselors let you know that they are feeling pretty bad. They told you that they have had a headache for two days they are feeling really tired all the time even after napping they have a sore throat and they sometimes feel like they cant catch their breath. They think its nothing and are planning to tough it out for the rest of the camp session. What would you do?

Let Admin or the Camp Advisor or the nurses know. This counselor may just be really tired - but they also could be sick and contagious - and it is better to be safe than sorry.

What portion of children feel some homesickness when they're away from home?

Nearly all

One of the most important roles you have as a counselor is helping facilitate

Peer-to-peer friendships

Imagine that you woke up on the day that camp will begin with a fever sore throat and congestion. You felt fine yesterday but are definitely feeling sick in this moment. Which of the following would be the correct response in this situation?

Play it safe and stay at home and let your chapter leadership know that you are sick.

What should you do if a young person asks you to talk about something personal?

Politely explain that you understand their curiosity but that your personal life is private.

What should you do if a young person tells you they were mistreated by another adult.

Praise them for disclosing this information and remind them that you must share it with the director.

What are the levels of the Kesem Behavior Management Pyramid? Please select all that apply

Proactive Behavior Management, Responsive Behavior Management, Individualized Support

How would you label this response? "What do you mean you have no friends? I see you with other kids all the time."

Refuting

What becomes essential from a supervisory standpoint as soon as a young person expresses suicidality?

Supervise that young person's activities more closely. (??)

What should you do if you explain confidentiality limits and a young person decides not to tell you what's bothering them?

Tell them you care and if they change their mind you're there to listen.

Where can you find a copy of the staff conduct policies?

The Camp Kesem Staff Handbook

In the video the two helpful resources that were shared were

The National Crisis Textline and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

What are some natural reasons why youth leaders cross boundaries with young people?

To be popular to be funny and to bond with kids

What should you do if you think that a young person's expression of suicidality is just for attention?

Treat his or her expression of suicidality seriously no matter what.

True or False - A health screening will be conducted for every person prior to their admission to camp--including all counselors and staff

True

True or False - Any consequences should be immediately following the behavior. A consequence that happens hours later is not going to be effective.

True

The staff side of a conversation with a homesick camper should include:

all of the above

During the camp program you can always lean on your _____ when you need support with your campers

Unit Leader

To help young people rethink their approach, staff can ask

What do you want? and What do you need right now?

To help cool-down hot tempers, try combining:

a calm tone, open-ended questions, and empathy

According to the video, bullies want

a sense of belonging and a positive sense of self

Redirection is:

a technique for shifting someone's focus, without saying "no."

Which of the following ARE included in the counselor role and responsibilities? Please select all that apply.

all except risk + check-in

Swearing at children..

all of the above

If young participants take medications for ADHD you should

help ensure they take it as prescribed and specified on the label

One way to help campers feel more at home at camp is to

help them make new friends and get involved in activities

In a conflict that includes risks to physical or emotional safety first

intervene immediately and keep young people safe

Physical discipline at a summer youth program...

is never permitted

When giving directions and instructions...

keep it to 1 or 2 steps

Children with autism spectrum disorder are willing to debrief:

less often than typically developing children