Regulating the Stress Response for Kids: Practical Tips for Primary Care Providers

This webinar offers practical tips and examples on how providers can incorporate stress regulation strategies into their treatment planning for pediatric patients.

Presenters will:

- Share definitions, research, and the clinical response to address toxic stress through stress regulation strategies.
- Review the Six Stress-Busting Strategies and other ACEs Aware resources.
- Provide concrete examples and specific strategies on how to speak to patients and caregivers about mindfulness, supportive relationships, and mental health prior to the need for a referral.

Presenters:

- Dayna Long, MD, FAAP
Attending Physician, Primary Care
Medical Director, Center for Child and Community Health
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland

- Hilary M. Bowers, MD, FAAP
Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services, Children’s Primary Care Medical Group

- Pradeep Gidwani, MD, MPH, FAAP
Medical Director, Healthy Development Services and First 5 First Steps Home Visiting Services
American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 3