Instances of parental substance use, mental illness, incarceration and death have led to an increasing number of children being placed in the care of people who are not their biological parents. These children arrive in the homes of their kinship caregivers with an uncommon set of challenges and needs. This webinar will explore the benefits of kinship care, the unique needs and experiences of kinship caregivers and ways in which family peer specialists offer critical emotional support, systems navigation and resource connection that cannot be found elsewhere. We will also discuss the pilot study in Maryland which has brought together the child welfare system, family peer support and the University of Maryland to evaluate kinship navigation as a best practice. … [Read more...] about Family Exchange – Kinship Care
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Peers and Clinicians Together – Onset Psychosis in Youth
The mental health system is vast, complex, and often confusing. Peers and Clinicians Together (PACT) is a free monthly series where you can ask anything that’s on your mind of a mental health clinician and peer support provider! Whether you have a question of general nature or you work in the field, PACT is open to anyone. Each month, the featured clinician and peer speakers will be prepared to discuss a specific topic that draws on their expertise, but the majority of the session’s time will be an audience-driven Q&A, so bring your questions! Here are a few of the topics covered in the past: ACEs, providing mental health services in non-traditional ways, mental health within the juvenile justice system, music’s impact on one’s well being, and much more. MARCH SESSION:Dr. Olivia Hamrah and Bethany Boik will discuss the onset of psychosis in youth. The session will begin with a brief presentation outlining the most common causes of psychosis in youth and reviewing diagnosis, … [Read more...] about Peers and Clinicians Together – Onset Psychosis in Youth
Words Matter Discussion Series – Documentation
Words can hurt, but they can also heal. In the Words Matter series, we engage in open and authentic discussions about the impact of common terminology used in youth-serving systems with those that are directly affected. We examine the terms we use and explore alternative language to shift how we interact with youth, families, and each other. The words and terminology we use to document our work with young people and their families matter. The way we frame a person’s strengths or challenges can impact them for years to come. Our discussants will provide real-life examples of the impact of documentation on their lives and offer suggestions for documenting their experiences better. … [Read more...] about Words Matter Discussion Series – Documentation
Shifting from Locking Youth Up to Lifting Youth Up – Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System
Justice-involved youth can be powerful agents of change. Join us for a five-part community of practice focused on promoting the leadership of system-impacted young people. This strengths-based series will address racial trauma and racial disparities in juvenile justice systems across the nation. Designed for leaders in the system of care, the series will help participants engage justice-involved youth in advocacy work, prioritize culturally responsive care for BIPOC youth, deepen their knowledge of community-based solutions, and implement effective peer support programs. Each event in this series features guest speakers to spotlight the voices of those with lived experience. The March session is facilitated by Evelyn Clark with guest presenters Joshua Smith, Tyus Reed, Waynette Brock, and Muhamed Selavic. … [Read more...] about Shifting from Locking Youth Up to Lifting Youth Up – Peer Support in the Juvenile Justice System
Culturally responsive services for BIPOC youth and families and how to implement anti-racist practices in treatment and services
Youth and families who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) have been continuously underserved in mental health services and treatment due to the stigma and racism that exists within the mental health System of Care (SOC). The featured speakers will explore incorporating anti-racist practices and culturally responsive services within mental health services and other SOC applications. … [Read more...] about Culturally responsive services for BIPOC youth and families and how to implement anti-racist practices in treatment and services