Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
presented by
SickKids CCMH Learning Institute
Live webinar
October 3, 2023 | 1 to 4 p.m. ET
Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S Anxiety and school refusal is on the rise, and is a particular concern due to the impact on emotional, academic, social, and family functioning. The longer a child avoids or misses school, the more likely it will become entrenched, and will be more difficult to treat. It is important to assess the reasons underlying the child’s school refusal, so that an effective treatment plan can be implemented. This webinar will present innovative assessment and treatment interventions for school refusal. The most efficacious treatment for school refusal in the research is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This approach is enhanced by integrating engaging activities so that children will more readily participate in treatment and learn key skills. Through case examples, activity demonstrations, and experiential exercises, this three-hour webinar will combine theoretical material with hands-on therapeutic techniques. Interventions will be geared to children aged 4 to 12. Learning objectives: • List the most common factors underlying school refusal
• Implement techniques to assess school refusal
• Describe methods for fostering treatment readiness in anxious children
• Implement a gradual exposure plan to treat school refusal
• Discuss effective strategies for use by parents and teachers Prerequisite: Foundational CBT knowledge from completion of Certificate in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): Level 1 or equivalent knowledge/training. Please note: Although this webinar might be of interest to teachers, the content is geared to mental health professionals with foundational knowledge of CBT. Fee: $125 ($106.25 if you use code CAVERSHAM15)
CE: 3 hours Learn More About the Facilitator: Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S is a Registered clinical Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and their families since 1988. she presents training across North America and abroad. Recent speaking engagements include South Africa, Israel, England and Australia. She provides clinical supervision to mental health practitioners, runs a play-therapy internship program, and consults to several mental health agencies. She has authored numerous best-selling books including: Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes: therapeutic Exercises for Sexually Traumatized; Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce; Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children; Cory Helps Kids Cope with Sexual Abuse; and Creative CBT Interventions for Children with Anxiety. Liana is winner of the Monica Hebert award for outstanding contribution and dedication to children psychotheapy and play therapy in Canada
website: https://sickkidscmh.ca/course/creative-interventions-to-assess-and-treat-school-refusal-5/ | 
