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Children’s behaviour sometimes just does not make sense. They may behave great at school and then trash the house when they get home. They may wake at night with terrors even though nothing disruptive seems to be going on during the day. Nice parents with out of control kids are difficult to figure out.
Dr. Bostwick has worked with children and their parents for over 25 years conducting research and providing cognitive-behavioural solutions to even the most puzzling behaviour. Common childhood milestones can become challenging if a child doesn't behave as we would expect. Dr. Bostwick will show you how anxiety and unexpected behaviour can be a side effect of other problems you may not have considered. Kids with baffling behaviour are often resistant to tried and true treatment options for anxiety and behaviour disorders.
Watch Dr. Bostwick, who has done the hard work for you, in this recording! She’ll share developmentally appropriate considerations and techniques on how to proceed with highly sensitive childhood behaviour:
Dr. Bostwick will help you create real and positive long term change that promotes healthy development from childhood into adolescence and beyond! Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from her.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Anxiety and Disruptive Behaviors in Children (7 MB) | 34 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Instructions for ASHA credit - Self-Study Only (64.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Dr. Christi Bostwick, PhD, is a developmental and child psychologist and parenting expert with over 25 years of experience in treating children and adolescents. Dr. Bostwick specializes in co-occurring behavioral concerns in children and adolescents often produced as a result of learning differences, sensory deficits, and toileting concerns. Dr. Bostwick’s eclectic and conversational approach draws heavily from her background in developmental and family systems research and practice.
Dr. Bostwick is in private practice at The Talk Doctor in Northfield, MN. She serves as an adjunct instructor at her alma mater, St. Olaf College. Dr. Bostwick has also been an adjunct instructor at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas and Rockhurst University in in Kansas City, Missouri. She has taught introductory and clinical psychology courses to a variety of undergraduates and supervised post-doctoral students. She wrote a children’s book titled, Blankie Bits, which was a 2014 finalist in the Indie Book Awards. Dr. Bostwick also provides parenting basics on her blog, PhD4kids.com and has contributed to several online news providers including the Huffington Post.
Dr. Bostick earned her BA at St. Olaf College and her Ph.D. at The University of Kansas. Dr. Bostwick completed a clinical child psychology internship and fellowship at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She has spent her entire career either working within medical practices or partnering with community medical professionals to provide integrative care.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Christi Bostwick maintains a private practice and is employed with Stepping Stone Clinic, LLC. She receives a speaker honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Christi Bostwick has no relevant non-financial relationships.
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