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Mental Health Training Series
The Mental Health Training Series is a monthly event offered by Great KIDS. These trainings are typically offered free of charge and are funded in part by The Lutheran Foundation. These trainings are open to professionals and volunteers working with children and families. Preregistration is required. One CEU per hour of training will be available to participants upon request.
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Please join us for this professional development training (followed by a Question and Answer session) about the MBF Child Safety Matters®! This is a great opportunity to become educated and empowered about some very real, very concerning issues faced by all children today, including bullying, cyberbullying, all types of child abuse, digital abuse, and other digital dangers. During the presentation, you will learn how being proactive and using a primary prevention program is beneficial not only to students, but to their families, our school, and the community as well.
Morning Learning Objectives:
Recognize the need for child abuse prevention education.
Discuss the impact of ACES on youth.
Understand the research and evidence behind the MBF Child Safety Curriculum
Review the basics of the MBF Child Safety Curriculum
For each of the following: child abuse, bullying & cyberbullying, digital safety & citizenship, develop an understanding of what children are taught and how you can support victimized youth
Review the reporting process for each type of victimization
Afternoon Learning Objectives:
Define human trafficking
Outline key components of the Actions, Means & Purpose (AMP) model
Identify youth populations most vulnerable to human trafficking
List common red flags and risk factors for human trafficking
Know what to do after identifying a suspected victim of trafficking or sexual exploitation
There (3) CEUs will be offered to participants who attend this session and complete the training evaluation.
Substance Use, Trauma and Homelessness: Tools for Prevention & Support with Toni Lovell (MSW, LCSW, Lutheran Social Services) and Nate Moellering (Vice President, Fort Wayne Recovery)
Substance misuse and abuse wreak havoc on individuals, families, and communities, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. At the individual level, substance abuse often leads to physical and mental health issues, strained relationships, and diminished quality of life. Families bear the burden of watching their loved ones struggle, facing emotional turmoil, financial strain, and fractured relational dynamics. Communities suffer from increased crime rates, healthcare costs, and loss of productivity. Moreover, trauma, whether from childhood experiences or adult life events, frequently underlies substance abuse disorders, serving as a coping mechanism for pain and distress. This cycle can spiral further, with substance abuse contributing to homelessness, exacerbating vulnerability, and perpetuating the cycle of trauma and addiction. Addressing substance misuse and its consequences must involve comprehensive strategies that encompass prevention, treatment, and support, recognizing the interconnectedness of individual struggles with broader societal issues.
Two (2) CEUs offered to participants.
We invite you to join us for this Youth Mental Health Task Force initiative where we will spend the day exploring the current state of mental health in our youth and how we can help promote and encourage positive wellbeing in our community! This event is sponsored by Parkview Health, Great KIDS, RemedyLIVE, Bowen Center and Purdue Fort Wayne.
Up to four (4) CEUs available to participants.
Previous Events
This is a Virtual Event.
Cost: $5
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In this round-table discussion, we will examine stressors and triggers and unravel the complicated layers of adolescent anxiety, shedding light on its biological and environmental roots. Practical steps will be outlined for youth & teens to nurture their emotional well-being, alongside guidance for caregivers and educators to foster supportive atmospheres. By fostering open communication and facilitating access to resources, we aim to cultivate a community that prioritizes mental health awareness, empowering youth & teens to flourish in the face of adversity.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding the Factors Contributing to Youth Anxiety
Developing Coping Strategies and Resilience in Youth
Enhancing Support Systems and Communication Channels
Learn about the five social-emotional factors that can lead to unwanted behaviors in school-age children. This session will discuss the five social-emotional factors of attention, protection, control and justice and how they impact school-age children. Learners will reflect upon their responses to challenging behaviors and discover strategies that can be applied.
Learning Objectives:
1.Identify the social‐emotional factors that may impact unwanted behaviors.
2. Apply a problem‐solving approach to address unwanted behaviors.
3. Use techniques to reduce feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by unwanted behaviors.
Indiana Youth are in crisis and the rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide are continuing to increase. The Bowen Center, Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, and RemedyLIVE will be sharing and discussing information on the current crisis that we are experiencing around youth mental health in our own communities.
Clinton Faupel, Co-founder/executive director for RemedyLive
Laura Murphy, LHC, MHA, FACHE-Director of Outpatient Services for the Parkview Behavioral Health Institute
Siquilla Liebetrau, Psy.D., HSPP-Vice President of Clinical Services for Bowen Center
Indiana Youth are in crisis and the rates of depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicide are continuing to increase. The Bowen Center, Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, and RemedyLive will be sharing and discussing information on the current crisis that we are experiencing around youth mental health in our own communities. Data from the most recent community needs assessment will be shared, as youth mental health has been identified as a top need that our communities are not well positioned to respond to. Information will be shared regarding the statewide strategic plan and the local Youth Mental Health Task Force that has been created to respond to these needs. Additional information will be shared about the future of community mental health as well as the services that are available to respond in crisis situations, including mobile crisis response teams. This training is designed for everyone in the community who has an interest in being part of the solution around youth mental health.
Learning Objectives:
Increase awareness around the crisis that we are facing with youth mental health
Understand the statewide and local strategic plans to address this crisis.
Increase awareness of crisis services that are available
Promote hope that as a community we are responding to this need
Two (2) CEUs provided to attendees
Unable to attend in person?
No problem! Great Kids is partnering with RemedyLIVE to offer this session virtually as well! Virtual cost is $7.