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THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES LLC.
Joe McQueen M. ED
the director of alternative education for the Regional Office of Education #33. I have over twenty years’ experience in the field of mental health. I was an LBS1 teacher, special education coordinator, and a residential treatment specialist. I am an author and have been working as a dynamic trainer and speaker for the past five years, presenting at national conferences and working with various schools in Illinois.
Mental Health, De-Escalation, Trauma, and Restorative Practices in Teens
Book Available on Amazon
Joe McQueen
Ph: 623-210-1541
jmcqueen@roe33.net
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www.theraputicperspectives.com
ROE#33 Principal/Director
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Trauma Informed Restorative Practices
This training is intended for administrators, teachers, school staff members, school support, youth workers, social workers and all the people who work with kids who wish to understand more about the process of restorative practices and the benefits it has on the whole school culture and climate.
Restorative Practices is an alternative response to misbehavior, harm, or misconduct that brings together all persons involved in conflicts in a personalized way that allows individuals to address damages, accountability, move past shame and/or guilt, and develop solutions to rebuild stronger and restored relationships with each other, where communication, personal reflection, accountability and respect take a key role in growth moving forward.
Recognize the key principles, concepts and practices of a whole school approach to restorative practices
Experience the circle process and review the elements of facilitating circles Learn and conferences
model for implementing and supporting restorative practices in your school
Learn to engage in developing and applying a restorative plan that addresses systems, and learning
Develop skills to guide your school through the restorative change process
Trauma Informed De-Escalation
This training is intended for administrators, teachers, school staff members, school support, youth workers, social workers and all the people who work with kids who wish to understand more about the process of and the benefits it has on Trauma Informed De-Escalation benefits the whole school culture and climate.
De-escalation is what should be exercised during a crisis situation in an effort to prevent a person from causing harm to you, themselves or others.
Verbal De-escalation consists of differentiated strategies to help minimize the number/length of crisis as well as prepare people to deal with difficult issues.
How crisis impacts the brain and body
How does brain development in teens influence crisis and de-escalation?
What is the role of trauma?
Tips for dealing with youth in crisis who may have trauma
How to make a difference through relationships and therapeutic understanding?
Common Mental Health Disorders
This Mental Health Awareness training is intended for administrators, teachers, parents, support providers, and people who wish to understand more about mental health conditions and chal- lenges that are common in childhood so that children can be better supported and positive mental health can be encouraged in the home and at school.
To raise awareness of mental health issues in childhood and how to appropriately address them. By the end of this course, learners will: Understand what is meant by 'mental health'.
Have an understanding of some of the most common mental health problems.
Understand ways in which people can help others manage their individual mental health to make everyday living easier.
Be aware of how to support a people with a mental health problem in the centers and at home.
Understand how to promote a healthy, non-discriminatory growing environment.
Have knowledge of the environmental and home adjustments that can be made to help a child with a mental health problem.
Professional Boundaries
This training explores the value of boundaries and offers guidance for developing, promoting, and maintaining healthy boundaries in work role and setting. Boundaries are built upon a trusted relationship that supports open communication and the sharing of information. Boundaries are intended to support professional relationships, while identifying limits around appropriate behav- iors in working relationships. Good boundaries encourage people to seek and maintain culturally and age-appropriate boundaries across areas such as self-disclosure, relationships, communica- tion, confidentiality, language, respect, behavior, and beliefs.
The goals of boundary training are for
Communicate to staff what constitutes both healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to set boundaries with students/clients in a positive learning environment.
Develop understanding of how professional boundaries are the legal, ethical and organizational frameworks that protect both clients and employees, from physical and emotional harm, and help to maintain a safe working environment.
Demonstrate how good boundaries offer structure and limits while offering certain freedoms and encouragement.
Guide educators to know that effective boundaries can help them avoid the frustra- tions likely in more coercive, win-lose approaches.
