Use of Attachment-Based Family for Adolescents Struggling with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Friday, April 28, 2023, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
Category: Virtual Continuing Education Event
Use of Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Adolescents Struggling with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts, 3.0 CEVirtually on Zoom Friday, April 28, 2023, from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST presented by Guy Diamond, Ph.D. Click here to register!ABFT is a brief, empirically supported family-based treatment for depressed and suicidal adolescents. Most manualized family therapies target externalizing disorders and most manualized treatments for youth depression focus on CBT and medication. Thus, ABFT is the first family therapy model developed, tested and disseminated for adolescents with internalizing disorders. Sensitive to issues of cultural diversity and their impact on family functioning, the model is a trust-based, emotion-focused psychotherapy, yet builds on specific goals and tasks that provide treatment structure. Using case studies, videos and discussion, this workshop will provide an overview of the theoretical principles, research support and clinical strategies of ABFT. We will review how attachment theory, emotional regulation, and trauma resolution inform the delivery of this experiential treatment approach. We will teach the five treatment tasks that provide a roadmap for delivering this interpersonally focused, depth psychotherapy, effectively and rapidly. Participants will learn how this model helps families repair interpersonal ruptures that have damaged trust and rebuild emotionally protective, secure parent-child relationships. Skill level: Beginning' Workshop Objectives Based on the content of this workshop, attendees will be able to...
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Audience: The presentation is intended for mental health, health, and public health professionals and students, as well as for professionals in related fields and for consumers, family members, and advocates interested in influencing public policy. The information gained is applicable across settings, as advocacy is a useful tool to understand and master, regardless of the specific focus of personal and professional activities and interests. Registration Fees
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Event Location This event will be held virtually on Zoom, registrants will receive the Zoom link and instructions on accessing this webinar a few days prior to the event. It is important to note that APA continuing education rules require that KPA only give credit to those who attend the entire workshop. An evaluation of the workshop must be completed. Those who arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time or leave before the workshop is completed will not receive CE credit. Partial credit may not be given. Cancellation Policy This program has been approved for 3 CE credits by the Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA).
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