This Caregiver Education event will be offered multiple times during the 2026 service year. Dates and locations coming soon, so check back in, or go ahead and register and we will send you current information.
Trailblazing best practices in mental health services for people with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities is a priority within the mission of Down Syndrome Innovations. Join this workshop and learn strategies to ensure your loved one, or the people you serve, are living their best lives. Megan DeBoom, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Lisa Lind, licensed clinical social worker, will demonstrate strategies for healthy coping and emotional regulation that can be used by members of your family and service providers on your team. You will walk away with visual supports and ideas that you can implement right away to ensure that you, the ones you love, and the ones you serve, are equipped to manage stress and navigate the challenges of everyday life. Instruction is relevant for supporters of individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities of all ages and stages.
Topics covered will include, but not limited to:
• A strengths-based approach to emotional well-being
• Research and best practices for the ID/DD community
• Building protective factors for health and wellness
• Family resiliency and healthy coping
• Co-regulation of emotions
• Skills related to managing conflict and relationships
• Grief, loss, and stressful transitions
• Self-care and wellness
Special thanks to grant funding from Children's Services Fund of Jackson County and EITAS, for providing life-changing funds that allow Jackson County residents to access critical mental health services and providing the means for us to offer these workshops to families and service providers throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.