1. Solutions: Your Behavioral Health Partner
Liberty Junior

2. Who are we? Solutions Community Counseling and Recovery Centers
We have 5 locations
Closest is Mason office
Provide Behavioral Health for entire family
We started the collaboration with Liberty at the start of this school year

3. Michelle Williamson, MSW, LSW
Michelle Williamson is a School Based Therapist through Solutions CRCC. She helps students, parents, teachers and counselors by collaborating and planning treatment. Michelle values working in the school, as it is a collaborative effort with everyone involved and enjoys helping others to reach their full potential. Michelle has had trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) and provides trauma informed care. Michelle holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and has had 7 years experience working in the social work field. Michelle has been married for 7 years and enjoys spending time with her husband and doting on her two adorable nieces

4. Referrals
You can send through the school counselor, principal or vice principal
Or contact Michelle at the school

5. Common issues Most common diagnoses across our programs ADHD Anxiety
Depression

6. ADHD Trouble concentrating Not finishing things Not able to focus
Fidgety all the time
Goes from thing to another quickly
Sleeps very little
Lots of energy

7. Anxiety Trouble falling asleep Fear of being alone Picking at skin
Or cannot stay asleep
Fear of being alone
Fear of new experiences
Picking at skin
Nail biting
Strong startle response
Being overly self-critical
Panics in anticipation of things

8. Depression in children
Irritability or anger
Continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness
Social withdrawal
Increased sensitivity to rejection
Changes in appetite -- either increased or decreased
Changes in sleep -- sleeplessness or excessive sleep

9. Depression symptoms continued
Vocal outbursts or crying
Difficulty concentrating
Fatigue and low energy
Physical complaints (such as stomachaches, headaches) that don't respond to treatment
Reduced ability to function during events and activities at home or with friends, in school, extracurricular activities, and in other hobbies or interests
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Impaired thinking or concentration
Thoughts of death or self harm

10. Studies show Issues in behavioral health do affect ability to learn
Children can learn things to help them cope, learn and grow
Families are involved in treatment even if the child is seen at school

11. Questions