Presented by Jennifer Fullick, Ph.D. and Breeda McGrath, Ph.D. Recorded on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page What occurs before, during and after the journey of a student studying abroad can have a significant impact on mental health. Planning for this journey can include many partners in exploring best options for a successful experience…
Presented by Perla Rubi, M.Ed., Blanca Saldivar, M.Ed., Hannah Paullin, M.Ed., and Pip McGirl, Ed.D., M.Ed. Recorded on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Newcomer refugee students arriving in U.S. schools often face significant trauma-related challenges, including high rates of violence exposure and limited schooling. Such trauma can detrimentally impact academic progress, motivation, and school completion.…
Presented by Jaleel Abdul-Adil, Ph.D. This program was recorded on May 20, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Modern Rap music and its related Hip- Hop culture is one of the most popular and dynamic influences among youth in the United States as well as around the world. For example, Billboard magazine and other news outlets report that…
Presented by Ran D. Anbar, MD, FAAP This program was recorded on Friday, August 12, 2022 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page In this presentation, I will describe and demonstrate four approaches to use of hypnosis with children that have proven to be effective in my clinical practice when used separately or in combination. With most of my patients…
Presented by Dr. Nadia Rojas Jones Recorded on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Child abuse reporting is a hard process and continues to be a challenge for clinicians, and many feel confused, guilty, or unsure on when to report. Cultural norms play a significant role in shaping the probability of adult discovery or child…
Presented by Nadia Rojas Jones, EdD Recorded on Monday, March 11, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses" page Child abuse reporting is a hard process and continues to be a challenge for clinicians, and many feel confused, guilty, or unsure on when to report. In the meantime, the statistics on child abuse continue to be alarming in USA…
Presented by Nadia Rojas Jones, Ed.D. This program was recorded on Monday, March 27, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Child sexual abuse continues to be alarming in our state, in USA and in the world. An estimated one in four U.S. children experience abuse or neglect. Understanding what it is (definitions and characteristics) as well as the prevention of it helps…
Presented by Nadia Rojas Jones, Ed.D. Monday, January 22, 2024 12-2pm PT / 2-4pm CT / 3-5pm ET Event held online via Zoom. Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. Child sexual abuse continues to be alarming in our state, in USA and in the world. An estimated one in four U.S. children experience abuse or neglect.…
Presented by Michelle Cutler, Ph.D. This program was recorded on April 23, 2021 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page The presentation will provide a brief overview of the role of the Mandated Reporter, and the procedures by which to make a mandated report, per Illinois DCFS regulations. Most clinicians are familiar with these policies, but find the process frustrating,…
Presented by Gene Carroccia, Psy.D. Friday, June 7, 2024 9am-12:10pm PT / 11am-2:10pm CT / 12-3:10pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. ADHD is a foundational disorder that frequently occurs with coexisting conditions. There are a number of sleep, neurodevelopmental, sensory processing, fetal substance exposure, psychological, trauma, substance use conditions which can frequently occur…
Presented by Dr. Katherine Jackson, ATR-BC & Dr. Megan Seaman, LPC, NCC This program was recorded on Friday, November 18, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The Expressive Therapies Continuum (ETC) and Developmental Counseling and Therapy (DCT) are two methods of understanding cognitive and emotional styles of clients. Clarification of cognitive and emotional styles can foster positive relationships…
Presented by Nadia Rojas Jones, Ed.D., LMFT Recorded on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page The DSM-5-TR serves as the federal government's official manual for the diagnosing of mental disorders. The literature presented with the text provides practicing clinicians with research, current codes, and criteria for diagnosing mental disorders and other conditions. This program will provide a review of the…
Presented by Gene Carroccia, Psy.D. This program was recorded on Friday, January 20, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page ADHD is a foundational disorder that frequently occurs with coexisting conditions. There are a number of sleep, neurodevelopmental, sensory processing, fetal substance exposure, psychological, trauma, substance use conditions which can frequently occur with and worsen ADHD, or cause ADHD-like symptoms…
Presented by Brittany McBryde Williams, LMHC Recorded on Friday, November 17th, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page In a world where mental health needs are on the rise and access to supportive mental healthcare has been in steady deficit to meet this need, there is a movement amongst the helping professional community to evaluate the efficacy of time…
Presented by Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. Recorded on August 3, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” Page An alarming number of youth run away from home, foster homes, group homes, etc. which can place them in extreme danger. While the safest option for youth would be to not run away, many still do. It’s important for youth serving providers to…
Presented by Jose ‘Pepe’ Lopez, PhD, LPC Friday, August 30, 2024 10-11am PT / 12-1pm CT / 1-2pm ET Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration. Historically, male clients attend therapy at a lesser rate than female clients. To address this disparity, this presentation will focus on the therapy practices and considerations for male clients. Starting…
Presented by Lynn Lyons, LICSW This program was recorded on February 21, 2021 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” page Using hypnosis with children teaches skills and helps children experientially discover their own resources and “super-powers.” With anxious children, hypnotic interventions can immediately demonstrate the mind-body connection, help with somatic regulation, and offer relief. But many clinicians focus on relaxation…
Presented by Tricia M. Mikolon, PhD and Debra Perez, PhD Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Multiculturalism and social justice are words that have become intertwined in education, but what do those words mean and how do educators incorporate these into the online classroom? Multiculturalism can be defined as "The presence of, or the support for the presence…
Presented by Kate Mahoney, MSW, LCSW; Erika Williams; Claire Openshaw, MA, LCPC; Michael Pines, PhD This program was recorded on November 13, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15-19 according to The Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The suicide rate for youth between the ages…
Presented by Lisa Lombard, PhD Friday, May 10th, 2024 9am-10:30am PT / 11am-12:30pm CT / 12pm-1:30pm ET Event held online via Zoom. Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. Descriptions and definitions of stress and anxiety in children will be presented, with particular emphasis on their increasing prevalence. These two problem areas greatly…
Presented by Nicole Klasey, Psy.D Recorded on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Working with youth can be challenging given the generational patterns of trauma, poverty, incarceration, etc. So, it’s essential for providers to understand generational trauma and how to work with youth from a generational perspective. Without this perspective, we can have unrealistic expectations…
Presented by Kassie R. Terrell, Ph.D., Nathan Quinn, B.S., and Kelsey Meltzer, B.S. This program was recorded on May 20th, 2022 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page With the growing number of social media applications in our society, it is no secrete that many young women compare themselves to the ideal, beautiful bodies of models, socialites, and artists who presence…
Presented by Jodee Blanco This program was recorded on May 3, 2021 Access provided upon registration on "My Courses” page Parents are dealing with a lot right now. If a parent was difficult before Covid, in its aftermath, they may be even more challenging. If you’ve ever had to deal with an over-bearing or difficult parent, this workshop will help you…
Presented by Nicole Klasey, Psy.D. Recorded on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 Access provided upon registration on “My Courses” Page Given the large number on incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals in the United States, it is important to understand mass incarceration and how it impacts youth and their families. This training will provide an overview of the historical context of mass incarceration,…