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Treat Separation Anxiety with CBPT — evidence-based protocol by Susan M. Knell

From the originators of CBPT · under Susan M. Knell's scientific direction
3-hour certified course. CBPT protocol for separation anxiety in children aged 3-10. Evidence-based techniques applicable from your next clinical session.
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Susan M. Knell, Ph.D.
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CBPT Clinical Applications: Separation AnxietySusan M. Knell, Ph.D.  ·  3 min preview
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What you will be able to do

Assess separation anxiety in children using the CBPT framework
Apply evidence-based CBPT techniques for separation anxiety
Adapt interventions for children aged 3-10
Involve parents as therapeutic partners in the treatment process

About this course

Separation Anxiety is a normal developmental stage for infants and toddlers, but most children have outgrown it by about 3 years of age. In some children, separation issues can be a sign of Separation Anxiety Disorder, which can start as early as preschool age (ages 3-6). Separation Anxiety Disorder is a fairly common presenting problem in clinical settings.

This training will provide examples of using CBPT with children who present with Separation Anxiety, demonstrating how cognitive and behavioral techniques are integrated within a play therapy framework.

Course objectives

  1. Understand how to use CBPT with children presenting with Separation Anxiety
  2. Identify the cognitive and behavioral interventions used in treatment
  3. Develop books and play-based tools to help children separate from parents
  4. Apply graduated exposure techniques within a play therapy context

Course requirements

  • Psychiatrists
  • Psychologists
  • Clinical Social Workers
  • Licensed Professional Counselors
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Licensed Mental Health Clinical Nurse Practitioners

The delivery of the certificate of attestation at the conclusion of the course will be tied to the evaluation of participants' requirements. In the absence of the requirements, the course hours will not be certified.

Curriculum  ·  3h + test

1
Separation anxiety — clinical presentation and assessment
45 min + test
2
CBPT model for separation anxiety — foundations
45 min + test
3
Evidence-based techniques and session planning
45 min + test
4
Case walkthrough and progress monitoring
30 min + test

Instructor

Instructor
Susan M. Knell, Ph.D.
Pioneer of CBPT · Scientific Director, CBPT Research Center
Creator of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy. APA-published author and internationally recognized authority in evidence-based play therapy for children.
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