Mental health disorders affect people with disabilities at a greater rate than in the general population and can significantly impact a person’s ability to participate and succeed at work and in the community. This presentation will identify common mental health needs those adolescents with developmental disabilities may have. Presenters will address signs to look out for and ways that mental health symptoms may present in people with disabilities. Presenters will describe behavioral supports th...

In this activity, attendees will explore the various types of decision-making supports along the support continuum, including SDM and guardianship, and learn how to distinguish between evaluations of competency versus capacity. Through case scenarios and discussions, participants will identify when an evaluation is necessary to determine appropriate decision-making support and gain insight into available community resources to assist individuals in these processes.

Supervision can be challenging—especially when it comes to giving and receiving feedback or building consistent skill sets. This session introduces practical behavior principles, including Behavior Skills Training (BST), to help supervisors support growth in a clear, structured, and positive way. We'll explore simple strategies to overcome common barriers and create a supervision process that feels collaborative, effective, and empowering.

Work in a helping profession? Aren’t sure how to care for you on stressful days? This presentation is written for you. “YOU Matter, Too” focuses on helping participants learn how to identify distress within their body and increase awareness of their own needs, using Stress First Aid and the 5 wellbeing focuses. Each participant will walk away with concrete strategies they can start using immediately to help regulate their wellbeing. By identifying what matters to you, what is within your control...

Treatment of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) typically unfolds over multiple sessions of CBT psychoeducation, dietary modification, and graduated exposures focused on trying new or different foods. Many patients benefit from in-person sessions as they are learning tenets of the treatment; however, families often struggle when asked to complete treatment in their home environment with fewer supports. Telehealth is a unique tool that allows improved generalization of treatment ga...

In this seminar we will review the basics of pediatric concussion including common post-concussion symptoms, expected recovery course, and how concussions are managed. We will discuss common psychological, behavioral, and cognitive implications of concussion. We will review evidence-based treatments for post-concussion syndrome and help providers understand when specialty care may be recommended.

This program will discuss the history of racial trauma and how this relates to clinical work with families. Participants will further receive tips on how to approach this topic with families in session.

Clinicians often report lack of confidence in providing effective feedback. With the continued growth of training programs in Behavioral Health and increased number of training supervisors, continued practice and assessment is needed to increase supervisor competence.

Divorce is a significant life transition that can deeply affect families across emotional, relational, financial, and legal domains. This training explores the multifaceted impact and risk factors of divorce on children and family systems. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how divorce impacts family systems, family law, legal terminology, and the systems families must navigate, while also learning practical strategies and resources to support children and caregivers.

This training equips clinicians to navigate the complex territory of painful but valid client cognitions. Participants will learn to distinguish cognitive distortions from accurate distressing thoughts, apply radical acceptance to support client resilience, and integrate culturally competent, socially just approaches to cognitive work. Emphasis will also be placed on clinician self-awareness and self-care in emotionally demanding clinical contexts.