Adolescent Depression - The Masterclass
Total Credits: 2 Social Work CE, 2 Mental Health Counselor CE, 2 Psychologist CE, 2 Psychoanalysist CE
- Categories:
- Self Study
- Faculty:
- Ellen Blaufox LCSW-R
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 52 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- License:
- Never expires.
Description
Adolescent Depression: The Masterclass.
This intensive and highly interactive course will address specific questions regarding assessing and treating adolescent depression. Participants will submit their own questions, prior to the workshop in order to ensure their unique challenges are addressed.
Although not formal clinical supervision, this Masterclass is learning experience that offers a unique opportunity for participants to engage in an intimate group setting and have their voices heard and individual questions answered.
Led by Ms. Ellen Blaufox, LCSW-R this course will provide practical guidance, helpful scripts, and problem-solving techniques to tackle the most challenging issues associated with Adolescent Depression.
Depression is often misdiagnosed and untreated in adolescents, particularly female teens of color. Special attention is paid to the issues and concerns for historically underserved, BIPOC youth. The Workshop will highlight how the race and gender of both the client and the clinician impact the diagnosis and treatment; this workshop uses both didactic and interactive, experiential teaching methods. Connections are made in regard to historical trauma, family history, and the impact of social constructs on mental health. Concrete treatment interventions will be provided to increase more accurate assessment and prognosis.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
· Learn & practice in an interactive, experiential setting how to provide concrete treatment interventions to decrease depressive symptoms.
· Determine best practices for assessing depression in adolescents.
* Explore various strategies for reducing depressive symptoms & increasing caregiver engagement.
Handouts
| now we see you - recognizing teenage depression handout (0.92 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Faculty
Ellen Blaufox LCSW-R Related Seminars and Products
Ellen Blaufox, LCSW-R is a licensed, clinical, social worker with more than 25 years of experience and expertise working with children, adolescents, adults and families who live with chronic stress, mental illness, and are survivors of trauma. Currently in private practice, Ms. Blaufox was Clinical Director of the Mann and Goldsmith Residential Psychiatric Treatment Facilities at the Jewish Board, for more than ten years. During her time at the Jewish Board, Ellen had the opportunity to participate as a Core Team Member in the National Child Traumatic Study Network Learning Collaborative with the founders of Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is an experienced TF-CBT practitioner, supervisor and consultant. Additionally, Ellen was a Core Team Member of the implementation of the Sanctuary Model on the Westchester Campus of the Jewish Board where she led multi-disciplinary teams in the adaptation and implementation of the Sanctuary Model from an adult modality to address the needs of adolescent populations. She also collaborated with the Creators of SPARCS (Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress) in implementation of a pilot program for the Jewish Board.