2021 Annual School Social Work Conference | 3 CEUs available!

Transitioning Back from COVID: Ripple Effect for Years to Come In Our Schools

Please note this conference will be hosted by the NASW Rhode Island Chapter (CEUs approved by NASW-MA)

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed prolonged inconveniences and disruptions to most areas of life. For our youth, the impact has been profound and has potential to wreak havoc on social, emotional, psychological and physical functioning for years to come if not thoughtfully acknowledged and addressed by the grownups caring for children. It is imperative that we are intentional in our efforts to support children and adolescents, validating the hardships and focusing on what can be controlled during this time of uncertainty. Dr. Pelletier will offer practical tips and strategies for social workers, educators and school personnel to begin implementing with youth at various stages of development.

Learning objectives:

• Understand some of the expected longer-term implications of the pandemic on childhood development.

• Recognize less common signs of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.

• Discuss practical strategies for helping children cope and adapt to challenges associated with the pandemic

Speaker: Heather Pelletier, Ph.D.

Heather Pelletier, Ph.D., is a pediatric psychologist at Hasbro Children's Hospital and clinical assistant professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and Pediatrics at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Dr. Pelletier provides integrated clinical services to medical specialty clinics including pediatric rehabilitation and gastroenterology. She specializes in treating childhood mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, somatic symptoms and functional neurological symptom disorders in children ages 2-21 years of age. Her primary areas of clinical and research interest are in pediatric pain and rehabilitative restoration.

There will be a $15 registration cancellation fee after October 30. 

This event is approved for 3 CEUs

This webinar will be hosted by NASW Rhode Island (CEUs approved by NASW-MA)