Reaching "Unreachable" Teens & Tweens: Connecting with Oppositional and Withdrawn Adolescents
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- Speaker:
- Kate Sample, MA, LPC, CYMHS
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Copyright:
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05 Aug, 2021
- Product Code:
- POS058375
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
- Access:
- Never expires.
Description
Knowing the importance of the therapeutic relationship with an oppositional adolescent is one thing; knowing how to build that relationship with someone who wants nothing to do with you is another entirely.
This 90-minute seminar weaves together the art of relationship building with the science of connection in a relatable, practical way. This compelling seminar will fundamentally change your approach with this challenging (and rewarding) population. You’ll learn:
- Must-have strategies for building trust, repairing inevitable ruptures, and de-escalating crises
- 15+ “side-door” principles for working with withdrawn and challenging young clients
- Why behaviour charts, worksheets, and natural consequences aren’t going to (and never did) create lasting change
- Trauma and neurobiology’s impact on meaningful connection
CPD
This online program is worth 1.5 hours CPD.
Handouts
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Reaching "Unreachable" Teens & Tweens (1.3 MB) | 25 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Instructions for ASHA credit - Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Objectives
- Utilize therapeutic strategies informed by attachment theory and behaviourism to build trust and relational reciprocity with disengaged clients.
- Determine how trauma-informed care is crucial to successful treatment with young people who exhibit oppositional or withdrawn behaviours.
- Develop non-directive techniques for teaching skills related to distress tolerance, impulse control, and emotional regulation.
Outline
Reaching the “Unreachables”: Understanding the Paradox of Oppositional Behaviour
- Why the answer to opposition is connection, not compliance
- 15 “side-door” strategies for building trust and reciprocity
- The role of trauma and neurobiology in oppositional or withdrawn behaviour
- How to teach skills to teens and tweens in a way that doesn’t feel like “therapy”
Target Audience
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Counselors
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- School Administrators
- Teachers/School-Based Personnel
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