As part of NJAAP's Healthy Spaces program, we invite you to join us on Thursday, September 24th from 12:00-1:00 PM for our virtual educational workshop, Tools & Resources for Coping with Stress, Fear and Anxiety! Register Here!

This virtual session will share tools and resources to support mental and behavioral health during the pandemic. Dr. Leopardi and Dr. Gubernick will share guidance on self-care, stress management, and positive discipline. Participants will also engage in thoughtful reflection on how to implement small tests of change to adapt patient care and support connections with families in these uncertain times. 

Presenters: Nicole Marie Leopardi, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician, Camden, NJ and Ruth Gubernick, PhD, MPH, Quality Improvement Coach, New Jersey Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

• Increase your understanding of how to integrate trauma-informed/trauma-responsive care into patient encounters
• Strengthen your knowledge of tools and resources for preventing and addressing ACEs
• Utilize appropriate anticipatory guidance and prevention education on ACEs at well-child visits
• Match families with supportive community resources
• Learn Quality Improvement strategies to assist you in making small change