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Digital Seminar

Reaching "Unreachable" Teens & Tweens

Connecting with Oppositional and Withdrawn Adolescents

Speaker:
Kate Sample, MA, LPC, CYMHS
Duration:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Aug 05, 2021
Product Code:
POS058375
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Knowing the importance of the therapeutic relationship with an oppositional adolescent is one thing; knowing how to build that relationship with someone who wants nothing to do with you is another entirely.  

This 90-minute seminar weaves together the art of relationship building with the science of connection in a relatable, practical way.  This compelling seminar will fundamentally change your approach with this challenging (and rewarding) population. You’ll learn: 

  • Must-have strategies for building trust, repairing inevitable ruptures, and de-escalating crises  
  • 15+ “side-door” principles for working with withdrawn and challenging young clients 
  • Why behavior charts, worksheets, and natural consequences aren’t going to (and never did) create lasting change 
  • Trauma and neurobiology’s impact on meaningful connection

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Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

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Objectives

  1. Utilize therapeutic strategies informed by attachment theory and behaviorism to build trust and relational reciprocity with disengaged clients.
  2. Determine how trauma-informed care is crucial to successful treatment with young people who exhibit oppositional or withdrawn behaviors.
  3. Develop non-directive techniques for teaching skills related to distress tolerance, impulse control, and emotional regulation.

Outline

Reaching the “Unreachables”: Understanding the Paradox of Oppositional Behavior 
  • Why the answer to opposition is connection, not compliance 
  • 15 “side-door” strategies for building trust and reciprocity 
  • The role of trauma and neurobiology in oppositional or withdrawn behavior 
  • How to teach skills to teens and tweens in a way that doesn’t feel like “therapy” 

Target Audience

  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
  • Counselors
  • Marriage & Family Therapists
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • School Administrators
  • Teachers/School-Based Personnel

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