Former title: Normality or Pathology: An Exploration of Child Development and Mental Health. Where does normality end and pathology begin? This question is especially pertinent for clinicians working with children whose developmental stage has a tremendous impact on their current level of functioning. This webinar will explore the interrelationship between children's developmental stages and interpersonal functioning with peers and within family relationships. Participants will move along developmental lines, from separation anxiety to separation and individuation, and explore what separates "normal" child developmental struggles from extremes in behavior indicative of a range of mental health issues. Participants will also explore age-appropriate treatment approaches. [Required for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Define what is normal and pathology in the context of human development and mental health
- Discuss childhood from a historical perspective, from medieval times to the present
- Review and discuss theories of child development and typical age-appropriate developmental milestones
- Explain the role of the brain and attachment in child development
- Discuss the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on child development
- Define and discuss mental health and mental health issues
- Explain the social work perspective on mental health, focusing on resiliency and strength-based perspective
- Discuss the structure of DSM5, childhood disorders, and conditions
- Explore treatment for childhood disorders utilizing diverse approaches
10:00 am Welcome/Introductions/Ground Rules
10:15 am Define what is normal and pathology in the context of human development and mental health (Interactive discussion and activity)
10:35 am Discuss childhood from a historical perspective, from medieval times to the present
10:45 am Review and discuss theories of child development and typical age-appropriate developmental milestones
11:05 am Explain the role of the brain and attachment in child development.
11:20 am Discuss the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on child development
11:50 am Define and discuss mental health and mental health issues
12:05 pm Explain the social work perspective on mental health, focusing on resiliency and strength-based perspective
12:20 pm Discuss the structure of DSM5, childhood disorders, conditions, and diverse treatment approaches
12:50 pm Conclusion/Q&A