Creative Interventions for Disruptive Behavior Disorders
 

The workshop will include a review of the three main Disruptive Behavior Disorders-Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, and Attention Deficit Disorder.  Assessment tools and diagnostic criteria will also be presented to assist the clinician in confirming a diagnosis.  Developmental and social factors will also be discussed to give the participant a theoretical framework.  A review of the benefits of using Directive vs. Nondirective techniques will be explored as well as behavior modification principles.  Activities that help children express feelings, regulate emotions, and accept limits will be covered.  We will also review practical treatment considerations like working with parents and schools to address behavior problems prior to serious incidents.  Experimental activities will be used to help participants to gain insight into the child's world.  Interventions to help build trust, teach self-discipline, and develop positive social skills will be reviewed and modifications for a group format will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

•  Identify the three main D.B.D. Diagnosis

•  Learn modifications for Group Therapy format

•  List the benefits of Directive and Nondirective Techniques

•  Identify “traits” of effective helpers

• Explain why traditional punishment based approaches are ineffective

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These workshops are being sponsored by Healing KIDZ.  Healing KIDZ is approved by The American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuing education for psychologist.  Healing KIDZ is also approved by The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and The Association for Play Therapy (APT) to provide continuing education.  Our Provider numbers are 5860 and 99-057 respectively.  This workshop has been approved by the National Association for Social Workers-Louisiana Chapter (NASW-La) for 6.5 continuing education credits.  Healing KIDZ maintain responsibility for the program and adheres to APA and NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines. 6.5 continuing education credits per workshop will be awarded to participants who attend each entire day-long workshop.  Partial credit cannot be given.