• From Insight to Impact: Applying a Shared Risk and Protective Factor Framework for Collective Change in Local Prevention

    Online / Zoom

    Overview Prevention work is most impactful when it connects across issues, sectors, and communities. This session focuses on putting Shared Risk and Protective Factor (SRPF) concepts into action to improve community outcomes and strengthen collaborative prevention systems. Participants will be guided through an action planning process to assess current efforts, identify alignment opportunities, and build...

  • Language Matters: Using Person-First Language to Decrease Stigma

    Online / Zoom

    This discussion-based session will explore the importance of using person-first language as a tool to promote dignity, empathy, and respect. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how language shapes public attitudes and affects the wellbeing of individuals navigating substance use and misuse. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, the session will highlight how stigma—often...

  • Centering Community Voices: Collaborative Prevention Strategies with Pregnant People, Parents, and Caregivers (Part 1 of 2)

    Online / Zoom

    Overview The journey of building a family is unique for everyone. Substance use disorder (SUD) prevention strategies, including evidence-based programs (EBPs) frequently include elements that relate to or directly support the family domain. This session will explore comprehensive prevention practices and approaches within the family domain, including preventative support for pregnant and parenting people, best...

  • Centering Community Voices: Collaborative Prevention Strategies with Pregnant People, Parents, and Caregivers (Part 2 of 2)

    Online / Zoom

    Overview The journey of building a family is unique for everyone. Substance use disorder (SUD) prevention strategies, including evidence-based programs (EBPs) frequently include elements that relate to or directly support the family domain. This session will explore comprehensive prevention practices and approaches within the family domain, including preventative support for pregnant and parenting people, best...

  • Parenting Teens in a Time of Risk: Understanding Development, Spotting Red Flags, and Responding to Substance Use

    Marin County Office of Education 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Online or in person Presented by Dylan Kersh, LMFT & Gary Federoff This three-part presentation helps parents and caregivers better understand adolescent development, recognize early signs of concern especially related to substance use—and gain practical tools for effective communication and support. Part 1: The Teen Brain – What’s Going On in There? Learn how adolescent...

  • Starting the Conversation: Suicide, Stigma, and Support

    Online / Zoom

    Presented by Elisa Stern, M.A., M.Res. & Amelia Moser, M.A. Recent research has indicated that one in five adolescents has seriously considered suicide in the past year. Talking about mental health and suicide can feel challenging, but given the increasing prevalence of such experiences, doing so is essential for building a supportive and informed community....

  • Call of the Wild: Helping Teens to Resist Extremist Political Ideologies

    Marin County Office of Education 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Online or in person Presented by Mark Edwards, MFT In an increasingly polarized world, extremist political ideologies are finding new ways to reach young people - often through digital platforms, online communities, and social media algorithms that target vulnerable youth. This engaging and informative two-hour seminar is designed for parents and caregivers who want to...

  • Emotional Suffering in Children & Teens: What Parents Should Know and When to Act

    Marin County Office of Education 1111 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Online or in person Presented by Cheryl K. Best, Ph.D. Raising children is no easy task, and there’s no manual to guide us. Children today face uniquegenerational challenges that are increasing the prevalence of mental health crises. Drawing on research in developmental psychology and the onset of mental illness, Dr. Best will offer strategies for...