Course Code: REL-BHC-0-USBACYC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the core elements of a strengths-based approach for working with youth and the benefits associated with this approach.
Describe how to apply a strengths-based approach based on the developmental level and needs of the client.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: A Strengths-Based Perspective and Framework
What Does it Mean to be Strengths Based?
Benefits of a Strengths-Based Practice
Review
Summary
Section 3: How to Apply a Strengths-Based Approach
Meet Lola
Assessments Used in Strengths-Based Approaches
Treatment Goals and Objectives
Strategies for Engagement
Understanding Developmental Levels
Strategies for Working with Groups and Families
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Substance Use and Behavioral Disorder Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health: Community Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.