Battling the Resistance: Adolescent Engagement Strategies

In this presentation participants will learn about the definition, causes, and handling of resistance related to adolescent mental health treatment. Less...

Learning Objectives

Define and recognize resistance.
Demonstrate methods of handling resistance effectively.
Recognize the reasons behind adolescent resistance to treatment.
Employ tools that enhance the motivation of adolescents to engage in treatment
Construct boundaries to view resistance objectively and not personally.

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Live Interactive Webinar

12:00 PM CST - 01:00 PM CST

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EARN 1 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Dan Santangelo, M.S., LCPC

Director of Clinical Services

As the Director of Clinical Services, Dan oversees Timberline Knolls’ clinical program and services. He supervises, trains, and guides clinicians that provide individual, group, and family therapy at TK. Dan prioritizes effective communication between departments to help create a synergistic treatment team approach when caring for residents Prior to Timberline Knolls, Dan provided individual, group, couples, and family therapy to a diverse population ranging from age 5 to 65 years of age. He has worked in several different environments including Psychiatric Inpatient Care, Residential Care, Long-term Nursing Home Care, Department of Child and Family Services contracts, and Outpatient Therapy. Dan has treated several mental health conditions including: mood and personality disorders, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, child & adolescent behavioral disorders, attachment disorders, self-injurious behavior, suicidal ideations/gestures/intentions, crisis counseling, grief therapy, family discord, couples counseling, existential crisis and others. Dan received a Master’s Degree of Science in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University and his Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Cultural Anthropology from Loyola University Chicago.

CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour

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