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ONLINE – Empowering Parents: Navigating & Supporting Kids’ Needs in School

September 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

- Free
Learn ways to support your child’s mental health needs in school.

This class will take place online on Zoom. Please see the FAQ at the bottom of the page for more information.

Join Kamini Verma, LCSW-S, RPT-S, of the Samaritan Center, to learn about advocating and supporting your kids in school.

Unlock the tools and knowledge you need to advocate for your child’s success in school! Join us for a presentation designed for parents navigating the school system. This session will provide actionable insights into understanding your child’s rights, collaborating with educators, and supporting their mental health. Learn how to create a supportive home environment, recognize signs of mental health challenges, and access vital resources. Discover how early intervention and continuous mental health support can lead to improved academic and social outcomes for your child. Whether you’re new to the education system or seeking to enhance your advocacy skills, this presentation will empower you to be a stronger, more informed partner in your child’s educational journey.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable strategies for ensuring your child’s well-being and success in school!

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR – Kamini Verma, LCSW-S, RPT-S

Kamini Verma is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor. She obtained her master’s degree in clinical social work from University of Texas Steve Hicks School of Social Work and her undergraduate degree in Psychology and English from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. Kamini is also a Trust Based Relational Intervention® Certified Educator. She has attended level one training for Theraplay interventions and is working towards Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification.

Kamini is enthusiastic about assisting children and their families through periods of healing, development and growth. She worked for eight years as an advocate for children in the Texas foster care system before transitioning to helping children in residential care with a focus on neurodiversity. Kamini’s diversified skill set includes expertise in children ages 5 and up. Her experience includes providing individual, family and parent support on issues related to healing from trauma, creating home stability, adoption/foster care, attachment, ADHD, depression and anxiety. Kamini’s focus is providing person-centered, trauma informed care utilizing prescriptive modalities that include, but are not limited to, child-centered play, synergetic play therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Currently, Kamini offers individual therapy to children and adolescents aged 5-16, as well as parenting workshops. Kamini also provides board approved supervision for LMSWs and those seeking a Registered Play Therapy Credential. She utilizes a relational, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and integrated development model of supervision.

FAQ:

Will I get a certificate for attending the class?

Yes. We will email certificates within a few days of your class. If you don’t receive a certificate within a few days, please email registration@georgetownproject.org.

How do I use Zoom?

Please read our Zoom Info & Tips sheet here.

How will I get the Zoom link?

Eventbrite will send a confirmation message and reminder messages that include the link to the online event page. You will be able to start the Zoom workshop by clicking the link.

Other questions?

Feel free to email registration@georgetownproject.org. We’re happy to help!