What’s Going on with Children and Adolescents in Schools Today?
A Conversation with Front- Line Workers
Saturday, May 13, 2023 10:00 to 12:00 PM
Free or $25 for 2 CE’s
This event is in person only and will be held at:
The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
1581 Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02446
Proof of vaccination (including booster shot) at the door and masks in public areas are required.
Even before the pandemic, anxiety and depression were becoming more common among children and adolescents, increasing 27 percent and 24 percent respectively from 2016 to 2019. In 2020, there was also a 21 percent increase in the number of children experiencing behavior and conduct problems. Parents and caregivers also experienced greater mental health needs (JAMA Pediatrics, 2022). Using case examples, this event offers observations, insights and interventions of a teacher, a school counselor and a psychotherapist. Discussion with the audience offers the opportunity to better understand possible institutional, cultural, historical and psychodynamic variables which influence the macro and micro pieces of the puzzle.
Presenters:
Bethania (Tanya) Paris, M. A. is a teacher in the Brookline public schools. Her teaching career spans two decades, in grades K through 5 and she started as a bilingual teacher in Chelsea, MA. She has a master’s degree in special education, is a poet and a novelist and is the author of over twenty picture books for students in PreK-5th grade, many dealing with emotional and cultural issues. Ms. Paris is a native of the Dominican Republic and the co-founder of Las Margaritas Foundation, a non-profit organization working to educate underserved children in the Dominican Republic.
Rebecca Sneider, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W. is a licensed clinical social worker and has worked for over twenty years as a school counselor with 5th to 8th grade students in the Brookline public schools. Ms. Sneider has a private psychotherapy practice in Newton where she sees children and adolescents and does parent coaching.
Amanda Neas, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W. is psychotherapist in private practice in Concord, MA and has many years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She is also a doctoral candidate at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis.
Discussant:
Leah Alexander, Psya.D. is on the faculty at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis where she is the Assistant Director of the Therapy Center and teaches and supervises students. She has a private practice in Topsfield, MA. Working with children and their families is a particular interest.
Objectives:
The participant will be able to:
1. Discuss the multiple manifestations of stress, depression and anxiety that children and adolescents exhibit in schools.
2. Compare and contrast possible institutional, cultural, historical and psychodynamic variables which influence the macro and micro complexities.
3. Discuss possible ways to address these issues, individually, in the classroom, school, and families.
No Charge
or
$25 for Continuing Ed/Clock Hours
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Questions? email continuinged@bgsp.edu or call (617) 277 - 3915
BGSP is authorized to provide CEs for: Psychologists (all levels), Social Workers, Counselors
Fee: Free or $25 for [2] CE’s/Clock Hours*
*Full refund available if you cancel one week prior to the event. If you have any questions, email info@bgsp.edu.
Offering CEs for: Psychologists (all levels), Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BGSP maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5676. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Application for social work continuing education credits is being submitted. Please contact us at ContinuingEd@BGSP.edu for the status of social work CE accreditation.
For information on continuing education credits for nurses, social workers, or marriage and family counseling, call 617-277-3915.
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The Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.
Direct inquiries may be made regarding the accreditation status by NECHE to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: New England Commission on Higher Education, 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Ste 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514, 781-425-7785 or email: info@neche.org
