Parent Education
2025- 2026
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2025- 2026
| Date | Title | Presenter | Links |
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September 4, 2025
6:00 – 7:00 PM
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Mindfulness Classes for Parents/Caregivers:
What the Body Can Teach Us
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SDCOE
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Register here: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-269393
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September 11, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Mindfulness Classes for Parents/Caregivers:
Mindfulness of Emotion
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SDCOE
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Register here: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-269395
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September 18, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Mindfulness Classes for Parents/Caregivers:
Attending to Thoughts
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SDCOE
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Register here: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-269394
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September 25, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM
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Mindfulness Classes for Parents/Caregivers:
Awareness: Your Brain's Superpower
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SDCOE
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Register here: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-269396
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October 4, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Workshop: Guidance & Support for Parents
– Immigration Workshop
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SDCOE | Flyer English / Spanish |
| November 13, 2025 12:00 PM |
Beyond Bullying: A Parenting Playbook
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SDCOE/
Bright Life
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| Ongoing Online Opportunities | |||
| Parent Guidance.org Courses | Cook Center | https://parentguidance.org/all-courses/ | |
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Wellness Lab Practical & Empowering Mental Health Training
Students (13+) · Parents/Caregivers |
CA Wellness Together | https://www.wellnesstogether.org/wellnesseducationlab |
Archived Parent Presentations
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2024-2025 Presentations
| Date | Title | Presenter | Links |
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Jan. 15, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
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Building Belonging: Turning the Tide on Bullying
Hilary Bowers, M.D., FAAP
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Rady Children/
SDCOE
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Feb. 19, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
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Hope and Healing: Understanding Self-Harm and Supporting Youth
Jason Schweitzer, M.D.
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Rady Children/
SDCOE
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https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-259120 |
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Mar. 19, 2025
5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Stress, Resilience, and the Power of Support Katherine Nguyen Williams, Ph.D. |
Rady Children/
SDCOE
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https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-259122 |
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Apr. 30, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
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From Pressure to Resilience: How to Help Teens Navigate Self-Image, Social Interactions, and Performance
Jacquelyn Corvan, PhD Lead Pediatric Psychologist
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Rady Children/
SDUHSD
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Session Slide Deck/Recording
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May 14, 2025
5:30-6:30 pm
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Navigating Transitions: Helping Youth Thrive Through School
and Life Changes
Yashia Vargas, LCSW Lead Integrated Health Therapist
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Rady Children/
SDUHSD
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Session Slide Deck/Recording |
2023-2024 Presentations
| Date | Title | Presenter | Links |
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Sept. 26, 2023
6 - 7:00 pm
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Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents & Caregivers: Recognize Signs and Learn What to Do - English Free Webinar | SDCOE & Directing Change | Register |
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Sept. 27, 2023
6 - 7:00 pm
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Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents & Caregivers: Recognize Signs and Learn What to Do - Spanish Free Webinar | SDCOE & Directing Change | Register |
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Oct. 5, 2023
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training | SDCOE | Register |
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Nov. 8, 2023
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, | SDCOE | Register |
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Dec. 6, 2023
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, | SDCOE | Register |
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Jan. 10, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training | SDCOE | Register |
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Jan. 24, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
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Social Media's Impact on Youth Mental Health
Social media use has been linked to increased rates of depression and anxiety among youth. Join renowned pediatrician and mental health expert Hilary Bowers, MD, FAAP, as she shares timely research on the subject. Her insight and tips will offer beneficial ways to manage and model the healthy use of social media with the teenagers in your life.
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SDCOE | Recording |
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Feb. 7, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, | SDCOE | Register |
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February 7, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
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Mental Health 101: Everything Parents Need to Know to Support Youth at Home
Creating a secure environment for youth fosters a sense of belonging, positively influencing their lives. Join Willough Jenkins, MD as she discusses the current state of youth mental health and provides insights into how caregivers can support, communicate with, and stay connected to today's teenagers. Willough Jenkins, MD
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SDCOE | Recording |
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March 13, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, | SDCOE | Register |
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March 13, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
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From Darkness to Light: A Parent's Guide to Recognizing and Responding to Youth Depression
In today’s landscape, youth struggle with feelings of sadness and loneliness. Join Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA to explore this current state and how you can be a light in their lives. By participating, you will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression, acquire tools and skills to foster youth well-being at home, and discover the appropriate next steps to take if additional mental health assistance is needed. Joshua Feriante, DO, MBA
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SDCOE |
Recording |
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April 24, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
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Cultivating School-Life Balance to Support Academic Success
Day by day, adolescents strive to navigate school assignments, extracurricular activities, friendships, and occasionally, instances of bullying. This can result in them feeling overwhelmed. Join Katherine Nguyen Williams, PhD as she provides practical guidance for parents to assist young individuals in identifying and handling both academic and life-related stress. She will lead participants through strategies aimed at fostering a healthy balance between school and life, both in the present and for the future. Katherine Nguyen William, PhD
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SDCOE | Recording |
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May 1, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, | SDCOE | Register |
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May 15, 2024
5:30-6:30 pm
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When Anxiety Attacks: How You Can Help
While anxiety and stress are common aspects of life, they can sometimes become overwhelming or debilitating. Discover tips and tools from Tammy Maginot, PhD to effectively manage and reduce anxiety at home, both for yourself and the youth you care about. Tammy Maginot, PhD
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SDCOE | Recording |
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June 5, 2024
1 -2:30 pm
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QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer – Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention No-Cost Virtual Training, | SDCOE | Register |
2022-2023 Presentations
| Date | Title | Presenter | Links |
| Jan. 11, 2023 | SDCOE | ||
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Jan. 25, 2023
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Financial Aid Workshop for Adult Supporters of Foster Youth | Pam Fleming, Cuyamaca College Diana Barajas, Grossmont College |
Flyer/Registration |
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Jan. 31, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
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Four-Part Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series. First webinar topic is Eating Disorders, with simultaneous Spanish translation.
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SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital | Flyer/Registration |
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Feb. 1, 2023
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SDCOE | ||
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Feb. 28, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
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Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series: The Real Deal: Connection Between Vaping, Cannabis Use, and Mental Health
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SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital | |
| Mar. 1, 2023 | SDCOE | ||
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Mar. 4, 2023
8:15 am to 3:00 pm
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Comienza con un Sueño / It Begins with a Dream workshops in English and Spanish - open to all 6-11th grade students, parents/guardians, and advocates
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UC San Diego | Flyer |
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March 21, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
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Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series: Depression and Anxiety: The Mental Health Challenges Facing Youth Today
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SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital | |
| Apr. 12, 2023 | SDCOE | ||
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April 25
6:00-7:00 pm
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Parent/Caregiver Mental Health Webinar Series: Establishing Healthy Relationships | SDCOE & Rady Children's Hospital | |
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April 27
4:30 - 5:30 pm
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My Voice Counts Series: Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities in California | SDCOE | |
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May 2, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
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Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do (Spanish) | SDCOE | Flyer with Registration |
| May 3, 2023 | QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention | SDCOE | |
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May 4, 2023
6:00-7:00 pm
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Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents: Recognizing Signs and What to Do (English)
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SDCOE | Flyer with Registration |
| June 7, 2023 | QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention | SDCOE | |
| July 19, 2023 | QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention | SDCOE |
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