HLTH3907 - Growing Happy and Healthy Kids

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

Please note: This webinar is recorded. The registration system will automatically turn off the online registration feature once the webinar is completed. If you click "Request Information" a pop-up message box will appear. Indicate that you would like the webinar recording. Once your message is received an associate from the Kekaulike Noncredit Registration office will contact you If you prefer to contact the Kaiaulu Webinar Team directly please email kccocet@hawaii.edu.

Trauma, depression, anxiety, and abuse of all sorts abound. So does resilience, success, happiness and hope. Let’s simplify it all and understand what’s at the root of how kids beat the odds despite challenges. And then, let’s look at what you can do, as a parent, a teacher (an adult, a human being) to help our keiki grow up to have happy, healthy, successful lives.

This webinar is partially funded through a grant provided by the University of Hawai`i at Manoa SEED Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Success.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, participants will:

1. Understand the impact of ACE (Adult Childhood Experiences) and PCE (Positive Childhood Experiences) on children and adults.

2. Understand the role of CONNECTION and the 4 As in a person’s life.

3. Name 3 specific things that you do/will do to provide children with PCE.

Speaker Bio:

Cindy Melim, LCSW - For over 20 years Cindy Melim has been helping people live better lives in mind, body and soul. Her beginning in professional “helping” started with the severely-persistently mentally-ill on Oahu’s Leeward Coast. She also worked with school-aged children, at-risk youth, families, couples and adults coping with life’s changes. She’s served as a clinical therapist, program director, clinical supervisor, hospice worker, coach and consultant. Cindy credits her relatability and simple style to her work in different industries including hospitality, food and beverage, community mental health, public schools, primary healthcare, higher education and private healing practice. Currently, she is the mental health professional at Kapiolani Community College's Ka'au Program - for Student Mental Health and Wellness.

Cindy is honored and humbled by any opportunity to listen to your stories, share what she’s learned so far, offer encouragement and be a part of your personal journey and growth. Mahalo nui.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability so that we may coordinate the accommodations you need, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9210, (808)447-3145/ (808)447-3141 (videophone), or email kapdeaf1@hawaii.edu.

Please note: Due to the COVID-19 health and safety requirements, ZOOM or phone appointment will replace face to face meetings until further notice. You will need to contact Kapi'olani CC's DSSO or Deaf Center to request accommodations in a Kapi'olani CC course even if you've already registered or are receiving services at another UH campus's disability support program.