Thriving Thursdays: Mental Health Awareness + AAPI Heritage Month
Thu, May 27
|Zoom and Facebook Live
Join us every Thursday in May as we talk honestly about mental health and healing in BIPOC communities!
Time & Location
May 27, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Zoom and Facebook Live
Guests
About the Event
Join this powerful discussion as Dr. Jackman sits down with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Soundhari Balaguru. Dr. Balaguru will discuss her work with children and adolescents and her leadership in integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) in schools. Dr. Balaguru will share how the pandemic has impacted teaching and learning, and she will share her thoughts on future needs for school-aged youth.
The program will also be live streamed on InnoPsych's YouTube page.
Bios:
Soundhari Balaguru, PhD, a clinical psychologist and independent consultant, brings over 15 years experience supporting school communities. As the former founding Director of Social-Emotional Learning & Mental Health at ChangeMakers Academy (CMA), a diverse K-8 in Vallejo, CA, she worked to reimagine education infused with SEL, Culturally affirming practices, and Restorative Justice. Her work reflects the belief that in order for students to reach their full potential, SEL and rigorous academics need to work hand in hand. ‘Dr.…