Understanding
Psychosis In Schools

Learn how to recognize and support students experiencing signs and symptoms of psychosis. Earn 3 CPDs/CEUs (NASP & BBS-approved).

Psychosis can be one of the most alarming and misunderstood challenges in school-based mental health. Are you prepared to recognize the signs and respond with clarity and confidence?

This essential training is designed to help school psychologists, LEPs, LCSWs, and related professionals identify, assess, and support students experiencing psychosis.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Recognize early signs and symptoms of psychosis
✅ Understand how psychosis can show up in school-aged children and adolescents
✅ Screen and assess for psychosis within your scope of practice
✅ Navigate school-based supports and community resources
✅ Understand when and how to refer for specialized services
✅ Use trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches
✅ Support students through IEPs, counseling, and consultation

Real case examples will be explored, and you’ll leave with practical tools you can apply immediately in your school setting.

Perfect for:
✅ School Psychologists (NASP-Approved CPD Provider #1184)
✅ Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
✅ Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs)
✅ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs)
✅ Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs)
✅ School-based mental health professionals

3 CEUs/CPDs included with your registration. (NASP and BBS-approved)

Course Lessons

Misty Bonta

Misty Bonta is a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) with over 16 years of experience working in various educational environments including public schools, continuation schools, specialized programs, and charter schools. Misty has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals and has a board certification in School Neuropsychology. She has additional certifications as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer. 

Misty is very passionate about neurodivergence and brain health. She provides strength-based and neuro-informed assessments and services in a compassionate and holistic approach. Each assessment is conducted with care and communication throughout the process is maintained. Her assessments will help identify areas of strength and areas of growth in order to create meaningful recommendations for treatment plans and research-based interventions. 
Created with