Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents: The Nuts and Bolts (Home Study)
11 Credit Hours | $55.00 | Author: eLearning Essentials based on the book written by Robert D. Friedberg and Jessica M. McClure
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

This home study is based on the book "Clinical Practice of Cognitive Therapy with Children and Adolescents: The Nuts and Bolts." This book offers participants a complete guide to providing therapy to children and adolescents based on the cognitive therapy model. Within a clear theoretical framework, the authors describe how to apply cognitive therapy principles and procedures to the unique needs of distressed children and their parents across a variety of client populations. Each chapter introduces detailed descriptions of interventions, session vignettes, and useful reproducible worksheets and forms. The book offers participants flow charts that guide clinicians in choosing among the variety of treatment methods taught based on the specific needs of the client presenting for treatment. The course is appropriate for both beginner and intermediate practitioners as it offers beginners a guide to providing therapy and more experienced practitioners a comprehensive review and new techniques to add to their repertoire.

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Course Objectives

• Identify the similarities and differences between cognitive therapy with adults and with children and adolescents.
• Identify and apply the components of case formulation which is critical to tailoring treatment to the unique needs of each client, guiding the choice and implementation of treatment techniques, and guiding the evaluation of progress.
• Apply the six components of the Cognitive Therapy session structure to organize the session and track progress or lack of progress.
• Identify several methods for introducing treatment to children, adolescents, and their families to demystify therapy and to foster a collaborative relationship.
• Identify effective therapeutic interventions to assist with problem identification when working with children and adolescents.
• Apply creative techniques for identifying and connecting feelings and thoughts.
• Apply therapeutic dialogues based ont he Socratic method.
• Apply empirically supported cognitive therapy techniques in developmentally appropriate ways to specifically address depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and disruptive behaviors.
• Identify the role and impact of cultural diversity issues in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and their families.
• Identify high-risk behaviors and effectively assess for suicidal ideation in children and adolescents.
• Identify and apply strategies for effectively working with parents to positively impact the child's/adolescent's environment.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Robert D. Friedberg, PhD, is Associate Professor, Director of the Predoctoral Internship Program, and Director of the Preventing Anxiety and Depression in Youth Program (PANDY) at the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. A clinical psychologist, Dr. Friedberg is the author of three other books on children and adolescents. He has published numerous articles in scholarly journals and delivered presentations on cognitive therapy with children and adolescents to professional audiences. Dr. Friedberg is a Founding Fellow in the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Jessica M. McClure, PsyD, works as a clinical psychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Wright State University School of Professional Psychology. Dr. McClure has coauthored presentations and articles on the treatment of children and adolescents and currently serves children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, behavior problems, and developmental delays.
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