Description
This course will enable you to:
- Understand the complexity of adolescent mental health diagnoses
- Appreciate the interplay between therapy, medication and behavioral techniques
- Gain specific strategies for supporting students with ADHD, mood disorders, depression, and conduct disorder
Presenter Bio
Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.
Elizabeth – DELAWARE CITY (verified owner) –
It was ok. A lot of technical information.
Amy – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This was a worthwhile course.
Esperanza – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Quick and to the point!
Hector – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I feel the information is current and up to date.
Blake – GIDDINGS ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very thorough in describing four major issues students face.
Jose Luis – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Tammie – East Muskingum Local Schools (verified owner) –
good info but lengthy
Lisa – MERCEDES ISD (verified owner) –
This course was insightful.
Sylvia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great course! Lots of great info!
Francisco – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
This course was very informative. The presenter was knowledgeable and well prepared.