The ability to navigate hardships with confidence & courage protects a person’s long-term health and happiness. Explore strategies for building emotional strength and discuss practical techniques to help children navigate setbacks, manage stress, and develop a positive outlook on life in this one-hour seminar sponsored by Polk County, Iowa's Behavioral Health & Disability Services agency.

Meet the Instructor: Susan Dannen is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Susan trained at Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago for her MSW and specializes in child and adult mental health, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, play therapy, foster care, and adoption. She is passionate about educating and supporting others to find hope and healing.