Mental health is critical to the development of toddlers and children to ensure they reach developmental and emotional milestones and learn social and coping skills that put them on the road to positive quality of life. Learn how to recognize warning signs with a certificate program designed for eligible practicing professionals.
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August 15-September 14, 2023
Scheduled Online Study (Canvas) & In-Person Session with Capstone Community Presentation
Free to Eligible Candidates - Funding Provided by a Wisconsin DHS Pediatric Mental Health Grant
Mental health issues with children are marked by a serious change in behavior affecting a child's ability to learn or develop, which can include learning difficulties, anxiety or depression.
This certificate will benefit you if you seek to strengthen your pledge to children and their families with deeper understanding and advocating early diagnosis and treatment of any mental health issues.
The certificate program is only open to a limited number of eligible candidates, so register early. We will review applications as they are submitted. As part of your application, you will be required to submit a short letter of recommendation or support from a colleague or supervisor to ensure commitment and follow-through on your capstone community project.
Topics and content covered by the certificate program will be developed by experts in the field to be interactive with videos, slideshows, polls, quizzes and resource links and to be age-appropriate from toddler to youth, including age 0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and 12-16.
Providing an overview of the local and national mental health landscape in pediatrics.
Discussing inequalities in mental health access for youth, based on location and socioeconomic factors.
Identifying and supporting children and youth who might be struggling with a triggering life event.
Determining emerging needs for children, youth, parents and professionals.
Sharing resources available for children, youth, parents and support systems.
Learning how to communicate with best language and techniques.
Studying the impact of digital technology on the coping skills of children and youth.
Considering how the nervous system can influence mental health.
Discovering the impact of COVID-19 and the mental health of children and youth.
Exploring the impact of generational trauma and the benefits of "gentle parenting.
In this session, you will learn how to best put together the information you've learned in order to make a community presentation. The instructor will help with tips and tricks to engage an audience and ensure retention of key takeaways. Instructor: Cyrina Talbott
The community presentation is the capstone, which involves presenting a 60-minute training, workshop or info session in your community for parents, family members, professionals or teachers on a subject or initiative in your area and related to pediatric mental health.
If you are interested in having a 60-minute community training at your organization,please reach out to our Program Specialist, Melissa Betke at betkem@uwgb.edu to connect you with one of our certified participants in your area today.
MBH Clinical Manager Andrea Carroll is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialty in child and adolescent trauma with strong experience in direct patient care, clinical supervision/education as well as clinical leadership and program development.
If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact one of our program specialists. Get Guidance