Andrew Baxter MSW RSW has worked in School Based and Community Mental Health for over 15 years. During his time with Alberta Health Services (AHS), he has provided direct treatment and consultation services for children and families in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Currently, Andrew chairs the School Based Mental Health Quality Improvement Committee and sits on the Child and Adolescent Addictions and Mental Health Standards Committee. His main role with AHS is to serve as the Coordinator for the Mental Health Literacy Project which is currently rolling out in 8 school boards across Alberta. His educational background is in psychology and social work.
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Networking for Mental Health in Schools - Working Together on Working Together
Presented By
Andrew BaxterSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2018 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
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AllWorking Together – that’s the goal! This networking day is designed to provide you with the opportunity to learn from one another, encounter new ideas, and to connect in person with folks you would not meet otherwise. There is incredible work happening around the province to support mentally healthy cultures in schools. Let us learn from one another, find ways to work together, and build a strong web of support across the province for our students.
Join us for a powerful day of collaboration with colleagues about strategies you can use every day to support the mental health of all students.
There are two topic streams to ensure you have the opportunity for the conversations that matter to you:
- Stream 1: Leading a Mentally Healthy Culture (for Leaders)
- Stream 2: Every Student, Every Day: Strategies to Promote Mental Health (for Teachers and Support Staff)
Overview of the day:
8:30 AM - Registration and Coffee
9:00 AM - Welcome and Setting Learning Intentions
10:00 AM - Student Panel
11:00 AM - Breakout Sessions 1
12:00 PM - Lunch
12:45 PM - Afternoon Keynote with Andrew Baxter
2:00 PM - Breakout Sessions 2
3:00 PM - Wrap Up
Target Audience
Anyone who supports the mental health of children in schools, Community-based Counselors and Educational Psychologists, Educational Assistants, Family-school Liaisons, OT, PT, SLP, School Administrators, School Counselors, School Nurses, Student Services Team Members and Teachers
Please click the Process Registration button to complete registration. Payment is not required.