Military Kids: Risk and Resilience

Описание: Military Kids: Risk and Resilience | ECHO Training Series for Educators
In this informative session from our ECHO Training Series, Dr. Andrea Israel, a military behavioral health child psychologist at the Center for Deployment Psychology, explores the unique challenges and remarkable strengths of children in military families.
This training provides educators with essential insights about:

The demographics of military children (approximately 4 million US youth have some connection to military lifestyle)
Normative military stressors including frequent relocations (PCS), deployments, and family separations
The impact of service member injuries on family dynamics
Educational challenges military children face when changing schools
The timing of behavioral health needs in relation to military life transitions
How military children develop resilience using the "Seven Cs" framework

Dr. Israel highlights how military youth often demonstrate stronger confidence, character, and coping skills due to their unique experiences, while emphasizing the importance of adult support in fostering these strengths.
Perfect for teachers, school counselors, administrators, and any education professionals working with military-connected students. Learn practical strategies to better support the military children in your classroom and school community.
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