OCD and Teens/Young Adults: How to keep them engaged in their own treatment, symptoms, and lives
Presenter: Martin E. Franklin, Ph.D.View the webinar’s corresponding slidesView this webinar »Dr. Franklin spoke about how to identify the barriers to teens/young adults learning to be partners in their own treatment. He discussed how to engage the family without undermining an adult child’s autonomy. Dr. Franklin also discussed issues that can
Outgrowing the Child Neurologist: Medical Transition in OCD, ADHD and Tourette Syndrome
Presenter: Lawrence W. Brown, MD View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Brown discussed transitioning from the pediatric to the adult system of care. He emphasized the child neurologist’s role in the process and spoke about transitioning as a distinct, long term effort. Dr. Brown recognized
Making Sense of Sensory Issues – How to manage heightened senses at home and in the classroom
Presenter: Michelle Miller, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Miller described different types of sensory issues and how they can present themselves. She discussed how sensory problems affect children and adults and how occupational therapy can help many issues. Dr. Miller also discussed organizational
Creative Applications of Exposure Therapy and Habit Reversal Therapy
Presenter: Joelle Beecher-McGovern, Ph.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. McGovern described Exposure Therapy and Habit Reversal Therapy and then gave us practical applications in real life scenarios. She spoke of the challenges of implementing these therapies and ways to overcome these barriers. She uses
Monsters, Robbers and Nightmares, Oh My! Simple Steps to Improve Your Child’s Sleep
Presenter: Courtney Weiner, Ph.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Weiner discussed good bedtime routines and hygiene as a way to help with sleep issues in children. She spoke of common problems in sleep and how to better your child’s issues. Dr. Weiner also let
Bullying and Vulnerable Populations
Presenter: Nadia S. Ansary, Ph.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Ansary spoke about bullying both traditional and cyberbullying and gave recommendations for helping to effectively address bullying. She also spoke of identifying vulnerable and at risk groups.
Getting Kids Motivated for School! Strategies to foster your child/teen’s motivation to achieve in school
Presenter: Graham Hartke, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here Download the webinar Dr. Hartke spoke of strategies to increase students self motivation to succeed in school. He spoke of ways to better organize oneself and reduce procrastination on projects.
Mental Health Stigma and Help Finding Services in the African American Community
Presenter: Christine Adkins-Hutchison, Psy.D. View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Adkins-Hutchison spoke about the economic and social road block for African Americans in seeking mental health services. She spoke of the need for more therapists to be of culturally competent and the need for
Mental Health Issues in Today’s Asian American Community
Presenter: Dr. Andrew J. Lee View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Lee spoke about Asian cultural values and how they impact today’s Asian Americans. He spoke of the model minority myth and how these perceptions feed into the stigma of seeking mental health services
Trade Secrets of a Tourette Syndrome Doctor
Presenter: Tolga Taneli, MD View the webinar’s corresponding slide presentation here View this webinar » Dr. Taneli spoke about his insights on getting physicians to collaborate together about a case. He also spoke of the drug approval process. He also gave tips on ways to involve the school in the