5 hours, 46 minutes NOTE: The seminar manual, CE information, and CE test are contained on disc #1 in PDF format. To access these documents, play disc #1 in your computer. For the video presentation, begin playing disc #1 in your DVD player. Build assessment-based treatment plans that work Master 4 practical techniques for increasing communication Implement the most innovative treatments for Selective Mutism Design an effective reinforcement system with 3 easy steps Develop successful accommodations for the school setting The abilities to communicate needs, socialize, work in groups, and make friends are desperately needed to succeed in elementary school and beyond. Children with untreated selective mutism are at an increased risk for self-esteem issues, depression, school failure, social skill problems, and school refusal. E arly and evidence-based therapeutic intervention is of the upmost importance to decrease anxiety and increase communication in children with selective mutism. T hrough the use of case studies and video examples, you will learn how to identify and assess for selective mutism and what school and mental health professionals can do to help. Interventions are broken down into small, easily understood steps that you can immediately use with patients or students. A ttendees will practice role-plays to learn practical techniques for increasing speech and helping children control their anxiety. Dr. Aimee Kotrba uses interactive discussions and humor through stories and anecdotes to describe the process of treatment and her years of experience working with children with selective mutism. Discover useful ways to intervene with even the most difficult cases. End not only with a specific, successful treatment plan for your individual cases but also with the knowledge to teach others in your workplace or community about selective mutism. OBJECTIVES Appropriately assess for selective mutism using established criteria, questionnaires, and observation List four coexisting problems/diagnoses that will likely impact treatment outcome Explain the negative reinforcement loop Create a graded exposure hierarchy based on communication (verbal and nonverbal) Design an effective reinforcement system for exposures, including listing three necessary components for the development of reward systems that work Practice four practical techniques for reducing anxiety OUTLINE Assessment and Diagnosis Where does Selective Mutism/Social Anxiety Come From? Coexisting/Complicating Problems Academic and Social Implications Assessing for Selective Mutism Behavioral Intervention Behavioral Approach 101 How to Build an Anxiety Hierarchy Individualizing the Treatment for Your Client Developing an Effective Reinforcement System Relaxation Training Can Kids “Think” Their Way Braver Cognitive Techniques That Work Does Medication Really Help? School Implementation How to Interact with Anxious Children in the School Setting IEP or Section 504? Developing a Special Education Plan Academic Goals and Specific School Interventions Communicating in the “Real World” ABOUT AIMEE KOTRBA, Ph.D. Aimee Kotrba, Ph.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the expert assessment and treatment of selective mutism and social anxiety. She earned her doctorate degree in clinical child psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Kotrba maintains a private practice in Plymouth, Michigan, where she provides individual treatment, parent coaching, and school consultation for children with selective mutism. Dr. Kotrba serves as the president of the Selective Mutism Group (SMG) board of directors and as the psychological expert for a local selective mutism parent support group. Dr. Kotrba’s work has appeared in numerous media outlets, including Parent Magazine and MetroParent Magazine. She is a nationally recognized speaker and regularly offers local and national workshops on the identification and treatment of selective mutism for parents, professionals, and school personnel. CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION NOTE: CE Certificates are available for $9.99. Please contact PESI Inc Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.
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