The Family Institute

Positive Psychology for a Life Well Lived

814-480-8797

Live Seminar Continuing Education Credit Information

3 Continuing Education Credits

A certificate of course credit will be awarded at the completion of the full 3 hour session, a posttest, and a course evaluation.

Psychologists: The Family Institute, Inc. (Provider #1778) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Family Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Family Institute is offering this activity for 3.0 contact hours of continuing education credits. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be offered for partial attendance.

Counselors: The Family Institute, Inc.  has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6280. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credits are clearly identified. The Family Institute, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Pennsylvania Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors: The Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors will recognize and accept continuing education programs that are sponsored by providers approved by the APA, NBCC and the ASWB. This course will qualify for 3.0 credits. Full attendance is required. variable credits may not be awarded per the Pennsylvania State Board.

Social Workers: The Family Institute (ACE Approval #1165) is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards, www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) Program.  The Family Institute maintains responsibility for the program.  ASWB Approval Period: 3/26/15-­3/26/18.  Social Workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits.  Social Workers participating in this course will receive 3 continuing education credits.  Course Level: Intermediate. A certificate of attendance will be awarded at the end of the program to social workers who complete posttest and program evaluation.

Addiction Counselors:

The Family Institute is an approved provider of continuing education by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC).  CE credits provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by the NAADAC/National Certification Commission (NCC).(Provider #625)

About this Course:

In recent years, the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has received an enormous surge of attention in scientific literature and the media. Researchers estimate 3-5 percent of school children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. Clinicians have had to increase their education and skill in the nature, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD. Parents of children diagnosed with ADHD are challenged to deal with the stigma and problem-focus that has become prevalent in educational and mental-health treatment systems. They are often confronted with contradictory and confusing information.

Event Details:

This workshop will provide tools for clinicians to build a therapeutic relationship that enhances the unique strengths of the child. You will learn to use a positive reframing of the symptoms of ADHD, take steps to improve the child’s level of self-esteem, utilize the child’s creativity and energy, and honor the child’s emotional sensitivity and expressiveness. You will find new ways to assist parents to have positive perceptions and closer connection with their child, which leads to transformation and empowerment for the family.

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Learning Objectives:

  • Review diagnostic criteria, environmental and etiological factors for ADHD and understand the importance of thorough assessment.
  • Utilize a positive, strength-focused vocabulary and framework for use in evaluation, parent-training and family therapy.
  • Examine research outcomes on the effectiveness of strength-based counseling interventions combined with pharmacotherapy.
  • Investigate ways to enhance and promote self-esteem, focus, creativity, empathy and emotional expression in the child with ADHD.
  • Assist parents in making a positive shift about their child’s attributes, establish a closer connection with their child, and become positive advocates for their child.

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Agenda:

9:30-10:00am  Registration and Refreshments

10:00am-10:15am  Welcome and Introduction

10:15am-1:15pm  Workshop

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Course Outline:

  • Diagnostic Criteria
    • Guideposts to diagnosis of ADHD
  • Environmental and Etiological Factors
    • Social and Familial
    • Neurological
    • Pregnancy complications
    • Toxins
  • Assessment Process
    • Steps for a thorough assessment
  • Research Outcomes for Treatment Effectiveness
    • Combination treatment
    • Behavioral-based treatment
    • Parent training
  • Vocabulary:  Shifting to a positive, strength-focused framework
    • Reframing
    • Clarity and accuracy
    • Self-protective behaviors
  • Enhancing SElf-Esteem, Focus, Creativity, Empathy, and Emotional Expression
    • Special play periods
    • Artificial reward system
    • Appropriate responsibilities
    • Breaking down tasks
    • Cool down and self-soothing
    • Transition planning

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Recommended Reading:

Barkley, R. A. (2013).  Taking Charge of ADHD:  The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents.  New York, NY:  The Guilford Press.

Barkley, R. A. (2006).  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, A handbook for diagnosis and treatment. New York, NY:  The Guilford Press.

Fowler, Mary Cahill (1998).  Maybe You Know My Kid:  A parents guide to identifying,     understanding, and helping your child with Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2nd ed.)  New York:  Birch Lane.

Hallowell, E. (2011). Driven to Distraction:  Recognizing and coping with ADHD. Norwell, MA:   Anchor

Honos-Webb, L. (2005).  The Gift of ADHD. Oakland, CA:  New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Hunter, C. (1991).  Creative Approaches to ADHD:  Myths and Reality.  Minneapolis, MN:  University of Minnesota.

Quinn P., Stern, J. (2012)  Putting on the Brakes:  Understanding and taking control of your ADHD  APA: Magination Press.

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Target Audience:

Counselor – Social Workers – Psychologists – Marriage and Family Therapists – Addiction Counselors – Other Helping Professionals that work with children.

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Instructor:

Cathleen Miner, Ph.D. Psychologist

Dr. Miner is the Clinical Director of The Family Institute. She is a licensed psychologist and earned her doctorate from Gannon University with honors.

Dr. Miner has organized a community psychological services clinic, designed courses and training programs in university settings, worked in hospital triage and crisis intervention, and provided clinical supervision to graduate students of psychology. As a professor in the adjunct faculty of a graduate psychology program, she received superior ratings from her students.

Dr. Miner has authored an acclaimed, nationally-implemented training manual for clinicians working in the mental illness/substance abuse field. Her research of gender issues in the psychotherapy relationship was recognized with an Outstanding Research Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She has extensive residency training and clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of A.D.H.D. in children and adults. In her own practice, she has developed effective strategies for children coping with A.D.H.D., and their parents and teachers.

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