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The Challenges Facing America’s Youth

America’s youth are under more pressure than ever before. This presentation discusses some of those stressors in detail, including recent results from a national survey on youth violence and substance abuse. Also discussed in this presentation are typical developmental milestones and differentiating factors between “teenage angst” and youth struggling with worsening depression or suicidal thoughts, and the webinar also reviews strategies for assessing risk factors for suicide and strategies to improve access to proper care. The speaker also reviews tips for communicating with youth and assessing internet/technology use, including assessing for cyberbullying and suicidal thoughts/actions. This webinar is intended for psychologists, social workers, counselors and other mental health professionals.

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Why Are People Afraid of Multicultural Children’s Books?

This webinar explores why people fear multicultural children’s books, emphasizing the importance of decolonizing imaginations to provide diverse narratives and counteract systemic racism. He highlights historical and contemporary examples of censorship and book banning, underscoring the critical need for inclusive literature in fostering empathy and understanding among young readers.

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The Value of Educator Self-Care

This webinar explores the importance of educators practicing self-care, and help educators understand the science and psychology of self-care, including how educator self-care affects students. Explore a variety of practices and tools and identify practices that work best for you so that you can thrive and really show up every day in your school community.

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