Childhood Peer Aggression and Victimization

Short Description:
This one-hour webinar will introduce attendees to the interpersonal dynamics of childhood peer aggression and interventions for victims and aggressors. Current research on treatment and prevention will also be discussed.

Full Description:
The Interpersonal Dynamics of Bullying
This webinar will provide an understanding of the interpersonal dynamics of childhood peer aggression, also referred to as bullying. Understanding the fundamental elements of this unique relationship will help attendees distinguish bullying from usual peer conflicts. The short and long-term effects of victimization will be reviewed including the “bully victim” who often normalizes antisocial behavior. We will discuss interventions for victims and aggressors and
cover recent research suggesting that structural family therapy and solution-focused family therapy are effective at reducing the abusive behavior of aggressors as well as assisting victims. In cases where family therapy is not an
option, viable alternatives (individual and group cognitive therapy) are also reviewed. Additionally, recent research on prevention will be included.

Course Includes:
Live Q&A
Presentation Handout
Post session recording access
CE Credit

What You Will Learn:
Discuss the unique interpersonal dynamics of childhood peer aggression and victimization.
Define the personality and behavioral traits of children who are aggressive toward peers.
Assess the impact of childhood peer aggression on the victim.
Discuss basic theory and practice of structural family therapy, solution-focused family therapy, and cognitive therapy for aggressors and victims.
Examine the results of the research on effective prevention of childhood peer aggression

Your Presenter:
THOM MOTE, M.Ed., LPC, is a privately practicing counselor in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee. His 16 years of counseling experience include specializing in adjustment therapy, life transitions, and grief counseling with
individuals, couples, and families. He has presented numerous workshops to live and television audiences on topics such as abusive youth, structured parenting, positive psychology, and compassion fatigue.

Disclaimer:
This event qualifies for one CE credit. Only registered attendees will have access to CE. A Cross Country Education web account is required to attend. There is no charge for a CCE web account. It is recommended that you join the meeting 15 to 20 minutes early. Speaker phone sound quality is poor and it is recommended that they not be used to listen to the event.

Technical requirements:
To view this webinar you will need to download the WebEx Application. You will be prompted to download it when you first enter the site. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by following this link: https://apidemoeu.webex.com/apidemoeu/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php

Who Should Attend:
Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Play Therapists, Juvenile Justice Personnel, Nurses, Psychiatric Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Educators, Marriage and Family Therapists, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors,
Parents