During this fourth school year impacted by the COVID pandemic, youth mental health is in crisis, and educators and other professionals who work with youth are stretched thin providing support.

But there is hope. Resilience is a known protective factor for suicide prevention and mental health.

RECONSTRUCTING RESILIENCE is a three-part virtual conference series taking place throughout the 2022-23 school year, focusing on practical ideas and tools adults can use to support young people in developing the skills and resilience they need to recover from both the COVID and mental health crises. Continuing Education Units are available for this series via NASW-WA Chapter.

Part 2 of this series, Promising Practices, took place on February 2, 2023.  Below are recordings  of the presentations and related materials.

Keynote Presentation:

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Overview of First Approach Skills Training (FAST):

SBIRT’s Role in Supporting Youth Wellbeing

The Reconstructing Resilience Series is sponsored by the Washington State Department of Health and Seattle Children’s.