CANCELLED: The Challenging “In-Between”: Playfully Engaging Adolescents in Treatment

EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The Challenging “In-Between”: Playfully Engaging Adolescents
in Treatment
(Q&A to Follow Presentation)

Presented by
Aniesha S. Kleinhammer, LMFT

Saturday, October 29, 2022
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

A Hybrid Event

Alliant University, 5130 E. Clinton Way, Fresno
and Online Via Zoom

ZOOM Registration will be sent to those who request to attend virtually in a separate email

4 Hours CEUs

Registration closes October 28 at 8 pm. No Exceptions.

Program Description

This workshop offers participants the opportunity to learn about the adolescent brain, the impact of trauma on emotional functioning and interpersonal connections, and practical techniques to support treatment objectives. The course will focus on building the participant's knowledgebase in engaging, connecting with, and encouraging resilience in adolescent clients utilizing an honest, authentic, and genuine approach to also support bridging the gap in the therapeutic relationship and within the parent-adolescent dyad.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify 2 potential consequences of trauma on adolescent brain development.
2. List 2 therapy activities for adolescents to promote engagement.
3. Identify 3 therapeutic strategies to build trust with adolescent clients and their primary caregiver(s).
4. Explain the connection between the parent-adolescent dyad and resiliency.

• Earn 4 CEUs •

About Aniesha S. Kleinhammer

Aniesha S. Kleinhammer, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the Program Supervisor of Counseling and Advocacy for Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station Lemoore. She has over four years of experience teaching master’s level MFT students. She is a doctoral student at Loma Linda University in the DMFT Program and is a past President of the Central Valley Chapter of the California Association for Play Therapy. Aniesha specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and young adults who have experienced complex trauma.

The Refund Policy of CV CAMFT Chapter is as follows:

Fees for chapter events are nonrefundable except in the case the event is cancelled or rescheduled. 

Should you have a grievance, question, or concerns regarding this course, the instructor, or any other aspects of our Continuing Education Program, please contact the Continuing Education Program Administrator or Chapter President. Contact information can be found on our website at www.cvcamft.org. Our Program Administrator will work diligently to rectify your concerns to your satisfaction as quickly as possible.

Facilities in which CV CAMFT Chapter have agreed to utilize are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a special need and plan to attend the workshop, please contact our Continuing Education Administrator at www.cvcamft.org. Please allow as much advanced notice as is possible to ensure that we have ample time to meet your required needs.

Course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. CV CAMFT Chapter is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. CV CAMFT Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content. (CEP #62276)