Child and Youth Mental Health: Insights and Mindsets
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Thank You!
Jennifer Westcott
Email: Jennifer.Westcott@gov.bc.ca
Delve into the world of child and youth mental health with Jennifer Westcott as she shares strategies and perspectives on working with young individuals. Discover unique mindsets like behavioral, cognitive, medical, trauma, and relational approaches to address mental health challenges in children and teens.
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Inside the World of Child & Youth Mental Health Jennifer Westcott, MA, RCC Team Leader, CYMH
Disclosure I have nothing to disclose.
By the Numbers 30,000 By the Numbers: Cranbrook Population: Served by: 6 FTE s
By the Numbers Radium, Invermere Population: 5,800 By the Numbers: Golden, Served by: 2.8 FTE s
Were in the nest We re in the nest It s not like adult work It s not like adult work
Mindsets working with children and youth Mindsets when
Whats Normal? Normal?
BEHAVIOURAL Mindset Mindset STOP Bad Behaviour
COGNITIVE Mindset Mindset STOP Faulty Thinking
MEDICAL Mindset Mindset STOP Symptoms
TRAUMA Mindset Mindset What happened to you? vs What s wrong with you?
RELATIONAL Mindset Mindset Connection is Key
What is your bias?
What is your reality?
When mindsets collide
How do we communicate?
Thank You! Jennifer Westcott Email: Jennifer.Westcott@gov.bc.ca
