Empowering Youth:
Navigating Mental Health Challenges Post-COVID-19
Dr. Fredrica Brooks-Davis, Psy.D.
Friday, June 21, 2024
1:00 – 3:30 PM ET
Level: Beginner
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Continuing Education
Continuing Education Accreditations applicable to this workshop:
On Demand: Approved for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and IBCC
CE Statement
Summary
This webinar aims to address the pressing mental health challenges faced by youth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, using insights from the Centers for Disease Control Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey (ABES) 2022. The data reveals alarming rates of poor mental health, persistent sadness, and experiences of racism among high school students. Notably, students facing racism were less likely to benefit from the protective effects of school connectedness. To mitigate these issues, the workshop proposes a comprehensive approach, exploring the Youth Empowerment Circle Series, an eight-week program designed to foster a safe and supportive environment that psychologists and licensed mental health professionals can utilize. The program covers essential topics identified by youth, such as self-identity, relationships, and socialization. The webinar seeks to empower participants to effectively help youth navigate their psychosocial challenges by addressing these concerns.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Describe the significant mental health challenges faced by youth post-COVID-19, as highlighted by the ABES data.
- Examine the impact of racism on mental health and the diminished protective effects of school connectedness for those facing racial adversity.
- Outline the Youth Empowerment Circle Series and its potential to create a supportive environment, gaining insights into the program’s structure and relevance to the identified challenges.
Continuing Education Statement
Approved for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and IBCC
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) offers some psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, and play therapists Continuing Education (CE) credit due to good standing with certain states and a limited number of professional organizations. It remains the responsibility of each participant to be aware of state licensure and CE requirements. Participants should check their state and/or local regulations regarding required Continuing Education hours. For more information on Light University Continuing Education programs, please visit www.lightuniversity.com/continuing-education-statements/.
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Presenters
Dr. Fredrica Brooks-Davis, serves as the Executive Director and Founder of the Restoration Center, Inc., a professional counseling center and training facility located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. In 2012, Dr. Brooks – Davis began consulting in both the public and private sector as the Founder of Destiny Empowerment and Consulting Services, LLC. In 2014, she began serving as the President and Co-Founder of the Brooks – Davis Institute for Brain Cancer Awareness. This organization was birthed from the personal experiences Dr. Brooks – Davis and her husband gained following the brain tumor diagnosis he received within the first three months of their marriage. Her beloved husband, Teddy, fought a courageous battle until his transition on July 11, 2014. Dr. Brooks – Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduation she moved to Michigan and earned a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. After working in the mental health field and academia Dr. Brooks-Davis attended Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia where she earned a Master of Arts degree and Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology specializing in program development and consultation. She is a Psychology Associate in the State of Maryland. Dr. Brooks-Davis is also a Personal and Executive Coach.