ACT From the Inside Out: Embodying the work with adolescents, 3.0 CE

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM 

PLEASE NOTE: This presenter will be presenting remotely, credits earned will be categorized as a 'live interactive webinar'.

Presented by Sheri Turrell, Ph.D.

This workshop will provide participants with a foundational understanding of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, theoretically and experientially. There will be a brief overview of the theory and philosophy underlying the ACT model. The majority of the workshop will focus on the therapeutic processes and clinical applications of ACT with adolescents, both generally and within the context of young people who identify as transgender. Skill level: Intermediate 

Workshop Objectives

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to...

  • Relate ACT to its foundational underpinnings of Functional Contextualism and Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Describe and identify the six core processes of psychological flexibility/inflexibility
  • Formulate a functional analysis of behavior
  • Bring the core processes into your work with adolescents
  • Relate the ACT core processes to the context of transgender adolescents to support healthy development

ALL Other Workshops Below Will Be Categorized as 'Live and In-Person'

Blocking Out Pain: Lego-Supported Therapy Activities, 1.0 CE

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST

Presented by Clinton Nowicke, Psy.D.

The use of Lego bricks and toys in therapy is not uncommon; however, Lego are rarely used for assessment and intervention purposes. The following workshop will describe elements of play-based therapy and demonstrate how Lego can be utilized to assist interventions and assessments. The workshop will also include hands-on opportunities to practice Lego-based techniques. Skill level: Intermediate 

Workshop Objectives

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to...

  • Compare and contrast the use of Lego bricks as a therapeutic enhancement to other evidence-based play therapy activities.
  • Appraise the use of Lego bricks as both a formal and informal assessment tool.
  • Engage in a variety of Lego-based activities to practice assessment and intervention techniques.
Providing Ethically Sound and Effective Treatments in High Conflict Family Law Cases, 3.0 CE
1:45 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Presented by Jennifer Cebe, Psy.D. and Kristen McCrary, Psy.D.
Are you a clinician who has found yourself working with court-involved families despite your best efforts to avoid these cases? Are you a clinician who rejects referrals that are court-involved or court ordered for treatment? Are you a clinician who is interested in working with court-involved families but lacks specialized forensic training? This workshop is primarily for non-forensic psychologists who are interested in or find themselves working with court-involved and high conflict families. However, seasoned court-aware clinicians seeking research and practice updates based on research and guiding documents from the last 5-15 years would also find this workshop useful. The workshop will primarily cover 1) pre-screening for cases that are likely to be high conflict, 2) the role of the therapist in high conflict/court involved cases, 3) ethical considerations and ethical pitfalls of working with court-involved families, 4) therapist testimony in cases involving high conflict/court-involved cases. This workshop fulfills the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Skill level: Intermediate 
Workshop Objectives
Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to...
  • Identify cases that are likely to be high conflict
  • Describe the role(s) of the therapist in high conflict/court involved cases
  • Identify when to refer out and/or seek supervision/consultation
  • Describe the types of therapeutic services performed by court-involved therapists
  • Summarize ethical considerations and ethical pitfalls of working with high conflict/court-involved families
  • Describe the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of working with high conflict/court-involved families
  • Identify and describe professional guidelines relevant to working with high conflict/court involved families

Adolescents Substance Abuse: Current Trends and Best Practices, 3.0 CE

1:45 PM - 5:00 PM EST 

Presented by Geoff Wilson, LCSW, LCADC

This three-hour training will provide attendees with an in-depth review of adolescent substance use. Current trends in the use of all substances by youth will be reviewed, including the increase of adolescent overdose in the United States. The importance of early prevention strategies will be highlighted, along with a review of specific intervention strategies that can help youth address their use of substances. Treatment options for youth and aligning with family/caregiver support will also be discussed. Skill level: Intermediate

Workshop Objectives

Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to...

  • Review the impact of substance use on adolescent development, including brain development
  • Review pertinent treatment aspects to consider working with adolescents with co-occurring disorders.
  • Discuss current trends with adolescent substance use and review findings of most recent Monitoring the Future Survey.
  • Discuss the importance of utilizing the continuum of care to assist adolescents in need of treatment services.

 

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