One Day Intensive Training Opportunities​

​In February 2019, we debuted our newest training series:  One-Day Intensives!  We're excited to offer this new opportunity to take a deeper dive into specific clinical topics.  These trainings take place online & in-person, at different locations across New York State. 

They are free of charge to attend; note that only staff at OMH-licensed, public, child-serving agencies/programs in NYS may attend, and a $25 fee will apply for CEUs (5 CEUs per training).  Space is limited; enrollment is first come, first served.

Upcoming Trainings:
More dates coming soon

Past One-Day Intensive Archive:


Externalizing Disorders (ADHD, ODD, DBD): Home and School Interventions
January 27th, 2023 9:00am - 2:00pm
Description
​The content of this training will include a review of assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment for Externalizing Disorders in children, with particular attention to ADHD and DBD. This will include a review of parent and teacher training and classroom modifications. 
Learning objectives
By the end of the training, participants will: 
  1. ​Have gained knowledge and skill in proper assessment and diagnosis techniques for Externalizing Disorders like ADHD and DBD in children,
  2. Have gained knowledge and skill in effective treatments for ADHD and DBD,
  3. ​Have gained knowledge and skill in parent and teacher training, and in classroom modifications for ADHD and DBD.
other resources
EBTDC Measurement Resources:
  • www.ideas4kidsmentalhealth.org/clinicianresources. html

Other assessment resources:
  • https://www.healthmeasures.net/explore-measurement-systems/nih-toolbox
  • www.childfirst.ucla.edu/Resources
  • https://ectacenter.org/topics/earlyid/screeneval.asp
  • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/asq-toolkit-materials/asq-tool/asqscreening-tool.shtml
Training Type:

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CEU(s):
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Prerequisites:
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​​Media Type:
One Day Intensive

​​​Alissa Gleacher, PhD;
​Aleta Angelosante, PhD
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2022


Supporting Needs of Autistic Youth
November 30, 2022
DESCRIPTION
Children and adolescents on the autism spectrum are commonly served by community mental health therapists and have unique needs.  Appropriate intervention is contingent upon identifying and understanding an individual’s full clinical picture. During today’s intensive, we review assessment of autism and co-occurring mental health challenges, symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, strategies for managing dysregulated behaviors, approaches to support social skills growth, and methods for adapting treatments to telehealth.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, attendees will accomplish at least one of the following:
  1. Understand core symptoms of autism and be able to identify one assessment tool
  2. Utilize one strategy to prevent challenging behaviors and/or
  3. Learn one skill to teach social skills to patients with autism
OTHER RESOURCES
Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (RCASD)

  • Email: CSC.RCASD@nyulangone.org
  • Phone: 646-754-4503
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One Day Intensive
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Raelyn Loiselle;
Lauren Donnelly, PhD;
Paige Cervantes, PhD; 
Rebecca Doggett, PhD; 
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School Refusal & Avoidance
September 29, 2022
DESCRIPTION
This training will cover school avoidance and refusal behavior, including differentiating school refusal from truancy, discussing the various causes of school refusal behavior, and how to intervene with the child, family, and school to get the best result.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, attendees will accomplish at least one of the following:
  1. Understand School Refusal/Avoidance and its causes
  2. Recognize the clinical manifestations of School Refusal
  3. Explore the different resources and treatment options clinicians can utilize when treating School Refusal.
OTHER RESOURCES
  • When Children Refuse School: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Approach (Oxford University Press Treatments that Work Series; Chris Kearney & Anne Marie Albano)
    • Parent workbook
    • Therapist manual
    • Companion manual for school-based professionals
  • Getting your child to say “Yes” to school:  A guide for parents of youth with school refusal behavior (Chris Kearney)
  • Helping your child overcome separation anxiety or school refusal:  A step-by-step guide for parents (Andrew Eisen, et al)
  • School Refusal Behavior in Youth:  A Functional Approach to Assessment and Treatment (Kearney)
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Prerequisites:
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​Media Type:
One Day Intensive
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Alissa Gleacher, PhD;
​Aleta Angelosante, PhD​​​

​N/A
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Exposure Intensive: How to Engage Clients in Confronting Their Fears Across Childhood and Adolescence 
February 16, 2022
DESCRIPTION
This clinical intensive will cover a wide range of topics related to delivering exposure treatment for children and adolescents with anxiety.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this training, participants will:
  1. Understand why exposure is an important part of treatment for anxiety
  2. Understand the basic principles of exposure
  3. Be able to build a fear hierarchy and design exposure exercises for clients with anxiety. 
OTHER RESOURCES
  • Willard, Christpher and Saltzman, Amy (eds). (2015). Teaching
    Mindfulness Skills To Kids and Teens. New York: Guildford Press.
  • Snel, Eilne. (2013). Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises
    for Kids and Their Parents. MA: Shambahala Publications.
  • Headspace.Com (Headspace App), https://www.headspace.com
  • OMG I can Meditate App, https://www.omgmeditate.com/meditationapp/
  • Calm.com (has both free and paid mindfulness meditation)
Training Type:
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Prerequisites:
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​Media Type:
One Day Intensive
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Alissa Gleacher, PhD;
​Aleta Angelosante, PhD​​​

​N/A
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2021


Starting at the Beginning: Assessment for Common Mental Health Conditions in Children and Adolescents
November 5, 2021
DESCRIPTION
The content of this training will include an overview of the importance of assessment and case conceptualization in treatment planning. It will review key aspects of assessment for both internalizing and externalizing disorders. Finally, it will focus on the assessment of functional impairment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
  1. understand the importance of completing assessment before treatment,
  2. understand the different methods used for assessment with youth 
  3. learn about specific assessment techniques for anxiety, depression, school refusal, suicidality, non-suicidal self-injury, ADHD, PTSD, and disruptive behavior disorders.
OTHER RESOURCES
  • https://www.ideas4kidsmentalhealth.org/clinician resources
  • https://www.healthmeasures.net/explore measurement systems/nih toolbox
  • www.childfirst.ucla.edu/Resources
  • https://ectacenter.org/topics/earlyid/screeneval.asp
  • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research conducted at nimh/asq toolkit-materials/asq tool/asq screening tool.shtml
Training Type:
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​CEU(s):
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Prerequisites:
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​Media Type:
One Day Intensive
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Alissa Gleacher, PhD;
​Aleta Angelosante, PhD​​​

​N/A
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Introduction to DBT skills for adolescents
October 22, 2021
DESCRIPTION
  • Opening and Why DBT
  • DBT: Bio-social theory
  • Mindfulness: Theory and practice
  • Distress Tolerance Skills
  • Middle Path Skills
  • Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Closing mindfulness  and observations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
N/A
OTHER RESOURCES
  • DBT Skills for Adolscents Jill Rathus and Alec Miller 2015 Guilford Press
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents Alec Miller Jill Rathus Marsha Linehan 2007 Guilford Press
  • Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder Marsha Linehan 1993 Guilford Press
  • DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents, 2015 Guilford Press pg. 270
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​CEU(s):
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Prerequisites:
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​Media Type:
One Day Intensive
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Alissa Gleacher, PhD;

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Externalizing Disorders: Parenting Strategies and Management in the Classroom 
May 14, 2021
DESCRIPTION
The content of this training will include a review of assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment for Externalizing Disorders in children, with particular attention to ADHD and DBD. This will include a review of parent and teacher training and classroom modifications. Participants will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge and these new skills through case examples and role plays.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the training, participants will:
  1. Have gained knowledge and skill in proper assessment and diagnosis techniques for Externalizing Disorders like ADHD and DBD in children
  2. Have gained knowledge and skill in effective treatments for ADHD and DBD
  3. Have gained knowledge and skill in parent and teacher training, and in classroom modifications for ADHD and DBD.
OTHER RESOURCES
Training Type:
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​Presenter(s):
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​CEU(s):
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Prerequisites:
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​Media Type:
One Day Intensive
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Alissa Gleacher, PhD;

​N/A
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