Angelle E. Richardson – CBT-Focused Trauma Treatment for Children & Adolescents

Angelle E. Richardson – CBT-Focused Trauma Treatment for Children & AdolescentsDescriptionHow other diagnosis mask Trauma and PTSDDiscover effective CBT tools to connect with traumatized adolescentsEmpower adolescents to adopt effective coping skillsHitting a sibling, yelling at parents, acting out in class, tuning-out, shouting, shoving, rebelling… all behaviors in a traumatized child or youth that can mask as ADHD, ODD or other clinical issues.Recognizing and correctly assessing a traumatized child is the first step. In this seminar, you’ll learn:What assessment tools are availableHow to best use themWhen you are required (by law) to report the case, and the loss of trust with the childFrom that foundation, learn trauma-informed CBT techniques that give children and adolescents tools to:Regulate their behaviorModerate the anxietyDevelop coping skillsRebuild relationships so that they can feel safe and secureHandoutsManual (1.10 MB) 49 Pages Available after Purchase Free $50/$100 Coupons (5.27 MB) DownloadOutlineConnecting With AdolescentsEngaging Adolescents and CaregiversUse of Trauma Screening ToolsTrauma Checklists and Scales for Children and AdolescentsTrauma and PTSDSigns of Trauma and PTSDBehaviors at HomeBehaviors at SchoolBehaviors in Social SituationsHow Other Diagnosis Mask Trauma and PTSDAnxietyInattentionODDTypes of TraumaPhysical Abuse and Sexual Abuse (Reporting Practices)Domestic ViolenceCommunity and School ViolenceTraumatic LossNatural DisastersHow Trauma Affects AdolescentsACEsBehavioral DifficultiesMental Health ChallengesAttachment ChallengesGrief and Loss HistoryFamily ConflictEvidenced Based PracticesCBT TechniquesIdentifying FeelingsAgenda SettingIdentify How Feelings, Thoughts and Behaviors InteractTF-CBT TechniquesNormalizing Reactions to TraumaRecognizing Safe SpacesDeveloping Relaxation TechniquesDiscuss the TraumaTelling Their StoryIdentify Feelings, Thoughts, and Behaviors Related to the TraumaIdentify Techniques to Cope with Challenging Feelings, Thoughts, and BehaviorsIdentify Their Support SystemMoving ForwardCultural Considerations in PracticeRace and EthnicityReligionRegionFamily History and BackgroundFacultyAngelle E. Richardson, Ph.D., LPCAngelle E. Richardson, PhD, LPC, is the founder and director of Extended Hearts Family Therapy. She holds a Doctorate in Couple and Family Therapy from Drexel University, and a Masters in Counseling from Rider University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.She has been certified in the Beck Model of Cognitive Therapy and is trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).Dr. Richardson specializes in working with families and adolescents, particularly those affected by separation and loss. For over 13 years, she has worked with families impacted by grief, trauma, adoption, and foster care.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Angelle Richardson is founder and director of Extended Hearts Family Therapy. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Angelle Richardson is a member of the American Counseling Association; and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.