Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
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California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Medicine
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Physician Assistants
Florida Physician Assistants (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Association of Social Work Boards
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based.
American Psychological Association
Relias, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Relias, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
Social workers will receive 1.50 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
Relias,LLC is approved by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) as a continuing education provider, #18-502RA.
This activity approved for 1.50 CMC contact hours
Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Oklahoma Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Ohio Social Worker Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
CEBroker Provider: 50-290
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board of Psychology
Course Details
State the common symptoms of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.
Describe evidence-based interventions for treating problematic anxiety in children and adolescents.
Explain 3 of the possible origins of anxiety based on the research accumulated to date.
List assessment tools and practices to use when evaluating anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Meet Ellie
Anxiety: A Common Denominator Across Diagnoses
The Scope of the Problem
Core Symptoms of Anxiety
Expressions of Anxiety During Childhood and Adolescence
Review
Summary
Section 3: Anxiety Disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Selective Mutism
Specific Phobias
Does Nick Have a Specific Phobia?
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Panic Disorder
Does Olivia Have Panic Disorder?
Agoraphobia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Review
Summary
Section 4: The Origins of Anxiety
Overview
Biological Factors
Temperament
Medical Conditions
Attachment Patterns
Parenting Behaviors and Parental Psychopathology
Psychosocial Stressors and Traumatic Events
Behavioral Factors
Review
Summary
Section 5: Assessment Strategies
Completing a Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment
Factors and Symptoms
Identifying Contributing Substances
Evaluating How Culture Impacts Anxiety
Standardized Rating Scales
Review
Summary
Section 6: Evidence-Based Treatments for Anxiety
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychoeducation
Self-Monitoring
Relaxation Training
Social Skills Training
Cognitive Restructuring
Problem Solving
Exposure
Contingency Management
Providing SPACE for Parent Training
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Trauma-Focused Interventions
Medication Management
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Exam
BrainSparks
Monique Kahn, Psy.D. received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Spokane Mental Health in Washington, which included specialty rotations in behavioral medicine and time-limited psychotherapies. She is licensed as a psychologist in Maine, where she was in private practice for 14 years, providing services to adult clients with varied presenting issues, but with particular emphasis on the treatment of anxiety disorders, the relationship between psychosocial stress and illness, insomnia, and coping with chronic illness. She has taught in the undergraduate psychology program at Husson University in Maine. In addition, she has worked as a content writer and psychology subject matter expert for several major educational publishing firms. She joined Relias as a clinical content writer and subject matter expert in 2016. Disclosure: Monique Kahn, Psy.D. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Expert Reviewer: Bridgett Ross, PsyD
Dr. Ross received her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University at the San Diego campus. She completed pre-doctoral internships at Children's Hospital Chadwick Center for Children and Families where she provided psychotherapy to children who had experienced trauma. She also completed a pre-doctoral internship at Kaiser Permanente, which included diverse training in working with adults and children using evidence-based practices. Upon graduation, Dr. Ross worked for 4 years at the Department of Veterans Affairs conducting PTSD assessments and psychotherapy with military veterans and active duty service members. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Alvarado Parkway Institute providing inpatient and intensive outpatient interventions. For the last decade, she has worked in private practice treating various issues, with a focus on anxiety and mood disorders. She has worked as a subject matter expert with Relias since 2013. Disclosure: Bridgett Ross, PsyD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Beginner, Intermediate level Social Workers; Entry level Psychologists; Entry, Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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