Three members of the CSDB Mental Health Team recently presented at a state level conference for School Psychologists at the Colorado Society for School Psychologists annual convention in Vail, CO. Cara Johnson, School Psychologist, Allison Sambrook, School Social Worker, and Jessica Rogers, School Counselor, presented on the topic of “Crisis Response for BVI and DHH Students” to a room of School Psychologists from public schools around the state. The team discussed the differences in mental health support BVI and DHH students may need as well as the impact of their experiences on their mental health. The team discussed how important it is for DHH and BVI students to have a sense of community in their school programs and how a community of peers and adult role models can be a protective factor in mental health and wellness of these students with sensory differences. Information about how CSDB has adapted crisis protocols to fit the needs of our students was shared for other districts to consider with their own population of students.
