Event Description

The mental health impacts children experience from COVID is only beginning to be uncovered. Social workers providing support aim to explore the impact of COVID lockdowns on the psychosocial wellbeing of children and families, specifically focusing on the increased prevalence of anxiety and depression among children.

This webinar will explore the impact of Mental Health in school aged children during COVID lockdowns and how the current situation may be influencing the presenting issues of children and provide insights on supporting them through a play therapy lens.

Who should register?

Suitable for educators and social workers working with children and families in a school-based setting or for individuals moving into a school-based setting.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Examine current research related to the mental health impacts of COVID lockdowns on young children.
• Identify mental health concerns for children post COVID.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of Child Centered Play Therapy, and the influence of attachment theory on children’s mental health post COVID.
• Develop strategies for supporting children within an education setting regarding mental health concerns.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health; School