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Parents and caregivers often arrive in treatment seeking solutions for children who are struggling behaviorally or emotionally. As therapy progresses, some clients make early gains but later plateau or regress, leaving clinicians uncertain about next steps.
In this training, Amanda Crowder, LCSW, presents a practical, strategy-focused workshop designed to expand clinicians’ CBT toolkits for children and adolescents with complex presentations.
Participants will explore creative, activity-based CBT interventions that enhance engagement, build regulation, and strengthen family collaboration.
Through case examples, experiential exercises, and applied learning, participants will be able to:
By the end of this program, participants will have a set of concrete, developmentally informed CBT interventions to support effective treatment planning and improve engagement with complex or avoidant young clients.
Planning Committee Disclosure - No relevant relationships
All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.
PESI Australia, in collaboration with PESI in the USA, offers quality online continuing professional development events from the leaders in the field at a standard recognized by professional associations including psychology, social work, occupational therapy, alcohol and drug professionals, counselling and psychotherapy. On completion of the training, a Professional Development Certificate is issued after the individual has answered and submitted a quiz and course evaluation. This program is worth 6.5 hours CPD for points calculation by your association.
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - CBT Toolbox for Children & Adolescents (13.32 MB) | 95 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - CBT Toolbox for Children & Adolescents - French (13.32 MB) | 95 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - CBT Toolbox for Children & Adolescents - Italian (13.32 MB) | 95 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - CBT Toolbox for Children & Adolescents - German (13.32 MB) | 95 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Manual - CBT Toolbox for Children & Adolescents - Spanish (13.32 MB) | 95 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Amanda Crowder, MSW, LCSW, is co-author of the best-selling book CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Over 200 Worksheets & Exercises for Trauma, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression & Conduct Disorders. Amanda is an expert at moving evidence-based interventions into practical methods for application and moving research into action. She has created and adapted evidence-based interventions to work with the most challenging children, adolescents, and families in the most difficult situations. By helping to establish the Trauma Informed Care initiative within Carolinas Medical Center, Amanda has proven her leadership in moving clinical concepts into practice. Amanda runs a private practice in Charlotte, NC, and continues to work for Carolinas Medical Center within a crisis center and virtual mental health emergency room. Her specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral issues, and family issues. Amanda uses realness, humor, and passion to build rapport with clients and audiences.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Amanda Crowder maintains a private practice and receives royalties as a published author. She receives a speaking honorarium, book royalties, and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Amanda Crowder is a member of the ISSTD.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Brief Overview
Enhance the Structure of CBT Sessions Concrete Strategies to:
MUST-HAVE CBT TECHNIQUES, CASE EXAMPLES, ACTIVITIES, EXERCISES, AND HANDS-ON PRACTICE FOR:
Trauma
ODD, Conduct Disorder, Disruptive Behaviors, & Anger
Anxiety, Depression & OCD
Mood Disorder
Self-Injurious Behaviors & Suicidality
Parental Supports
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