Preparing to Reopen: Addressing COVID-19 Stress and Racial Trauma

Type:
  Video
Duration:
17 minutes
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Featuring:
Jewel Forbes, MA/PPS and Domenique Harrison, MA, MPH
Series:
Educators Overcoming Under Stress
Relevant categories:
Racial Trauma School Mental Health
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Overview

Racial trauma and stress experiences are affecting our school communities at an increased rate. Now, more than ever, how we cope and connect to school mental health providers is incredibly essential. Here to discuss school counselors' challenges, considerations, and successes in supporting our students, families, and teachers is Ms. Jewel Forbes, MA/PPS, Coordinator II Community Health and Safe Schools and the Lead for School Counseling and School-Based Mental Health at the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

Recorded on: 6/12/2020

  Keywords: COVID-19, racism, school, social emotional learning, support, teaching
  Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=1762&k=1590708738  
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Learning objectives

  • Apply ways counselors can support students in reopening schools
  • Discuss ways counselors can promote taking care of themselves and establishing a community of self-care
  • Create a support system where one acknowledges what they need to grow and learn

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