Sleeping Children, Treatment Planning, and Mental Health Success!
Presenter: Presenter: Alesha Perkins, MSW, LCSW, CCM, Christina Scott, LPCC-S, NCC
These workshops offer 6 Continuing Education Credits
All webinars in this series are recorded and will not grant live credits.
Full Day Webinar
August 7th, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM EST
The cost of one day is $99.99, an individual class is $59.99
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Class 1
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
This interactive program will provide a review of some of the most common mental health and substance abuse disorders as they are defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-V). It will also provide guidance and best practices for mental health professionals and providers to develop effective treatment plans/ and interventions for their clients that promote growth and quality of care.
Trainer: Alesha Perkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia and North Carolina and a Certified Case Manager. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her Master of Social Work from the University of Central Florida. Alesha has over 20 years of experience in the social work field with vast knowledge in medical social work, child protective services, case management, mental health and substance abuse counseling. For over 10 years she has created and facilitated numerous trainings for mental and medical professionals, state and national organizations. Alesha is a former Clinical Director for a mental health agency and currently works for a health insurance provider as a Senior Program Manager. In addition, she provides clinical supervision and has a part-time private practice. She is also an instructor for Perkins Medical Services, which is owned by her mother a nurse educator, and has been in business for over 20 years providing quality medical and mental health training.
3 Hours
Class 2
1:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
Sleep problems can wreak havoc on anyone’s life, especially a child’s. According to the American Family Physician, up to 50% of children are affected by sleep disorders or difficulties. Sleep disturbance may directly influence social, emotional, academic and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents (Owens, Chervin, & Hoppin, 2019).
Play therapy can be effective in addressing this challenge. While this approach is not the sole treatment for childhood sleep problems, we might improve the therapeutic outcomes by including play therapy interventions in the treatment planning process.
The language of play can foster communication with children, allow clinicians to immerse themselves in the child’s world, and help therapists build rapport with their clients. Play Therapy can allow us to better understand the child’s perceptions of their relationship to sleep. Play serves as the therapeutic vehicle, allowing them to communicate or describe their struggles to the therapist. This, in turn, affords the clinician a glimpse into the child’s inner world as well as an opportunity to gain insight into the nighttime challenges and issues, along with strategies for restoring restful sleep.
Trainer: Christina Scott, LPCC-S, NCC is a licensed counselor and supervisor in Ohio. A proud geek therapist, she utilizes superheroes and pop culture in her work with clients. She is a Registered Play Therapist and is certified in Trauma Focused CBT. Christina owns an online private practice called Rising Action Counseling. She chose this field because she loves connecting with others and is a life-long learner.
3 Hours
This FULL DAY WEBINAR includes two excellent classes, a total of 6 CEs. The cost of the full day is $99.99. You may attend an individual class for $59.99.
