While the full societal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant safety measures is not yet known, there is already clear evidence that the next wave of the pandemic is a mental health crisis for children and adolescents. In late 2021, both the American Academy...
First of all, we should define emotional competence. This is considered to be the ability to regulate one's emotions and behaviors, solve problems, interact appropriately with others and to effectively communicate with those in our social circles. Children who are emotionally competent will generally be...
Dr. Teresa Busto has been invited to speak and present research at an upcoming October conference held by the NYASP. Dr Busto is the creator of a new Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program entitled, On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts (OST). The OST program is...
NASP 2020 Annual Convention Presentation ID # MS242 Title Cognitive-Behavioral Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention Presenter(s) Mark D. Terjesen, St. John’s University; Teresa Busto, On Second Thought Contributor(s) Angela Mouzakitis, St. John’s University; Alexa Pata, St. John’s University Date Friday, February 21, 2020 Time 8:00-9:50 a.m. Location Convention Center Room 300 Level 316 ...
NASP 2020 Annual Convention Title Technology in School Psychology: Instruction, Supervision and Intervention Presenter(s) Mark D. Terjesen, St. John’s University, Kristy Kelly, University of Wisconsin; Teresa Busto, On Second Thought Contributor(s) Angela Mouzakitis, St. John’s University; Alexa Pata, St. John’s University Date Thursday, February 20, 2020 Time 10:00-11:20 a.m. Location Convention Center Room 307 ...
As a parent or caregiver you can help your child feel good about himself in uncomfortable situations which may be encountered on a daily basis, in school, at home and on the playground. For example, your child is at school in the lunchroom. Someone he...
NASP 2019 Annual Convention Presentation ID PO417 Title A Cognitive-Behavioral Psycho educational Smart Notebook Program For Anxious Youth Presenter(s) Mark D. Terjesen, St. John's University, Stephanie Schwartz, Child Mind Institute, Alexa K. Pata and Natasha K. Mann, St. John's University Contributor(s) Teresa Busto Date Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Time 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location Hyatt Regency Atlanta Room Atrium Tower/Exhibit Level LL2/Hanover Hall Download...
The companion mobile app for smartphones and tablets keeps the learning going — at home, in the car, in class, or in a clinical setting. The mobile app version consists of volumes 1, 2, 3, & 4. These volumes make up the entire On Second...
You may be asking yourself: “What are cognitive behavioral principles as described in this program? The first principle: Based upon extensive research and wide acceptance from mental health providers, cognitive behavioral principles suggest that thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected. For example, your child believes that...
Dr. Busto is a psychologist licensed in New York State and is certified as a school psychologist. She has been employed in Farmingdale School District since 1997 where, in addition to her job description, she trains both masters and doctoral level students as part of their...
Positive feedback about the Program: “Dr. Teresa Busto and Paula Busto’s On Second Thought From Iffy to Witty Thoughts is an essential tool for any professional teaching cognitive behavioral principles to children. It shows the cognitive process in a fun, creative, and interactive way. Important theories are...
We are proud to announce that the "On Second Thought: From Iffy to Witty Thoughts" Program was highlighted at the 2016 APA Convention in Denver, Colorado by Stephanie Schwartz, doctoral student at St. John’s University, New York. ...