The DEN offers an array of SERVICES to
Bloomfield High School students free of charge...
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
The DEN offers individual counseling by appointment, during and after school, as well as afterschool drop-in counseling. Students facing difficult issues at home or at school can come to talk to a counselor about what is on their mind. Students can come just once or may end up finding that it is quite helpful to have their own personal counselor to talk to and can set up weekly or bi-weekly appointments.
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FAMILY COUNSELING
BHS students and their families can access The DEN for family counseling sessions by appointment. Please call Mrs. Lia Ward at 973.680.8600 ext. 4158 to schedule an appointment.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
The DEN hosts an employment assistance program for BHS students. This program consists of a three week group in which students learn how to write a resume, practice interviewing for jobs and develop customer service skills as well as individual assistance completing the resume and seeking out employment . Our Employment Specialist is always busy seeking out part time jobs for our students and those students that successfully complete our three week program will have the opportunity to be matched up with potential employers. Our Employement Specialist works with our students and employers even after the hiring process to ensure that things go smoothly while the student is on the job.
BABYSITTING CERTIFICATION
The DEN is now offering American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Training free of charge to BHS students. The course is eight hours and spread over four Wednesday afternoons. There are a limited number of spots so hurry and sign up.
For all employment and babysitting certification questions please call Mr. Mark Halliday at 973.680.8600 ext. 4160
RECREATION
The DEN is open from 2:35 pm - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday afterschool for open recreation. Our facility hosts:
The DEN also hosts many events, workshops and field trips. See our UPCOMING EVENTS page for more details.
GROUPS
FRESHMAN LIFE SKILLS
So it’s your first year of high school? It’s a big place with a lot going on. We will help you learn how to survive it!
SURVIVAL SKILLS
For Juniors and Seniors - Learn how to balance a checkbook, find an apartment and live with less stress. This group will take a look at what it takes to survive in the world after high school
SOCIAL SKILLSDo you have trouble making friends? Do you get nervous when it’s time to work in a group? Is it hard for you get along with others or to even introduce yourself? We will help you in getting to know how to better yourselves in these areas and to have you feeling more confident about everyday social situations.
LEADERSHIP/PEER MEDIATION
We’re looking for juniors and seniors who would like to learn leadership skills for the future and are willing to be mentors to incoming freshman students. We will have eight workshops and then match you up with a freshman who is attending our Freshman Life Skills Group. Great for college applications or resumes.
YOU GO GIRLWe’ll talk about everything from love to shoes. Come chat with other ladies and learn how to become a confident and successful young woman.
VENT
Do you get angry very easily? Do you get into trouble often because of your temper? Here you will have the chance to vent about it and learn how to tame that lion inside!
SALSA AND ADVANCED SALSA
Come to The DEN and learn to dance Salsa. Learn some new moves to impress your friends.
DISC JOCKEY FOR BEGINNERSHave you ever wondered how DJ’s spin their music?
Here’s your chance to learn from a pro!
Sign up for class and learn to spin
with the best of them.
CHILLSometimes you may feel that life’s stress can be too much to handle. Anxiety builds and you wonder if you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. This group will help you to learn how to chill out and release those worries and anxiety.
MALE EMPOWERMENT
Does it really have to be every man for himself? Come to our male empowerment group and hear from successful male role models and talk about everything from relationships to sports.
YOGA Having trouble concentrating? Lose focus easily during afternoon classes? Join us for lunchtime yoga and get yourself balanced for the rest of the day.
PRIDE
Looking for a safe place to talk about sexual orientation and identity? Come join The DEN's newest support group and share your thoughts and feelings.
