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Understanding the Social-Emotional Needs and Helping
Students in COVID-19

Enroll in the Online Self-Study course and complete it at your own pace.
1 CE hour available for behavioral health clinicians upon completion.

Understanding the Social-Emotional Needs and Helping Students in COVID-19

The lingering emotional impact of COVID-19 has deeply affected students—amplifying anxiety, grief, and isolation in ways that educators and clinicians are still navigating. Now more than ever, students need emotionally attuned professionals who can recognize and respond to their evolving needs with insight and compassion.

This course offers a vital opportunity to deepen your understanding of the emotional toll this pandemic has taken on youth and to gain effective, actionable strategies for supporting student wellness in both school and clinical settings.

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Dr. Christine Brown Richards, a seasoned educator, counselor, and school administrator, brings decades of experience and a heart for youth advocacy to this training. With advanced degrees in educational leadership and a commitment to community-based support, Dr. Richards equips clinicians with the insight needed to respond meaningfully to the emotional needs of students.

Her approach combines evidence-based theory with hands-on, real-world applications. Through practical examples, engaging instruction, and a Whole Child lens, she empowers participants to confidently apply what they learn in their daily practice.

This course explores the core elements of social-emotional learning (SEL), including the five major areas of student need: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. It also examines how the Whole Child approach and family-school-community collaboration can be harnessed to support student growth amid post-pandemic challenges.

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Instructor

Dr. Christine Brown Richards, EdD, is an educator, counselor, facilitator, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to leadership, learning, and community impact. A Rochester native, she holds degrees from Central State University, the University of Rochester, SUNY Brockport, and St. John Fisher College, where she earned her Doctorate in Executive Leadership.

Dr. Richards serves as Assistant Principal with Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES, Vice President of the Gates Chili Central School District Board of Education, and an adjunct professor at Monroe Community College. She is active in several professional and civic organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the Black Women’s Leadership Forum, and the Greater Rochester MLK Commission.

As co-founder of Beautiful Shades of Brown and GirlTrek ROC!, and COO of China Eyes Productions, Dr. Richards champions youth mentorship, women’s health, and empowerment. Passionate about bringing people together through learning and service, she lives by the philosophy: “You’re never too old to learn.”

Key Takeaways:

  • Apply social-emotional learning principles: Understand how SEL connects to emotional regulation, relationship building, and decision-making in youth.

  • Recognize when to intervene: Identify when students require individualized or intensive mental health support and know what steps to take.

  • Expand your circle of care: Collaborate with agency staff and school resources to ensure no student is left unsupported.

Why This Course?

  • Relevant to today's students: Focused on the lasting impact of COVID-19, this course addresses challenges clinicians are seeing now.

  • Led by a trusted expert: Dr. Richards brings a rare combination of academic leadership and direct service with students, giving you both credibility and clarity.

  • Mission-driven support: Offered by Telehealth Certification Institute, where our mission is to empower clinicians with quality continuing education that makes a real difference.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify opportunities and events to engage students in while adhering to governance and guidelines presented by your school district and other governmental officials.

  • Recognize your students’ needs for more intensive or individualized counseling.

  • Recognize the need to expand your resources and partner with additional school and agency staff.

Discover how to create safe, responsive, and resilient environments for students struggling with today’s emotional challenges. This course offers you a thoughtful way forward—with tools you can use right away to support those who need you most.

Enroll today to bring clarity and confidence to your work with students.

This non-interactive self-study. Instruction consists of 1 hour of video instruction and a post-test.

Enroll in the 1 CE Online Self-Study for $20

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Availability: From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.

Who Should Attend: This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.

Teaching Methods: This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.

How to attend: Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.

This program was recorded on November 19, 2020.

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