Research shows that across all populations and levels of care, the client-therapist relationship is the strongest predictor of treatment success. Yet adolescents and young adults—often mistrustful of adults and resistant to change—are among the hardest to engage, especially when family are involved in treatment. This training provides an evidence-based model for building authentic connections with … Continued
The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for clients with eating disorders and disordered eating. Triggers may include heighted exposure to food-centric events, disruptions to routines, and emotionally complex family interactions. This presentation provides evidence-based interventions that clinicians can use to promote recovery and foster resilience. After attending this webinar, participants will be … Continued
Determining the appropriate level of care is one of the most critical—and often misunderstood—decisions in OCD treatment. Using case examples and evidence-informed frameworks, this presentation will guide clinicians through the continuum of OCD care, from outpatient therapy, to IOP and PHP options, to residential programs. Participants will learn how symptom severity, functional impairment, and treatment … Continued
People with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other types of neurodiversity have a higher risk of eating disorders than the general population. Research also shows they experience poorer outcomes in treatment due to the complexity of their co-occurring diagnoses. This webinar offers tools to support clinicians in effectively assessing and treating eating disorders in neurodiverse … Continued
This webinar is a part of our “AI-Isolation: The Secret Dangers of AI” series, for more information click here. While there are clear benefits to AI technology, there are also significant risks that impact well-being, psychological development, and safety. This webinar will define the clear positive and negative patterns related to AI use, and explore … Continued
This webinar is a part of our “AI-Isolation: The Secret Dangers of AI” series, for more information click here. This webinar will explore the potential benefits and challenges of AI use for children, adolescents, caregivers, and family systems. Clinicians will learn signs that indicate tech use is disrupting family functioning, and gain strategies to help … Continued
This webinar is a part of our “AI-Isolation: The Secret Dangers of AI” series, for more information click here. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming embedded in mental healthcare, and people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are turning to AI-based tools for support, information and symptom management. While AI can potentially enhance psychoeducation, treatment planning, and … Continued
Over the past century, the concept of “trauma” has evolved from a narrowly defined physical injury to a broad and sometimes ambiguous psychological construct. This presentation traces the historical expansion of trauma theory—from its battlefield origins to its current prominence in behavioral health and youth services—while examining the benefits of increased awareness and the risks … Continued
About half of Gen Z feel pressure to get a “summer body,” and they often turn to fad diets as a result. This presentation explores current dieting trends among adolescents and young adults, focusing on the influence of diet culture and social media on body image. The presenters will equip clinicians to navigate these issues … Continued
Young adults in America are facing a significant mental health crisis. This webinar examines how attachment theory can inform treatment processes. We’ll explore how the empirically supported Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) model can be adapted for young adult clients, to address underlying relational trauma contributing to mental health symptoms. After attending this webinar, participants will … Continued
This webinar examines the elevated risk of suicide among LGBTQ+ youth through a family systems and attachment-based lens, emphasizing the powerful role of caregiver response in shaping outcomes. Learn concrete, evidence-based strategies and language to strengthen family connection and reduce risk. After attending this webinar, participants will be able to: CE credits available for addiction … Continued
This workshop addresses OCD presentations involving sexual orientation (SO) and gender identity OCD, reviewing current research on differential diagnosis between normative LGBTQ+ identity development and the obsessive concerns characteristic of OCD. The presentation extends standard exposure and response prevention (ERP) to include justice-oriented treatment modifications that reduce potential stigma and bias toward LGBTQ+ individuals. Empirically … Continued
