CHOC Mental Health Education Program | Stress, Trauma, and Resilience: How to Support Youth

A CHOC Child and Adolescent Mental Health expert will teach parents signs and symptoms of stress and trauma, particularly in the context of current events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation will additionally cover Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on health and development. Information will focus on the negative effects of stress and trauma in youth as well as ways to support children’s resilience. The workshop will teach parents specific skills to help improve resilience in youth, themselves, and their families. The workshop will also include additional information about how to seek out support.

Date: Monday, November 15, 2021

Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm (PST)

Location: Zoom

Target Audience: Parents/General Community

Languages Available: English

Topic Age Range: Pre-K to 12th Grade

Launched in July 2017, CHOC’s Mental Health Education Program (MHEP) and our team of pediatric mental health specialists have provided hundreds of educational sessions to thousands of community members, including youth, parents, educators, and providers. Through our presentations and trainings, we strive to partner with and equip our community stakeholders with the needed knowledge, tools, and resources to support the wellness of our County’s children, adolescents, and young adults. If you have any questions about our educational offerings, please contact our MHEP team at MHEP@choc.org.