Substance Use Education for WNC Educators
Available through Jan 3, 2025 Open Mental Health
Description
This FREE program is available to school personnel in the following WNC Counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey counties.
Substance Use Prevention Educator and veteran School Counselor, Kriya Lendzion, LCMHC, LCAS, CPS, will discuss the most commonly misused substances by adolescents including caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, marijuana, and prescription and over-the-counter medications. This course will provide key information to prepare school educators and personnel in Western North Carolina how to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance misuse in youth and how to prevent and intervene in such cases. Lendzion will explore the role that educators and school personnel play in early prevention and intervention by providing situation specific tools and resources.
Approximate time to complete the course: One Hour
Learner content includes: PowerPoint, Optional Reading Resources and Posttest
Participants will have 45 days from the date of their registration to complete this course. After that date, course materials will no longer be accessible.
MAHEC engages in evaluation activities to better understand the impact of our programs. By registering for this course, you agree that we may use your personal information in evaluative research regarding this program. Any reports published will be de-identified and reported in aggregate format.
Target Audience
This program is intended for all school personnel, counselors, social workers, psychologists, and others interested in this subject matter.
Objectives
- Examine the current state of substance misuse for adolescents
- Describe the most commonly misused substances and dangerous use trends
- Discuss accurate facts of use risks and dispel popular myths
- Identify early risk factors and feel equipped to help strengthen students' protective factors
- Recognize warning signs and access intervention strategies
- Access youth substance misuse resources
Faculty
- Kriya Lendzion, MA, LCMHC, LPC, CPS
