ODL 279: Mental Health Treatment for Adolescents

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5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Psychologists
APA – 5 CE Credits
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours
Substance Abuse Counselors
NAADAC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours

Created On: 7/1/2024 Revised On: 1/7/25

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses and case managers.

Counselor Skill Groups: 

1. Clinical Intake and Screening
2. Clinical Assessment
3. Treatment Plan
4. Counseling Services
5. Documentation
7. Discharge and Continuing Care

Overview:

Do you work with adolescents and are searching for valuable perspectives and tangible mental health interventions? Adolescents require unique therapeutic engagement and relational strategies to ensure maximum treatment engagement and success. This training will begin with a summary of adolescent psychosocial development, elements of clinical case conceptualization, and present key recommendations for increasing engagement with this age group. The use of Motivational Interviewing skills will be highlighted to encourage MI skill-based dialogue with youth around substance use. Practical clinical interventions to address anxiety and mood disorders will be presented from the therapeutic models of CBT, DBT and ACT. Video demonstrations and case studies will encourage learners to evaluate best practices in mental health treatment for adolescents and provide a wide range of therapeutic options to use immediately with this group.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session – the participant will be able to:

• Discover a broad understanding of adolescent mental health issues and influences of psychosocial development on substance use, anxiety, and depression.
• Explain how the spirit of Motivational Interviewing enhances adolescent engagement around discussions related to substance use.
• Recognize the unique treatment needs of each adolescent client to formulate treatment strategies and interventions.
• Plan and implement intervention strategies that are evidenced-based, stress practicality, and engage the adolescent client.
• Name at least five concrete clinical therapeutic interventions that are appropriate and recommended for use with adolescent clients.

Presenter:

Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, owner of Diane Bigler Therapy Services, Inc. 

Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and Professor of Social Work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four Dachshunds and anything 80’s related.