Managing Grief of Lost Experiences (52:02)
Dr. Dan Nelson, MD – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Medical Director, Child Psychiatry Unit
The loss of normalcy, the fear of economic toll, and the loss of connection can lead to feelings of grief and loss. For caregivers to support youth through this difficult time, they must also learn how to process their own feelings of grief and loss. This session will provide support and tools to do so.
Strategies to Manage Acute Stress (53:30)
Dr. Dan Nelson, MD – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Medical Director, Child Psychiatry Unit
Right now, caregivers may be experiencing extreme levels of stress and anxiety. This workshop will introduce the basics of stress and anxiety and teach simple coping techniques using a trauma-informed lens.
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Youth During COVID-19 (16:43) English Spanish
Julie Knueven, MSW, LISW-S – Solutions Community Counseling and Recovery Centers, Director of Child and Adolescent Programming
It is even more important during this time to watch for signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in youth. This educational session will help caregivers better understand the signs and symptoms associated with anxiety and depression in youth.
Mental Wellness Routines During Uncertain Times (25:13)
Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP – A New Day Pediatric Psychology, President and Owner
Routines and daily practices are a large part of maintaining positive mental well-being. In times of crisis, however, these daily schedules may fall to the wayside or fail to serve us. With changes in almost all aspects of life, most people are finding that their normally favorite coping strategies are no longer possible. Routines may need to be tweaked. This webinar will talk about right size expectations during this time, reevaluating health and wellness goals, creating new habits for well-being, and adjusting and maintaining routines for both individual family members and as a family unit.
Introduction to Mindfulness – Mindfulness for Uncertain Times (32:53)
Jen Wright, BA, MBA, E-RYT500, C-IAYT – Real Human Performance, Director of Mental Resilience and Corporate Wellness
Meriden McGraw, MPH – Meriden, LLC, Founder
Mindfulness is an evidence-based tool shown to reduce stress and symptoms of anxiety. This session is designed to introduce the concept and practice to individuals who are unfamiliar with mindfulness. The session will provide a brief overview of benefits, discuss the impact of mindfulness on well-being, and teach participants a few short practices they can implement.
Mindfulness Deeper Dive (2:05:31)
Jen Wright, BA, MBA, E-RYT500, C-IAYT – Real Human Performance, Director of Mental Resilience and Corporate Wellness
Meriden McGraw, MPH – Meriden, LLC, Founder
The purpose of this session is to work with a group of people who are already familiar with mindfulness and want to dive deeper into the practices. The session will include research on the impact and benefits of mindfulness for adults and youth, the history of the practice, introduce various types of mindfulness practices, and lead participants through multiple practices.
Mind, Body & Spirit: How we are connected and how loss and change affect us (32:10)
Dr. Dan Nelson, MD – Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Medical Director, Child Psychiatry Unit
This enlightening talk will leave you feeling grounded and centered. Part philosophical & part meditative, Dr. Dan Nelson will help you explore the connection between your mind, body, and spirit and explain how loss and change affects all aspects of our being.
Teen Mental Health: Sources of Stress and Implications for Change (23:38)
Dr. Stuart Slavin, MD, MEd
As a pediatrician and well-being expert Dr. Slavin will discuss findings from his surveys of high school students about their mental health and the stressors in their lives. He will discuss the implications of these findings and provide strategies to improve teen mental health.
