As a teacher or principal, you play a central role in the well-being of your students. With the rise of mental health challenges among young people, understanding the signs, symptoms, and appropriate responses is more important than ever.
To help you navigate these challenges, A Drop of Light, in partnership with The Long Short Road and MASK, has created a course for middle and high school mechanchos (female staff). This course will b’ezras Hashem give teachers and educators the knowledge and tools to effectively help and support their students.
Taught by a team of professionals in the mental health field – many of whom specialize in working with young adults and teenagers – this course will cover critical topics, including: depression, ADHD, trauma, suicide, the role of a teacher, and how to effectively communicate with parents.
Our presenters include: Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff PsyD, a clinical psychologist who has also co-authored a book on Torah and Mental Health. Mrs. Gitty Meyers LCSW, the director of the student wellness department at Bais Chaya Mushka of Los Angeles as well as clinician in her private practice. And Mrs. Leigh Ioffe, a crisis management specialist and founder and director of the Long Short Road.
We recognize that it can be difficult to attend all of the sessions live, so each class will be recorded and emailed to all registrants, available for a limited time period. This ensures that, even if you miss a session, the information remains accessible to you.
Best of all, this course is sponsored by MASK and therefore is completely free of charge!
For more information about A Drop of Light or this course, please contact [email protected]
Together, we can make a difference and ensure that every student is seen, supported, and safe.
So so so important
This is a great idea.