The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.

This is a CLOSED event for Project Aware Grantees only.

DESCRIPTION:

PROJECT AWARE GRANTEES: We look forward to connecting with you soon at our second Regional Collaboration Meeting on May 18.

Each 60-minute monthly session will follow the same structure: 

• Introductions, sharing and requesting resources, updates
• A brief presentation on topics identified from the needs assessment
• Case study example or deep-dive questions into the presentation topic
• Closing

Every week you will have an opportunity to share resources that you have either recently created or have found useful to your work. And/ or make requests for resources you are looking for. Please bring a resource to share or a request or both to our first meeting. 

Our topic on May 18 is supporting provider and educator wellbeing. Stefanie Winfield will be sharing her time and expertise with us highlighting tools workplaces can use to support provider and educator wellbeing and strategies for practicing self compassion.

You will have an opportunity to share a case example or situation you are struggling with and talk about how you might apply the information from the presentation to your example, brainstorm solutions, and identify next steps.   

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Build community with other Project AWARE grantees in the region
• Receive consultation and support for your project from an expert in the field and fellow grantees
• Learn strategies to build your support networks and funding streams to provide comprehensive school mental health

CERTIFICATES:

Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within 2 weeks after the conclusion of the event.   

PRESENTER:

Stefanie Winfield is an Adjunct Faculty Instructor the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social work. In her past role as School Mental Health Lead for the Mountain Plains MHTTC, Stefanie focused on providing intensive technical assistance and training to educators, teachers administrators and all school staff on ways to improve and enhance school mental health. Stefanie has extensive experience working in schools promoting youth sexual health, conflict and anger management, behavioral health education, and school-based health care. With over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, Stefanie has done everything from grant management and implementation, to program and outcome evaluation, training and facilitation.