Carmi-White County School District Parent-Staff and Community Training Night

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 5:30-7 pm 

Jefferson Attendance Center Gymnasium

The Effects of Stress and Adversity on Youth: Part 2

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 4.1 million referrals were made to Child Protection Services in 2016, which is only a portion of the children that experience adverse experiences and trauma. Children who have adverse experiences and trauma often deal with the stress response regularly while they are in class as well as at home. In order to help them, educators and caregivers need to understand the stress response and put strategies in place to support their children. This session is designed to help educators and caregivers understand and support their children more effectively.

Presenter: Dr. Kathryn Bangs

Dr. Bangs is currently the clinical services supervisor at Egyptian Health Department where she supervises the clinical staff and provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. As a pre- and post-doctoral intern, Dr. Bangs worked in a variety of settings, such as community mental health, schools, and primary care settings. She focused her work on trauma-informed care and services during this time. She became certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Managing Adaptive Practices. Prior to her internship, Dr. Bangs worked in various school and clinical settings specializing in literacy, poverty, and autism. During her graduate studies, she researched morphological awareness development and assessment and intervention strategies.

Everyone is invited to attend!

Professional Development Hours (CPDU’s) will be offered.

Light refreshments and childcare will be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact Leanett Lovell at (618)382-4661.