What’s going’ on? An innovative model for assessing children and teens

Build stronger therapeutic relationships and treatment plans with practical tools from expert Liana Lowenstein.
The cornerstone of effective therapy lies in its beginnings. When assessing children and teens, the early stages of treatment are critical in setting the tone for future progress. This phase demands the creation of a secure environment where young clients feel valued, understood, and respected. A thorough, well-informed evaluation is essential to crafting a tailored treatment strategy that meets each child’s unique needs.
This webinar is part of our Innovations in Child and Family Therapy certificate series and offers practical, real-world techniques to strengthen your clinical foundation. You’ll explore key innovations in child and family therapy, focusing on how to build strong rapport and assess complex cases with confidence.
What you will learn about assessing children and teens:
- Techniques for establishing a strong, positive therapeutic alliance
- Strategies to engage even the most reluctant children and teens
- Methods for conducting comprehensive clinical assessments
- The art of developing personalized, goal-oriented treatment plans
Participants will walk away with hands-on knowledge of creative rapport-building exercises and a cutting-edge assessment model developed specifically for working with children and adolescents. These approaches offer fresh, effective strategies for assessing children and teens in diverse clinical contexts.
Learning objectives:
- Explain the crucial role of a positive therapeutic relationship
- Apply a range of creative interventions to connect with young clients
- Utilize an advanced assessment framework for children and adolescents
- Create bespoke treatment plans with targeted objectives
Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your foundational practice. Register now to gain actionable strategies and elevate your impact with young clients.
This webinar is module 1 of our Innovations in child and family therapy certificate program; however, you can also register for it as a stand alone training to enhance your therapeutic skills.