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About the webinar:
This presentation will discuss mental health practices to support students, as well as a bit on self-care for educators in order to support students more effectively. It will give practical examples, supported by research, to help educators understand their student's mental state and set them up for success. Help reduce stress, anxiety, and negative behaviour while supporting both the mental health and well-being of unique and diverse students.
These practical skills and strategies will be beneficial for the mainstream classroom environment and the small class environment to reach our Tier 1, 2 and 3 students respectively. This presentation will help educators create a more inclusive environment for all students.
Presented by:
Justin Heenan is a Special Education Classroom Teacher, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Course Instructor at Trent University. He is passionate about Mental Health in Schools, Literacy, Physical Education and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities. He is an active Volunteer with the Special Olympics in Durham Region and the Durham Down Syndrome Association. In 2021, he received the Special Olympics Ontario's Educator of the Year Award. He holds a bachelor's Degree in French and Spanish from Queen's University, a Bachelor of Education from Trent University and a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.