This training will provide an overview of core features of comprehensive school mental health, with a deeper dive into systematic needs assessment to help schools better recognize and respond to the diverse mental health needs of their students and staff. Participants will learn specific steps in the needs assessment process, techniques in teaming and collaboration, … Read More
The goal of engaging families and community partners in school-based mental health training is to create healthy environments for learning by partnering with whole school communities in developing prevention and intervention strategies that promote academic and life success for all of the students. Participants will be able to understand the importance of family and community partner engagement, initiate the … Read More
This training will provide an overview of Functional Contextual Thinking (FCT) for school mental health professionals, teachers, and other school staff. It will include addressing school-related internalizing (e.g., anxiety, trauma) and externalizing (e.g., disruptions, aggression) problems by selecting effective strategies and supports for students. FCT is a user-friendly, brief, and informal method designed to quickly help school … Read More