TBI is pleased to announce a unique new series of speakers addressing issues of interest to all parents and grandparents. Beginning on October 19th and continuing in monthly virtual presentations through February 2021.
If you are parenting your own children or enjoying your grandchildren but want to know more about their growth and development, you won’t want to miss these outstanding speakers and important topics that are designed to help you in Supporting Children and Grandchildren Through Their School Days and Beyond.
The series is open to the SRQ community and to your adult children wherever they may be. FREE to attend.
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Dr. William (Bill) Pfohl
Psy.D., Psychology Professor Emeritus at WKU
When: Monday, November 16, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST via ZOOM
Discussion Topic: Recognizing the Signs of Family and Personal Distress and What You Might Do About It - Covid-19 has added extra stress to our lives. How does this disease impact me and those around me? What are the signs to look for and monitor?
Dr. William (Bill) Pfohl, Psy.D., Psychology Professor Emeritus, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky is a licensed psychologist (KY), past president of the National Association of School Psychologists and past president of the International School Psychologist Association (IISPA). He specializes in assessment and treatment of children and adolescents as a private psychologist. He has presented nationally and internationally on resilience and school crisis intervention.
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Dr. Angela Mann
Ph.D., BCBA, NCSP, Associate Professor at UNF
When: Monday, December 14, 2020
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST via ZOOM
Discussion Topic: How School-based Mental Health Services Support Students in This Time of COVID Schools play a critical role in meeting the mental health needs of youth and that has never been more apparent than it is now during this international health crisis. In this presentation, we will discuss the roles and activities of various school-based mental health (SBMH) professionals. We will also talk about the shifts to these roles during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these professionals can serve your family.
Dr. Angela Mann is an Associate Professor at the University of North Florida and a school psychologist, licensed child psychologist, and behavior analyst by training. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the Florida Association (FASP). Her work centers upon issues of equity for youth with mental or behavioral health concerns.
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Richard Lieberman
MA, LEP, NCSP
When: Monday, January 25, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST via ZOOM
Discussion Topic: Tough Topics: Youth Suicide and COVID - What’s a (Grand) Parent to do? Some topics are extremely challenging to talk about, but when the topic is the second leading cause of death for youth in the US, we have to have that conversation. Youth Suicide facts will be highlighted, myths dispelled, risk factors and warning signs that have been exacerbated by COVID discussed, resources and guidance provided, and a bit of hope delivered in this stimulating one-hour webcast.
Richard Lieberman is a Lecturer in the Graduate School of Education at Loyola Marymount University and a Lead Suicide Prevention Consultant for the Los Angeles County Office of Education. He has co-authored numerous book chapters, articles and curricula on suicide prevention in the schools; consulted nationally with school districts and communities experiencing suicide clusters; served on the Steering Committee for the national Suicide Prevention Resource Center and appeared in many videos including the HBO Documentary, Suicide.
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Dr. Todd Savage
Ph.D., NCSP
When: Monday, February 15, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST via ZOOM
Discussion Topic: The ABC’s of Gender Diversity: Understanding Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth. Youths are leading the way on bringing gender diversity to the forefront in schools and in society at-large. This session is intended to provide participants with increased awareness and knowledge about gender diversity, in general, and amongst children and adolescents specifically.
Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP is a professor in the school psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF); he is also a former president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Throughout his career, Dr. Savage’s work has centered on LGBTQ+ issues in education with an emphasis in gender diversity; culturally-responsive practice; social justice matters; and school safety and crisis prevention, preparedness, and intervention.
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To register for the series, please use the online registration link below,
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