“Resiliency in Action: How Families, Schools, and Communities Create “Bounce Back”

from FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is hosting a presentation by resiliency expert Nan Henderson who will talk about “Resiliency in Action: How Families, Schools, and Communities Create “Bounce Back” Kids on Tuesday, January 29, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School, cafeteria. This free presentation is for parents, school staff, and community members.

Ms. Henderson’s presentation is in conjunction with the resiliency program developed by the FCPS Department of Special Services (DSS) in collaboration with Fairfax County government, and several youth community groups. This program focuses on three areas: bullying prevention and intervention, suicide prevention and how children can deal with depression, and crisis situations. The FCPS program utilizes the resources of its school psychologists, social workers, and counselors to help students develop the traits resilient individuals possess to “bounce back” and overcome life’s challenges.

To register for the resiliency presentation, go to http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ips/resiliency/workshop/HendersonWorkshop.shtml .