Final Exam Flashcards
Eating Disorders
Examples of Dx:
Anorexia Nervosa - Restricting food intake, or Binging/Purging
Bulimia Nervosa - Binging/Purging without meeting weight requirements for Anorexia
Binge Eating Disorder- Binging large amounts of food at one time, often to escape
Pica - Ingesting nonfood substances
Rumination - Regurgitating & rechewing
How it could impact learning and behavior?
Lack of energy and focus
Difficulty functioning
Fixation on body image, food, or exercise
Can cause moodiness and depression
Leads to social issues or isolation
What are some steps that a school counselor can take to respond?
Early Detection & Prevention
Social/emotional groups to increase self-esteem & body image
Collaboration with the nurse to provide students with education about nutrition
Educate classroom teachers about eating disorders
Make a referrals for counseling
Substance-Related Disorders & Addictive Disorders
Examples of Dx:
Alcoholism
Drug abuse and addiction
Smoking and vaping addiction
Pornography addiction
Video game/social media addiction
What are some of the risk factors? (5 or more concurrently considered at risk)
Peer pressure, FOMO (fear of missing out)
Family history of addictive behaviors
Pre-existing mental health disorders
Readily available substances
Family issues or relationship issues
Some substances are inherently more addictive than others
How it could impact learning and behavior?
Always focused on the “next fix”
Spending time taking substance rather than doing homework and studying
Intoxication from alcohol can lead to poor decision-making
What are some steps that a school counselor can take to respond?
Individual sessions with the student
Gathering information from teachers on the student’s behavior
Talking with parents about student’s behavior at home
Consulting with other mental health professionals
Prevention-based education for parents, students, and staff
Depressive Disorders
Examples of Dx:
Seasonal affective Disorder(SAD)
Dysthymia or Persistent depressive disorder(PDD)
How it could impact learning and behavior?
Less motivated
Lethargic,
Difficulty concentrating,
Isolation & avoidance
What are some steps that a school counselor can take to respond?
Teach coping mechanisms
Create small groups
Educate parents and staff
Provide referral list
Check in with students consistently
Anxiety Disorders
Examples of Dx:
Separation Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
How it could impact learning and behavior?
Lethargic
Interrupted learning
Refusing to go to school
Physical symptoms (stomach ache)
What are some steps that a school counselor can take to respond?
Routines
Being a positive encouraging face
Progressive rewards
Family counseling
Educating parents
Cognitive behavior strategies- name your feeling, positive self talk, relaxation techniques
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
How it could impact learning and behavior?
Boys:
Difficulty sustaining attention
Poor follow-through on instructions
Failure to finish work
Difficulty organizing
Misplacement of things
Distracted
Forgetfulness
Impulsive behavior
For girls:
Greater intellectual impairment
Trouble with internalizing problems
Acts shy or quiet, stays to themselves
What are some steps that a school counselor can take to respond?
Cognitive behavioral strategies to improve task behaviors, maintaining a conversation & focusing
Group therapy to help develop helpful skills. Helps them know they’re not alone.
Training parents to recognize and encourage socially competent behaviors (STEP Program)
Reinforcing desirable behaviors and using token economies.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
How it could impact learning and behavior?
Fear and helplessness in response to the event
Persistent reexperiencing of the event
Loss of general responsiveness
Negative emotions
Anxiety
Sleep disturbances
Anger, or irritability
May act withdrawn
It is often difficult for children to express their feelings about the traumatic experience except through play Suicidal ideation and self-injuring behavior
What are some steps that a school counselor can take to respond?
Create connections and increase strong social support (teacher or peer the student selects)
Small group focused on emotional literacy growth & coping strategies
Additionally, obtaining a release of information to talk to the clinical counselor
A referral would be made
Help the staff understand how to effectively connect with kids who have experienced trauma
