In-Person Meeting

(This is strictly an in-person event, not virtual)

Course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

This course illuminates the growing problem of adolescent loneliness and clarifies to professionals who work with the adolescent and teenage population the strategies and interventions that are supported by academic research and evidence-based practices. The course will establish the scope and prevalence of the problem, explore definitions of and contributions to loneliness in teens’ own words, offer guiding principles for intervention, and encourage a call to action among course recipients. Professionals who work with the adolescent and teenage population are in the position to offer care, guidance, and support to reduce individual experiences of teen loneliness, as well as to advocate for systemic strategies within professional organizations to address this growing public health epidemic.

Educational Goals

1. Improved understanding of the problem and scope of teen loneliness
   

2. Improved ability to recognize loneliness in teens
   

3. Improved ability and confidence to intervene with teens experiencing loneliness

Measurable Learning Objectives

1. Identify two types of loneliness that teens experience
   

2. Identify four factors that contribute to teen loneliness
   

3. Identify five signs of loneliness in teens
   

4. Identify four intervention strategies to address teen loneliness

Debbie Murad has over 30 years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker and has worked with a broad spectrum of clients, including adolescents. Additionally, Debbie has worked as faculty at the USC School of Social Work for 11 years. As a therapist, Debbie has professional insight into the problem of teen loneliness and the ability to support other professionals in learning about the scope of teen loneliness as well as strategies for assessment and intervention.

Fees

LBSB Member: Free

Non Member:  $20

Agenda

9:00 am - 9:30 am        Breakfast and networking opportunity

9:30 am – 10:30 am       Workshop Presentation (1 Hour=1CE)                     

10:30 am – 11:00 am      Q & A

Location

Fusion Academy Palos Verdes

550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 250

Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274

(Located in the Promenade PV Mall on the second floor.  

There is free parking in the adjacent parking garage.)

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Additional Information:

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Long Beach - South Bay CAMFT - APPROVAL NUMBER: 56159
LBSB CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LEP’s & LPCC’s. LBSB CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.