Addressing Cultural Opportunities and Barriers to Engagement
- Saturday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m.
- Location: Science Park High School, 260 Norfolk St., Newark
This program works to increase the positive impact of formal school mental health programs and interactions between students and all helpers in the school environment. It will highlight barriers to engagement with students and parents, and help participants learn to overcome those barriers. Additionally, it aims to help participants recognize opportunities for engagement that may be missed.
Information about the importance of recognizing social identities and home/school/community contexts of children/adolescents needing mental health services will be discussed. Techniques involved in engaging youth in a relationship with mental health providers, teachers and others in the school environment is a key part of the program.
The program is available both in person and virtually. Five continuing education credits for all licensed mental health professionals are available through Rutgers. The additional fee for those credits is $25, payable directly to Rutgers. Participants seeking credits must attend the full day, including the two morning programs (Sessions A and B) and the first two afternoon programs (Sessions C and D).
Until Sept. 8, the early-bird cost of the program is $200 in person and $155 virtual. After Sept. 8, the cost of the program is $220 in person and $175 virtual.
Registration is completed online. Registration ends on Oct. 23.
Lunch and snacks are provided. Registrants may select dietary preferences during registration, including gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, vegetarian and vegan.
This program is organized by the Anti-Racist Mental Health Alliance-NJ, Inc. and co-sponsored by Science Park High School.
Questions? Contact Treasurer@armha-nj.org.