Camp All Staff Mental Health Essentials Training

Practical tools for camp staff to understand camper needs, recognizing distress, and responding with empathy and consistency.

What you'll walk away with

  1. Understand campers’ developmental needs and recognize signs of distress and dysregulation.
  2. Learn practical tools for regulation, co-regulation, and supportive communication.
  3. Respond to challenging behaviors with empathy while reinforcing expectations and building connection.
  4. Ask questions and get guidance during a Q&A with JF&CS professionals.

This all-staff training equips camp staff with practical tools for understanding campers’ developmental needs, recognizing distress and dysregulation, and responding with empathy and consistency. Staff learn strategies for regulation, co-regulation, supportive communication, and addressing behavior in ways that build connection, reinforce expectations, and create a peaceful, inclusive camp environment.

At a glance

Length
60 minutes

Audience
Camp Staff

Led by
BeWellATL facilitators

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