Despite the negative view that most of society has toward the teenage population, these children often have tremendous obstacles to overcome in their life and are in desperate need of support and encouragement. This workshop will help participants learn how to connect with teenagers and understand common developmental misconceptions that often encourage negative stereotypes.  Developmental stages of communication will be reviewed and interventions will be discussed to assist participants in developing and appropriate approach to treatment.  We will rehearse the types and uses of therapeutic letter writing, the communicative and healing nature of pop music and movies, and experiential activities that help adolescents overcome obstacles and gain closure on traumatic events.  Participants will be encouraged to explore their values toward this population and reconnect with the healing power of play.
Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify three phases in the development of communication.
• Participants will be able to identify a primary need of adolescents.
• Participants will learn over 15 techniques to use with adolescents.
• Participants will be able to identify rationale for using process-based interventions.
• Participants will learn 3 methods to engage resistant adolescents.

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The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and The National Association for Play Therapy (APT) recognize Healing KIDZ, Inc. as an agency provider to provide continuing education.  Our provider numbers are 5860 and 99-057 respectively.  The National Association of Social Workers- Louisiana Chapter (NASW-LA) has also approved 6.5 continuing education credits for the annual professional workshops. Healing KIDZ, Inc. maintains responsibility for the programs it sponsors and adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.