Substance Use Assessment and Utilizing Residential Treatment: An ASAM Dimensions Approach
1.5 CE’s available for professionals When assessing substance use and co-occurring disorders in clinical populations, it is essential that clinicians have a guide to determine the appropriate level of care needed. Linkage to the appropriate level of care improves client outcomes and can, in many cases, save lives, particularly when the substance use present is […]
Managing High-Risk Behaviors in Teens
Managing teens who engage in dangerous, harmful, costly or otherwise high-risk behaviors can be extremely challenging and stressful for a parent. It’s normal for parents to feel scared and panicked about high-risk teen behaviors such as sneaking out, risky uses of social media, unsafe sexual behaviors, dangerous driving, shoplifting, and other illegal activity. This webinar […]
WESTCOASTCHELLA
After a busy day at the 2023 West Coast Symposium, we invite professionals to join us for a fun evening of music and dancing at Westcoastchella!
Family Systems and Structural Mapping
Speaker: Oliver Drakeford, MA, LMFT, CGPAugust 19th, 2022 The Family Systems and Structural Mapping course will guide clinicians through the process of creating a structural map while reviewing the core components of Structural Theory. The group will be shown a brief clip from a popular TV Show which portrays a realistic example of a dysfunctional […]
How to Assess Your Parenting Style
This webinar will help you identify and assess your parenting style, how your unique style affects your child, and how to implement a more effective way of parenting. We will explore the unintentional ways parenting can negatively impact your child’s development and the importance of self-reflection on your behaviors. We will also discuss ways to […]
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens (CE Workshop)
The course provides an overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), including the current diagnostic criteria, related behaviors, and recommended evidence-based treatments. The course will then address how the disorder presents in teens, how to effectively identify it, and the importance of early detection and intervention in reducing stigma and improving outcomes. The course draws from […]
Understanding Normal vs Abnormal Teen Behavior
Description: Parent-child relationships can become increasingly challenging as children approach the teenage years. Learn how to understand your teen’s behavior in a larger contextual framework of child and adolescent development and identify when it may be helpful to connect with additional resources and supports. Download the slide presentation here.
Reducing Stigma Around Discussing Suicide & Self-Harm
Self-harming behavior and suicide are difficult topics for parents. In this presentation, we’ll discuss possible signs that your teen may be self-harming or having thoughts of suicide. You’ll learn the questions to ask, the red flags to watch out for, and practical tips to begin a dialogue around these issues. We will also discuss several […]
Exposure Based Treatment for Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This course provides an overview of Anxiety disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders presentation in children and adolescents. We will discuss in detail an evidence-based effective treatment, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy. This discussion will include measures used for initial and follow-up assessments, which eventually provides the foundation for building hierarchy with individuals. This course will guide […]
Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month — Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder in Teens
Description: While historically seen as a disorder that could only be identified and treated in adults, research over the last several decades has shown that Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can emerge in the teen years and that early detection and intervention can improve outcomes. Still, many treatment providers remain hesitant to diagnose BPD in adolescents, often […]