A longstanding challenge for school communities across the country and spanning decades of American education, bullying behavior is harmful to victims, offenders, and school learning environments, as well as linked to long-term mental health impacts and violent behaviors. Participants will examine the myriad issues and presentations of bullying, considering their impact on students’ learning and sense of safety in school today. We will talk about early prevention, effective intervention methods, and the importance of postvention for both the target and the student engaged in the bullying. Real-world scenarios and policy development will be discussed.
A longstanding challenge for school communities across the country and spanning decades of American education, bullying behavior is harmful to victims, offenders, and school learning environments, as well as linked to long-term mental health impacts and violent behaviors. Participants will examine the myriad issues and presentations of bullying, considering their impact on students’ learning and sense of safety in school today. We will talk about early prevention, effective intervention methods, and the importance of postvention for both the target and the student engaged in the bullying. Real-world scenarios and policy development will be discussed.
A longstanding challenge for school communities across the country and spanning decades of American education, bullying behavior is harmful to victims, offenders, and school learning environments, as well as linked to long-term mental health impacts and violent behaviors. Participants will examine the myriad issues and presentations of bullying, considering their impact on students’ learning and sense of safety in school today. We will talk about early prevention, effective intervention methods, and the importance of postvention for both the target and the student engaged in the bullying. Real-world scenarios and policy development will be discussed.
When crisis strikes, its impact reaches far beyond those directly involved. This evidence-based workshop equips officers, educators, counselors, and administrators with practical tools to support student mental health following a crisis event. Based on established crisis response protocols and trauma-informed practices, this workshop provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately while building systems for long-term recovery and resilience. Whether your school has experienced a recent crisis or you're strengthening your preparedness, this workshop delivers essential knowledge for supporting the mental health of your entire school community.
Senior Director of Emergency & Short-term Stabilization Services, Region Ten Community Services Board
Lori Wood is a Senior Director at Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA. She is a graduate of Emory & Henry College and the University of Virginia and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a master instructor with the Thomas Jefferson Area CIT program and... Read More →
When crisis strikes, its impact reaches far beyond those directly involved. This evidence-based workshop equips officers, educators, counselors, and administrators with practical tools to support student mental health following a crisis event. Based on established crisis response protocols and trauma-informed practices, this workshop provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately while building systems for long-term recovery and resilience. Whether your school has experienced a recent crisis or you're strengthening your preparedness, this workshop delivers essential knowledge for supporting the mental health of your entire school community.
Senior Director of Emergency & Short-term Stabilization Services, Region Ten Community Services Board
Lori Wood is a Senior Director at Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA. She is a graduate of Emory & Henry College and the University of Virginia and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a master instructor with the Thomas Jefferson Area CIT program and... Read More →
When crisis strikes, its impact reaches far beyond those directly involved. This evidence-based workshop equips officers, educators, counselors, and administrators with practical tools to support student mental health following a crisis event. Based on established crisis response protocols and trauma-informed practices, this workshop provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately while building systems for long-term recovery and resilience. Whether your school has experienced a recent crisis or you're strengthening your preparedness, this workshop delivers essential knowledge for supporting the mental health of your entire school community.
Senior Director of Emergency & Short-term Stabilization Services, Region Ten Community Services Board
Lori Wood is a Senior Director at Region Ten Community Services Board in Charlottesville, VA. She is a graduate of Emory & Henry College and the University of Virginia and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is a master instructor with the Thomas Jefferson Area CIT program and... Read More →
