CHOC Mental Health Education Program | Transitioning Back to School After a Trauma

A CHOC Child and Adolescent Mental Health expert will focus on teaching parents and school staff signs and symptoms of trauma that their child/student may be experiencing in the context of current traumatic events, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation will discuss ways parents and school staff can use trauma-informed strategies and emotional resilience-building skills to assist in managing their child/student’s trauma responses. The presentation will conclude with ways parents and school staff can practice self-care in the context of taking care of their children/students and can manage compassion fatigue.

Date: Monday, September 27, 2021

Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm (PST)

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: Parents/General Community + School Staff

Languages Available: English

Topic Age Range: Pre-K to 12th Grade

Launched in July 2017, CHOC’s Mental Health Education Program (MHEP) and our team of pediatric mental health specialists have provided hundreds of educational sessions to thousands of community members, including youth, parents, educators, and providers. Through our presentations and trainings, we strive to partner with and equip our community stakeholders with the needed knowledge, tools, and resources to support the wellness of our County’s children, adolescents, and young adults. If you have any questions about our educational offerings, please contact our MHEP team at MHEP@choc.org.