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Stress is often thought of as an adult issue but children are exposed to stress every day through school, home or social interactions. There are several types of stress that can make a difference in the impact on a child’s brain and physical development. Since the effects of some types of stress ...

Found within KSDE TASN ATBS School Mental Health Initiative's School Mental Health Resource, this informational section discusses various educational frameworks, including Kansas MTSS, RtI, and School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports, and how they support student growth and development. Updated 2...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are serious childhood traumas that result in toxic stress that can harm a child’s brain. The more ACEs a child experiences, the more likely he is to struggle with learning, playing in a healthy way with other children, making friends, and can result in long-te...

In recognition of the need for evidence-based, universal, trauma-responsive practices that support the complete physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children, youth, staff, and caregivers, the TASN School Mental Health Initiative has partnered with Little Flower Yoga to develop a...

Description Presented by Dr. Jim Raines, LCSW. Ethical Recordkeeping in School Mental Health - Part 2 addresses the remaining three aspects of ethical documentation according to the new NASW Code of Ethics: How records should be communicated to others; What and how much information...