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Trauma-informed Practice with LGBTQ+ Youth in the Child Welfare System: Strategies for Intervening
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
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Course: #1226Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Trauma-informed approaches to working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system are essential. This webinar explores trauma-informed strategies and interventions for addressing substance use and addiction and survival adaptation. In addition, specific attention is given to examining the impact of family rejection and how to help youth to embrace their authentic selves.

A Therapeutic Understanding for Working with Pregnant and Parenting Teens
Presented by Sherrie Segovia, PsyD
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Course: #1009Level: Introductory1 Hour
There are many inherent challenges of working with pregnant and parenting teens that include the risks of violence, substance use, and mental health issues. Adolescents confront typical developmental tasks which involve social, emotional, and academic success. The added stress of teen pregnancy and parenting increases their vulnerability. This workshop will describe an effective and comprehensive therapeutic model of intervention and prevention of subsequent trauma.

Supporting Children Who Have Been Affected by Divorce
Presented by Sybil Cummin, MA, LPC, ACS
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Course: #1335Level: Intermediate1 Hour
Divorce is common therefore, practitioners need to understand how to work with children impacted by divorce effectively. This course provides a framework to assess and work with children who are experiencing divorce based on their stages of development, as well as how to engage with parents safely.

Foster Care to Prison Pipeline: Cultivating Trauma-informed Practices with LGBTQ+ Youth in the Child Welfare System
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
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Course: #1293Level: Intermediate1 Hour
This webinar introduces participants to the foster care to prison pipeline and examines factors that make LGBTQ+ youth in care more vulnerable to criminal justice system involvement. In addition, this presentation will explore systemic and interpersonal factors that make LGBTQ+ youth more vulnerable to experiences of trafficking and exploitation.

Introduction to Trauma-informed Practice with LGBTQ+ Youth in the Child Welfare System
Presented by Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD
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Course: #1390Level: Introductory1 Hour
This webinar is the first in a series of webinars that address working with LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. This webinar focuses on understanding pathways into care and the challenges associated with the safety of LGBTQ+ youth in the child welfare system. In addition, an introduction to implementing trauma-informed child-welfare practices.

Understanding and Supporting Children and Teens with ADHD
Presented by Heather Schmitt, PhD, LP
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Course: #1267Level: Introductory1 Hour
An overview of what Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is and is not, including common myths and neurodevelopmental basics, is provided in this course. Practical strategies to manage and intervene with ADHD in children and teens are discussed, with a focus on identifying strengths and promoting self-regulation and executive functioning skills.

Promoting Executive Functioning Skills in Children and Adolescents
Presented by Bryce Hella, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
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Course: #1138Level: Introductory1 Hour
Executive functioning skills are largely predictive of academic success, with deficits related to several childhood disorders. This presentation provides an overview of what executive functioning skills are, what the research says about commonly-used EF interventions, and provides strategies to help children who struggle in this area.

Positive Solutions for Families: Behavior Has Meaning
Presented by Tanika Johnson, EdD, MA, LPC-MHSP, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, CCTP
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Course: #1119Level: Introductory2 Hours
Positive Solutions for Families is an evidence-based training for promoting early childhood learners’ approaches to learning, social and emotional competence, language and communication, cognition, and perceptual, motor, and physical development. Behavior Has Meaning is the cornerstone of emotional and behavioral self-regulation, positive parent and child interactions, and family relationships. It includes successfully observing and defining the functions of behaviors, the context in which they occur, and the psychological and/or physiological needs the child is attempting to achieve. Throughout this course, participants will acquire parent engagement skills, response strategies for supporting parents and families with recognizing, preventing, and responding to challenging behaviors, and techniques for fostering practical child and caregiver bonds and secure attachments.

When to Worry About a Child's Worries
Presented by Andrea Roth, PsyD, LP
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Course: #1112Level: Introductory1 Hour
Learn about screening for pediatric anxiety, as well as differentiating developmentally-appropriate worries from clinical concerns. Diagnostic criteria for the most common pediatric anxiety disorders and basic evidence-based treatment of anxiety are also discussed.

Evidence-based Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder in Teens
Presented by Janelle Youngdahl, PhD, LP, NCSP
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Course: #1108Level: Introductory1 Hour
Social anxiety is commonly experienced by teens making it essential to recognize key signs and effective treatment approaches. Learn about social anxiety in teens including the etiology and presentation of social anxiety disorder, consequences, and co-morbidities of social anxiety, and evidence-based treatment options.