Topic: Depression,Self-Injuries,Evidence Based Techniques
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Presenter- Yaberci Perez-Cubillan LCSW-R
The primary goal of this workshop was to increase awareness and curiosity in the topic of depression in the adolescent population. We focused on how to monitor and analyze problematic behaviors using techniques derived from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. A lot of time was spent teaching colleagues how to incorporate the use of diary cards, chain analysis and safety planning in their therapeutic work.
We explored how to become more mindful about our presence, interventions and own resistances treating this population. We agreed that when in doubt, the best intervention is to make a mental health referral. We ended this workshop using a grounding exercise revisiting the importance of self-care.
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