Youth Suicide: Starting the Conversation

Presented by Maureen Brogan and Wendy Sefcik## This presentation will provide an overview of the scope of youth suicide, who may be at risk and what we can all do to prevent our youth from dying by suicide. It will be an open and honest conversation about the second leading

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“In These Uncertain Times”: Returning to School in an Age of Anxiety

“In these uncertain times“ is a phrase that has been thrown about so frequently during our struggles with managing and adapting to COVID-19 that it has become a cliché.

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Assistive Technology to Help with Anxiety

Presented by Matt Dennion ## This presentation focuses on apps that can assist students from kindergarten to 12th grade in dealing with anxiety in school and in functional settings. The presentation highlights mobile technology that can help create schedules with detailed directions, support reading and writing for students with dyslexia

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Parent Burnout in the Face of Covid 19

Presenter:  Azlen Theobald, Psy.D.View slides from this webinar# What is burnout? We’ve all likely felt it in some capacity whether at home, in a school setting, or within our job environment. In the current pandemic setting, parents are wearing even more hats than they usually do and have found themselves

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Ask the Advocate

Presented by Staci Greenwald, Esq.# Do you have a question for an education advocate? Here is your opportunity to ask. Staci Greenwald has 27 years experience as a lawyer in this field and has a personal connection to making things right. Staci J. Greenwald is a partner in Sussan, Greenwald

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Parenting the Anxious Child

Presented by Marla Deibler, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slides here      View slides in Spanish Anxiety Disorders are among the most common childhood mental health struggles. Learning to effectively cope with distressing thoughts and anxious emotions can be challenging. When feelings of anxiety are excessive and become overwhelming, children

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Developmental Considerations for OCD in Kids, Teens, and Adults

Presented by Jacquelyn Gola, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slides here      Although OCD is diagnosed using one set of criteria, it manifests differently across the lifespan. This presentation will explore OCD across different age groups. Webinar attendees will learn how OCD presents in children, adolescents, and adults and how

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Improving Social Outcomes for Children with Tourette Syndrome and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Presented by Azlen Theobald, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slides here    An estimated 5% to 10% of the population are affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. Children with disabilities are at risk for peer rejection and stigmatization, which often leads to feelings of depression and isolation. Finding ways to help peers

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Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction

Presented by Anton Shcherbakov, Psy.D, BCBA View the webinar’s corresponding slides here    You may have heard the term “mindfulness” pop up on the news, in books, or through friends and family. It seems like everyone is talking about it these days! So what is it? Put simply, mindfulness is

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I Wasn’t Aware. Brain Function: Why Do We Have One?

Presented by Dr. Vincent Kiechlin View the webinar’s corresponding slides here    This webinar will cover the primary function of the brain and why we have one in the first place. Including: – the basic workings of brain cells– why they communicate with each other– how their function can be

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