Mental Health

Preventing Parental Burnout: Insights from Kendra Wilde

Parental well-being advocate Kendra Wilde discusses effective strategies to prevent and manage parental burnout. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional expertise, Kendra emphasizes the importance of self-care, building resilience, and implementing practical micro-actions to maintain mental and emotional health.

Vietnamese American: Cultural Implication in Healthcare

This presentation examines how traditional Vietnamese cultural practices influence health behaviors and perceptions among Vietnamese Americans. It addresses challenges such as language barriers, the integration of traditional remedies with Western medicine, and cultural attitudes toward illness and treatment.

Growth Mindset

In this video, the speaker discusses the differences between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, emphasizing how adopting a growth mindset can enhance learning and personal development.

Parenting Journey with Ginger Kwan, M.Ed.

In this presentation, Ginger Kwan, M.Ed., Executive Director of Open Doors for Multicultural Families, shares insights on parenting in multicultural contexts, emphasizing support for children with developmental disabilities

Crisis Prevent and Intervention

This session offers practical tools to help families prevent emotional or behavioral crises at home. Learn how to recognize early warning signs, reduce stress, and create supportive environments that help children feel safe, understood, and regulated.

Emotion Matters

Learn why emotions matter and how to help children build emotional awareness and self-regulation skills at home and in school.

Understanding and Responding to Mental Health Needs

This session helps families and caregivers recognize signs of mental health challenges in children and youth. Learn how to respond with empathy, connect with support systems, and take steps toward promoting emotional well-being at home, in school, and in the community.

Managing Anxiety For Parents of Children with Special Needs

In this session, Adam Clark from Coastal ABA speaks directly to parents of children with disabilities about managing stress and anxiety during uncertain times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation highlights simple, practical strategies like building a daily routine, practicing self-care, maintaining healthy sleep and eating habits, and recognizing your own self-worth as a caregiver.

Social Emotional learning with Ms. Hồng Đinh

In this session, Ms. Hồng Đinh introduces the basics of social-emotional learning (SEL) and why it’s important for children's development. Learn how SEL helps children build self-awareness, manage emotions, form healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions at home and in school.

Growth Mindset at Home – with Ms. Hồng Đinh

Ms. Hồng Đinh shares how parents can support a growth mindset at home, following key ideas from the American educational approach. Learn simple, everyday strategies to help children build confidence, embrace challenges, and develop a love for learning.

Stress Management for Parents

Dr. Jesse Crosby from McLean Hospital shares practical tools and strategies to help parents manage stress while caring for children with special needs. This session offers guidance on how to care for your own well-being so you can continue to support your child with strength and balance.

Mental Health in Teens – with Dr. Esra Guvenek-Cokol

Dr. Esra Guvenek-Cokol from McLean Hospital provides an overview of teen mental health and development. Learn about identity formation, common mental health conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression—including early warning signs. The training also covers how mental health challenges may appear in neurodivergent youth and what treatment can look like, including when medication may be helpful and the risks of leaving symptoms untreated.

Mental Health in Immigrant Communities – with Professor Kathleen Wong

Professor Kathleen Wong shares insights into the mental health challenges many immigrant individuals and families face. Learn how culture, language, and life transitions impact emotional well-being - and explore ways to support mental health with care, understanding, and community resources.

Reflection on Parenting A Child with Mental Health Concerns

Dr. Pata Suyemoto shares her personal journey of raising a child with mental health challenges, offering deep insight and encouragement for Asian American parents. This session highlights key considerations around youth mental health, stigma, and the importance of culturally sensitive support for families in Asian communities.

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