SMHC at USF

SMHC at USF School Mental Health Collaborative:
Research, Training, & Technical Assistance Center @ USF
Promoting school mental health practices & policies.
📍Tampa, FL

School psychologists, social workers, and counselors. This course focuses on practical school based CE.Individualized So...
01/28/2026

School psychologists, social workers, and counselors. This course focuses on practical school based CE.

Individualized Social and Emotional Interventions
3 CE Hours Florida and national approval
$29

Covers Brief Coping Cat, CBITS, and MATCH ADTC for use with students.

More courses coming soon.
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Learn more and register
https://learnsmhc.org/

Licensed school mental health professionals: earn 3 CE hours.Evidence Based Counseling Techniques is a CE training focus...
01/21/2026

Licensed school mental health professionals: earn 3 CE hours.

Evidence Based Counseling Techniques is a CE training focused on practical counseling skills for working with students in school settings.

The training introduces Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, with a focus on student motivation, confidence, and growth.

âś” 3 CE hours
âś” Approved CE Provider
âś” Cost: $29

Enroll here: https://learnsmhc.org/

We’re supporting students this spring through our Happiness Tools Project, a free program based in positive psychology.I...
01/16/2026

We’re supporting students this spring through our Happiness Tools Project, a free program based in positive psychology.

If you know a student in grades 3–12 who could use extra emotional support right now, this may be a helpful option.

Students meet once per week for 30 minutes on Zoom for 10–12 weeks, guided by trained USF counselor trainees with faculty supervision. There is no cost to families.

Curious or want to learn more?
Email promotingyouthhappiness@gmail.com
You can simply write: “I’m interested in the free student support program.”

Limited to the first 40 families. Parent permission required.
Please feel free to share with families or educators who may be interested đź’›

You want to support all students, but you’re only one person.MTSS helps schools work together tonotice concerns early,ma...
01/14/2026

You want to support all students, but you’re only one person.

MTSS helps schools work together to
notice concerns early,
match support to student needs,
and adjust support over time.

If this sounds like the support your school needs,
comment Care for our Consultation Resource Guide.

Support that starts at crisis starts too late.MTSS, or Multi Tiered Systems of Support, helps schools know how to suppor...
01/08/2026

Support that starts at crisis starts too late.

MTSS, or Multi Tiered Systems of Support, helps schools know how to support students and educators early, before problems grow into emergencies. It organizes prevention, extra help, and intensive support so schools are not left guessing what to do.

We share evidence-based guidance to help schools build systems that work.

Surviving is not enough.
Thriving is the standard.

As we prepare for the New Year, we’re here to help educators create safer, more connected classrooms. 💚This quick guide ...
12/18/2025

As we prepare for the New Year, we’re here to help educators create safer, more connected classrooms. 💚

This quick guide to bullying prevention offers practical, research-backed steps to support students and build a culture of kindness.

Yesterday our team highlighted what makes Tier 2 implementation challenging and what helps schools move forward with con...
12/04/2025

Yesterday our team highlighted what makes Tier 2 implementation challenging and what helps schools move forward with confidence.
Sustainable support allows schools to respond earlier, before crisis emerges.

Presenters (left to right): Kristen Mahony, Frances, Camryn, and Shannon Suldo

“The kids (and adults) are not all right…”Yesterday, Caleb walked us through the realities schools are facing:• 1 in 5 y...
12/04/2025

“The kids (and adults) are not all right…”

Yesterday, Caleb walked us through the realities schools are facing:
• 1 in 5 youth experience mental health challenges
• Nationwide shortages of school-based mental health professionals
• Delayed services that may lead to severe consequences

This is why early action matters.
And why we’re committed to building support systems that help students and the professionals who show up for them every day.

Day 2 of ASMHC!
12/03/2025

Day 2 of ASMHC!

Have you ever known a student who struggled with attendance?Today at the Annual School Mental Health Conference, our tea...
12/02/2025

Have you ever known a student who struggled with attendance?

Today at the Annual School Mental Health Conference, our team shared new STAY project research to help you support students earlier and keep them connected.

Thank you to Rose Iovannone, Alison Salloum, Shannon Suldo, Karen Michel, Victoria Leto, and Agustina Otero for leading this work.

Looking forward to seeing you today at the ASMH Conference! Let’s build resilient futures💚
12/02/2025

Looking forward to seeing you today at the ASMH Conference! Let’s build resilient futures💚

This Monday, we’re co-hosting the ASMH Pre-Conference with UF’s Prevention & Intervention Network. Follow along for the ...
11/30/2025

This Monday, we’re co-hosting the ASMH Pre-Conference with UF’s Prevention & Intervention Network. Follow along for the conversations shaping educational support.

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