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.
Devia – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
This was amazing. I’m referring to my colleagues and administration.
sara – SOUTH POINT LOCAL (verified owner) –
great suggestions!!
Brian – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Good course
lauri – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
different mental health issues
Jina – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Its good
Erica – HALLSVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
This course is virtual, so it’s very convenient.
Emilee – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
it was great
Angela – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
The information that was shared was very interesting. I truly feel that this is one of the most informative trainings that I have had. Thanks for sharing.
Laura – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Great information!
Jamie – SPRING BRANCH ISD (verified owner) –
Beyond helpful and eye opening