The Link Between Autism and Trauma
The millions of Americans with autism and other developmental issues are more vulnerable to emotional trauma, often from bullying or sexual abuse. What can you do if this has happened to someone in your life?
Managing Difficult Moments in Community Emergeny Response Teams (CERT)
How do you prepare for, live through, and recover from the stress of disasters? This talk covers the nuts and bolts of what to do and what not to do to prevent traumatic stress reactions in ourselves and also in the survivors we serve.
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ADHD Algorithm
Parents and caregivers need to understand medications and therapies available to help manage ADHD. In this podcast, Mara and I will explore options for ADHD and the process of selecting more effective treatments.
Dissociative Identity Disorder vs Plural Identity in Teens and Young Adults
This podcast is inspired by my experience with patients who report as part of their history that they are themselves a collection of several personalities that know each other and take turns.
Supporting the Mental Health of Migrant Children, Youth, and Families
Most migrant children and teens experience trauma in their home counties and en route to the US.. My latest book, co-edited with Drs Cary and Ward, helps you see the world through their eyes and provide them with meaningful mental health care.
Motivational Interviewing for Teens: Focus on Marijuana
Lots of teens use marijuana and many of these kids suffer significant harm from it. But just telling teens to stop is unlikely to work. This case based webinar will help you learn how to help teens reduce their use and the problems it brings.
Understanding Callous and Unemotional Behaviors in Children and Adolescents
Callous unemotional behaviors in children are frightening, however these behaviors are treatable, especially when children are young and morality is developing. In this podcast, we discuss what callous unemotional behaviors are and how to reduce them.