Course Code: REL-BHC-0-DICCDCA
Hours: 1.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 3/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
List symptoms of at least 3 externalizing disorders.
Describe considerations related to assessing youth with externalizing disorders.
Identify 3 behavior-based intervention strategies relevant to youth with externalizing disorders.
Identify 3 alternative intervention strategies relevant to working with youth who exhibit externalizing behaviors.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Externalizing Behavior Disorders
Connor Goes to the Crisis Center
Definition of Externalizing Behavior Disorders
Common Externalizing Behavior Disorders
Other Conditions that can Include Externalizing Behaviors
The Development of Externalizing Behavior Disorders
Common Symptoms of Externalizing Behavior Disorders
Cultural Considerations and Bias
Other Contributing Factors
Impact of Trauma
Need for a Thorough Assessment
Functional Behavioral Assessments
Knowledge Check
Review
Summary
Section 3: Behavior-Based Intervention Strategies
Importance of Appropriately Using Behavioral Interventions
Behavioral Interventions
Common Components of Behavioral Interventions
Extinction Strategies
Principles Behind Consequences
Prevention Strategies
Contraindications for Behavioral Interventions with Special Populations
Review
Summary
School-Based Interventions
Section 4: Alternatives to Purely Behavioral Interventions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Meet Marquise
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment and Systems-Focused Interventions
Parent Behavior Training Programs
Review
Summary
Section 5: Other Considerations or Additional Supports
Medications
Crisis Management
Psychiatric Hospitalization, Residential Treatment Centers, and Outpatient Services
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over thirteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Disclosure: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Marriage and Family Therapists; Beginner level Professional Counselors; Beginner level Psychologists; Beginner level Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.