LE 132: How to Support Our Children’s Mental Health During a Pandemic with Dr. Christian Chan

Bringin' Hip Hop Into Our Schools Virtual Summit About Christian Chan, Ph.D. Christian D. Chan (he, him, his), PhD, NCC is an Assistant Professor of Counseling at Idaho State University and President-Elect of the Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA). His interests revolve around intersectionality; multiculturalism in counseling, supervision, and counselor education; social justice and activism; career development; critical research methodologies; intergenerational conflict in families; and couple, family, and group modalities with socialization/communication of culture and social identities. His prior professional experiences include case management with foster care adolescents, career development, higher education administration, and individual, couples, parent-child, group, and family counseling services. As a recent recipient of the AADA President’s Outstanding Service Award and ALGBTIC Ned Farley Service Award, he actively contributes to peer-reviewed publications in journals, books, and edited volumes and has conducted over 115 refereed presentations at the national, regional, and state levels. Show Highlights Children and their mental health during COVID-19 Having conversations about what is happening with our children Understanding and naming our experiences Keeping traditions within the home School counselor supports for students #scchat Different formats of teleservices FERPA and privacy with teleservices Connect with Christian Twitter: @christianxderek Email: [email protected] Additional Resources #scchat #counselored Connect with me on Instagram: @sheldoneakins