Professional training includes treatment techniques for child, adolescent, family, and parent challenges.

A number of therapists in our practice are considered experts in their fields. We provide both professional programs and community presentations and workshops to schools, parent groups and other institutions. Our Associates, including those affiliated with well regarded graduate school programs, have provided a variety of APA and NASW approved supervision, training, classes, Continuing Education Credits (CE’s), and programs designed for both new graduates and experienced professionals. Please email info@weaverandassociates.net for one of our associates to arrange training or inquire about upcoming training.

PAST PROGRAMS

CUTTING EDGE, EVIDENCE-BASED OCD TREATMENT: INTEGRATING ERP with ACT

This two-day immersive workshop for clinicians with some experience with either Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) or Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) will get “under the hood” of how exposure-based treatments work. The speaker will explore how to use ACT to enhance exposure-based treatment through supporting curiosity, willingness, and flexibility.  Specifically, the presenter will a) present an overview of exposure-based treatments; b) give an overview of ACT and its evidence-base; and c) discuss how to incorporate specific ACT strategies into exposure to strengthen inhibitory learning in exposure-based treatment.  The focus will be on adults as well as children, adolescents with anxiety, OCD, or related disorders, and their families. Special attention will be given to complex or challenging cases. Clinical examples will be used to illustrate therapeutic techniques, in addition to the workshop’s didactic content. Clinicians can expect to participate in experiential exercises, including imaginal exercises, role-plays, skills-building exercises, and case conceptualization and consultation.

CURRENT BEST PRACTICES AND CONSIDERATIONS IN TREATING ADOLESCENT EATING DISORDERS

Eating Disorders can be complex and a challenge to assess and treat.  Participants will learn current best practices, including using family-based therapy for eating disorders in teens.  In addition, considerations for specific populations (such as Autism and gender identity) will be addressed.

LEARN HOW TO DELIVER SPACE - Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions

This 2-day workshop for therapists and educators, taught by Dr. Eli Lebowitz and Dr. Rebecca Etkin of the Yale Child Study Center, covered all the essentials of delivering SPACE in a reliable and effective manner and was geared toward intermediate or advanced clinicians. They included case presentation, video excerpts, and simulations of treatment components.

LEARN HOW TO DELIVER SPACE IN SCHOOLS - Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions

This 1/2-day workshop for therapists and educators, taught by Dr. Eli Lebowitz and Dr. Rebecca Etkin of the Yale Child Study Center, addressed student anxiety and the challenges and benefits of using SPACE-based tools within a school setting. The training included case presentation, group collaboration, and simulations of treatment components.

IMPLICIT BIAS IN MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS: Ethical Considerations

Led by Dr. Joette James, this training will focus on the ways in which systemic bias impacts the identification and treatment of neurodiversity in BIPOC children, from the initial referral through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Practical implications of systemic racism will be discussed and ethical considerations will be addressed. The session will conclude with a discussion of practical anti-racist strategies.

TEACHING PARENTING THE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE WAY

Led by Certified Positive Discipline Trainers Julianne Reilly, LCSW and Lora Ferguson, LPC-S, Teaching Parenting The Positive Discipline Way’ is a two-day workshop designed to support participants in learning all they need to teach the Parenting the Positive Discipline Way curriculum. Developed by Lynn Lott and Jane Nelsen, this program provides a step-by-step approach to starting and leading experientially based parenting groups and classes. This curriculum can stand alone or can offer significant enhancement to other parenting programs; it emphasizes experiential activities that reach the heart to inspire deeper understanding and change. This program is grounded in the work of Jane Nelsen and Adlerian Theory (Alfred Adler and Rudolf Driekurs) and is beneficial for those in the mental health field who support families. This theoretical underpinnings will be explored and connected to the most current research on human behavior and child development. Positive Discipline centers relationships, encouragement and the practice of life skills, with an overarching theme of trusting the process and recognizing mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. Click here to learn more about Positive Discipline.