Understanding Bullying Through a Developmental Assets Framework

aJoin us for a practical discussion about what we should know about the nature of bullying and how as adults we can foster children’s skills and assets into positive, pro-social behaviors. Small, easy-to-use, manageable relationship-building techniques will be described to foster nurturing and supportive relationships with young people.

Objectives: 

• Examine the three key components of bullying from a developmental assets framework
• Describe practical and relevant intervention techniques, based on developmental assets, for children who bully others
• Describe relationship-building techniques to foster nurturing and supportive relationships with young people
• Suggest ways to partner with parents of children involved in bullying

If you are not familiar with the 40 Developmental Assets, consider attending the AM introductory course from 9:00 am - 11:30 am . More information and registration is available here. 

CEUs: 2.5 Social Work and counselor CEUs are provided by Miami University Family Science and Social Work Department, approved & awarded by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board Approval RCS011701.

Target Audience: Anyone working with children or youth

Presenter: Dr. Cricket Meehan, Ph.D., is the Director of Miami University’s Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs.  She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida.  Her clinical and research interests revolve around working within local communities to conduct needs assessments, develop/identify programs based on recognized needs, conduct program evaluations, secure resources and funding for mental health organizations, train in-the-field mental health practitioners in the latest empirically supported treatment protocols, provide advocacy for mental health interests within the public policy and legislation sectors, and bridge the gap between the pragmatic treatment world and academic research world in psychology. 

The first 25 people registered will receive a free copy of Dr. Meehan's book!! The Right to Be Safe: Putting an End to Bullying Behavior.

   

 

 

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