Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Young Children and Early Teens: A Three-Step Approach to Intervention

Oppositional Defiant Disorder doesn’t have to be complicated! This web course provides mental health professionals with a three-step approach to treating the signs and symptoms of ODD and co-occurring disorders in children and teens,

ages 4-14.

Full Description:
Confronting Defiance
According to the AACAP, evidence suggests that between 1 and 16% of children and adolescents have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Challenged by basic rules of society, this disorder causes a struggle between the parent and child and

ultimately the therapist and child. Tantrums, arguing, defiance, blaming, and anger when left untreated may disrupt classrooms, strain families, and lead to a risk of juvenile delinquency. Conflict may also go on to affect the

behavioral, academic, and social success of the child.
This webinar discusses ODD, similar disorders, and the effect on young children and teens. Using a three-step approach to intervention called SimpleThree, mental health professionals will learn how to treat ODD symptoms in children and

adolescents as well as educate parents to reinforce good behavior to maintain success.

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

What You Will Learn:
Identify Oppositional Defiant Disorder, children at risk, and differentiate from similar childhood diagnoses by etiology and behavior
Apply a three-step, evidence-based approach to intervention called SimpleThree with defiant children ages 4-14
Incorporate a behavioral modification system using clear, measurable rules to encourage good behavior and structure
Learn how to strategically follow up with families to reinforce effective parenting skills and maintain success and support with easy-to-access resources

Your Presenter:
WARD HALVERSON, LCSW-R, M.Ed., is a licensed clinical social worker and educator with over 12 years of experience as well as a former school teacher, army veteran and medical officer, and father. He received a master’s degree in Social

Work from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in education from The College of Saint Rose. Mr. Halverson currently runs an outpatient mental health private practice where he specializes in the treatment of child and family

defiance, anxiety, and trauma, and has developed the SimpleThree system to approach these issues with his clients as well as other mental health professionals.

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, Psychiatric Nurses, School Nurses, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, School Social Workers, School Administrators, Foster Care

Professionals, Parents, Clergy