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When families are in chaos due to a loved one’s substance use or mental health concerns they report feeling isolated, alone and with nowhere to turn. They often report contacting therapists, law-enforcement, social workers and treatment centers only to be turned away and told there is nothing they can do or they are given advise to respond with extreme measures that almost always create fracture in the family system. Pam Lanhart, founder of Thrive Family Recovery Resources will share some of the innovative modalities that are changing the way families are guided to support their loved ones.

Burnout affects a large proportion of educators and is associated with a number of negative outcomes, including high financial costs to districts, a loss of student achievement, and high personal costs to teachers. This session will provide research-based interventions and best practices to cope with work-related stress, and offer practical suggestions for managing the demands of the job. Participants will leave with strategies they can start to put into practice immediately. Burnout affects a large proportion of educators and is associated with a number of negative outcomes, including high financial costs to districts, a loss of student achievement, and high personal costs to teachers. This session will provide research-based interventions and best practices to cope with work-related stress, and offer practical suggestions for managing the demands of the job. Participants will leave with strategies they can start to put into practice immediately. Dr. Sarah Cioffi has 35 years of experience in education, as both a teacher and administrator. She currently works as an educational consultant and professor in the graduate education programs at Siena College and Bard College. Dr. Drew Anderson is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University at Albany as well as a firefighter and EMT who has presented nationally on stress and resilience. They have led versions of this workshop multiple times in New York and Vermont for a variety of audiences. This workshop is based on proven interventions and strategies, and combines both the practical experience of Dr. Cioffi and the clinical experience of Dr. Anderson.

This webinar is designed to help to identify and support struggling students and refer them for further support when necessary. We will discuss the current trends in teen and young adult mental health, ways to identify when a student may be struggling, practice having conversations about your concerns with students, and learn how to identify your limits when providing support. Lastly, we will discuss strategies for caring for yourself while supporting the mental health of others. There will be opportunities for reflection, discussion, and practice.

This workshop is designed to empower providers and autistic and neurodivergent individuals to collaborate effectively and advocate for their needs through culturally responsive and collaborative approaches. Participants will explore the unique challenges faced by individuals navigating healthcare systems, learn to address barriers to care and develop strategies for effective collaboration. Providers and caregivers will leave with tools to create supportive environments that respect cultural identities and individual needs.