Schools That Heal: Design with Mental Health in Mind
Author Claire LatanĂ© will join us to discuss her 2021 book, Schools That Heal: Design with Mental Health in Mind. Â
The webinar below has been brought to you in partnership with the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS).
About the Webinar
What would a school look like if it was designed with mental health in mind?
Too many public schools look and feel like prisons, but we know that nurturing environments are better for learning. Research consistently shows that access to nature, big classroom windows, and open campuses reduce stress, anxiety, disorderly conduct, and crime, and improve academic performance. But too few school designers and decision-makers apply this research to create healthy schools. In her book, Schools That Heal, Claire details the myriad opportunities—from furniture to classroom improvements to whole campus renovations—to make supportive learning environments for our children and teenagers.
Schools That Heal is available through Island Press in book and e-book form.
For more information: https://islandpress.org/books/schools-heal
Speaker:
Claire Latané
Professor at Cal Poly Pomona
Claire Latané is a professor of landscape architecture at Cal Poly Pomona. She has practiced landscape architecture since 2006. Claire draws from her backgrounds in communication and regenerative design to design and advocate for healthy and inclusive community and school environments.
Objectives
- Understand the reasons why designing for mental health is important.
- Understand some of the research on why the school environment makes a difference.
- Identify strategies to use in designing for mental health.
- Learn about the triple benefits the strategies have for mental, physical, and public health.
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CE Credit
1 HSW | LU
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Does this webinar qualify for CE credit?
Yes, this session has been approved for 1HSW LU. You can also self-report this course as 1 general hour towards your LEED or WELL credential.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes! A certificate of completion will be available upon successful completion of the CE quiz.
Will you automatically report my CE credit?
Yes! We are happy to report your credit to AIA. The information needed to self-report these credits for LEED & WELL CE will be sent once you have passed the CE quiz.
