Health & Wellness Program

Because the APSF recognizes the importance of health and wellness for educators, staff members, and students, we offer free webinars to all members of the community, addressing some of the most important topics facing our school community. Spanish translation services are provided for all webinars.

There are no upcoming webinars scheduled at this time. Follow us on social and sign up for our email communications to be notified about the next webinar.

Many of our past webinars have been recorded. See below for links to view them.

Recorded webinars

A Parent's Guide to Speaking to Children about Self-Harm & Suicidality
Join WakeMed’s Manager of Behavioral Health and Director of Spiritual Care Services for a conversation to promote understanding of mental health, self-harm and suicide prevention. Dr. Jessica Tomasula and Rev. Jeremy Gilmore provide accurate and helpful information for parents and caregivers.

Back to School: How to Help Your Child Manage Stress & Anxiety and Thrive this School Year
Dr. Laura Politte of WakeMed will discuss the broad impact of COVID-19 on mental health, how to recognize the signs of anxiety, and share strategies parents can easily use to support their children’s mental health as they transition back to school.

Zoomed Out? 6 Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused, Engaged, and Motivated
Ann Dolin with Educational Connections provides practical, easy-to-implement virtual learning strategies to support students learning from home.