Season 108 Episode 3761
Principals of Calming Young Minds, S6E28
Understanding mental health, de-escalation, trauma, and restorative practices in teens are topics that need to be discussed. Joe McQueen is currently Principal of alternative education for the Regional Office of Education #33. He has over twenty years’ experience in the field of mental health. He was an LBS1 teacher, special education coordinator, and a residential treatment specialist. Joe is also an author and has been working as a dynamic trainer and speaker for the past five years, presenting at national conferences and working with various schools in west central Illinois. Joe is a U.S military veteran (GO NAVY), a husband of over 20 years and a father to 3 amazing daughters. He has happily dedicated the last 25 years working and teaching in the field of special education with an emphasis on students with mental and emotional needs. Joe feels that he has been blessed that most of his career has been spent working with teens in the gang, substance abuse, and the sexually exploited population. He is passionate about this population and wants to offer them a positive and supporting voice. Joe’s book “Calming Young Minds - Understanding Mental Health, De-Escalation, Trauma, and Restorative Practices in Teens” is a culmination of years of work and love. McQueen's book delivers an authentic, research-based approach to understanding and working with kids who struggle with social-emotional issues. Author website: https://www.theraputicperspectives.com/