(WEBINAR) Developing Grit and Growth Mindset in Today’s Youth
CE Type:APAIACETSW
# of CE's: 3.0
0.3 IACET CE's
CE/CEU Type: SW, IACET, APA # of CE/CEU's: 3.0 CE's 0.3 IACET CEU's
About This Course
In an age of instant gratification and constant change, helping youth build perseverance and a belief in their ability to grow is more important than ever. A growth mindset can empower youth to overcome challenges, while the risk factors of trauma and adverse childhood experiences can be mitigated by the protective factors that build resilience and develop grit. Resilience is directly related to well-being and this workshop will examine the latest research from psychology and neuroscience on resilience, mindset and grit. Resources and practical tools to foster grit and a growth mindset will be reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will look at the concepts of grit and growth mindset to understand their impact on youth development
- Attendees will examine the foundations of persistence and mindset formation
- Participants will identify barriers that undermine grit and growth mindset in today’s youth
- Specific strategies and resources to cultivate persistence, resilience and growth mindset principles will be reviewed
Intended Audience:
Educators, school staff, & behavioral health provider agency staff.
Instructional Level:
Introductory
Completion Requirements:
Participants must attend the entire session, participate in all activities, and submit an evaluation within the 7 days of training to receive credits and a certificate. All CEU certificates and certificates of attendance will be received through the DBHIDS Learning Hub. Once you have completed your evaluation you will have access to your CEU or Certificate of Attendance through your DBHIDS Learning Hub Account.
Credit Statements:
BHTEN is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BHTEN offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. BHTEN is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this program.
(0.3 CEU = 3.0 Training Hours)
3.0 CE credit hours for Psychologists awarded. BHTEN is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BHTEN maintains responsibility for this program and its content
Behavioral Health Training and Education Network BHTEN, #1779, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/22/25-9/22/28. Social workers completing this course receive 3.0 General continuing education credits.
Course Instructors
July 9, 2026
Deborah McCoy
Education Consultant and Trainer
As an Education Consultant and Trainer, Deborah has provided in-depth bullying and sexual harassment, cyber-bullying, and youth & social media workshops and seminars. She has worked for 35 years in the fields of education and training, focusing on bullying, cyberbullying, sexual harassment, threat assessment and school climate and safety. Deborah previously worked for the PA Department of Education, in the Division of Safe & Drug-Free Schools as a Regional Coordinator, providing guidance and assistance to Student Assistance Programs in the eastern part of the state.
