We are pleased to announce that in October you will have the opportunity to attend scientific and practical training seminars dedicated to the development of professional competencies in the field of mental health of children and adolescents.
Consecutive translation will be provided during the training. All didactic materials will also be translated and provided to participants before the events.
Venue: Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University
Upon completion of the training, participants will receive certificates.
Part One of the Training
Topic: Psychiatric Assessment of Adults and Youth
Specialists: Dr. Linda Schmidt
September 30 – Fundamentals of Psychiatric Interviewing and Diagnostic Tools
October 1 – Reflection, Practical Skills, and Clinical Thinking
October 2 – In-depth Diagnostic Assessment and Communication Strategies
Topic: Diagnostic Capabilities of STAT™ (Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children) for Early Diagnosis of Autism (18-36 Months)
Specialists: Dr. Robert Nickel, Allison Weiner, Megan Kunze, Hannah Sanford-Keller
September 30 – Introduction to Autism Diagnosis and Use of the STAT Tool
October 1 – Use of Structured Interviewing and Overview of Autism Intervention Methods
October 2 – Alternative Communication and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Part Two of the Training
Topic: Psychological Approaches to Assessment and treatment of non-suicidal self-harm behavior (DBT, CBT and other strategies)
Specialists: Dr. Linda Schmidt
September 7 – Introduction to the topic of non-suicidal self-harm
September 8 – Neurobiology, key characteristics and social aspects of self-harm
September 9 – Assessment, psychoeducation and therapeutic approaches to the treatment of non-suicidal self-harm
Topic: Evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders in the work of an interdisciplinary team
Specialists: Dr. Robert Nickel, Judy Newman, Amy Hunreddy
September 7 – Innovative strategies for supporting children with ASD: from social stories to creative methods of self-regulation
September 8 – Inclusive education. Informing about the rights of people with special needs
September 9 – Working with families, prevention of developmental disabilities and mental health conditions