Emotional First Response Workshop

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM ET
Price: $200 per person
Location: Virtual on Zoom

Note: Training registration will follow after payment. If you would like to pay for multiple participants at once or pay by invoice, contact billing@pearinc.org with "Emotional First Response Workshop" in the subject line.

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Across schools and OST (out-of-school time) programs, educators are seeing more young people struggle with stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges that affect learning and connection. Many caring adults feel uncertain about how to respond—but with the right knowledge and tools, they can make a lasting difference.

Join PEAR (Partnerships in Education and Resilience) for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to help educators and youth professionals apply Developmental Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies in everyday settings. These practical approaches support both youth and adult wellness, empowering you to build calmer, more connected learning environments. It introduces a new approach that melds youth development and mental health practice for non-clinicians, grounded in evidence-based methods.

You will gain tools to recognize early signs of stress and emotional dysregulation — helping you respond before small problems escalate into serious blow-ups. You’ll also learn how to engage distracted or withdrawn young people and those who seem overly quiet or chronically sad. We’ll also discuss when and how to involve professional clinicians for evaluation or treatment, ensuring that every young person gets the support they need at the right level of care.

Workshop Objectives

In this session, you’ll learn to:

• Recognize emotional and behavioral patterns that signal youth needs and strengths
• Apply developmentally appropriate CBT-informed techniques to reduce stress and enhance coping
• Foster resilience, reflection, and self-regulation among youth
• Strengthen your own wellness and ability to stay calm and effective during challenges