Treating Difficult Adolescents
You will receive 2 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Participants will:
Increase their understanding of the use of solution-focused brief therapy in the treatment of adolescents;
Learn strategies for helping teens identify their own problem behaviors and solutions; and
Gain knowledge of how angry adolescents can be defused, reframed, and redirected.
Barbara Alexander, LCSW, BCD, interviews two experts who work with difficult adolescents.
Matthew Selekman, MSW, author of Pathways to Change: Brief Therapy Solutions with Difficult Adolescents, 2nd edition, discusses how to work with difficult adolescents using the solution-focused brief therapy model. He provides case examples that illustrate techniques to help teens identify their strengths and resources and bring about change. Mark Masi, PsyD, an accomplished public speaker who lectures on topics related to adolescents and adults, describes his model of therapy for treating aggressive adolescents. He outlines the primary tasks of this model and talks about how to challenge teens to come up with solutions that facilitate their treatment goals.
Course Outline
Part 1: Solution-Focused Brief Treatment with Adolescents
Interview with Matthew Selekman, LCSW
Supplemental Information
Part 2: Treatment of Angry Adolescents
Interview with Mark Masi, PsyD
CE Test
Course Evaluation
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 2.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 2 |
| Instructor | Self Study. Interviews conducted by Barbara Alexander, LCSW, BCD |
| Vendor | AtHealth (Read more about AtHealth accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CE certificate/letter of completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, CEAPs, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, pastoral counselors |
| Requirements/Materials Included | None |