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Embedding Mental Health Promotion Strategies in Everyday Ways in Schools: Interdisciplinary Integrated Services Fostering Participation and Health (Webinar #4)

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Embedding mental health services within a multi-tiered framework requires confident leadership by interdisciplinary school personnel (OTPs, PTs, SLPs, school counselors) who are knowledgeable about health (mental and physical). Legislation (IDEA, ESSA) supports the need to foster participation in activities and interactions throughout the day that promote health for all students. The evolving role of related service providers to address the participation and health needs of all students using multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) will be emphasized. Specifically, school mental health calls for the use of indigenous resources in schools (e.g. providers with knowledge and skills in addressing mental health) such as occupational therapy practitioners and school nurses in addition to traditional mental health providers. Participants will learn practical examples of how to embed activity-based multi-tiered services in schools using integrated, collaborative strategies in natural contexts (academic & non-academic) to promote positive mental health in all students with and without mental health challenges. A range of service delivery approaches will be depicted such as co-teaching in the classroom, small group interventions during lunch and recess, coaching strategies, and environment-focused intervention. Practitioners will provide specific examples of how to implement Every Moment Counts model programs and embedded strategies at the universal, targeted, and intensive levels.
TIME: 12 - 3 pm EST (Q&A from 3 - 3:30 pm) CONTACT HOURS: 2.5
Target Audience: Interdisciplinary school providers with a focus on related services including occupational therapy practitioners, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, school counselors & psychologists, and school nurses. Content is also relevant for teachers (general & special education), school administrators (principals, special education directors), PE teachers, and cafeteria & recess supervisors.

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Aug 11, 2022 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Aug 11, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Embedding Mental Health Promotion Strategies in Everyday Ways in Schools: Interdisciplinary Integrated Services Fostering Participation and Health (Webinar #4) Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mBHBJifnTDafpjU_KrITGA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Carol Conway, MS, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist @Hudson City Schools, Ohio) Carol is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 40 years’ experience, specializing in school-based practice. In her current position at Hudson City Schools in Ohio, she provides services for students in grades 3-5. She serves on the district leadership team and has been instrumental in successfully shifting OT service provision to an integrated model, thus maximizing the impact of OT at a whole-school level. She is on the leadership team for Every Moment Counts contributing to the development and implementation of several model programs emphasizing integrated services. Carol presents at the local, state, and national level and has published articles regarding inclusion, integrated services and the use of communities of practices as a method of knowledge translation. Lezli Fahl Kinder, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist @Lake County Schools) Lezlie is an occupational therapist in Lake County, Ohio where she provides services primarily to students on the autism spectrum - many of whom struggle with emotional self-regulation. She has worked with children with special needs for over 35 years and is the recipient of the Walter D. Franklin Outstanding Educator Award and the Lake/Geauga County Outstanding Special Educator Award. She presents to parents, educators & others on subjects such as technology, supporting sensory/behavioral/motor needs, integrating therapy service into general education settings and supporting mental health. She contributed to the Embedded Services section of the Every Moment Counts website as one of the founding Occupational Therapy Change Leaders. She has great interest in collaboration and with helping to empower all members of educational teams to use effective, user friendly strategies with students helping them to not only succeed but thrive. Marta Kilrain, MS, OTR/L (Occupational Therapist, OT/PT Program Director @Strafford Learning Center, New Hampshire) Marta earned her BS and MS at the University of New Hampshire. She has worked with children in the school setting for 18 years with a focus on gaining functional skills for increased independence and meaningful participation throughout the school day. She currently provides direct services at Maple Wood Elementary in Somersworth, NH. For the past 11 years, she has served as the OT/ PT Program Director at Strafford Learning Center. Marta has had the privilege of serving as an adjunct professor for MCPHS, supervising students for their mental health community fieldwork placement. Marta was a co-facilitator working to bring Every Moment Counts to the state of New Hampshire. When not at work her occupations include cooking, gardening, reading and chasing her three energetic children. Susan Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA (Director @Every Moment Counts) Sue is the founding director of Every Moment Counts, which was launched in 2012. She has 40+ years’ experience as an occupational therapy (OT) practitioner, educator, and researcher. In addition to authoring the book, Mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention with children and youth: A guiding framework for occupational therapy (2011), Dr. Bazyk has authored over 40 journal articles and book chapters. Recent awards include Crain’s Cleveland Business Health Care Hero Award (2016), AOTA’s Award for Innovative and Emerging Practice (2018), and World Learning Fulbright Specialist Award (2019-2024). Sue is committed to building capacity of interdisciplinary teams to learn about and implement Every Moment Counts strategies and programs. She presents and consults both nationally and internationally.

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