Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic

of UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside

Office of Education and Regional Programming

Early Childhood Treatment Programs

November 6, 2009 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Community Counseling Center 2201 East State Street Hermitage, PA 16148 Course Code: MC08
Presenters:
Kimberly A. Blair, PhD, Licensed Psychologist Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Pittsburgh Faculty Director, Matilda Theiss Child Development Center, WPIC		Dianne M. Jandrasits, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Matilda Theiss Child Development Center, WPIC
Program Description:
In early childhood, patterns of growth, development, and change are widely variable and occur within the context of a child-caregiver relationship. As a result, social-emotional disorders of early childhood present unique treatment challenges, particularly if a caregiver has his/her own history of trauma or social-emotional disturbance.  This workshop will pay close attention to development and attachment, as well as traumatic experience, as key factors that influence children’s behavioral health outcomes.  A range of individual, group, and dyadic (parent/caregiver – child) intervention programs that have proven to be effective for treating young children with social-emotional needs (including disruptive behavior, anxiety disorders, social skills deficits, and early trauma) will be reviewed, identifying goals and key treatment features of each.  Components of Motivational Interviewing will also be explored to assist in engaging parents/caregivers who may be hesitant to participate in children’s treatment.
Educational Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program participants should be able to: Discuss what is meant by “individual,” “group” and “dyadic” interventions for young children.  Describe at least 3 important considerations in developing treatment plans for young children. Identify at least 2 dyadic intervention programs that are known to be effective in treating children-in-relationship with their caregivers, addressing a range of behavior disturbance. Examine components/skills associated with Motivational Interviewing.
Target Audience:
All clinical and research professionals, students, trainees, as well as interested family members and consumers who work with young children and their families.
Continuing Education Credits:
ACT 48 – 5.0	NBCC – 5.0		SW – 5.0
CAC – 5.0	PCHA – 5.0
CEU – 0.5	PSYCHOLOGIST – 5.0
Tuition: $80.00
WPIC and all UPMC employees: $50.00. Full tuition must accompany the registration form. Refunds must be requested in writing two weeks prior to the program or a $15.00 administrative fee will be deducted.
To register: Please complete the attached registration form or download the form at www.wpic.pitt.edu/oerp Contact: Program Coordinator Joanne Slappo, PhD, CPRP, CRC (412) 802-6918 Registration Nancy Mundy (412) 802-6900 Telephone registrations CANNOT be accepted Click here for Directions Click here for Registration Form Click here to return to Regional Trainings Click here to return to OERP home page