SMHC at USF

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

03/13/2026

How can schools support student mental health before problems escalate?

Our latest SMHC Practice Update shares research, projects from our team, and resources for school mental health professionals and school safety teams.

Read the update and subscribe: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/ebzOgGc/smhcusf

03/06/2026

After a few NASP conventions, it starts to feel like a reunion.

You see familiar faces in the hallways, reconnect between sessions, and meet new people who also care about supporting students and schools.

At NASP 2026 in Chicago, the SMHC Center at USF shared:

13 paper presentations
2 symposia
4 practitioner conversations, mini-skills sessions, and workshops
7 posters

And yes… we also had to try some of the food.

Comment if you see yourself in one of these photos 👀
Or tell us your favorite food from Chicago (emojis count)

See you next year !

03/05/2026

The SMHC Center at USF was proud to present at the NASP 2026 Annual Convention in Chicago.

We shared school-based mental health work as part of a symposium on the Dual-Factor Model of Mental Health, highlighted Project SOAR (Strengths, Optimism, Achievement, and Relationships), and drew a packed room during our session on supporting students experiencing emotionally-based school avoidance.

Presentations also included the STAY team and new research on positive psychology interventions for elementary students with cancer.

We’re not done remembering NASP 2026.
Stay tuned for more!

02/26/2026

Every student deserves support that’s proactive, evidence-based, and sustainable.

At NASP 2026, school psychologists and leaders from across the country are sharing how we can strengthen school mental health systems.

Follow along as we share behind-the-scenes from the convention and insights from the field.

02/09/2026

We’re excited to share an upcoming professional learning opportunity for clinicians in our community.

is hosting a two-day intensive on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) this March at the University of South Florida.

This experiential workshop will focus on practical ACT skills, psychological flexibility, and building community among clinicians.

Date: March 12–13
Location: USF College of Education
Up to 14 CEUs available

Learn more using the link in our Story or QR code on the flyer. Hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

School mental health care is complex.
But it doesn’t have to feel reactive.

We’re building CE courses designed for real school settings.

LearnSMHC.org

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.
Share with a colleague.

Learn more and register
https://learnsmhc.org/

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.

✔ 3 CE hours
✔ Approved CE Provider
✔ Cost: $29

Enroll here: https://learnsmhc.org/

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 💛

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.

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.

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33620

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