Caron Treatment Center's Education Alliance

Conversations That Matter- Behavioral Health Strategies for Building Resilience in Youth

Caron's Education Alliance

  • Engaging Parents in Behavioral Health Services for Youth

Engaging Parents in Behavioral Health Services for Youth

Thursday 14th September 2023

Discover how engaging parents can boost children's behavioral health. Gain insights on overcoming barriers and building strong school-family relationships.
34 minutes
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Conversations That Matter- Behavioral Health Strategies for Building Resilience in Youth
Author:
Caron Treatment Center's Education Alliance
Overview:
Categories:
Parenting & Children
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Relationships & Community
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Engaging Parents: Key to Kids' Behavioral Health Success

Episode Overview

  • Exploring the critical role of parents in addressing children and teen behavioral health
  • Emphasizing the impact of parent engagement on student success
  • Discussing barriers affecting parent engagement and strategies to overcome them
  • Highlighting the value of building relationships between schools and parents
  • Understanding different parenting styles and cultural backgrounds
When we know better, we do better. Today's discussion will help us all do better work collaboratively to support students and families.
Ever wondered how much of an impact parents can have on their children's mental health? In this episode of 'Conversations That Matter', Tina George and Wendy Line from Caron's Education Alliance dive deep into the pivotal role parents play in supporting their kids' behavioral health. They discuss the importance of involving parents and schools in a united effort to bolster student well-being.
Wendy shares firsthand experiences from her work with parents in school settings, showcasing how parental engagement can significantly boost student success. The episode also tackles the obstacles that can hinder parents from fully participating in their children's behavioral health services. Tina and Wendy offer practical advice on how professionals can help parents overcome these challenges. They highlight the necessity of understanding different parenting styles and cultural backgrounds to build stronger relationships between schools and families. The discussion doesn't stop there.
The hosts also delve into the stages of change for parents, emphasizing the need to meet them where they are and provide support in ways that are easy to understand and access. Creative methods for connecting with parents and the importance of ongoing engagement are also explored. This episode is a treasure trove of valuable insights and strategies for anyone looking to better support the behavioral health needs of children and teens.