Why Does My Child Act Like This? 

What Parents can do for their child who are using dissociation strategies

Annie J. Monaco LCSW, RPT-S and Christine Choucair, MS, LPC

Three Options to Join! | Also for Parents, Caregivers, Therapists, School, Mentors, Agency workers

This live and virtual workshop on zoom, is for parents and caregivers who have a child with early attachment wounds that are using dissociative strategies to cope. What does that look like? The child is struggling with intense emotions and exhibiting serious problematic behaviors at home, school and in the community. This could include spacing out, lying, stealing, aggression, sexual acting out and explosive emotions. Caregivers often feel like they have a child who acts like different kids at times! 


During the workshop, parents will understand that trauma and attachment wounds are the foundation of dissociative symptoms and behaviors. The parent will gain understanding that the child has parts of self and is willing to learn how to work closely with the therapist on managing the needs of these parts at home, in school and community. 


  • This will not be recorded due to confidentiality of caregivers.
  • Parents have to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2
  • Participants will receive handouts on the material being presented


 

Details


  • It is suggested and advised that therapists who are referring parents should also attend the workshop. 
  • It is advised that therapists have a follow up session with parents soon after the workshop to discuss thoughts, insights and make a plan on how to proceed based on the workshop information. 
 
 

Dates 2026 - Times EST (New York)


Option 1: Tuesday, August 18th & Wednesday, August 19th

12:30 - 2:45pm EST both days

Other start times: CST - 11:30am, PST - 9:30am


Option 2: Monday, September 28th & Monday, October 5th

6:30 - 8:45pm EST both days

Other start times: CST - 5:30pm, PST - 3:30pm, AEST - 8:30am. AWST - 6:30am


Option 3: Wednesday, November 18th & Thursday, November 19th

12:30 - 2:45pm EST both days

Other start times: CST - 10:31am, PST - 9:30am 

 

Cost - Separate costs for therapist and parent:


$76 dollars for one or two caregivers

$76 dollars for therapist


Who can attend? Parents, Caregivers, Therapists, School, Mentors, Agency workers 


  • No CE’s are provided for this parent course.
  • Please check brochure for full information.
 
 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at monaco.training.center@gmail.com

Trainers


Annie Monaco, LCSW, RPT-S is co-founder of Playful EMDR, an online hub for training and consultation. Annie travels internationally/US providing specialty trainings on EMDR with children and teens and treating attachment wounds and children using dissociative strategies. Annie has extensive experience with foster care, out of country adoptions, and at-risk teenagers and family therapy. Annie is an EMDRIA approved trainer of EMDR and provides consultation to therapists and agencies. 


Email: monaco.training.center@gmail.com | Website: www.anniemonaco.com, www.playfulemdr.com 


Christine Choucair, MS, LPC s a Licensed Professional Counselor and EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training based in Denver, and owner of Little Owl Counseling. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families impacted by complex trauma, with a focus on strengthening caregiver-child relationships. Christine is a Certified EMDR Therapist, Certified TraumaPlay Therapist, and Circle of Security Facilitator. 


Email: christine@thelittleowlcounseling.com


 
 
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