Healthy Mind, Healthy Lives: How to promote Mental Health in Young Children with Developmental Disabilities or other Special Needs

Description

Mental Health is essential for successful life outcomes. But what is mental health? Is it simply the absence of mental illness or is it something more? The World Health Organization defines mental health in this way: “Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community." Mental health is our goal for each of us and for all of our children. This workshop is designed to help participants learn how to promote mental health in young children with developmental disabilities or other special needs.

Location Arturo Velasquez Institute
2800 s western
chicago, IL 60608
Date 11/13/2014 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Check in 8:30 AM)
Sponsor StarNet Region V
Trainer Barbara Doyle
Contact StarNet Region V (773) 553-5596 starnet@cps.edu
Principles 1. Support families
2. Active participation
3. Collaborative relationships
4. Specific IFSP goals
5. Comprehensive plans
6. Periodic monitoring
8. Quality services
Credit Hours 2.0 - Atypical Development
2.0 - Intervention
1.0 - Working with Families
Cost Free
Status Closed