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Jessica dives into school based anxiety | Theramoves

Between a Rock and Calm Place: Effective Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Children

$219.00

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Description

Course Details

Instructor
Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA
Author of The Behavior Code Companion: Strategies, Tools, and Interventions for Supporting Students with Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behaviors

Date
Thursday
February 8, 2024
8:00 AM—3:00 PM EST

Format
Live Web Conference

6 contact hours
0.6 ASHA CEUs
0.6 AOTA CEUs
7.5 NBCOT PDUs
7.2 NY PT CEUs
6.0 CTLE credit /clock hours
6.0 CEUs for NY social workers

CE Broker for OTs where applicable 

Fee
$219 Before January  4, 2024
$239 After January 4, 2024

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Target Audience: OTs, OTAs, SLPs, special educators, educators, social workers, principals, mental health professionals, psychologists, and parents

Instruction Methods: Lecture and case studies

Level:  Introductory

With up to one in three children struggling with anxiety in this country, overwhelmed adults require a new approach as well as a practical and easy-to-implement toolkit of strategies that work.  In the time of COVID-19 and the subsequent societal changes, anxiety has become ever-present in students of all ages. It is probable that during a pandemic that heavily impacts everyday life, levels of anxiety in children and teens are even higher, and the possibility of subsequent trauma greater.

Through the use of case studies, humorous stories, and examples of everyday challenging situations, participants will learn easy-to-implement preventive tools, strategies, and interventions for reducing anxiety, reducing negative thinking toward writing, increasing self-regulation, accurate thinking, and self-monitoring in students.

 

 

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Brochure: Between a Rock and Calm Place

About the Instructor

Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA, is a licensed and board-certified behavior analyst, special educator, as well as a consultant to schools internationally (www.jessicaminahan.com). Jessica has over seventeen years of experience supporting students who exhibit challenging behavior in urban public-school systems.
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What Our Course Participants Say

"Great explanation of of anxiety symptoms and how it looks in multiple different types of children. Also provided great examples of strategies to assist them in functioning in school independently." – Nicole, OT

"Great information. I love the concept and strategies presented for getting students to become more independent. this has been a struggle of mine for years!" – Sandra, SLP

"I really enjoyed learning about the consult protocol. I also liked all of the examples of real world students. " – Stephanie, SLP

"The conference is very strong. I like how the presenter presented the information in a easy to understand and remember manner. " – Shannon, OT

"Jessica was very engaging and explained things in a way that was easy to understand and applicable to implement in the school setting. Jessica was very knowledgeable about the topics covered. She provided a lot of real-life examples, which were helpful. I like that the course included a few mini breaks. " – Emily, OT

"Presenter was easy to listen to with alot of very helpful information. She provided strategies that I have never used before." – Lori, OT

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this seminar, the participant will be able to…

  • Describe the relationship between anxiety and working memory
  • Relate why traditional breaks might not be effective for students with anxiety or trauma histories
  • Identify why common interventions may not always work for students with anxiety-related behavior
  • List strategies for reducing negative thinking toward writing
  • Articulate strategies to promote initiation, persistence, and help-seeking skills, in students with work avoidance

 

Agenda

8:00-8:45          Background information, Anxiety and Working Memory, Principals of Behavior, Behavioral Symptoms of Anxiety, Underdeveloped skills associated with anxiety

8:45-9:20           Introduction of the FAIR plan, Interaction Strategies and Relationship Building, responding to and supporting students with pandemic-related anxiety

9:20-9:30          10-minute BREAK

9:30-10:10        Consultation Protocol – 10-questions activity

10:10-10:45      Why breaks may not be helpful and how to change that, Use of Biofeedback

10:45-11:45       Dissecting Transitions to reduce oppositional behavior and case study practice

11:45-12:25      Lunch BREAK

12:25-12:50      Neurobiology of work avoidance

12:50-1:10        Accommodations/Preventative strategies for students with underdeveloped initiation, persistence, and help-seeking skills

1:10-1:50          Teaching persistence skills to increase work engagement and independence, Teaching help-seeking skills to increase work engagement and independence, Teaching initiation skills to increase work engagement and independence

1:50-2:00           10-minute BREAK

2:00-2:30          Teaching self-regulation skills

2:30-2:40          How to reduce negative thinking towards writing

2:40-2:55          Tips on Giving Directions to Reduce Oppositional Responses, Effective Responses to Oppositional Behavior

2:55-3:00          How to shift reinforcement systems to increase skill development

CEU Details

ASHA approved provider | TheramovesIntroductory Level
0.6 ASHA CEU

 

Theramoves is an aota approved provider

TheraMoves is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval #05660. This distant learning-interactive course is offered at 0.6 CEUs, a beginner educational level, in the area of occupational therapy service delivery and foundational knowledge. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 

  • Approved by NYSED for Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE hours) Provider # 23490. This webinar will qualify for 6 approved (CTLE) Hours
  • Theramoves Services, LLC is recognized by the NYSED’s State Board for PT as an approved provider of PT & PTAs CEUS (7.2 contact hours)
  • Approved for Social Workers by the NY State ED Dept. #SW-0499
  • Approved for 6 contact hours by NYSEDs State Board for speech-language pathologists.

To obtain your certificate of completion:

  • Credits listed are offered by Theramoves for full attendance.
  • ASHA partial credit will not be awarded for this webinar.  For extenuating circumstances please reach out to Theramoves
  • Attendance is tracked automatically by the online platform “Zoom” 
  • Learning assessment will be completed via an online post-course quiz. Passing a multiple choice with 70% accuracy within 1 week is required to receive your certificate of completion.

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