This training empowers therapists with creative, play-based interventions to help children manage emotional dysregulation. Participants will learn proven strategies to promote emotional regulation while gaining a deeper understanding of how these symptoms present in children.
Key takeaways include a range of engaging, evidence-based techniques that can be easily integrated into therapy sessions, making it an ideal course for therapists looking to enhance their practice with effective, play-centered approaches to building emotional skills in children.
Training Objectives:
- Identify symptoms of emotional dysregulation and develop appropriate treatment goals to target symptoms
- Learn age-appropriate interventions to build emotional vocabulary and identification
- Learn age-appropriate interventions to help children practice physical regulation of emotions and problem solving skills
Presenters
Janine Snyder, MSW, LCSW
Janine Snyder, LCSW, is a Lead Clinical Director, supervisor, and psychotherapist for AMK Counseling in Chicago, IL. She has had clinical experience working with children, youth, and families in a variety of settings for over ten years. Janine specializes in play-based therapies to support young people with managing anxiety, symptoms of ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorders, emotional dysregulation, OCD, and depressive symptoms. Janine has worked as a clinical supervisor to practicum students, pre- and post-licensure clinicians and has developed and presented trainings on clinical topics.
AMK Counseling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7277. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. AMK Counseling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.