( HS Saline 150308 2025) Extended Adolescence - When 25 Looks More Like 18: Clinical Strategies for Clients Struggling to Mee
Tracking # 20-1311912
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 todays 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. 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. Sharon Saline maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with University of Massachusetts-Baystate, Smith College School for Social Work and Additudemag.com. She is the founder and co-facilitator of Workshops at Northampton Area Pediatrics. Dr. Saline receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Sharon Saline is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Massachusetts Psychological Association, the Children and Adults with ADHD, and the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.