Bilingual Training (Spanish/English): Understanding the Needs of System-Involved Youth Experiencing Depression

Tania Rodriguez, MSW & Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW

Training Description

During this introductory training, facilitated in Spanish and English-Language, participants will have an overview of depression as it relates to youth. The training will provide a brief overview on the causes of depression and what possible symptoms are for youth. Participants will gain practical skills to assess, respond to, and support a system-involved youth who is experiencing depression symptoms. By attending this training, participants will engage in a collaborative discussion regarding common services and support for parents and caregivers of system-involved youth who are experiencing depression. This training will support participants with an understanding of how depression shows up for a system-involved youth as it relates to their mood, physically, and cognitively. The material will be delivered by PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, group discussion, breakout (small group) discussions and participant workbook (handout).

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to…