May Third Thursday Webinar
After the Storm:
Practical Strategies for Supporting Children and Families
Thursday, May 21st
at 12pm on Zoom
What to Expect
This session focuses on practical strategies professionals can use to support children, families, and communities following a disaster.
Through discussion and real-world examples, participants will explore ways to create safe-predictable environments, strengthen relationships, and promote emotional regulation during times of stress and recovery.
The session will also highlight strategies for professionals to care for their own well-being while continuing to support others during challenging circumstances.
Participants will leave with concrete tools they can apply in their classrooms, programs, and communities to promote stability, resilience, and recovery after a disaster.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify common emotional or behavioral responses children may display following a disaster.
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Describe and practice practical strategies that promote safety, predictability, and emotional regulation in early childhood settings during times of crisis and recovery.
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Develop a personal or program-level action step that supports their own well-being while continuing to care for children and families following a disaster.
Meet our presenter
Ashley Nelson, LCSW
Project Manger, SCIMHA
Ashley is a Project Manager for the South Carolina Infant Mental Health Association and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. She previously served as a Healthy Steps Specialist in Baltimore, supporting the University of Maryland’s Midtown Pediatrics Clinic in early childhood development initiatives.
With a background as a child therapist, Ashley is committed to strengthening the emotional and behavioral health of young children through treatment, training, consultation, and research. Her collaborative work with families and professionals across multiple disciplines has deepened her expertise in early childhood development, diagnostics, culturally responsive, and attachment-based care.
Ashley holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a BA in Sociology from Saint Augustine’s University. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Social Work at the University of Southern California.
