Description:
Strength-based practice is an emerging, evidence-based approach to guiding at-risk children, youth, and families that is exceptionally positive and inspiring. During times of almost immeasurable stress it has never been more important for professionals to use and teach principles and strategies that lift up and empower the clients they serve. This engaging webinar will highlight some of the key principles and techniques of this transforming way of responding to kids and adults struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. Topics include:
What is strength-based practice & the power of a positive attitude & culture; the effects of trauma and positive emotions on the brain; strength-based communication principles and techniques - including reframing, using solution-focused questions, positive-predicting and inspirational metaphors; encouraging growth vs. fixed mindsets; self-esteem building & activities for at-risk kids; how to help cognitively-inflexible young people; the importance of being family-friendly; the importance of controlling personal emotions (i.e. managing number one first); respectful limit setting; when and how to use incentives; and a host of creative cognitive behavioral strategies.
Presenter:
Charlie Appelstein, M.S.W. is an internationally prominent youth care training specialist and author. He has authored three youth care books that are widely used within the field, including
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Understanding and Responding to Kids with Emotional & Behavioral Challenges Using a Positive, Strength-Based Approach & The Gus Chronicles: Reflections from an Abused Kid
"Charlie is the best youth care trainer in America."
Robert Lieberman, Former President, American Association of Children's Residential Centers
For more info about Charlie, visit www.charliea.com; email: charlieap@comcast.net
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing Education Approval for Licensed Mental Health Counselors/Social Workers/ School Psychologists/MFCCs/Art Therapists
SOCIAL WORKERS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners to sponsor Category I continuing education programs. Social Work Boards in most states accept this approval status.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CBPS is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS
Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars (CBPS) is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer professional development for school Psychologists, provider #1067. CBPS maintains responsibility for the program.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
The Maryland and Washington, DC Boards of Psychology Examiners Recognizes national Asspciation of School Psychologist approval status with CBPS and grants CE hours to clinical psychologists in Maryland and Washington, DC.
NEW YORK SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICIONERS, AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
CBPS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Board of Social Work, Provider #0122; and the Board of Mental Health Practitioners, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Provider #MHC-0009 and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, provider #MFT-0008.
ART THERAPISTS
Art Therapists (LCAT, ATR-BC) may obtain CE Hours based on our NBCC approval status.
Cancellation policy: No refunds for cancellation for this training.
