Telehealth ROCKS

05/28/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Learn to ground yourself with the mindful breath in this short video with Dr. Caroline Danda!

Learn to ground using the mindful breath with Dr. Caroline Danda. T...

05/26/2026

🚨 This Thursday! 🚨

Supporting youth after trauma requires looking beyond a single moment or system and understanding the full experience of the child and their family over time. In this upcoming session, we’ll explore what happens from initial report through referral to a Child Advocacy Center, and how those early processes can shape a youth’s mental health in the days and weeks following trauma exposure.

We’ll also dig into how individual, family, and community factors influence recovery—and what protective factors can help reduce the risk of longer-term challenges like PTSD.

This is real-world, case-based, and immediately applicable for anyone working with youth across settings.

🗓 Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 12–1 PM CST
💻 Virtual via Zoom

You don't want to miss this one!

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4taNH4M

05/21/2026

Feeling stressed? Try this grounding technique! Start with 5 deep breaths and work your way down to naming 1 thing that excites you. 💙 Save this for the next time you need a reset.

05/19/2026

Supporting the Whole Child: Connecting Brain Health, Systems, & Practice | Session 4 -
What Happens Next? Supporting Kids After Trauma from Initial Report to Care
📅 Date: May 28th, 2026
⏰ Time: 12 to 1 PM CT
📍 Format: Virtual via Zoom
👤 Presenter(s): Austen McGuire, PhD, Licensed Psychologist & Assistant Professor, University of Kansas Medical Center | Jenny Stroup, LMSW, Forensic Interviewer, Sunflower House

WSCC Component(s) Addressed: Community involvement, Family engagement, & Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services

About This Session:
Supporting youth after trauma (e.g., maltreatment, exposure to violence or other crimes) means looking beyond a single moment or system — it means seeing and supporting the whole child and their family over time. In this session, participants will explore what the processes and procedures look like for youth and their families who are referred to a child advocacy center as part of initial investigations of trauma exposure like child abuse or violence in the home. Participants will also learn about how the characteristics and experiences of the youth, their family, and the community may impact a youth’s mental health challenges in the initial days and weeks after traumatic events.

👉 Register for the series today: https://bit.ly/4taNH4M

05/15/2026

Chronic absenteeism, real solutions & student success!

Listen to Episode 3 of ROCK Talk: The Telehealth ROCKS Podcast, where we sit down with Jeff Pegues, Assistant Superintendent in Parsons, Kansas, to explore practical and compassionate approaches to improving school attendance. From understanding root causes to strengthening family and community support, Jeff shares strategies schools can use to help every student show up and succeed.

Listen now: https://bit.ly/4nrEfZj

05/13/2026

Rural kids deserve great healthcare — and school-based Community Health Workers (SB-CHWs) are making that happen across Kansas and Missouri.

Telehealth ROCKS is measuring the real-world impact of our SB-CHW program, and your voice matters. We're asking community members, educators, and families to take a brief 5-10 minute survey by May 22nd.

Every response helps make the case to state and federal policymakers for sustaining and expanding this program.

Take the survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8836367/School-Based-Community-Health-Workers

Questions? Reach out to Yael Harris at [email protected].

05/12/2026

👀 Feeling overwhelmed? Play "I Spy" for grounding!

Pick an object nearby and describe it in detail — bonus points if a classmate can guess what it is. Simple, fun, and grounding! 🌟

05/08/2026

Today is National ! For nearly 20 years, SAMHSA has recognized Children’s Mental Health Day to bring attention to the mental health needs of children and young people. Learn more: samhsa.gov/about/digital-toolkits/childrens-mental-health-awareness-day

05/07/2026

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is a time to recognize the importance of supporting the emotional well-being of children and families. Early support, open conversations, and strong communities can make a lasting difference in a child’s life!

💚 Learn more or find support:
- Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/
- National Alliance on Mental Health: https://www.nami.org/
- Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/

05/06/2026

Today we celebrate the incredible school nurses who keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for your compassion, expertise, and the essential role you play in supporting both physical and mental well-being!