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COLLABORATIVE BRIEF THERAPY WITH CHILDREN Conference:
First World Conference of Brief Strategic and Systemic Therapy Workshop:
Pre-congress workshop with Giorgio Nardone Symposium:
When the Times Say Pull Back, We Say Break Through: Psychotherapy Networker Symposium 2010 Book:
THE ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT SELF-HARMING TREATMENT MANUAL PODCAST:
Adolescent Self-Harming Behavior THERAPEUTIC MOMENTS THAT COUNT |
Children and adolescents presenting with oppositional, school disruptive, aggressive and violent, eating-distressed, self-harming, substance-abusing, and aggressive and violent behaviors can be a nightmare for even the most seasoned of therapists to engage and retain in treatment. Many of these children and youth have experienced emotional invalidation and inconsistent or harsh discipline from their key caretakers, lack healthy support systems, and have had negative past treatment experiences. Former therapists, treatment program staff, and school personnel often refer to these children and adolescents as being “resistant,” “defensive,” “in denial,” “borderline,” and “antisocial.” It is no surprise why many of these children and youth would ask themselves prior to seeking our help or while sizing us up during their first encounters with us the following questions: “Why should I trust you?” “What can you do for me that will make a real difference with my painful life situation?” “How are you going to be any different then all of the other counselors I saw before you?” As a result of attending this “hands-on” practice-oriented workshop, participants will be able to:
The workshop format will combine information-rich didactic presentation, extensive use of videotape examples of major therapeutic strategies, live family therapy consultations, and skill-building exercises.
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