Working with Teens Who Are Stressed or Depressed on Monday, May 24th, 2021, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom. (2 CE Credits) with Dr. Natalia Estassi
Are you working with a teen that is stressed? Are they depressed or sad? Come learn the differences between these and effects and symptoms of teenage depression. Learn tools to best communicate with teens who are stressed out and depressed and how to best support them. Explore the prevalence of suicide and how to best recognize symptoms and its prevention.
Special Education 101 on Wednesday, May 26th, 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits) with Dr. Melinda Pierson
Please join us for an evening of learning with Dr. Melinda Pierson, chair of the Department of Special Education at Cal State Fullerton. Dr. Pierson will give an overview of special education laws and rights before discussing what makes for a strong IEP. There will also be time for case-specific questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Trauma Exposure: Supporting Your Youth & Yourself on Wednesday, June 9th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM on Zoom (2 CE Credits) with Allison Roeser
How do you respond when the young person you serve experiences trauma? Whether it is a recent event, or past traumas, it is important to be aware of how trauma exposure might impact you as their Advocate. In this workshop you’ll connect with others who have similar experiences, build community, and explore self-care strategies that can empower your advocacy. This CE is appropriate for ALL Advocates.
Upcoming Partner Trainings
Apocalyptic Self-Care: How to Sustain Yourself & Others When the World Around You is Falling Apart on Wednesday, May 5th and May 19th, from 1:30-4:30 PM on Zoom (3 CE Credits)
By Seneca
2020 has been a challenging year on many fronts, including a global pandemic, social change, multi-state fires, and an election year. All of these events take psychological and emotional toll on clients, families, and staff members and limit our ability to respond thoughtfully in trying times. This training will explore the factors that make these changes especially challenging for Youth Professionals, review key principles in sustaining mental health during multi-faceted crisis, and practice developing concrete action plans to use with staff and families.
Register and explore many other trainings offered by Seneca here.
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth on Tuesday, May 18th, from 9:30 to 12:30 PM on Zoom (3 CE Credits)
By SF SOL
Given the recent murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many others, it has ignited social injustices that have existed in the United States. It is important for social service providers to have discussions with foster youth about social injustices that impact their families and their communities. In this webinar, the trainers will discuss how to navigate these difficult conversations.
Historical Trauma and Cultural Healing on Wednesday, May 15th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on Zoom (1 CE Credit)
By the Museum of Jewish Heritage
Genocide, slavery, and displacement have affected far too many communities of people. While each community’s experience is different, massive collective trauma often results in cumulative emotional and psychological wounds that are carried across generations and remain potent in 2021.
Preparing for the Unknown: What Will Our Students in Foster Care Need as Our Schools Reopen? on Thursday, June 3rd from 10:00 to 11:30 AM on Zoom (1 CE Credit)
By FYSCP
This webinar is geared toward helping our schools prepare for students' return in the fall. We know that many children have been in unsafe situations, experienced significant social isolation, food insecurity and other traumatic experiences over the last year due to the pandemic. Schools will have a glimpse of what is to come with hybrid reopening, but many LEAs across the state will not be in full in-person learning until the Fall of 2021. The presenter will help them consider next steps as they prepare for our students' return and help them think about the challenges ahead in a constructive way.
