Well-Being Lab Offerings

The Core Four: Understanding the Science of Hope and Resilience 

Hope and resilience are not just essential to our overall well-being – they are empowering forces that enable us to embrace change, navigate challenges, and persevere in the face of adversity. More than three decades of research reveals that hope and resilience are dynamic skills that can be cultivated and strengthened. Leveraging this powerful combination helps to sustain motivation, handle stress more efficiently, cultivate flexible coping strategies, and enhance overall well-being.

In this initial workshop, families will explore the evidence-based strategies and Core Four conditions that cultivate a hopeful and resilient mindset, enabling them to foster a supportive and thriving family environment.

Families will gain a deeper understanding of the evidence-based strategies and Core Four conditions that lead to hopeful and resilient mindsets. Through discussion and practice, families will walk away with the knowledge and skills to integrate hope and resilience science into their parenting techniques and own self-care. 

Chart Your Course

• Goal-Setting and Future Orientation Lab
• Pathway Thinking and Problem-Solving Lab

Master Your Mind

• Metacognition and Self-Awareness Lab
• Self-Regulation and Executive Functioning Lab

Harness Your Strengths

• Self-Efficacy and Agency Lab

Build Your Tribe

• Emotional Engagement and Belonging Lab

Trauma training for the district’s educators is an intensive workshop designed to equip educators with the knowledge, competencies, and practical strategies needed to support students who have experienced trauma. This training will cover an in-depth understanding of trauma, its manifestations in a school environment, and actionable approaches for creating a supportive and resilient classroom. By the end of this workshop, teachers will be empowered to recognize and respond effectively to students who are impacted by trauma, fostering a safe and conducive learning environment for all.

Topics that may be covered (time-dependent) include:   

• Introduction to Trauma and the Neuroscience   
• The Impact of Trauma on School Experiences and Learning   
• Identifying and Recognizing Symptoms of Trauma in the School Setting    
• Practical Strategies for Supporting Students Who Are Trauma-Affected    
• Self-Care for Educators and Secondary Trauma   

Youth Mental Health First Aid™ teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. Participants will receive the certification for Youth Mental Health First Aid™ which is effective for 3 years.  

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.  
• How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.  
• How to connect the youth with help.  
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.