100685 - DBHDS Lunch & Learn Series Fall 2023

Overview

The Office of Child and Family Services at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services has partnered with subject matter experts to provide technical assistance for school-based mental health programming, service provision, and direct services. 

September Series: The purpose of this two-part workshop is to provide k-12 teachers and staff with an understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on student behavior and learning. Attendees will learn practical strategies to create a trauma-informed classroom and to support students who have lived-experiences with trauma. This series meets on Wednesdays, September 6 and 20, 2023 from 12-1:30. The program is set up for participants to attend BOTH of these sessions.

October Series: The purpose of this two-part workshop will focus on how mental health professionals can support students, families, and school personnel after a behavioral health hospitalization. Participants will be able to leave with the groundwork to an effective Hospital to School Transition Protocol to assist in school-wide communication and collaboration with youth, families and behavioral health providers. This series meets on Wednesday, October 4 and 18, 2023 from 12-1:30pm. The program is set up for participants to attend BOTH of these sessions.