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Monthly Discussion + Parent Support Meeting: What is Therapeutic Parenting: Going Beyond Traditional Parenting Approaches to Meet a Child’s Needs
The Adoptive Families of Hong Kong is very pleased to invite you to their upcoming Monthly Discussion + Parent Support Meeting: What is Therapeutic Parenting: Going Beyond Traditional Parenting Approaches to Meet a Child’s Needs on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 12:20 to 14:30. View details and register online now. Monthly Discussion: 12:20 – 1:30pm We often question why some parenting strategies work, while others seem to fall short. Traditional parenting is mostly about consequences and rewards, but children who might have loss…
The Southside Social Club
Social and Emotional Skills for Teens Join Grace Ranke and Ann Bridgewater, Clinical Psychologists, as they provide students with the tools necessary to navigate the diffi cult world of adolescents with con fidence in a relaxed environment Topics to be covered: Friendships and bullying Empathy and perspective Respect and boundaries Handling risky situations Conversation skills Screen time and social media Physical wellbeing Dealing with gossip Peer etiquette Being assertive School-life balance Talking to parents Finding your own strengths When: 7 weekly sessions on…
Parent Coordinator Training
A two-day training program for mental health professionals, mediators, custody evaluators, lawyers, judges, and other professionals who work with high conflict families. Parents who are in chronic high conflict pose particular difficulties for the courts, the professionals who are involved with them, and their children. This two-day training will examine the role and functions of the parenting coordinator, the knowledge base for being an effective PC, and the interventions helpful to reduce conflict. Participants will have the opportunity to develop…
DBT Training
This two-day workshop covers the fundamentals of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills: Core Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. This workshop also addresses the targets for skills training, as well as how to apply fundamental DBT strategies in skills training. Extensive teaching and use of clinical examples are used to illustrate specific skills training procedures, assignment and review of homework with clients, and troubleshooting common skills training obstacles. This course is designed for all mental health professionals who…
1-day Intensive Confident Crew 2019 (April 12 & June 6th)
Confident Crew is directed by Dr. Melissa Ortega, a highly experienced and qualified clinical psychologist who specialises in working with children with Selective Mutism (SM) and Social Anxiety Disorders (SAD). Working with Dr. Ortega are a small group of counsellors and interns who have received Confident Crew training. This model ensures that each participant is receiving 1:1 support and a treatment plan tailored to the individual child.