An overview of the implementation and outcomes of the Comfortable Cafeteria and Refreshing Recess programs emphasizing inclusive participation, friendship promotion, mealtime conversations, and active play to promote physical and mental health will be provided. Ideas for how to embed universal sensory processing and occupation-based strategies will be shared. Success stories of how occupational therapy practitioners collaborate with relevant school personnel to address the cafeteria and recess needs of students in urban, suburban, and rural schools will be described.
Presented by Sue Bazyk. Livestreamed and recorded during the STAR Institute Virtual Summit: Sensory Health in Schools November 2022
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Engagement Level: Introductory
Content Level: Intermediate
Length: 1 hour
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Description:
Non-academic times of the schoolday,can be significant contributors to student mental and physical health. Conditions that promote positive mental health include participation in enjoyable activities within caring environments that foster positive emotions (Fredrickson & Joiner, 2018). When students enjoy lunch and recess, have good friends, and perceive school personnel to be supportive, they feel more connected to school which, in turn, enhances academic performance (Blum, 2005).
The aim of this session is to provide detailed information about how to implement theComfortable Cafeteria (CC) andRefreshing Recess (RR) programs emphasizing inclusive participation, friendship promotion, mealtime conversations, healthy eating, and active play. Strategies for embedding universal trauma informed care (TIC) for communities with trauma will be shared to support the success of the CC and RR programs. Success stories of how related service providers (OT, PT, SLP) collaborate with relevant school personnel in creative ways to implement these programs in urban, suburban, and rural schools will be described.
Objectives:
- Describe how to implement the Comfortable Cafeteria and Refreshing Recess programs focusing on inclusive participation, friendship promotion, mealtime conversations, healthy food choices, active play, and trauma informed care in order to foster mental and physical health and build capacity of supervisors;
- Describe success stories for how to adapt implement the Comfortable Cafeteria and Refreshing Recess programs in order to meet the distinct needs of diverse school settings including urban, rural, and suburban.
Presenter Bio:
Sue Bazyk, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor Emerita | Cleveland State University
Dr. Susan Bazyk is Professor Emerita of the Occupational Therapy Program at Cleveland State University where she taught for 34 years. She is the founding director of Every Moment Counts, which was launched in 2012. This multi-pronged mental health promotion initiative focuses on helping all children and youth participate successfully throughout the day in academic and non-academic settings (www.everymometcounts.org). In addition to authoring the book, Mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention with children and youth: A guiding framework for occupational therapy (2011), Dr. Bazyk has authored over 30 journal articles and several book chapters in leading OT textbooks. Recent awards include the 2016 Crain’s Cleveland Business Health Care Hero Award, the 2017 Outstanding Research Award for the College of Sciences and Health Professions at CSU, and the 2018 Award for Innovative and Emerging Practice from AOTA. As a Fulbright Specialist (2019–2024), Susan presented on Every Moment Counts in five New Zealand regions in February 2020.
Disclosures:
Susan Bazyk has participated in research that received funding from the Ohio DoE that supported the topic discussed in this presentation. Susan Bazyk received a speaking fee from STAR Institute for this presentation and has ownership interest and intellectual property rights for materials discussed in this presentation. She has also disclosed a professional bias about how OTPs should be practicing in the school setting that she shares in the presentation.
Who should attend:
Occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech language pathologists, educators, child development specialists, mental health professionals, parents, caregivers, and other individuals seeking a better understanding of Sensory Processing.
Instructional Methods:
PowerPoint lecture
Cancellation Policy:
Because this program is recorded and accessible at your convenience, cancellations are not typically accepted. Please contact education@sensoryheatlh.org if you have any questions or concerns.
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Continuing Education Credits:
Course Completion Requirements:
Upon full completion of the course video, participants must complete and pass a quiz with at least 80% accuracy to receive a certificate of completion.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
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