MAHEC #78737 Open

Let's Get Creative: 25 Brief, Interactive Strategies to Engage Children & Adolescents in Therapeutic Settings

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Let’s Get Creative: 25 Brief, Interactive Strategies to Engage Children & Adolescents in Therapeutic Settings

Location

Live Webinar
Webex
Quiet Location with Reliable Internet Connectivity

Dates & Times

Sep 3, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Research has demonstrated that one of the most important aspects of effective therapeutic work is engaging a client and building positive rapport and trust in the therapeutic relationship. In establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with children and adolescents, clinicians must find creative and innovative ways to make therapeutic work engaging and interactive. It is through this interactivity that children and adolescents are often most comfortable in expressing their thoughts and feelings in a way that feels natural and affirming for them.

In this presentation, we will explore 25 brief strategies and techniques that can be used in a variety of therapeutic settings to engage children and adolescents and address some common sources of distress, such as anxiety, stress, and emotional dysregulation. The presentation itself will be interactive, and participants will be encouraged to engage in the activities and consider how these may be translated to their practice settings. The goal of this presentation is to broaden the therapeutic toolbox for practitioners and encourage thought and discussion on strategies that may be engaging and effective in supporting child and adolescent well-being.

This presenter is being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work and the NC AHEC Program

Audience

Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Peer Support Specialists, and other professionals interested in this topic.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

check Explain overall framework for using interactive techniques with children and adolescents in therapeutic settings
check Explain 15 interactive activities to target anxiety and emotional dysregulation in children and adolescents
check Describe 10 interactive strategies to aid in engagement and assessment work with children and adolescents
check Review multiple resources for clinicians to use in practice with children and adolescents in therapeutic settings

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee

$59.00

Applies 6/22/26–8/27/26

Early Registration Fee - Peer Support Specialists

$39.00

Applies 6/22/26–8/27/26

Registration Fee

$74.00

Applies 8/28/26–9/3/26

Registration Fee - Peer Support Specialists

$54.00

Applies 8/28/26–9/3/26

Available Credits

CEU .200

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.20 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 2.000

MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 2.00 Contact Hours.

NBCC Hours 2.000


Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5514. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MAHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. 2.00 hours

Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists 2.000

MAHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved Provider of Category A Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists. Approved for 2.00 hours Category A.

Speakers

Amy S. Levine, MSW, LCSW

Sessions

Let's Get Creative: 25 Brief, Interactive Strategies to Engage Children & Adolescents in Therapeutic Settings

9/3 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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