FREE Mental Health Webinars for Parents and Caregivers
In partnership with mental health experts from the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Health, SDCOE is offering a free webinar series for parents and caregivers. Each session provides expert insights, practical tips, and tools to address common mental health challenges faced by youth today. Spanish interpretation will be available.
Flyer: English Spanish
Time: 6:00–6:45 p.m., followed by a 15-minute Q&A
Location: Online (registration required)
Upcoming Sessions
📅 Feb. 18 — The Developing Brain: Understanding Childhood and Youth Through a Neuroscience Lens
Why do children and teens react so differently at different ages? Using easy-to-understand neuroscience, this session helps parents make sense of brain development, emotional regulation, and behavior—and learn how connection and co-regulation support healthier responses at home and school.
👉 Register for Feb. 18 Session
📅 March 4 — How Trauma Impacts Children and Youth and What You Can Do About It
Trauma and chronic stress can shape how children think, feel, and behave long after an event has passed. This session helps parents understand how adversity impacts the developing brain, recognize signs of distress, and respond with trauma-informed strategies that promote safety, resilience, and prevention.
👉 Register for Mar. 4 Session
📅 March 18 — The Power of Positive Experiences: Building Resilience at Home
Grounded in the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework, this session highlights how everyday moments of connection, trust, and belonging can buffer stress and support lifelong mental health. Parents will learn simple, meaningful ways to build resilience and make home a place of healing and strength.
👉 Register for Mar. 18 Session