Children today are exposed to many events in life that can create feelings of loss, confusion and pain.  In this workshop the participant will learn about the differences between grief and trauma and common grieving behaviors in children from a developmental perspective.  We will also cover different grief models specific to the needs of children as well as signs of complicated grief.  The afternoon section will cover many creative interventions that the mental health professional can implement immediately.  These interventions will help children identify and express feelings, get safety needs met, and develop appropriate coping strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify the differences between grief and trauma.
• Participants will be able to identify models of grief specific to children.
• Participants will be able to identify trauma-specific behaviors in children.
• Participants will learn over 15 techniques to use with children.
• Participants will learn 3 methods to engage resistant children.

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The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and The National Association for Play Therapy (APT) recognize K.I.D.Z., 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. K.I.D.Z., Inc. maintains responsibility for the programs it sponsors and adheres to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.