This PTSD Guest Lecture
is designed for educators, psychologists, social workers, and
other mental health professionals seeking to
expand their knowledge of the diagnosis and intervention of Anxiety
Disorders in children. Dr. Klein’s presentation examines
the physiological and psychological effects of stress in relationship
to anxiety, and details a researched based program that reduces
anxiety and depression, improves school performance and enhances
self-concept in children. Although the original research was conducted
with elementary age children, the content of this workshop is also
applicable to adolescents.
Overview:
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in America
affecting as many as one in ten young people. These disorders
range from simple adjustment disorder to more difficult
and debilitating disorders such as Panic Disorder and Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder. This workshop examines the physiological
and psychological effects of stress and it’s contribution
to anxiety disorders in children and teens. It details a
researched based cognitive-behavioral program, which significantly
reduces anxiety and at the same time improves self-concept
and school achievement. The program includes progressive
muscle relaxation, use of calming music, and extensive use
of imagery. Workshop participants will learn specific interventions
to use with individual children or groups of children in
schools, health care facilities, clinical settings and the
home. Lecture, demonstrations (live and video), discussions
and time for practicing the techniques are all included in
the day’s activities.
Goal:
The Ready...Set...R.E.L.A.X. program helps parents,
teachers, counselors, therapists, and other health professionals
equip
children with techniques to manage the stress in their lives
and overcome issues with anxiety.
Session
Objectives:
- Overview of common anxiety disorders
- Psychological and
physiological reactions to stress
- Teaching Progressive
muscle relaxation and self-hypnosis
- The role of calming
music and drawing
- School-based and clinic-based interventions
Learning
Objectives:
Learner will be able to:
- Identify the negative impact of stress on children
and teens
- Identify the most common anxiety disorders
- Teach children and teens relaxation and imagery
- Use drawing as an intervention
- Implement a treatment model in your work setting
About
the Instructor:
Roger J. Klein, Psy.D. has worked as a teacher, therapist,
clinical psychologist and school psychologist. He has taught
graduate courses for Aurora University, has training as a Trauma
and Loss Specialist, and is the co-founder of Inner Coaching,
a company that specializes in products and programs for professionals,
educators and parents to help children deal with and conquer
stress in their lives. He currently works as a school psychologist
for the Watertown, Wisconsin School District and is an Associate
Director of Family Resources Associates, Inc., a private practice
clinic specializing in work with children and families. Dr.
Klein is a frequent presenter at local, state and national
conferences including the National Institute for Trauma and
Loss in Children, the American Association for the Study of
Mental Imagery and the National Association of School Psychologists.
He is the co-author of the book; Ready…Set...R.E.L.A.X.
and a consultant to the Healing Images for Children Program.
For more information on some of the Guest Lecture Programs click below: Children in Distress:
Screening Children's Art The Body Remembers
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