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Presence Under Pressure: Mindfulness Skills for Working (and Surviving) with High Acuity Youth

Friday, December 4 | 10:30 - 11:45 AM

Working with high acuity youth doesn't leave much room for calm — one minute it's quiet, the next you're managing a crisis and still expected to stay level-headed. This 90-minute session covers what it takes to stay grounded in that environment, and how to use those same skills with the youth in your care..

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify personal and situational factors that impact mindful, clear-headed decision-making in high-stress roles.

  2. Apply practical mindfulness techniques to stay grounded and regulated during high-pressure moments, such as crisis response, staff conflict, or rapid decision-making.

  3. Develop strategies to model mindful skills and develop a culture of regulation and self-awareness among all staff.

About the Presenter: Amanda L. Pryor, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC

Amanda Pryor, MSW, LCSW, CSAYC is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a graduate degree from the Indiana University School of Social Work. She specializes in working with children and adolescents who exhibit sexually problematic or harmful behaviors, bringing years of clinical experience and compassion to this complex area of practice. Amanda currently serves as the Executive Director of Advocacy and Training Alliance, where she oversees credentialing services and provides specialized training for professionals addressing sexual behavior issues in youth. She is credentialed through the organization and plays a key role in advancing best practices in the field. In addition to her leadership role, Amanda is a Representative on the Board of the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) and holds the distinction of ATSA Fellow. Her work is deeply informed by a commitment to ethical care, trauma-informed practice, and professional sustainability. Amanda is also a 200-hour trained Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.

Social Media Handle: LinkedIn - Amanda Pryor

Website Handle: https://www.advocacyandtraining.org/