Unprecedented challenges that our youth have encountered in recent years have had devastating effects on their mental health. The current “youth mental health crises” as acknowledged in the U.S. surgeon general’s recent special report, calls us to deepen our listening and caregiving for our young persons. 

Restorative justice practices (RJPs) build skills to support positive, thriving, empowered relationships and can transform how we show up for our youth whether it be within our family systems, schools, community or extracurricular activities. In this session we ask: How can parents/guardians navigate emerging complexities of youth’s lives to best hold our children with care? 

Join us to share and receive ideas and experiences to orient our hearts and minds to show up with our best selves for our young persons. 

About the instructor:

Sal Corbin worked for 15 years in academia as a Psychology Professor before transitioning to nonprofit work. He has done workforce development training and program management and is now a Training Coordinator for the Behavioral Health System of Baltimore and Board Chair for the DC Peace Team. His vision is to help others build and maintain healthy relationships with conflict transformation as the primary focus. His extensive background in leadership facilitation supports his efforts to keep showing up and sharing. He holds degrees in Clinical (M.S.) and Educational (PhD) Psychology.