According to American Psychological Association (APA), “Resilience is the process
and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” Resilience is pertinent to individuals across the lifespan, and it is critical for children and youth to develop skills that make them resilient. Resilience also helps mental health professionals manage the stress and burnout related to their job responsibilities, and we introduce self-compassion to help mental health professionals develop resilience. In this program, participants will do a critical and in-depth review of resilience, growth mindset, and compassion resilience. Participants will also learn resilience intervention programs that can be readily used for children and youth in schools.
About This Program:
This 10-hour professional growth program is designed to be completed over 4 – 5 weeks. Learners will participate in completely self-paced, asynchronous activities. Participants will complete a total of four asynchronous modules that involve reading, knowledge checks, and brief reflections. Learners should expect to spend approximately 10 hours over 4 -5 weeks. At the conclusion of the course we will offer an optional virtual synchronous meeting to discuss application of the course material in the school environment and provide feedback on the professional development content and format.
The modules include:
- Module 1: Resilience Defined
- Module 2: Growth Mindset
- Module 3: Self-Compassion
- Module 4: Interventions and Cultural Considerations
The development of this professional growth program was supported by the Federal School-Based Mental Health Professionals grant WI Department of Public Instruction (DPI) received. UWM School Psychology program received a sub-award from DPI to develop and implement this program.
Modality: Four self-paced asynchronous, interactive modules and 1 optional focus group virtual synchronous meeting.
Eligible Participants:
School psychologists, school social workers, and school counselors practicing in K-12 schools in Wisconsin. The eligibility is limited to those three types of school-based mental health professionals per the grant requirements.
Cost:
Cost: FREE (Participants who complete all components of the program will earn a Resilience for Students and Professionals badge.)
Continuing Education Requirements:
Completion of this program might be eligible for continuing education credits.
Enrollment:
Please click Enroll Now to register for this course. This program is based on rolling registration. Eligible participants will receive instruction to start the program within 10 business days after they register.
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