Consulting Services
Carlabeth Mathias brings over 30 years of experience as a teacher, school counselor and consultant to schools, churches, and community agencies and groups. She presents one hour to full-day workshops on important topics in education, in mental health and for families. Carlabeth offers training in classroom management, student behavior, attention deficit disorder, self-esteem, grief and loss, parenting skills, and affective education, to name just a few. She frequently makes presentations to Stephen Ministry programs at several local churches.
Sharpen your skills and help your students and clients by attending one of our upcoming workshops, held at Fishers Office Suites, 11650 Lantern Road, Fishers, Indiana.
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Workshops for Schools, Churches and Agencies
Carlabeth has recently presented the workshops listed below. They vary in time depending on the needs of the audience. CEUs and CRUs are usually available. Or, have Carlabeth develop a workshop or seminar that is tailor-made for your group. Contact Carlabeth at 317.578.2141 or by email for details, pricing, and availability. References available.
Helping Students Develop Assertiveness Skills
This practical workshop equips professionals to help students develop appropriate assertiveness skills, through individual or small group counseling. Participants will learn what part of the student population needs assertiveness training and how to teach its various components. You will experience and practice many practical strategies you can use immediately upon returning to your work setting. Excellent training for those who want to offer more services for students who are bullied, those who are bullying others, or for increasing social skills counseling in general. Counselors/Social Workers/Teachers/Psychologists/Support Staff/Childcare Workers/K-12. CRUs, CEUs* and Certificates of Attendance are all available and included in the cost.
A Journey Through Grief and Loss: Helping Children and Teens Heal
In this intensive three-hour workshop, you will learn about the different kinds of losses students can experience, identify key elements of grief, understand the developmental phases of grief, infancy through adolescence and identify how children and teens express their grief. You will leave with many practical counseling interventions and strategies for grieving students and how the school community can support students in the midst of their grief. You will also learn how to help children and teens deal with grieving classmates. This workshop is appropriate for professionals who work with children and teens, grades K-12. CRUs, CEUs* and Certificates of Attendance are all available and included in the cost.
“No Bullying Now” --- Bullying Prevention for Schools
A trainer in bullying prevention/intervention, Carlabeth also educates teachers, counselors, nurses and administrators through her day-long workshop, “No Bullying Now!” Using an evidence-based manual included in the workshop, Bully Busters, the program is designed to reduce bullying in elementary, junior high and middle schools. This is effective because it is a comprehensive program that addresses all the major components of the bullying problem. Counselors/Social Workers/Teachers/Psychologists/Support Staff/Childcare Workers/K-12. CRUs, CEUs* and Certificates of Attendance are all available and included in the cost.
Topics include:
- Key elements of bullying, including cyberbullying
- Practical, school-wide prevention strategies
- Interventions for bullying behaviors
- Interventions for helping targets/victims
- Empowering bystanders
- Solution-focused approach to bullying
- Establishing a support team for bully prevention
- Educating staff, parents, and the community
Making a Difference: Small Group and Classroom Activities That Work
Enliven and energize your students (and yourself!) with new ideas and activities for small groups and classroom guidance lessons! Topics will address anger management, friendship and social skills, communication, cooperation and positive self-talk. Boost your repertoire of activities and lessons and come away with fresh, new ideas ready to use the next day! Your presenter brings many years of small group counseling and classroom guidance experience as an elementary school counselor. While this workshop focuses on activities for school counselors and teachers, grades K-5, all interested professionals are welcome. CRUs, CEUs* and Certificates of Attendance are all available and included in the cost.
Tales That Teach: Life Lessons in Literature
Make storytime not only enjoyable and exciting for your students, but support important character traits at the same time. Delve into wonderful children’s books that address key issues such as friendship, feelings, communication, decision-making, bullying and others.
Take away complementary activities, too. Teachers/Counselors /K-5
So Now What Do I Do? Helping the Challenging Child
Children with specific disorders, such as ADD/ADHD, Mood Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and others, may exhibit behaviors that are challenging to handle. In workshops on each of these disorders or in combination, participants will better understand these behavioral difficulties and what they might do to help the children involved. Teachers/Counselors/Support Staff/K-6
Play With Purpose: Fostering Respect, Responsibility, and Relationships
Boost your repertoire of activities and lessons that are fun, yet which build relationships and inspire cooperation among your students. Come away with fresh new ideas ready to put into play! Teachers/Counselors/K-5
You Do Make a Difference. . . Promote Your Program!
Rapport, communication and visibility are the keys to helping both parents and staff better understand your role as a school counselor, what you are doing, and just how good you are at it! Participants will take away many easy-to-implement strategies. If you don’t promote your program, who will? Counselors/K-12
Helping Students with Anxiety or Depression
More and more students are coming to school with anxiety or depression. Participants will learn about the different types of anxiety and depression, symptoms, key elements, treatments, and how to help students through school supports, accommodations, and counseling strategies. Counselors/Social Workers/Teachers/Psychologists/Support Staff/Childcare Workers/K-12. CRUs, CEUs* and Certificates of Attendance are all available and included in the cost.
Meeting the Needs of Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder pose a unique challenge. Learn more about this disorder, its symptoms, and interventions to help these students become more successful at school. Teachers/Counselors/K-12
Reaching Each Student: School-Wide Guidance Programs and Classroom Lessons
Make an impact on all your students by implementing school-wide programs that provide key strategies for both students and staff and that promote respect, responsibility, and relationships. Classroom guidance lessons complement and reinforce these significant programs. Counselors/K-5
No More Bullying! A Program for Parents
Bullying is a growing trend --- at school and on the internet. Parents need to learn about different types of bullying, how to recognize that their child might be a victim or a bully, and what they can do about this challenging problem. Parents/K-12
How to Talk with Your Kids. . .So They Will Want to Talk to You
Communication is such an important part of the parent-child relationship. Improve communication. . .and relationships can improve! Participants will examine three different parenting styles and their impact. Ten different communication "blockers" and their effects will be studied. Participants will learn and practice the process of "active listening," as well as how to use descriptive encouragement, appreciation, constructive feedback, and other communication devices for improving their relationships with their children. Parents/K-8
Contact Carlabeth at 317.578.2141 or by email if you are interested in any of the consulting services she offers.
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