HLTH3907 - Growing Happy and Healthy Kids
Course Description
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.