CEC Webinar | Mental Health, Trauma, and Resilience in At-Risk Youth: Strategies for Educators
This session will focus on promoting the resilience and well-being of diverse learners in schools. Participants will learn how stress and trauma impact the learning capabilities of youth in school. Attendees will understand the concept of resilience in an education setting context and will be able to recognize the silent struggles of at-risk youth as threats to resilience. Educators will learn how resilience can be cultivated and unlock the potential of diverse learners. Research-based approaches and effective strategies for school personnel will be presented.
Participants will gain knowledge in:
- stress and trauma and the impact on the learning environment
- understanding the concept of resilience in the context of an educational setting
- recognizing threats to resilience for at-risk youth
- practical strategies for fostering resilience in education
Presenter: Dr. Janine Jones
As an engaged scholar and licensed psychologist, Dr. Jones is dedicated to implementing research that informs clinical practice. She believes the path to meeting educational and social-emotional needs of children and families lies within a cultural context. As a practicing psychologist, she has served a diverse population of more than 250 children and families in assessment and treatment. In her 20+ years of providing clinical services and conducting research, Dr. Jones is at the forefront of scholar-practitioners who identify effective approaches for addressing the mental health needs of children and families of color. Learn more at: https://www.drjaninejones.com/