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Therapeutic Interventions for Infants and Toddlers
Digital Seminar
$189.99 USD
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Product Details
Format:
Digital Seminar
Author:
JENNIFER ROBERS MILLER, MS, LPC
Publisher:
Vyne Education
Copyright:
4/3/2012
CE Available:
Yes, See CE credit tab for complete continuing education details
Product Code:
WDS020077
Objectives
Discover therapeutic interventions and parenting techniques for social emotional disturbance, behavioral issues, and mental health concerns

Apply evidence-based approaches to improving mental health and behavioral issues in children ages 3 months to 5 years

Identify the importance of infant and toddler mental health throughout the lifespan

Outline the sensorial and neurological impacts of exposure to psychological trauma in young children

Determine what to ask, how to screen, how to apply diagnostics, and when to refer when working with the very young

Evaluate sensory integration issues and speech and language delays, as well as fine and gross motor delays

Recognize the importance of a systems approach when treating the young child and how occupational, physical, and speech-language therapies can positively affect behaviors

Demonstrate effective methods to deal with families' denial and secure their cooperation

List appropriate interventions for infants and toddlers

Consider the significance of early childhood experiences in the treatment and assessment of clients at any age
Outline

INTRODUCTION: WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH MY PRACTICE?

•           How to market to include this population in your referral sources

•           How to increase awareness for your unique skill set in potential referral settings

•           How interdisciplinary care can aid in treatment

 

IMPORTANCE OF EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION

u          Incidence of social emotional disturbance in the preschool population and impact

u          Impact of disruptive behavior in daycare/preschool settings

            -           meeting federal guidelines for social emotional development

u          Relevance for long-term outcomes

            -           effects on the individual and his/her family

u          Lifelong impact of early mental health disturbance

u          Importance of social emotional readiness for school and academic success

u          Case studies

           

CRITICAL EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO TRAUMA ON THE DEVELOPING BRAIN

u          Adverse Childhood Effects (ACE) study

            -           why is this relevant to your work?

u          Important traumas that many assessments miss

u          Impact of maternal depression and caregiver mental illness

u          Sensory impact of perceived trauma

u          How brain chemistry and structure are affected for life

u          How everyone's behavior is tailored by early experiences

u          Implications for future decision-making and life course

u          Case studies

           

PERTINENT INFORMATION YOU PROBABLY AREN'T USING TO EVALUATE

u          Temperament and goodness of fit as mental health concepts

u          How attachment issues can mimic mood disorders

u          Biological predispositions and rule outs

u          Sensory integration issues and importance of assessment

u          Co-morbid physical and developmental diagnoses

u          Behavioral issues and early intervention therapies

u          Case studies

           

IDENTIFICATION, SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND BILLING

u          Introduction to the DC:0-3R Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood: Revised Edition

u         You work with the population but don't diagnose? Why it is important to be familiar with diagnoses

u          Can you bill insurance companies while using DC:0-3R?

u          Other essential screening and diagnostic tools

            -           ruling out co-morbid conditions

            -           making a differential diagnosis

            -           knowing when and where to refer for diagnosis

           

ASSESSING THE GROWNUPS: IMPACT OF PARENTS'/CAREGIVERS' MENTAL HEALTH, STRESS, AND TRAUMATIC HISTORY

u          Implications of the current economic crisis

u          Family stress effects

u          Repetitive bonding patterns and "Ghosts in the Nursery" (Fraiberg, 1975)

u          Case studies

           

PARTNERING WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS TO ENSURE BEST OUTCOMES

u          Including daycares, caregivers, and schools in treatment, intervention, and treatment planning

u          Teaching families to advocate for their children and why it is important

           

WORKING SUCCESSFULLY WITH PARENTS

u          Securing parent buy-in and cooperation

u          Dealing with denial

u          How and when to talk about medication

u          Difficult case presentations

           

MAKING THE "SUPER NANNY" PHENOMENON WORK FOR YOUR PRACTICE

u          Redefining expectations—teaching parents that solutions don't happen in one episode

           

INTERVENTIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN

u          Tailoring your toolbox to meet infant and toddler needs

u          Ideal toys and games

u          How to implement (and teach) timeout, sit-outs, and other parenting tools

u          Case studies

           

WHY ASKING ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND THE FIRST FEW YEARS OF LIFE IS IMPORTANT AT ANY AGE

u          What current research has discovered about early childhood mental health and its effect on the lifespan

u          What questions to prioritize in treatment of older children and adults

u          Why early childhood experiences are significant at any age

u          How this information can be used in treatment and assessment

u          Case studies

Author

JENNIFER ROBERS MILLER, MS, LPC

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Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. 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.


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Counselors - New York: Vyne Education, LLC., is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0027. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hours. Full attendance is required to receive credit for Mental Health Counselors; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.

Counselors - Ohio
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Counselors - South Carolina: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This educational offering is offered for 6 continuing education hours.

Counselor - Texas: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed professional counselors through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors (Provider number 2709). This course is offered for 6 clock hours.

Counselors - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.

Counselors - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Marriage & Family Therapists: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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Marriage & Family Therapists - Ohio
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Marriage & Family Therapists - South Carolina: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved sponsor with the South Carolina Board of Examiners for LPC, AC and MFTs (Provider #104). This educational offering is offered for 6 continuing education hours.

Marriage & Family Therapists - Texas: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved sponsor of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists through the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (Provider number 195). This educational offering is offered for 6 clock hours.

Marriage & Family Therapists - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.

Marriage & Family Therapists - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Minnesota: This educational offering has been submitted to the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 6 continuing education hours for category 1.


Psychologists
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Social Workers - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #50-466. This educational offering is approved for 6 continuing education credits.


Social Workers - New York
Vyne Education, LLC., SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers #0043. This educational offering is acceptable for 6 continuing education hours. Full attendance is required to receive credit for Social Workers; variable credit for partial attendance may not be awarded based on the State Board guidelines.

Social Workers - California: The State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the American Psychological Association and the ASWB. Full attendance at this course will qualify for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit.


Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.


Educators: This educational offering may qualify toward your professional development requirement. The educational offering consists of 6 clock hours. Use this information and your board rules and regulations to calculate professional development/continuing education credit.

Audience
Child Psychologists
Licensed Professional Counselors
Clinical Social Workers
School Psychologists
School Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Psychiatric and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Psychiatric and Pediatric Nurses
Pediatric Case Managers
Therapeutic Child Care Personnel
Childcare Providers
Early Interventionists
Occupational Therapists
Speech-Language Pathologists
Physical Therapists
Psychiatrists
Pediatricians
Educators
Head Start Professionals
Child Advocacy/Protective Service Personnel
Clergy
Reviews

Best conference I have ever been to—and I've been to a lot. Great speaker—dynamic, interesting. Great info given.
Emily Duffy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Philadelphia, PA


Jennifer's knowledge in the social-emotional development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is authentic, and her perspective fresh and realistic. She really connects with the audience and gives approaches that are highly respectful of children.
Connie R., Executive Director, Rock-Walworth Comprehensive Family Services, Inc., Head Start and Early Head Start
Beloit, WI


Jennifer is an outstanding speaker and so well informed…[she] kept my attention the whole time!
Patti Nieszkiewicz, Infant and Toddler Advocate


[Jennifer] was great. She makes you laugh and understand all in the same breath.
Corina McIvor, Early Childhood Professional


Jennifer Robers Miller is a fantastic speaker! Great stuff!
Amy Bishop, Early Childhood Professional and Parent