- Cleburne Independent School District
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Counseling Resources
Cleburne ISD seeks to provide students, staff, parents & community members with information & resources as it relates to counseling & guidance. As much as possible, Cleburne ISD seeks tp provide the most updated information on these topics at the national, state & local level.
The information provided in the categories below are designed to inform- they are not endorsements. Students & parents are encouraged to do their own research in regard to mental health resources.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of life; we all experience anxiety when we do things like take a test, interview for a job or await results from medical tests. For people with anxiety disorder however, the symptoms we all experience with anxiety are amplified & often do not go away with time.
Some symptoms of anxiety include:
- Feeling restless or on edge
- Easilt fatigued
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritiability
- Muscle tension
- Sleep problems
- Difficulty controlling feelings of worry
Anxiety may present with varying levels of intensity & frequency, but is treatable with a variety of methods.
For more information about anxiety, anxiety disorders & treatments for anxiety, please visit the National Insititute of Mental Health's Anxiety webpage or Worrywisekids.org.
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Bullying Prevention & Awareness
Cleburne ISD seeks to eradicate bullying on campus & in the district. “Bullying" means engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct that occurs on school property, at a school-sponsored or school-related activity, or in a vehicle operated by the District and that:
- Has the effect or will have the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or of damage to the student’s property; or
- Is sufficiently severe, persistent, and pervasive enough that the action or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for a student.
This conduct is considered bullying if it:
- Exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator and the student victim through written or verbal expression or physical conduct; and
- Interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of a school.
Any student who believes that he or she is being bullied or believes that another student is being bullied should immediately report the alleged acts to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other District employee.
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Dating Violence & Healthy Relationships
Nearly 1 in 11 female teens & 1 in 15 male teens reported experiencing physical dating violence in the last year.
1 in 9 females & 1 in 36 male high schools students reported experiencing sexual dating violence in the last year.
26% of women & 15% of men experience intimate partner violence for the first time before age 18.
Sadly, teen dating violence is all too common. It affects millions of U.S. teens each year.
The consequences of violent dating relationships have both short-term & long-term effects on a developing teen:
- Depression & anxiety
- Health risk behaviors such as tobacco, drugs & alcohol
- Antisocial behaviors
- Suicidal Ideation
Teens who experience violence in their dating life are likely to experience problems in future relationships, including continued victimization & perpetration.
CDC Teen Dating Violence Webpage
The Dating Matters webpage provides strategies & resources for preventing teen dating violence.
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Grief & Loss
Unfortunately, all students will experience grief in their lives. Though we most often associate grief with the loss of a loved one, we can also experience grief as part of loss through a divorce, loss of a friend or a significant relationship.
When we experience grief, we often see the following symptoms:
- Isolation
- Irritability
- Loss of interest in others
- Difficulty concerntratiing
- Difficulty in decision making
- Shock
- Disbelief
- Sadness
- Shame
- Blame
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Fear
- Regret
- Anger
If your student has experienced a loss or is dealing with grief, please consider the following resources:
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Human Trafficking Prevention & Resources
Human Trafficking is the trecruitment, harboring, transporting or procurement of a person for labor or services for the purpose of involuntary servitude, slavery, or forced commercial sex acts.
The trafficking of humans is a form of modern day slavery. The U.S. State Department estimates that 14,500 to 17,500 persons are brought into the United States for labor or sexual exploitation. The state of Texas has become a hub for human trafficking & Texas has trafficking victims who forced to work against their will.
To report a human trafficking tip, or to seek help call the Mosaic Services 24-hour hotline at (214) 823-1911.
Health & Human Services Human Trafficking Page
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Local Mental Health Resources
The links below provide information about mental healthcare providers, non-profit organizations & state organizations that may assist in meeting student mental health concerns.
These links are informational- they are not intended to provide an endorsement. The student & parent should do their own research to determine an appropriate mental health provider.
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Substance Abuse
The use of any addictive substance while the brain is still developing increases the chances of future use of that and other addictive substances.
Signs of substance abuse in teens can often be confused with different mental health issues such as depression. Warning signs may include:
- Alcohol, smoke or other chemical odors on your child’s or their friends’ breath or clothing
- Obvious intoxication, dizziness or bizarre behavior
- Changes in dress and grooming
- Changes in choice of friends
- Frequent arguments, sudden mood changes and unexplained violent actions
- Changes in eating and sleeping patterns
- Sudden weight gain or loss
- Loss of interest in usual activities or hobbies
- School problems such as declining or failing grades, poor attendance and recent discipline problems
- Trauma or frequent injuries
- Runaway and delinquent behavior
- Depressed mood or talk about depression or suicide; suicide attempts
If you suspect your student may be dealing with a substance abuse issue, please consult the local mental health resources page for addiction & substance abuse resources & please visit the websites below:
Unfortunately, The United States has seen a dramatic increase in the numer of school age children who engage in vaping, or e-cigarette use. Cleburne ISD seeks to prevent the use of e-cigarettes in it's student population by informing students & their parents of the dangers of vaping.
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Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can help prevent suicide. They provide free and confidential support for people in distress and offer prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. They also have 24/7 online chat online at
https://
suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Pecan Valley
Pecan Valley provides crisis services through their Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT). Crisis services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. To reach MCOT, please call:
1-800-772-5987
Pecan Valley (MHMR) provides mental health servies for children & adolescents. Services include counseling, case management, psychiatric evaluation, medication training, behavior skills training & parent skills training. Pecan Valley provides services on a sliding scale & may make referrals to other local mental health resources & programs.
https://www.pecanvalley.org/crisis-services
Suicide Prevention & Awareness Curriculum
The Texas Education Agency (TEA), in accordance with TEC Section 11.252 (3)(B) (i), requires that districts must address student needs for suicide prevention. Cleburne ISD, in conjunction with the recommendations provided by TEA & our region Education Service Center (Region XI), provides an annual suicide prevention curriculum to all students.
Elementary students receive guidance lessons on high leverage skills such as perserverance, empathy, kindess & other character skills to build resiliency.
Our secondary students receive classroom guidance with the partnership of counselors & teachers to provide instruction on suicide prevention measures & risk factors. Students receive instruction on peer-to-pper invervention & help seeking strategies.
