At-risk youth face unique challenges that can impact their educational success, well-being, and future opportunities. This workshop will explore key concerns within the education and youth support sectors, focusing on strategies to enhance engagement and well-being for at-risk youth.
Educational Psychologist Kiera will share insights on innovative interventions that foster resilience, motivation, and long-term success.
Some key areas she will cover include:
Increasing motivation to engage in the learning process – strategies to make learning more meaningful and relevant for disengaged youth. Supporting the impact of co-existing mental health challenges on learning – practical approaches to address anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns that affect academic success. Building strong relationships and trust – the role of mentorship and positive adult connections in fostering a sense of belonging and stability. Kiera is currently working as an Educational Psychologist on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, and will return to NZ specifically for this conference – and to see mum and dad!
5 years on from the COVID-19 pandemic response, we’re learning a lot about the impact that this event had on youth development. We must of course acknowledge the pandemic response’s role in saving countless of lives. However, a massive event such as this, would of course have a range of unintended consequences in education, social development and mental health.
This workshop will cover key concerns raised within the education sector about what’s been noticed as a flow on effect from the COVID-19 pandemic. Educational Psychologist Kiera will discuss strategies to help restore some of the lost opportunities for development during this time. Some key areas she will cover include: the interaction between social skills delay and emotional regulation, building resilience back, and adaptations in learning to support academic disengagement. Kiera is currently working as an Ed Pysch on the Sunshine Coast, Australia and will return to NZ specifically for this Conference – and to see mum and dad!
