Seminar Detail
Managing & Treating Selective Mutism and Social Anxiety Disorder
- Where:
- MACON, GA
- When:
- Monday, November 4, 2013 at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Course Description:
Our understanding of selective mutism and social anxiety disorder is quickly evolving. Attend this seminar and learn the latest developments and research related to the cause and treatment of these disorders.
You will discover integrated approach to treatment, combining both psychotherapy and school-based interventions with therapists, speech-language pathologists and educators playing key roles.
This seminar will feature:
Our understanding of selective mutism and social anxiety disorder is quickly evolving. Attend this seminar and learn the latest developments and research related to the cause and treatment of these disorders.
You will discover integrated approach to treatment, combining both psychotherapy and school-based interventions with therapists, speech-language pathologists and educators playing key roles.
This seminar will feature:
- Specific techniques for day-to-day management of selective mutism
- Techniques to reduce anxiety and expand communication
- Methods for school personnel to adapt CBT techniques
- Techniques for children with other forms of social anxiety
- Special focus on application for preschool and elementary students
Objectives:
- Explain the relationship between selective mutism and anxiety disorders.
- Identify the current scientific/professional models regarding the cause and treatment of selective mutism.
- Develop specific treatment programs for children with selective mutism.
- Adapt CBT techniques for application with young children who have mutism.
- Adapt counseling/therapy techniques to assist parents/families of children who have selective mutism.
- Describe how to help classroom teachers learn to differentiate instruction/assessment for children who have selective mutism.
ROBERT SCHUM, PHD
Robert Schum, Ph.D.,clinical psychologist, is professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin and was previously the director of the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic at the University of Iowa. Dr. Schum served as chief of the Section of Psychology at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He is a member of the American Psychological Association as well as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Dr. Schum has presented more than 100 workshops and is the author of many articles and chapters, including “Clinical Perspectives on the Treatment of Selective Mutism” which was published in the Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavioral Analysis (2006). The focus of Dr. Schum’s clinical services, teaching and research is the assessment and treatment of children who have communication disorders. He is active in providing psychotherapy to children who have selective mutism.
Speaker Disclosures Financial: Robert Schum is a professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has presented numerous workshops and has been published numerous times on the topic of selective mutism. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations. Non-financial: Robert Schum is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Dr. Schum has presented more than 100 workshops and is the author of many articles and chapters, including “Clinical Perspectives on the Treatment of Selective Mutism” which was published in the Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Applied Behavioral Analysis (2006). The focus of Dr. Schum’s clinical services, teaching and research is the assessment and treatment of children who have communication disorders. He is active in providing psychotherapy to children who have selective mutism.
Speaker Disclosures Financial: Robert Schum is a professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has presented numerous workshops and has been published numerous times on the topic of selective mutism. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations. Non-financial: Robert Schum is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Credits listed below are for full attendance at the live event only. After attendance has been verified, pre-registered attendees will receive an email from PESI Customer Service with the subject line, “Evaluation and Certificate” within one week. This email will contain a link to complete the seminar evaluation and allow attendees to print, email or download a certificate of completion if in full attendance. For those in partial attendance (arrived late or left early), a letter of attendance is available through that link and an adjusted certificate of completion reflecting partial credit will be issued within 30 days (if your board allows). Please see “live seminar schedule” for full attendance start and end times. NOTE: Boards do not allow credit for breaks or lunch.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, or questions on home study credit availability, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.
The planning committee and staff who controlled the content of this activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. For speaker disclosures, please see speaker bios.
PESI, Inc. offers continuing education programs and products under the brand names PESI, PESI Healthcare, PESI Kids, PESI Rehab and Psychotherapy Networker.
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Your satisfaction is our goal and our guarantee. Concerns should be addressed to PESI Rehab, P.O. Box 1000, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1000 or call (800) 844-8260.
ADA Needs
We would be happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call our Customer Service Department for more information at (800) 844-8260.
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