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Maximizing Relational Engagement in Treatment with Adolescents and Their Parents
November 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST
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 adolescents and young adults while effectively engaging parents in the process. Participants will leave with practical tools and strategies to apply in any therapeutic setting.
After attending this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Apply strategies for each skill set that can enhance engagement in any treatment approach
- Discuss the research supporting the client-therapist relationship as the main driver of positive treatment outcomes
- Identify common barriers to engaging adolescents, young adults, and their parents in therapy
- Describe the five essential skill sets for building authentic, trust-based relationships that drive lasting change
Click here for CE information. CE credits available for psychologists*, therapists*, counselors*, and social workers*.
Please email event.support@newporthealthcare.com for continuing education details. *Dependent on location.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.
Presented By
Julie is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience providing evidence-based care to adolescents and adults, specializing in relational approaches to therapy. Julie is the co-author of What Works With Teens: A Professional’s Guide to Engaging Authentically with Adolescents to Achieve Lasting Change.
