Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Recognizing Substance Use in Students

Type:

Training Series

Count:

3 items

Presented by:

UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families

Featuring:

Michelle Talley, LCSW

Relevant categories:

Education School Mental Health Substance Use

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Overview

Students may present in the classroom with substance use/misuse that impedes on their academic performance. This 3-part series will help educators recognize the signs and symptoms of substance use and use therapeutic interventions to support students and their needs in the classroom. We will help educators find the balance between meeting students’ needs and the needs of the school community. Educators will also learn the impact of substance use on the student’s academic ability. This training will help educators to understand the signs and symptoms of substance use and how to intervene. We will help educators find the balance between meeting students’ needs and the needs of the school community.

Keywords: addiction, behavior, educator, intervention, school, substance use

Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=25021&k=1633721414

Topic (first to last)
Recognizing Substance Use in Students: Part 1 This video will help educators recognize the signs of substance use in students while identifying potential biases in assessing substance use. Training \| 45 minutes \| Added on 3/25/2021
Recognizing Substance Use in Students: Part 2 This video will help educators explore intervention techniques to support students who may use or consider using substances. Training \| 1 hour \| Added on 10/14/2021
Recognizing Substance Use in Students: Part 3 This video will focus on creating a supportive classroom environment for all students and their needs. It will also walk educators through options for identifying and referring substance use services for students and their families. Training \| 56 minutes \| Added on 10/14/2021

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