Course Description:

Youth, parents, and caregivers involved in foster care and juvenile justice are sometimes survivors of trauma experiencing high levels of stress. Even among the general population young people are experiencing anxiety at higher levels than ever. To help these individuals thrive we should utilize proven alternative treatment practices which have been used for thousands of years for one very simple reason –they work! This presentation will focus on what these options are and how they can be implemented. The presentation will discuss mindfulness, including a specific option being offered for free to all schools in Michigan as well as residential treatment centers for youth in placement. Also presented will be information on yoga for trauma survivors and mantra meditation.

Course Link: www.courts.mi.gov/031423TraumaAndStress

CE Value (credits): 1.5
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name: State Court Administrative Offices-Child Welfare Services

Contact Information:
Kate McPherson
517-373-5322
McPhersonk@courts.mi.gov

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