College of Education and Human Development

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Racial Justice & Equity (RJE) Talk Series presents: Fostering Mental Health and Resilience in Educational Settings Amid Rising Antisemitism

Fostering Mental Health and Resilience in Educational Settings Amid Rising
 Antisemitism
The rise in antisemitism has impacted students and staff across educational institutions,creating heightened stress, fear, and division. This session offers a trauma-informed framework to support mental health and promote resilience for all members of the academic community. Participants will learn practical skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, equipping them to navigate challenging conversations and emotional triggers. The session will also explore how to validate students’ experiences while holding them accountable for academic responsibilities, fostering a balanced approach to support and structure. By integrating trauma-informed practices, educators, administrators, and students can create a more inclusive, psychologically safe environment that upholds the well-being of all.

Objectives:
1. Recognize the Impact of Rising Antisemitism on Mental Health – Understand how increased antisemitism affects students, faculty, and staff, and its broader implications for campus climate.
2. Develop Emotion Regulation and Distress Tolerance Skills – Learn techniques to manage strong emotions and support others in distress while maintaining psychological safety.
3. Balance Validation with Accountability – Explore how to acknowledge students' emotions while ensuring they remain engaged in their academic responsibilities.
4. Create Trauma-Informed Educational Environments – Implement strategies to foster a supportive, inclusive, and responsive campus culture that prioritizes mental health and well-being.

When: Thursday, April 3rd,
 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Peik 355 and
 online via Zoom

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Speaker Bio:
Dr. Miri Bar-Halpern is the Director of Trauma Training and Services at Parents for Peace and the Director of Intensive Outpatient Treatment Services at Boston Child Study Center. She is also a lecturer in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, where she supervises psychology interns and psychiatry residents. In addition, Dr. Bar-Halpern is an author, a public speaker, and an advisor to digital health companies. She is extensively trained in implementing a broad range of evidence-based interventions to treat children, adolescents, and families with severe psychiatric conditions. As an expert in the field of trauma, Dr. Bar-Halpern has developed treatment manuals, therapy groups, and training seminars and has been invited to present nationally and internationally. She has published several chapters and articles about trauma and emotion regulation, including the book, Becoming a Superhero: A Book For Children Who Have Been Exposed to Trauma. Dr. Bar-Halpern also provides consultation to schools and organizations in developing trauma-informed social-emotional programs to enhance safety, quality of life, and
performance.


 

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