• Learn how acting out adolescents can be treated in a brief treatment managed care environment.
• Learn how angry adolescents can be defused, reframed, and redirected.
Description:
James Alexander, Ph.D. , Psychology, "Adolescents in Managed Care" discusses the goals of the first session, the motivation phase of treatment, positive predictors of outcome, and the biggest obstacles in overcoming delinquent conduct. Mark Masi, Psy.D. "Angry Adolescents" describes his model of therapy for treating aggressive adolescent clients, the primary tasks of this model, the important interactions that take place within this model, and making connections with the adolescent.
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
