by John Reilly Preparing students for life is at the core of our mission at Sage Day. We are consistently looking for ways to help students realize their potential and help develop skills that will empower and build their self-esteem. … Continue reading
Posts Tagged ‘Therapeutic Education’
Relationships in the Classroom
Monday, April 9th, 2012by Kristine Papamichael, M.S.Ed. Research has shown that the relationship between a student and his or her teacher is one of the most critical predictors of academic success. However, this unique and personalized bond often gets overlooked as the focus … Continue reading
The Recipe
Monday, March 26th, 2012by John Immerman, Mahwah Campus Principal Success presents itself in a variety of ways often showing up in small increments that can be overlooked by the untrained eye. Teachers, clinicians, parents and school leaders who focus on the positives often … Continue reading
To Parents: Help & Understanding…
Friday, February 17th, 2012…for Children Who Fear Growing Up by Dale Fink, MSW, LCSW “Ah, the good old days.” As adults we all know what this means: remembering and wishing for a time when things were easier and more carefree. Children typically have this … Continue reading
Transitions – Into & Out of High School
Monday, January 16th, 2012by Janet Bertelli, MSW, LCSW As Clinical Director, I spend a good deal of time interviewing potential ninth grade students and getting to know the students and parents of our Mahwah eighth graders who will be joining us in our high school in … Continue reading
Getting to “NO” You
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011by John Reilly, Executive Director “I never take NO for an answer,” is a statement said with pride, as it is associated with perseverance, success and strength. Those who cannot take no for an answer suffer greatly when they realize … Continue reading
School Avoidance
Thursday, October 27th, 2011by Zach Schwartz, MSW, LCSW School avoidance in children and adolescents is a growing issue that impacts not only the student but the entire family, school personnel and mental health professionals working with the student. Although school avoidance may appear … Continue reading
Giving Kids a Meaningful Advantage
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011by John Reilly, MSW, LCSW Look through the local papers and you will find numerous offerings available to parents to provide their children with tutors and enrichment classes, help in mastering academic material, private sports coaches, music lessons, speed and … Continue reading
Emotional Resiliency…
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Can Prevent College Drop Out by Christopher J. Leonard, LCSW, M.Ed According to The National Center for Education Statistics , only 57% of students who began a 4-year college in the Fall of 2002 graduated within 6 years. What accounts for … Continue reading