Course Curriculum

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    Introduction To The Course

    • Course Curriculum

    • Conflict of Interest Disclosure
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    Module 1a: Pre Coursework on Secondary Traumatic Stress, ACEs, & Self-Care

    • Understanding Compassion Fatigue, Secondary Traumatic Stress, Vicarious Traumatization, And Burnout

    • What is the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Study?

    • Knowing Your ACEs Matters

    • Complete The ACEs Questionnaire

    • Reflect on Your ACEs

    • A Moment of Nature's Mindfulness

    • Wellbeing & Self- Care

    • Develop/Strengthen Your Self-Care Plan

    • Extend Your Learning on Secondary Traumatic Stress and Related Conditions
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    Module 1b: The Role Of School Nurses In School Mental Health And Trauma

    • Intro To Reflection On Learning

    • Lesson 1: Attending To Psychosocial Health

    • Reflection On Learning: M1.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Understanding Mental Health And Trauma

    • Reflection On Learning: M1.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Co-Regulation: Providing Emotionally Supportive Responses To Challenging Student Behaviors

    • Reflection On Learning: M1.Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4: Transactional Framework For Understanding “Problem” Behaviors

    • Reflection On Learning: M1.Lesson 4

    • Lesson 5: Foundational Competencies For “Therapeutic” Interactions With Students

    • Reflection On Learning: M1.Lesson 5

    • Module 1: Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning On Students' Needs For Support At School

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    Module 2: Recognizing And Screening For Signs And Symptoms Of Trauma And Mental Health Distress In Children And Youth

    • Lesson 1: Domains Of Impairment Associated With Trauma And Toxic Stress

    • Reflection On Learning: M2.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: How Trauma Shows Up As Internalizing And Externalizing Behaviors At School

    • Reflection On Learning: M2.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Warning Signs And Signals Of The Onset Of Psychological And Emotional Distress

    • Common Warning Signs of Mental Health Concerns in Children by Developmental Period

    • Reflection On Learning: M2.Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4: Supporting Schools In Identifying And Assessing Students

    • Reflection On Learning: M2.Lesson 4

    • Module 2: Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: When the Health Office Pass Includes Emotions
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    Module 3: Tier 1 Mental Health Promotion

    • Lesson 1: Mental Health Promotion At School

    • Introduction to school factors and mental health: adjusting school climate to be more supportive of student mental health

    • Reflection On Learning: M3.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: School Factors That Undermine Mental Health

    • Reflection On Learning: M3.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Collaborating With Professionals In The School To Advance Student Mental Health

    • Reflection On Learning: M3.Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4: Two Direct Supports: Mindfulness And Calming Center

    • Resiliency building resources for school support staff and parents

    • Reflection On Learning: M3.Lesson 4

    • Module 3: Closing Check-In
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    Module 4: Psychoeducation

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Psychoeducation

    • Reflection On Learning: M4.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Engaging children and youth in conversations about emotional and psychological challenges

    • Reflection On Learning: M4.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: COVID-19 Considerations

    • Links To Recommended COVID-19 Comics

    • Reflection On Learning: M4.Lesson 3

    • Extend Your Learning: Prepare Your Psychoeducation Resources

    • Module 4: Closing Check-In
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    Module 5: Providing Supportive Responses to Students who Disclose Interpersonal Trauma

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Interpersonal Trauma

    • The Psychology Of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    • Reflection On Learning: M5.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Factors That Intensify The Impact Of Traumatic Events

    • Reflection On Learning: M5.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Supporting Students Coping With Interpersonal Trauma

    • Reflection On Learning: M5.Lesson 3

    • Module 5: Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: Helping Students Who Have Experienced Trauma

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    Module 6: Part 2 Of Understanding and Providing Supportive Responses to Students who Disclose Interpersonal Trauma

    • Emotions Begin Driving Behavior Before Rational Decision-Making Begins Processing

    • Lesson 1: Support for Students Exposed to Trauma: The SSET Program

    • Reflection On Learning: M6.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Listening As An Intervention

    • Reflection On Learning: M6.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Additional Considerations For Addressing Interpersonal Trauma In School

    • Reflection On Learning: M6.Lesson 3

    • Module 6 Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: Support for Students Exposed to Trauma Manual
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    Module 7: Understanding Suicide and Providing Supportive Responses to Students

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Suicide

    • Reflection On Learning: M7.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Deeper Understanding of Suicide

    • Conversations Are The First Step in Suicide Prevention

    • Reflection On Learning: M7.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Toolkit to Aid Schools in Suicide Response and Prevention

    • Suicide Prevention Resources

    • Reflection On Learning: M7.Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4: Safety Plans

    • The Brown & Stanley Safety Plan Template

    • Reflection On Learning: M7.Lesson 4

    • Module 7 Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: Your Words Matter
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    Module 8: Racialized Traumas: Violent Loss And Deportation Uncertainty

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Race And Community Violence Through A Trauma-Informed Lens

    • Reflection On Learning: M8.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Understanding The Impact Of Violent Loss

    • Reflection On Learning: M8.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Understanding Migration, Detention, And Deportation Through A Trauma-Informed Lens

    • Reflection On Learning: M8.Lesson 3

    • Lesson 4: Providing Trauma Responsive, Culturally Sensitive Support To Students Coping With Grief

    • Reflection On Learning: M8.Lesson 4

    • Web Resources: 3-Minute Body Scan

    • Downloadable: Tips For Supporting Students Coping With Grief

    • Module 8: Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: Impact Of Police Violence On Mental Health of Black Children and Youth
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    Module 9: Recognizing And Supporting Students Who Are Using Non-Prescribed Substances To Self-Medicate

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Rates And Effects Of Non-Prescribed Substances

    • Reflection On Learning: M9.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Moving Toward A Supportive vs Punitive Response To Youth Substance Use And Misuse

    • Reflection On Learning: M9.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Motivational Interviewing For Substance Use And Misuse

    • The Student Check-Up Manual

    • Reflection On Learning: M9.Lesson 3

    • Module 9: Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: What Does Adolescent Substance Use Look Like During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
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    Module 10: Supporting Schools In Institutionalizing Staff Well-Being Through Collective Care

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Stress And Strategies For Collective Care

    • Reflection On Learning: M10.Lesson 1

    • Lesson 2: Mental Health For Individuals In Helping Professions

    • Reflection On Learning: M10.Lesson 2

    • Lesson 3: Mindfulness For School Staff

    • Reflection On Learning: M10.Lesson 3

    • Starting Collective Care In Your School

    • Module 10: Closing Check-In

    • Extend Your Learning: Articles you may want to share with your colleagues
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    Brief Feedback Survey

    • Brief Feedback Survey