Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference: Full Schedule

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4:00pm PDT

Compassionate Learning Spaces: Practical Strategies for Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

In Riverside Unified, specialists in crisis prevention and staff wellness partnered to create a workshop series for site teams, entitled “Compassionate Learning Spaces.” The series presents evidence-based practices for creating and developing trauma-informed schools. This presentation highlights the intentional steps taken to empower educators, lessons learned during implementation, and plans for sustainability, with the ultimate goal of creating a community of educators who are champions of trauma-informed practices.

Speakers

Suzanne Beran

Crisis Prevention & Intervention School Psychologist, Riverside Unified School District

Suzanne has worked as a School Psychologist for over 20 years, completing special education evaluations and providing evidence-based interventions primarily for preschool and elementary-aged students. In 2022, she welcomed the opportunity to move over to RUSD's Department of Wellness... Read More →

Veronica Martinez

Crisis Prevention & Intervention Psychologist, Riverside Unified School District

Veronica Martinez is a Crisis Prevention and Intervention School Psychologist with the Riverside Unified School District. She has over 15 years of experience as a school psychologist in California schools, working with students spanning all grade levels. She has served as a trainer... Read More →

Diana Twiss

Teacher on Special Assignment, Riverside Unified School District

As a former classroom teacher, I deeply understand the many demands that come with working in this human-centered profession. As a certified Transformational Life Coach, certified Gallup Strengths Coach, certified yoga instructor, and Arbinger facilitator, I work to support the... Read More →

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
212A

Mental Health Policy & Advocacy

Wellness Together's 8th Annual Student Mental Wellness Conference