Foster Care Training

This interactive training equips school-based mental health providers with practical, research-informed strategies to design, facilitate, and evaluate group techniques that integrate play and creative methods to support student wellness. Grounded in the principles of play, the workshop highlights how developmentally responsive, experiential approaches enhance engagement, foster resilience, and strengthen peer connection—skills that translate into improved attendance, reduced behavioral concerns, and stronger academic performance. Participants will experience hands-on play activities, explore adaptable group formats for diverse student needs, and engage in collaborative planning to align strategies with school mental health frameworks. Emphasizing ethical, evidence-based, and data-driven practice, this training empowers providers to confidently implement creative group strategies that advance both student well-being and schoolwide outcomes.