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certificate program in clinical practice with adolescents
This post-graduate certificate program offers the essential tools for effective work with today’s adolescents. Participants gain practical strategies for engaging resistant or mandated clients, and the program features a strength-based focus, emphasizing relationship building and the development of healthy coping skills. The instructor explores the unique challenges of managing confidentiality with teens and young adults in a variety of treatment settings. Some of the topic areas covered include: substance abuse, gang involvement, dating violence, unresolved grief, self harm, and premature pregnancy.
The program is taught using class discussions, readings, case vignettes, and guest speakers. Participants have the opportunity to present current cases for in class consultation.
Faculty:
Rick Cresta, LICSW, MPH; adjunct professor, BUSSW; clinical social worker, trainer and consultant, Boston, Lynn, and Salem
Guest Lecturer(s):
Adam Glick, LICSW; Individual and group therapist, Beacon High School,
Private Practice, Trainer & ConsultantLisa Goldblatt Grace, LICSW, MPH; program director, The My Life My Choice Project, The Home for Little Wanderers
Morgan Wickert, LMHC; Private Practice, Trainer and Consultant
Format:
Classes meet on Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30 p.m. for a total of 30 in-class hours, September-December 2008.
Tuition: $850; 30 CECs
Deadline to apply: August 8, 2008
For those applying, please submit: (1) The application form; (2) A written statement from you that describes your current work and your personal goals and objectives as they relate to this program; (3) Your current resume including current required voluntary or paid work; and (4) The $25 application fee (non-refundable).
