Mental health training is typically not included in most formal teacher preparation programs, even though psychological challenges can negatively impact a student’s ability to learn. With an estimated one in five of the 50 million U.S. public school students showing symptoms of a mental health disorder, it is imperative to provide educators with training about trends and warning signs.
Although a teacher’s role is not to provide mental health intervention in their classroom, an understanding of these vulnerabilities can help them better offer effective academic guidance for students who may be struggling.
This workshop will empower educators in their crucial role on the front line of the mental health support continuum by enhancing their ability to recognize and identify emerging problems among their students. Educators will also be introduced to a strengths-based perspective for approaching these concerns, and will be introduced to a variety of positive coping skills and resilience building strategies to use in their classrooms, school communities and for themselves.
Opportunities to strengthen communication/collaboration with families, other school professionals, and outside resource agencies will also be explored.
Hannah Mariotti has an MA in Counseling and over 20 years of experience in education and mental health care. As a counselor, Hannah has held positions in hospitals, health services and private practice. She has worked in both traditional, independent and therapeutic schools with students from K-12 and colleges. Her interests include learning and the brain, interpersonal neurobiology, anxiety/depression, attachment and trauma, addiction, social/emotional learning and mindfulness.
Hannah currently helps to create and facilitate day-long trainings with University of New Hampshire Professional Development & Training. She also practices as an educational/therapeutic consultant and is a co-founder of Beacon Coaching & Consulting. Hannah enjoys connecting families and clients to the support and information they need to grow and thrive.
Sarah Wagner is a school psychologist with 20 years of experience as an educator. She has worked in therapeutic and traditional public schools with students experiencing social, emotional, and/or learning challenges. Sarah taught 6-12th grade and held positions including; teacher, behavior specialist, director of academic support, learning specialist and college counselor. She specializes in school psychology, parent education and coaching children and teens with ADHD. Sarah is an educator at a local New Hampshire public school and is a co-owner/practitioner at Beacon Coaching & Consulting. She has a master’s degree in educational leadership.
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