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Mental Health Matters: Recognize and Respond Microcredential

  • 08 Oct 2026
  • 06 May 2027
  • Via zoom

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Mental Health Matters: Recognize and Respond- MASCA's newest microcredential

As student mental health needs continue to grow, school counselors play a critical role in identifying concerns, providing support, and fostering student well-being. This micro-credential equips counselors with the knowledge, confidence, and practical intervention strategies needed to effectively support students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. 

Participants will explore evidence-informed, school-based approaches to identifying and addressing student mental health concerns, delivering appropriate counseling and intervention services, and collaborating with school teams to promote positive outcomes.

Through real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and guided reflection, counselors will strengthen their clinical decision-making skills and develop a toolkit of practical, ready-to-use strategies for supporting students across a range of needs.

Participants will leave with actionable tools, enhanced confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to address student mental health needs within the unique context of schools.

Here are the eight dates, times and topics.  Speakers TBA. All sessions will be via zoom and can be recorded to view later if you are not able to attend.

Date

Time

Topic

Speaker(s)

10/8/26

10:30-11:45

Structuring Counseling Services for Predictability and Impact 

TBA

11/5/26

10:30-11:45

Case Formulation and Mental Status Assessment  

TBA

12/3/26

10:30-11:45

Trauma-Informed Counseling Practices 

TBA

1/7/27

10:30-11:45

Supporting Students Experiencing Depression

TBA

2/4/27

10:30-11:45

Supporting Students Experiencing Anxiety 

TBA

3/4/27

10:30-11:45

Externalizing Behaviors and De-escalation 

TBA

4/1/27 

10:30-11:45

Risk Assessment, Harm and Safety 

TBA

5/6/27

10:30-11:45

Counselor Wellness and Sustainability  

TBA

Cost: $65 for members and $120 for non-members

10 PDPs and/or 10 Continuing Education Hours available

10 CEs registration: $100 and will be done separately


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MASCA deeply values its diverse membership and is fully committed to creating an organization where each individual is welcomed, included, respected and empowered.  No person will be excluded from MASCA on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation or military status, or for any other discriminatory reason. These activities include, but are not limited to, appointment of its Governing Board, hiring or firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and the providing of services.  This policy is fundamental to the effective functioning of MASCA as an organization that supports counselors and promotes equity in our schools, districts and the Commonwealth.

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