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Below are the links to the prior BeWell Sereies trainings including recordings and handouts related to each presentation. We are also creating a resource section with an on-going list of links to material that may be helpful in your school or clinical practice. If you have any suggestions for additions, please reach out our PD Chairman or one of our Co-Chairs.
Chairman: Dale Starcher - sstarc8987@comcast.net
Co-Chair: Geff Mastro - geffm67@gmail.com
Co-Chair: John Lestino - jlestino1811@gmail.com
Recording links, power points, and resources
for the 2024-2025 series
*you will need your passcode to access each recording
School Crisis Intervention: Lessons from the
Front Lines
Presented: 9/27/2024
NASP Domains: 2 & 4
School Crisis Power Point.pptx
Recording LinkStudy Overview for Schools.doc
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Promoting Family & School Success: Evidence-
Based Interventions for Children & Adolescents
with ADHD
Presented: 10/25/2024
NASP Domains: 2, 3, & 7
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
Presented: 11/1/2024
NASP Domain: 8
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A Taste of Motivational Interviewing:
Building Hope & Confidence
Presented: 11/22/2024
NASP Domain: 2 & 4
Motivational Interviewing 101.pdf
Recording (needs to be downloaded for video player)
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Intimate Partner Violence: Considerations for School
Psychologists and Counselors
Presented: 12/6/2024
NASP Domain: 4 & 6
Intimate Partner Violence Power Point
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Foundations & Application in Schools
Presented 1/24/2025
NASP Domain: 4 & 9
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Building Compassionate Communities to Increase Belonging and Liberated Wellness
Presented: 1/31/2025
NASP Domain: 1, 2, 6, & 8
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Building Men: Foundational Leadership
Presented: 2/21/2025
NASP Domains: 2, 5, & 7
Recording Link passcode: ^1xLp2G=--------------------------------------------------------
Urban Resilience
Presented: 2/28/2025
NASP Domain: 4
Power Point
Recording Link Passcode: **45=r&w
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Preventing and Intervening with Bullying
Presented 3/21/2025
NASP Domain: 5& 6
Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention
Recording Link Passcode: ?+XhCp63
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A Personal
Journey to Equitable Assessment of Intelligence: Measuring Thinking Not Knowing
Presented 4/4/2025
NASP Domain: 8, 9 & 10
Recording Link Passcode: W@%d^5Rj
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The Softer Side of ABA: Where the Treatment of ASD & Compassionate Care Meet
Presented 5/16/2025
NASP Domain: 4, 5, & 8
Recording Link Passcode: VAgAiB1.
Chazin et al (2024) Centering Autistic Perspectives.pdf
Morris et al (2023) Toward a further understanding of assent.pdf
Roher et al (2021) Soft Skills The case for compassionate care.pdf
below are the links to recordings and resources
from the 2023-2024 series
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Beyond Box Checking: Intention & Implementation for Change
This presentation will focus on identifying several sources of motivation that can fuel us to engage in equity work throughout the school year. We will learn holistic and practical methods of integrating this learning into our professional practice. We will also familiarize ourselves with school-wide action planning templates that can increase buy-in and action beyond just the school based mental health team.
Session Objectives
- To identify several sources of motivation that can fuel us to engage in equity work throughout this school year
- To learn holistic and practical methods of integrating this learning into our professional practice
- To familiarize ourselves with school-wide action planning templates that can increase buy-in and action beyond just the school-based mental health team
Carly McCollow, LMSW (She/Her) supports schools and organizations is healing harm and connecting around shared humanity. She coauthors the NJ State Bar Foundation's restorative justice workshops, and facilitates those and other antiracist and trauma-informed workshops in schools and districts across New Jersey. Carly currently coaches and facilitates facilitates through her practice Holding Space, provides clinical services through Liberation-Based Therapy, facilitates with Ampersands RJ, and lectures at Yale University.
Beyond Box Checking Powerpoint
Motivational Interviewing 101: Building Confidence and Hope
This workshop will provide an overview of the principles, core skills, spirit and the major tasks of motivational interviewing. Special attention will be given to building confidence and hope in clients.
Session Objectives
- To understand the principles of motivational interviewing
- Learning to build confidence and hope in clients through motivational interviewing
Dr. Milton A. Fuentes received his MA in psychology with a Latinx psychology focus from Montclair State University and his doctorate in clinical psychology from Rutgers University. He completed a pre-doctoral fellowship in clinical and community psychology at Yale University and secured post-doctoral training in epidemiology at Columbia University. He is the 2012 President of the National Latinx Psychological Association and was recently awarded fellow status in the American Psychological Association for his outstanding contributions in the field of psychology. Dr. Fuentes is also the recipient of the 2023 Society for the Teaching of Psychology Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. Dr. Fuentes’ research and clinical interests are in the areas of Latinx, multicultural, and family psychology; program development; pedagogy; and motivational enhancement. He serves as a consultant to academic campuses, community-based agencies, and corporate clients, helping them center equity, diversity, and inclusion in their mission and strategic planning efforts. Dr. Fuentes is currently a professor in the psychology department at Montclair State University as well as a licensed psychologist in New Jersey and New York.
Motivational Interviewing 101 (powerpoint)
Building Psychological Flexibility for Empowered Students and Healthy Learning Communities with the ACT Matrix
This workshop will allow you to discover the power of the ACT Matrix, a visual representation of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), in fostering psychological flexibility. Developed by Dr. Kevin Polk, this evidence-based approach engages individuals in values-based behaviors, leading to improved mental health and well-being. Join us in this in-service to learn how the ACT Matrix promotes social-emotional learning, empowers students, and cultivates a positive and supportive learning environment. We'll overcome obstacles and work towards common goals of living and learning together.
Session Objectives
- Learn the basics elements of ACT
- Learn how flexible thinking can lead to positive change
- Understand how to apply this way of thinking to various settings and populations
Phil Tenaglia, a lifelong educator and certified ACT coach, has over 35 years of experience in K-12 education as a teacher, school psychologist, and crisis intervention specialist. He introduced Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) to education in 2009 and currently trains individuals, schools, and organizations in the ACT Matrix approach for mental health, social-emotional learning, and workplace wellness. Phil is also a family therapist and author of books on crisis intervention and applying the Matrix to coaching and organizations. Based in Langhorne, PA, he resides with his family.
Building Psychological Flexibility Powerpoint
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in School Settings
This workshop will cover the nuts and bolts of using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a range of mood and anxiety disorders in students. The workshop will focus on translating the use of CBT in school settings and reducing barriers to service delivery. Specific CBT components that will be covered include relaxation/self-calming techniques, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral exposures.
Session Objectives
- Understand the nuts and bolts of CBT
- Be able to apply CBT to various psychological conditions
Dr. Michael L. Sulkowski is an associate professor and Program Coordinator in the School Psychology Program at the University of Alabama. He is the co-author of Leadership for Safe Schools: The Three-Pillar Approach to Supporting the Mental Health of Students, Creating Safe Schools and Fostering Students’ Mental Health, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in K-12 Schools: A Practitioner’s Workbook, First and Second Editions. Dr. Sulkowski also has authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications. 
Childhood Adversity and Resilience: Understanding the Latinx Childhood Experience of Today
This workshop will focus on understanding and defining Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their relationship to race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Participants will become aware of cultural norms that serve as protective, resiliency based factors in the lives of Latinx children. Participants will be also be able charged to ensure that more adults who work with children and families know about ACEs, protective factors and are aware of available resources to provide needed support to our communities.
Session Objectives
- Understand what ACESs are and how they relate to race, ethnicity, and SES
- Be able to identify cultural norms and protective factors in Latinx children
- Be able to transfer this information to others who work with Latinx children
Dr. Yesenia Flores earned a Doctorate in School and Community Psychology from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She is licensed in NY and NJ and also holds certifications as a School Counselor and School Psychologist. She received a post-doctoral certification in Family/Civil Forensic Psychology from Montclair State University. She has provided therapy in a variety of different settings including hospitals, schools, community clinics, long term rehabilitation centers, senior centers, and private group practices. Dr. Flores is experienced with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services for depression, parenting support, decreased self-esteem, anxiety, trouble concentrating, and in the implementation of interventions addressing academic and behavioral challenges. Her specialty is trauma-focused therapy with children and families.
How Can We Help This Kid
This professional development program focuses on proactive measures and dynamic solutions for helping troubled, at-risk students. Goals will include reducing expulsions, suspensions and substance misuse; improving student behavior, attitude and decision making skills; and strengthening student-educator and athlete-coach relationships
Session Objectives
- To understand the make up of and factors affecting at-risk students
- Be able to identify strategies to reduce expulsions, suspensions, and substance misuse
- To improve student behavior and strengthen student-staff relationships
Stephen Hill, J.D. is the founder of Speak Sobriety, young person in recovery, bestselling author, recovery coach, and a fierce attorney advocating for treatment over incarceration—is a renowned national speaker on substance use prevention & mental health with a truly inspiring comeback story that everyone must hear.
"Redfined: A Journey to Recovery"
Zoom Presentation Link - passcode 9k#fEygp
Understanding and Supporting Transgender and Gender Diverse Students
This workshop is designed to provide the participant with increased awareness and knowledge about gender diversity and schools; family matters about raising a transgender child and navigating the education system in this regard will also be presented. Finally, specific strategies participants can employ to support transgender and gender diverse students will be highlighted. Learning will be supported through direct instruction, discussion, video presentation, and resources that can be employed to facilitate these processes.
Session Objectives
- To enhance participants’ awareness of gender identity and gender diversity matters in schools from multiple perspectives
- To introduce tools participants can use not only to assess a system’s readiness to accommodate transgender and gender diverse students but to determine the support and transition needs of individual gender diverse youth
- To highlight strategies participants can employ to support transgender and gender diverse students and to improve school climates as they pertain to gender diversity.
Todd A. Savage, Ph.D., NCSP is a professor in the school psychology program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF); he is also a past president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Dr. Savage’s scholarly research interests include culturally-responsive practice; social justice; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues in education; and school safety and crisis prevention, preparedness, and intervention. To date, he has facilitated or co-facilitated over 100 professional development sessions for school and mental health personnel related to gender diversity.
Solution Focused Counseling in Schools
This session describes practical strategies of solution-focused counseling. Participants will learn techniques for quickly identifying students’ best hopes from counseling, asking questions that elicit students’ strengths and resources, monitoring progress in practical ways, and responding to so-called resistant students and caregivers in ways that engage their investment and motivation.
Session Objectives
- Explain what solution-focused counseling is and how it works
- Be able to identify student goals, strengths, and resources quickly and efficiently
- Understand how to deal with resistance and engage students and caregivers
Dr. John Murphy is a School Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Professor Emeritus of Psychology & Counseling at the University of Central Arkansas. He has worked as a high school teacher, school psychologist, therapist, and consultant. He is a practitioner, author, and trainer of strengths-based/solution-focused practice with young people, families, and schools. He continues to provide therapy and consultation services to schools, agencies, and persons of all ages. Dr. Murphy consults and teaches throughout the world for professional associations, mental health agencies, universities, school systems, and lay audiences.
Zoom Presentation Link - passcode=6$da.K*U
Bullying Prevention and Intervention:
Realistic Strategies for School Personnel
This session will focus on recognizing the complexity, scope, and effects of bullying behaviors, developing a framework for understanding it and some practical strategies for reducing bullying in schools.
Session Objectives
- Be able to recognize the complexity of bullying behaviors using a social-ecological framework
- Understand the scope and consequences of bullying across the years
- Learn the best practices for evaluating bullying and improving school climate to reduce these behaviors
Dr. Susan M. Swearer is the Willa Cather Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology and Professor of School Psychology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. She is a licensed psychologist, co-director of the Bullying Research Network and director of the Nebraska Bullying Prevention and Intervention Initiative. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA, her M.S. in Special Education from the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA, and her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX. She completed an APA-approved internship with the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology at Boys Town in Omaha, NE.
Bullying Prevention Powerpoint
Understanding and Using PSW and the Simple View of Reading Frameworks
to Foster Collaboration in the Identification of Dyslexia, SLI, & SLD
This will be part one of a two part series focusing on how to foster effective and efficient collaborative evaluations amongst educational service providers. Part one will offer more of a broad overview of PSW using CHC theory. Part two will focus on organizing a collaborative assessment.
Session Objectives
- Be able to understand what PSW is and the various different PSW approaches
- Understand how assessment of learning issues has evolved
- Understand CHC Theory and using PSW for assessment
Dr. Andrew Shanock is a Professor of School Psychology at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Dr. Shanock specializes in educational assessment. He has been a featured speaker at the national and state level for a variety of educational professionals, including school psychologists, speech language pathologists, and administrators. He consults with school districts around the country to promote issues such as collaborative assessment, Response to Intervention, and instructional support team building. Dr. Shanock’s presentations are informative, entertaining, and interactive.
Zoom Presentation Link - passcode: E9iZuu^V
Understanding and Using PSW and the Simple View of Reading Frameworks
to Foster Collaboration in the Identification of Dyslexia, SLI, & SLD
This will be part two of a two part series focusing on how to foster effective and efficient collaborative evaluations amongst educational service providers. Part one will offer more of a broad overview of PSW using CHC theory. Part two will focus on organizing a collaborative assessment.
Session Objectives
- Be able to understand what PSW is and the various different PSW approaches
- Understand how assessment of learning issues has evolved
- Understand CHC Theory and using PSW for assessment
Dr. Andrew Shanock is a Professor of School Psychology at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY. Dr. Shanock specializes in educational assessment. He has been a featured speaker at the national and state level for a variety of educational professionals, including school psychologists, speech language pathologists, and administrators. He consults with school districts around the country to promote issues such as collaborative assessment, Response to Intervention, and instructional support team building. Dr. Shanock’s presentations are informative, entertaining, and interactive.
Zoom Presentation Link - passcode: cP7=z=Cy