Please register here. BTLC Credits: SEBMH, IS

Presenter: Amanda Elliott, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa

Description: Topic 1: Begin with framework of trauma experiences that are common to youth in Iowa. Then we will further mental health outcomes of trauma and how that might result in classroom behaviors. We will then wrap up the session discussing level 1 interventions that would provide support for students whom may have experienced trauma in their life. Topic 2: Disruptive Behaviors through a Mental Health Lens: Let's talk about what disruptive behaviors look like in the classroom. There may be many reasons associated with mental health, but also plenty that are not related to mental health. We will explore some of the common mental health diagnoses that can lead to challenging behaviors. Finally, we will discuss some basic interventions to prevent some of the challenging behaviors and suggestions on interventions that might help after challenging behaviors have presented themselves.

Topic 1 Learning Objectives:
1.    Recognize experiences that children may encounter in their lives that might be traumatic.
2.    Outline common symptoms related to mental health disorders that may occur as a result of childhood trauma. 
3.    Evaluate what strategies might be helpful to support a student in your classroom who may have experienced a traumatic event in their life. 

Topic 2 Learning Objectives:
1. Expand understanding of potential causes of disruptive behavior in the classroom.
2. Discuss what symptoms you might see that might be related to mental health diagnoses.
3. Improve management strategies for disruptive behavior in the classroom.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please email scsmh-main@uiowa.edu and we will work with you to make any accommodations.