Parenting an Emotionally Dysregulated Teen

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Some teens struggle with big emotions that are difficult to control, often leading to problematic behaviors and other challenges. This struggle with emotion dysregulation can be very challenging for the entire family system, particularly when others in the home feel burned out, frustrated, and at a loss for how to help. This webinar will focus on what emotion dysregulation looks like, what contributes to it, and how parents can help. It will also touch on ways parents can self-regulate and cope through these struggles.  

Meet The Presenter
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Alyson Orcena, LMFT
Chief Clinical Officer

Alyson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of therapeutic settings. She has been intensively trained in multiple evidenced-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness. Alyson has come to specialize in the treatment of adolescents with emotion dysregulation and suicidal behaviors and is deeply committed to ensuring that teens receive the highest quality clinical care through the use of up-to-date research and proven treatment methods. As Chief Clinical Officer for Evolve, Alyson’s mission is to strengthen and improve every aspect of Evolve’s clinical standards and practices and ensure that high quality evidence-based treatment is being provided. This includes enhancing the role of DBT skills training in all Evolve programs by ensuring staff have the appropriate training and mentorship to implement skills training most effectively. In addition, Alyson is committed to data-driven treatment and recently drove development and implementation of a robust outcomes assessment program at Evolve. Alyson believes that quality care should drive every decision at Evolve, aiming for excellence in all aspects of the client and family experience. Outside of her work at Evolve, Alyson enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, cooking, and taking care of her garden.

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