September 28, 2011
SELmedia announced today that it has introduced two new online workshops for educators, Dealing with Bullying and Peer Relations and Cyberbullying – What Educators Need to Know. Today’s tight budgets make achieving educator professional development requirements more difficult than ever. Delivering training online is budget-friendly, effective, and avoids the logistical challenges of assembling an entire faculty for a one-time event.
September 2, 2011
Social Skills Group Intervention (S.S.GRIN) has been recognized by SAMHSA for the quality of its scientific base and ease of implementation. After a comprehensive review of the quality of the research supporting intervention outcomes and the quality and availability of training and implementation materials, S.S.GRIN 3-5 has been added to SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.
August 11, 2011
Bullying May Contribute to Lower Test Scores - High schools in Virginia where students reported a high rate of bullying had significantly lower scores on standardized tests that students must pass to graduate, according to research presented at the 119th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
July 8, 2011
SELmedia announced today that it has launched ParentPaths, the first ever online, self-guided program for parents who want to help their children learn and practice positive social skills. Parentpaths is a groundbreaking, research-based program that addresses topics critical to children's social skills development. Through a series of online videos, parents learn practical, effective methods for helping their children build positive social relationships.
S.S.GRIN Article published in ASCA's Professional School Counseling Journal
S.S.GRIN Article published in ASCA’s Professional School Counseling Journal
“Evaluating a Small-Group Counseling Program—A Model for Program Planning and Improvement in the Elementary Setting.”
Abstract: School counselors are under increasing pressure to evaluate their programs in a manner consistent with teachers and other educators. A small-group counseling intervention was used by a school counselor as part of a three-level program planning initiative that illustrated best research practices to evaluate program outcomes. Forty-nine third-grade students with social skills deficits participated in a 10-week social skills intervention. Results indicated that children participating in the intervention experienced reduced loneliness and social anxiety as well as improved academic achievement. Implications for school counselors conducting evaluations in a practical and time-efficient manner are discussed.
SELmedia’s S.S.GRIN (Social Skills Group Intervention) is an effective group counseling program that has been used in hundreds of school, clinic, and community settings to reduce bullying and help children with peer and relationship problems. Children who have poor peer relations become increasingly isolated and are at risk for poor outcomes. S.S.GRIN addresses this problem by teaching the social skills that research shows are critical to peer acceptance. Multiple studies have shown that S.S.GRIN is highly effective from early childhood to adolescence:
• 24% increase in “Being liked by peers”
• 44% decrease in aggression (especially for bullies)
• 63% decrease in antisocial affiliations
• Results hold up over multiple years
Professional School Counseling journal communicates the latest theory, research, practice, techniques, materials and ideas to assist school counseling professionals at all levels in their professional development. Additionally, it strengthens bonds among school counselors and helps maintain a shared awareness of the roles, problems and progress of school counseling at various settings and levels.
This award-winning journal is published six times a year. ASCA members can read the most recent issue on-line or check out the archives.
About SELmedia:
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SELmedia produces and distributes Social Emotional Learning products for schools, parents and mental health professionals. SELmedia’s research-proven programs help kids learn the social skills they need to succeed in school and in life. For more information or to order products online, please visit www.SELmediainc.com.
Contact:
Kenneth V. Arneson
CEO
SELmedia, Inc.
(888) 473-5633 x540
karneson@SELmediainc.com
S.S.GRIN Article published in ASCA’s Professional School Counseling Journal
“Evaluating a Small-Group Counseling Program—A Model for Program Planning and Improvement in the Elementary Setting.”
Abstract: School counselors are under increasing pressure to evaluate their programs in a manner consistent with teachers and other educators. A small-group counseling intervention was used by a school counselor as part of a three-level program planning initiative that illustrated best research practices to evaluate program outcomes. Forty-nine third-grade students with social skills deficits participated in a 10-week social skills intervention. Results indicated that children participating in the intervention experienced reduced loneliness and social anxiety as well as improved academic achievement. Implications for school counselors conducting evaluations in a practical and time-efficient manner are discussed. (Log in to ASCA to read full article).
SELmedia’s S.S.GRIN (Social Skills Group Intervention) is an effective group counseling program that has been used in hundreds of school, clinic, and community settings to reduce bullying and help children with peer and relationship problems. Children who have poor peer relations become increasingly isolated and are at risk for poor outcomes. S.S.GRIN addresses this problem by teaching the social skills that research shows are critical to peer acceptance. Multiple studies have shown that S.S.GRIN is highly effective from early childhood to adolescence:
- 24% increase in “Being liked by peers”
- 44% decrease in aggression (especially for bullies)
- 63% decrease in antisocial affiliations
- Results hold up over multiple years
Professional School Counseling journal communicates the latest theory, research, practice, techniques, materials and ideas to assist school counseling professionals at all levels in their professional development. Additionally, it strengthens bonds among school counselors and helps maintain a shared awareness of the roles, problems and progress of school counseling at various settings and levels.
This award-winning journal is published six times a year. ASCA members can read the most recent issue on-line or check out the archives.
About SELmedia:
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SELmedia produces and distributes Social Emotional Learning products for schools, parents and mental health professionals. SELmedia’s research-proven programs help kids learn the social skills they need to succeed in school and in life. For more information or to order products online, please visit www.SELmediainc.com.
Contact:
Kenneth V. Arneson
CEO
SELmedia, Inc.
(888) 473-5633 x540
karneson@SELmediainc.com
Posted on August 14, 2009
