Teacher Mental and Emotional Health Training Course

Description

1. Mental Health Theory

This session introduces teachers to research that informed the creation of the COMPASS Curriculum and the Wise Interventions (a mental health curriculum that I designed for health class.) It is added here since it gives background on the youth mental health crisis. In it, you will learn how your students need connectedness, mattering, agency, and authority and how these elements impact their overall well-being.

2. Needs of Adolescents

This session explains adolescents’ fundamental needs. You will discover why these needs are vital for their holistic well-being—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

3. Neurobiology of Emotional Problems

This session provides a scientific understanding of common emotional issues. You will understand the neurobiology of conditions like anxiety and depression, offering insights into the challenges we face in today’s world.

4. Navigating Sensitive Conversations

This session prepares teachers for challenging interactions. You will learn strategies for engaging in and managing uncomfortable conversations effectively, ensuring that teachers can provide support in sensitive situations.