Jan. 14, 2015 PARENT TRAINING : BEHAVIOR AND SERVICES

  Behavior Strategies   Behavioral Health   Related Services   Counseling AGENDA

The child is… - increasingly upset/depressed/worried - experiencing big changes that have led to inability to adjust - often in fights with others - behaving in ways that concern you *These problems can come and go as kids grow up, in some cases they can last a long time which can be a sign that your child is in distress. BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES: HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD NEEDS AND ASSESSMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES?

 You are the expert on your child’s behavior patterns, trust your instincts.  Begin by calmly talking about your concerns with your child. Ask questions like “How do you feel?” and Take time to listen.  Next Step: Seek help from a behavioral health provider or other health care professional. WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK MY CHILD IS EXPERIENCING A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEM?

 Children enrolled in Medical Assistance are provided “all medically necessary” health services including behavioral health treatment.  Children insured through Medical Assistance can get this treatment for free.  Children’s Health Insurance Plan Program (CHIP) and most private insurance companies cover behavioral health, but the services vary by the child’s plan. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COVERAGE

 Check the green pages or online for what suits you and your plan best. You can also ask your insurance provider what places/ services they cover.  Community Based Services Provide Help in areas of:  Mental Health  Trauma  Grieving  Counseling  Check out contacts in your packet for further contact information. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- COMMUNITY SUPPORT

 Programming open to all students at New Media  Facilitated by Licensed Therapist connected with Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia (JJC)  JJC  Weekly group sessions  Male + Female Groups  Individual Sessions BEHAVIOR SUPPORT AT NEW MEDIA

 Develop social skills  Emotional control  Coed Relationship Concerns  Bullying  Resilience  Self –Advocacy  Organization and Responsibility OUR FOCUS

 An FBA is an attempt to look beyond the obvious interpretation of “bad” behavior and looks deeper into the cause of the behavior.  Does my child need one?  Why are these conducted? FUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT

 The school counselor is your contact person  DonYvonne Owens   Or call the school and request to speak to her. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OTHER TYPES OF BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT…

 New Media offers services such as  Speech and Language  ELL  Occupational  Nurse/ Health Service  Audiologist  In School Counseling  School Counselor  Juvenile Justice Center of Philadelphia  Group  Individual RELATED SERVICES

 NEXT PARENT TRAINING March 11, 1:00pm-2:30pm QUESTIONS?