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Coping Compass: Identifying and Addressing Problematic Adolescent Behavior
November 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Free
About This Webinar
Professionals who work with middle and high school students need to be able to effectively recognize and manage challenging or problematic behaviors in adolescents. This webinar will provide insight into the underlying causes of behaviors often associated with anxiety, depression, antisocial behavior, and suicidal ideation. Examples and practical strategies for early identification, and intervention to promote positive changes are also shared. Participants will learn how to enhance their skills in creating a constructive and supportive environment, fostering better student-professional relationships, and promoting overall student well-being. This topic is applicable to all students but will specifically include examples and strategies available to students in military families.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar we will:
1. Understand the underlying causes and triggers of problematic adolescent behavior and learn effective strategies for early identification.
2. Learn about intervention techniques to address and modify challenging behaviors and create a positive, supportive environment.
3. Foster better student-professional relationships to support behavioral improvement and student well-being.
Presenter
Michael Rovaris, LCSW
Michael Rovaris, an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical School, brings over 25 years of diverse experience to his role. His extensive background includes serving as a Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC), social worker, therapist, program director, and SAMHSA site monitor. Raised in an Air Force family, his commitment to supporting military families is deeply ingrained.
Continuing Education (CE) Credit
- Certified Family Life Educators: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).
- Family & Consumer Sciences Professionals: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
- Michigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning.
- Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
- OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.
Event Materials
Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.
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