Weston PD March 21, 2025 Choice

Teachers often see students with depression disengage, withdraw, or struggle with academic persistence. While DBT’s core skills—validation, opposite action, and behavioral activation—are essential, what happens when those aren't enough? This session will go deeper, offering creative DBT-informed strategies to help students reconnect, re-engage, and find momentum, even when motivation is low. This session will move beyond traditional encouragement and validation to provide actionable, classroom-friendly interventions that increase engagement, reduce shutdowns, and help students build a sense of agency in their learning.