Bullying can take on many forms and can happen at any time—whether a child is on the playground or on their smartphone. And, sadly, it’s common: as many as 20% of kids and teens report being bullied, but less than half of the kids who say they’re bullied report it to someone of authority. What’s
Children grow up with all kinds of incentives to strive for perfection—from the encouragement of adults to the recognition and personal pride that can follow great achievement. There’s no question that this drive often serves kids and teens well. But, taken too far, it can also create serious mental health challenges for them, including anxiety,
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social communication, social interaction, and restricted and repetitive patterns in behavior, interests, and activities. Symptoms are present in early development, affect daily functioning, and ASD presentation, severity, and symptoms vary widely. This training has been developed to provide staff with an increased understanding
This course prepares mandatory reporters with the knowledge and skills to recognize and report child abuse and neglect along with an overview of the different types of abuse and their prevalence in Nebraska. In this training, participants will discuss challenges associated with reporting abuse and neglect, practice asking minimal facts questions, and receive resources that
Project Harmony trainers present the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s materials targeting online safety. The training empowers parents, caregivers, and those who care about kids to engage in regular, age-appropriate conversations with youth about benefits, risks, and what to do if something happens online. The training includes resources and information from The National
When it comes to recognizing and addressing trauma and trauma-related disorders, it’s important to separate fact from fiction. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for example, is often associated exclusively with the horrors of war, but it’s a myth that only veterans of combat develop the condition. In reality, PTSD can impact anyone who has witnessed or
Men are less likely than women to seek mental health help for depression, substance addiction, and stressful life events, including anxiety and trauma. There are many reasons for it, including unwillingness to talk, social norms, existing stigma, and downplaying symptoms. But “I’m fine” can only get someone so far—especially since men are significantly more at
We all get 24 hours in a day. But how many of them do we spend on screens? If you’re like the rest of us, you spend a lot of time on the internet—and that time spent online can zap us physically, emotionally, and mentally. But what’s the first step in breaking our screen time
Did you know trauma can change the human brain? Trauma is not just a buzzword; it’s the key to understanding certain human behaviors. Its effects are far-reaching, but learning to recognize its trademarks will help you unshackle yourself and others from unhealthy behaviors and outcomes. Join us as we learn how to recognize trauma, understand
The Latinx community in the United States is very diverse and includes people from many different nations and cultural origin. Despite the uniqueness of so many of the community’s members, many experience similar challenges when trying to handle—and address—mental health. According to NAMI, more than half of Latinx young adults between 18 and 25 with
Dr. David H. Rosmarin explains the relevance of spirituality to mental health and discusses nondenominational spiritual coping techniques to find inner peace that help us get through our darkest times and carry forward with us. During turbulent times, many people turn to spirituality to find inner peace and calm amidst chaos. Spirituality is not limited
This training is designed to provide a foundational level of knowledge and skills for working with people who have experienced traumatic events and who are involved with the child welfare system. The training reviews the definitions and types of trauma, as well as introduces the impact of trauma on development. It also explores safety, permanency, wellbeing,
Not only is burnout an actual syndrome, but it’s everywhere. Chronic stress can be detrimental to physical health and mental health—and impacts the person experiencing the stress and those around them as well. So how can we identify burnout and address it before we’re completely zapped? Click here to view this training. Please submit a
Having difficult conversations is challenging, but if they’re handled well, it can bring you closer with your children. Being a caretaker means setting the tone that your kids can come to you with anything they want to talk to you about. Talking about tough subjects helps strengthen your child’s ability to solve problems, communicate well
The film Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic is an investigation into the world of online grooming and sextortion — a present-day reality for one in seven children online. By unsealing the federal case of a top-gun pilot with hundreds of victims, and interviewing survivors and their parents, this true-crime piece exposes an often-overlooked crime against children,
