Description

This workshop is an introduction to working with adolescents in therapy. Working withteens can be challenging for many reasons. Adolescence is a time of significantdevelopmental changes and teenagers can present specific risks in therapy. Teensoften want increased privacy when they engage in therapy that can cause challengeswhen engaging with parents and family members. Ethical challenges that may presentwhen working with teens and ways to navigate potentially difficult topics such assexuality, religion, and family conflict will be discussed in this workshop. Ideas forbuilding rapport and conducting therapy with adolescents will also be covered as well asevidence-based interventions.