This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
As immigration rates have surged, the separation of more and more immigrant children from their families has exacerbated the already significant psychological toll on these children, creating a pressing humanitarian and mental health crisis.
The trauma of being separated from their primary caregivers often results in profound emotional and behavioral challenges, which manifest as attachment disorders. These disorders can create long-lasting difficulties in forming healthy relationships, trusting others, and managing emotions, making it essential for clinicians to understand how to effectively intervene.
In this course, participants will delve into the complex dynamics of attachment theory and gain an understanding of how attachment forms in children and what happens when this natural process is disrupted by traumatic separation. They'll gain an overview of the various types of attachment disorders that can develop, including reactive attachment disorder, anxious attachment, and avoidant attachment, each with its own distinct signs and symptoms. The focus will be on helping clinicians recognize these disorders and understand their impact on a child's emotional and social development.
Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical guidance, participants will explore practical strategies for addressing these disorders, emphasizing trauma-informed care that helps children rebuild trust and emotional connections. They will examine a compelling case study of a separated child and mother that illustrates the real-world impact of these traumas and the treatment process.
Additionally, this course addresses the ethical considerations of working with separated children and examines the role of immigration policies in contributing to attachment disorders, providing a broader understanding of the systemic factors involved. By the end of this course, participants will gain the tools and knowledge to effectively support and heal children affected by family separation.
Register today and help make a lasting difference in the lives of traumatized children – their futures depend on it.
This is a non-interactive self-study course.
Instruction consists of 1.5 hours of video instruction and a course evaluation.
From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Upon completion of this training, professionals will be able to do the following:
- Explain the importance of child-parent bonding through early childhood
- Identify the problems of disordered attachment that occur when children are separated from parents in childhood
- Describe the treatment methods that can help resolve the trauma of disordered attachment
- Explain how legislative policies contribute to attachment disorders
Laura Groshong, LICSW
Laura Groshong, LICSW, has been in clinical practice for the past 43 years. She was also a Registered Lobbyist in Washington for five mental health organizations for 25 years. She has been the Director of Policy and Practice for the Clinical Social Work Association nationally since 2006 and, through the Mental Health Liaison Group, worked on passage of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equality Act of 2008, the Affordable Care Act, and many other pieces of legislation that support and benefit LCSWs. Laura, a dynamic and engaging speaker, has written and lectured extensively on clinical and legislative issues around the country.
This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.
The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
This is a non-interactive, self-study course.
To receive your certificate of attendance you must complete the course in its entirety.
To complete a Training Video Course, one must register, log in, select the My Courses option from the menu items, click the Course Title, attend to the video content, and complete the course evaluation, then claim the certificate of attendance.
You can download or print your certificate of attendance by logging into your account, navigating to the course by selecting the My Courses option from the menu items, clicking the Course Title, scrolling to the Certificate of Attendance section, and clicking on the Certificate of Attendance link to either download it or print it.
Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.
This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
This is a non-interactive self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
This course was recorded 10/28/21
