Description
This 14 hour course teaches adults how to assist adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.
The course is suitable for adults working with adolescents (those aged between 12 and 18 years), however, it can also be relevant for those helping people who are a little younger or older.
Course Content
Participants will learn about adolescent development and the signs and symptoms of these mental health problems, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
Presenters
Wendy Vasquez (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Wendy Vasquez is a seasoned school psychologist with extensive experience in Independent Schools. An accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) trainer, she is also trained in Collaborative Proactive Solutions (CPS) by Dr. Ross Greene. Since 2015 at AISWA, Wendy has worked collaboratively with teachers, parents, and students to promote inclusive, supportive educational environments. Her interests include student and teacher wellbeing, autism, ADHD, SLD, trauma-aware practices, childhood attachment, and parenting.
Roger Coghill (AISWA Staff)
Senior Psychologist
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
17 Mar 2020 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 7.00
Event Segment
Date / Time
24 Mar 2020 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 16:30Delivery Format : In Person