Teens and twenty-somethings are often driven by social comparison, an ego ideal, and the vision of a future self. These influences serve as a virtual developmental pressure cooker. Further, human development is asynchronous, meaning that we develop in different areas at different rates. When adolescents and young adults feel behind or ahead in any of these key areas it often adds to the intense pressure they may already feel.
This web conference utilizes a fresh approach to teaching clinicians how to help young people understand the pressures and developmental issues they face. We will also look at examples of interventions that create experiences to help youth internalize the life skills they need to become more active agents of their own growth.
The developmental stress reduction method (DSRM)© offers a new approach to decision-making and self-awareness that honors the intelligence of youth and demystifies their sometimes inconsistent and self-defeating behavior. New research about how wisdom is acquired has profound implications for young people and offers youth-oriented therapists creative tools that cultivate wisdom acceleration. If we succeed at facilitating this emerging adult stage, we are more likely to steer youth toward more productive and healthier lives.
This intermediate instructional level web conference is designed to help clinicians:
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Attendees who register for this event will log in to the web conference center by using a computer and calling in to the teleconference line. Attendees will be able to ask live audio questions via phone and/or submit text chat questions via computer. Live streaming video and/or document sharing will also be available to participants. Alternatively, attendees may dial in to the teleconference line only, though attendees dialing in by phone only will be unable to ask questions. The video portion of the web conference center is not accessible via smartphone or tablet.
Before the scheduled event, all registered attendees will be sent a reminder email with specific instructions on how to log in to the web conference center, as well as links to optional handout materials if applicable.
This event will include lecture and question-and-answer periods. After the live event, a written transcript of the event will be available in the Member's Area. Members of GoodTherapy.org can receive continuing education credits for attending this event by logging in to the GoodTherapy.org Member's Area.
At the conclusion of this event, you will receive an email with information about how to request a CE certificate. You will need to enter the start and end codes that will be announced at the beginning and end of the presentation. These codes confirm that you attended the entire event. You will be prompted to complete a survey. You will need to complete this online survey within six days of the event. Once you complete the survey, you can download a copy of your CE certificate instantly.
Two CE credits will be provided by GoodTherapy.org for attending this web conference in its entirety.
GoodTherapy.org is also an Approved Education Provider by NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals (provider #135463). Of the eight counselor skill groups ascribed to by NAADAC, this course is classified within counseling services.
GoodTherapy.org is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.
GoodTherapy.org is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. GoodTherapy.org maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
GoodTherapy.org, SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0395.
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Mental health professionals who are not members can attend this live web conference for $30.95 or access the homestudy recording for $15.50. Sign up here to purchase this CE course and earn a CE certificate.
Tom Bissonette, MSW, LMSW is a psychotherapist and an educator. He has taught courses on adolescent and young adult development at the University of Tennessee for 20 years. In addition, Tom is the founder of Younger and Wiser, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides developmental education programs for youth, parents, counselors, and educators.
As a counselor and mentor, Tom is committed to assisting young people in understanding and navigating their own inner growth and development, and in reaching their full potential. He created the Developmental Stress Reduction Method (DSRM)© to help adolescents and young adults to recognize and develop balance in all aspects of life. For more information about Tom and his work, please visit www.youngandwiser.org.