Supporting the Trojan Family in Times of Crisis
June 5, 2018
5:30 pm
Experts from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work are helping to address the needs of the local community, training school and health professionals to provide psychological support for children and set up systems for long-term recovery.
Hear more about what we can all do to offer support in times of crisis and loss and what USC is doing to strengthen the Las Vegas community from expert David Schonfeld. Dr. Schonfeld is director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. He will draw on over 30 years’ experience in pediatric bereavement and crisis response, including local work with Bishop Gorman High School and the Clark County School District, to provide examples and answer your questions.
Complimentary admission includes hors d'oeuvres, sodas and water at a reception prior to the presentation. Self-parking is complimentary onsite.
Presenter:
David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician and director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB). He holds a joint appointment at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. In 2005, Schonfeld established the NCSCB with funding from the September 11th Children’s Fund and the National Philanthropic Trust. Further funding from the New York Life Foundation has allowed the center to provide ongoing and expanded services. The center aims to promote an appreciation of the role that schools play to support students, staff and families at times of crisis and loss; to collaborate with organizations and agencies to further this goal; and to serve as a resource for information, training materials, consultation and technical assistance. Schonfeld has authored more than 100 scholarly articles, book chapters and books (e.g., The Grieving Student: A Teacher’s Guide, Brookes Publishing) and has given more than 800 presentations on the topics of pediatric bereavement and crisis. He has provided consultation and training on school crisis and pediatric bereavement in the aftermath of a number of school crisis events and disasters within the United States and abroad.
Program Highlights
5:30 p.m. Reception and networking with local Trojans
6:30 p.m. Program begins/introductory remarks from USC Alumni Club of Las Vegas
6:35 p.m. Interactive presentation by David Schonfeld, Director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement (NCSCB), including video presentations from Las Vegas school leaders
7:25 p.m. Q&A with Dr. Schonfeld
7:40 p.m. Closing remarks
7:45 p.m. Program concludes