Organizer
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Kim Sayers, LPC-S
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Phone
210-998-4840 -
Email
ksayers@cissa.org -
I have work for Communities in Schools of San Antonio for over 16 years and am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. I have over 11 years of counseling experience, including over four years of experience in supervising LPC Associates. All of my work has been with at-risk youth and their families and has included assisting teachers and administrators in how to appropriately respond to their student’s unique and challenging behavioral and emotional needs. I am well versed in Trauma-Informed practices and am a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner through the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University. I also have specialized training in Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques.
Other Organizers
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Patricia Brouhard, MA, MPH
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Phone
210-520-8440 -
Email
Patricia.Brouhard@CISSA.org -
Patti Brouhard is a Community Educator with Community in Schools San Antonio. She has been with CIS-SA since December of 2023. Patti was a high school science and health teacher for almost 20 years and was a high school girls basketball coach. She has earned a Master’s Endorsement in Biological Sciences and most recently a Master’s in Public Health. Patti is a certified instructor for Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and has completed workshops in conscious discipline, trauma informed care, and suicide awareness. She believes that education is one of the most powerful primary preventative tools we can share…especially when it comes to lifelong health and wellness.
Mindfulness & Secondary Traumatic Stress
Participate in a specialized training session on Self-Care and Burnout tailored for professionals in the helping profession. In this space, attendees gather to unravel the intricacies of maintaining their own well-being while being pillars of support for others. The training goes beyond individual well-being; it becomes a catalyst for transformative change in their work with students and the community. By internalizing the principles of self-care, attendees are empowered to bring a heightened sense of empathy and resilience to their interactions with students, fostering a healthier and more supportive overall environment. Through insightful discussions and practical exercises, attendees uncover the signs of burnout and learn to identify the roots of stress. As they share stories and strategies, a collective understanding emerges, emphasizing that only by filling their own cups can they continue to pour into the lives of those they support. This is an IN-PERSON training at 1045 Cheever Blvd Suite #201, San Antonio, TX 78217.