(HS O'Brien 058030 2024) Extended Adolescence - When 25 Looks More Like 18: Clinical Strategies for Clients Struggling to...
Tracking # 20-1273231
Course overview
The interplay of new technologies, socio-cultural shifts, and educational stressors have created obstacles for young people like never before. Research suggests that while today's youth enter adolescence much sooner, they actually reach adulthood much later...resulting in an "extended adolescence." Our traditional therapeutic tools now fall short, as we endeavor to help clients meet the demands of adulthood. Watch national trainer and child/family consultant Steve O'Brien, Psy.D., for an enlightening experience designed to redefine and redesign your treatment approach to help young people forge a path to adulthood. You will learn strategies to: Navigate ADHD, anxiety, autism and other obstacles to develop life skills Reprogram the dopamine dependent brain Cultivate openness and flexibility with Gen Z culture Collaborate with well-intended but over-involved parents Instill motivation to advance real-world engagement Promote "connected independence" in young adults This timely and engaging training will shed new light on Generation Z youth and equip you with practical, contemporary tools for empowering these young people to shift gears and move toward a rewarding and meaningful adulthood.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
Psychologist
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Social Worker Assistant
Disclosure statements
Financial: Dr. Steven O'Brien maintains a private practice. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. O'Brien has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Steven O'Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Florida Psychological Association.