Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of teaching and learning? You are not alone. We often forget just how important our emotional health is to our bodies and our minds. Students and teachers often struggle with sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, and depression because of an imbalance in pleasurable activities and workload. Join Támara Hill for this timesaving, to the point session as she discusses the consequences of not having a healthy work-life balance and effective strategies to prevent burnout, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Get ready to take the first step towards health and happiness for yourself and your students! Támara's experience as a psychotherapist will help you take the first step towards achieving balance and managing overwhelm in teaching and learning environments, incorporating strategies for self-care, time management, and stress reduction. Key Takeaways Explore practical techniques for managing overwhelm and maintaining balance in teaching and learning environments, including time management strategies, stress reduction techniques, and self-care practices. Learn effective ways to support students in managing stress and promoting a healthy work-life balance, including teaching resilience skills, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and providing access to resources for mental health support. Discover strategies for setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities to prevent burnout and maintain well-being as a teacher. Gain insights into the importance of self-reflection, self-awareness, and seeking support from colleagues and mentors in navigating the challenges of teaching and learning. Presented by Támara Hill Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC, is a licensed therapist and certified trauma professional that specializes in working with children and adolescents suffering from mood disorders, trauma, and disruptive behavioral disorders. Támara strives to help clients realize and actualize their strengths in their home environment and in their relationships within the community. She credits her career passion to a "divine calling" and is internationally recognized for corresponding literary works and appearances on radio and other media platforms. Támara is an author, family consultant, advocate within the community, and founder of AnchoredinKnowledge.com.

Presented by: Tamara Hill Session Description: Sometimes it is difficult to recognize when a child or adolescent needs psychiatric intervention. We often look for visible signs of distress such as marks on the body, crying, appearing tired and unkept, or sleeping in class and failing school. But some mental health and behavioral health conditions are deeper below the surface than we may think and require the adults around the student to step in to help. Join Támara Hill as she discusses the not-so-obvious signs that a child or adolescent may need help. You will also learn how you can best support the mental health of all students in your classroom and where to access crisis support and other mental health services for families when needed. Assessment: Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss how to best support the mental health students and families to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Recognizing that a student may be struggling with their mental or behavioral health requires that staff, teachers, and even the school counselor get involved in contacting the family to discuss concerns and suggest outside services. However, discussions around mental and behavioral health can be difficult for a variety of reasons such as the family’s receptivity of the concern, the parenting style and involvement of the parent, and the parent’s own mental health. Join Támara Hill as she discusses strategies for navigating difficult conversations with students and parents. You will also learn techniques for starting and ending these discussions that will reduce your stress level and keep your relationships with families intact. Presented by: Támara Hill

Since the start of the pandemic, young people have struggled to stay on top of their academics, attend extra-curricular activities, and adjust to the loss of social support. Although we are working through these challenges, some after-effects remain, including test anxiety. Join Támara Hill, Licensed Child & Family Therapist and Certified Trauma Therapist, as she shares how to recognize the signs of test anxiety and strategies for having meaningful conversations with your students. You will also walk away with resources to support students and families as they manage test anxiety. Presented by Támara Hill

Presented by: Tamara Hill Session Description: Due to the challenges surrounding the pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for families to manage their medical needs as well as find access to mental health care. Join Támara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist and internationally board-certified trauma therapist, as she discusses the emotional and psychological impact on families as they readjust to a distressed educational system. You will also walk away with a variety of resources and strategies to help connect families with mental health services and support. Assessment: Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat to share mental health resources and strategies to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Intergenerational trauma is the result of generations of untreated, unrecognized, and also poorly treated mental health, relationship, and familial challenges. If trauma isn't acknowledged appropriately families can suffer for generations. Join Tamara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist and internationally certified trauma therapist, as she discusses the importance of recognizing and learning to cope with trauma.

Any traumatic situation we may have to face in this life can leave us asking questions, scratching our heads, and searching for answers. When Corona hit the earth, most people believed it to be similar to the flu. We never thought a virus would lead to the entire world shutting down. Join Tamara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist and internationally certified trauma therapist, as she discusses the psychological, emotional, physiological, and behavioral factors families are likely to face during and after Corona.

Children who are struggling with a traumatic event have a very hard time adjusting to school and managing all that school requires of them. As a result, it is important that teachers as well as school staff understand the impact of trauma and learn ways to help a child who is struggling. In this webinar, Tamara Hill will discuss ways staff and teachers can support children who are struggling with trauma.

No pandemic is easy to navigate. It can leave us feeling displaced, unsettled, and experiencing anxiety or depression. Join Tàmara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist and internationally and board-certified trauma therapist, as she discusses 10 ways that educators can support children, teens, and families post-pandemic. You will also walk away with strategies to help reengage students and families and ensure equity and inclusion for every child in your classroom.

Childhood trauma is a rare topic in today's society but it has gained momentum in the field of psychotherapy and psychiatry over the past few years. Childhood trauma can range from mild to severe abuse, domestic violence, vicarious trauma, and a host of other traumas such as an unexpected loss, car accident, and even a severe mental illness. Children who are struggling with childhood trauma display a series of behaviors that adults need to understand in order to support and help them.

No pandemic is easy to navigate. It can leave us feeling displaced, unsettled, and experiencing anxiety or depression. Join Tàmara Hill, a licensed child and family therapist and internationally and board-certified trauma therapist, as she discusses the 10 major mental health challenges that children, teens, and families are currently facing post-Covid-19. You will also learn how educators can provide support to boost students’ academic achievement and overall health and well-being.