Teenage Mental Health Issues: Implementing Therapeutic Skills and Techniques (3HR) Presented by Dr. Jillian Graves, LCSW, PhD

Teenage Mental Health Issues: Implementing Therapeutic Skills and Techniques (3HR)

$45.00

Categories: Clinical, Evidence-Based Practices, General Skill Building, Online Course Tags: addiction, counseling, drug, evidence-based practices, motivational interviewing, opioid, Stripe only, substance use specific training, teen mental health, withdrawal

Description

Suicidal ideation and self-harm in teens are often caused by untreated depression, anxiety, or drug misuse and always should be taken seriously. In this webinar, participants will learn about current trends in teenage mental health issues, commonalities and intersections of behaviors, and how to intervene at the family level. Several CBT/DBT intervention techniques and assessments will be reviewed in-depth in order to allow participants to have a clear understanding and potentially implement them with clients.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Discriminate Common Mental Health Issues – Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harming, Anxiety, Depression.
Define & apply Clinical definitions, symptomology, and common intersections of behavior.
Implement Evidence-Based Skills through Case Studies.
Determine Family Intervention & School Support Systems Involvement
Implement Assessment Tools, Client & Family Resources.

This course offers 3 Online CE hours of SS (EBT)(PSY)

Course Instructor: Dr. Jillian Graves, LCSW, PhD

Recording Date: 12/12/2024

Course Format

Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. CE Training Workshops, LLC, provider #1770, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/2/2022 – 8/2/2025. CE Training Workshops, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE Training Workshops, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. System Requirements: Firefox, Chrome, Brave, Safari, Edge on any modern operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS). A desktop browser is recommended. We do not provide support resources for issues encountered using a mobile device. For more information about our policies and board approval statements, please visit our FAQS page.

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Syllabus

Teenage Mental Health Issues: Implementing Therapeutic Skills and Techniques (3 HR) Syllabus

I. Self-Harm: Understanding and Identifying

Definitions of self-harm and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)
Synonymous and related terms
Types: direct (cutting, burning) and indirect (substance abuse, risky behaviors)
Warning signs and physical indicators
Myths and misconceptions surrounding self-harm

II. Causes and Motivations for Self-Harm

Emotional regulation and coping mechanisms
Self-punishment and tension release
Validation of internal pain
Habitual and addictive patterns
Individual differences in triggers and functions of self-harm

III. Epidemiology and Risk Populations

Prevalence rates among adolescents and young adults
Common onset ages (11-15 years old)
Gender differences in methods and reporting
Increased risk among LGBTQIA+ youth and those with trauma histories

IV. Internalized Disorders: Anxiety and Depression

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Distinction between anxiety attacks and panic attacks
Depression risk factors: trauma, chronic illness, family history, substance abuse
Warning signs for anxiety and depression in teens

V. Suicide and Suicidal Ideation

US statistics and trends in adolescent suicide
Definition and characteristics of suicidal ideation
Passive vs. active suicidal thoughts
Interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior

VI. Risk and Protective Factors

Psychological, social, and environmental risk factors
Perceived burdensomeness, social isolation, trauma history
Protective factors: family support, treatment access, problem-solving skills, cultural beliefs

VII. Screening and Assessment Tools

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
Ask Suicide Screening Questions (ASQ)
Patient Health Questionnaires (PHQ-2 and PHQ-9)
Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R)

VIII. Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)
Transtheoretical Model integration for engagement

IX. Family and Caregiver Involvement

Importance of parental connection and non-judgmental support
Setting boundaries and supervision
Seeking professional treatment and utilizing collateral information
Preventive strategies for parents, schools, and communities

X. Practical Tools and Clinical Interventions

Coping strategies: mindfulness, radical acceptance, opposite action, problem solving
Reasons to avoid self-harm and promote life-affirming skills
Importance of assessment, consistent engagement, and community resource connection