Workshop: Mental Health and Resiliency in the ID/DD Community
Schedule
Thu Dec 12 2024 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
6131 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133-4006, United States | Raytown, MO
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Improving emotional well-being and quality of life is a priority within the mission of Down Syndrome Innovations. Join us for this workshop and learn strategies to ensure your loved one, or the people you serve, are living their best lives. Megan DeBoom, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Lisa Lind, licensed clinical social worker, will demonstrate strategies for healthy coping and emotional regulation that can be used by members of your family and service providers on your team.You will walk away with visual supports and ideas that you can implement right away to ensure that you, the ones you love, and the ones you serve, are equipped to manage stress and navigate the challenges of everyday life. Instruction is relevant for supporters of individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities of all ages and stages.
Topics covered will include, but not limited to:
-A strengths-based approach to emotional well-being
-Research and best practices for the ID/DD community
-Building protective factors for health and wellness
-Family resiliency and healthy coping
-Co-regulation of emotions
-Skills related to managing conflict and relationships
-Grief, loss, and stressful transitions
-Self-care and wellness
--> Please RSVP so we have adequate accommodations! This educational workshop is FREE for participants, made possible by funding from Children's Services Fund of Jackson County and Eitas
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Where is it happening?
6131 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133-4006, United States, 6131 Raytown Rd, Raytown, MO 64133-4006, United States,Raytown, MissouriEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
