On-Demand CE Training

ODL 309: From Struggle to Strength: Innovative Approaches to Treating Childhood Anxiety

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Created On: 10/22/2024       Revised On: 

Attention New Jersey Social Workers: 

This course is approved for all social workers, including New Jersey. The Board Adopted Amendments: N.J.A.C. 13:44G-6.3, 6.4, and 6.7 Content Areas for Continuing Education Credit on April 15, 2024. This updates the Board’s regulation. This amendment states that  attendance at programs or courses offered by providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) are now acceptable sources of CE credit. 

At the June 12, 2024 public meeting, the Board voted to allow “any applications submitted, or audits which take place, on or after September 1, 2022” to be able “to submit CE from the sources updated in the new amendment adopted on April 15, 2024.”

For more information please refer to https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/Additional-Information.aspx#CE

Target Audience:

This course is targeted for social workers, case managers, nurses, and counselors.

Overview:

In this training, we will address childhood anxiety and strategies to make comprehensive changes. We will also examine some of the most used interventions and why many of these may often do more harm than good, and discover alternative, more effective strategies. Participants will walk away with outlines for both parent and educator book studies. The final hour of the presentation will feature the personal perspectives of a parent, focusing on the struggles faced at home and in school, providing valuable insights into the daily challenges and effective coping strategies. The training equips social workers, case managers, counselors, and nurses with the knowledge and tools necessary to support children facing anxiety, ensuring that interventions are not only effective but also nurturing and supportive of their overall well-being.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the session, the participant will be able to:

1.  Identify  the common signs and symptoms of anxiety in children.

2.  Analyze  the effectiveness and potential harms of traditional anxiety interventions.

3.  Examine alternative, evidence-based strategies for managing adolescent anxiety.

4.  Formulate  comprehensive plans for supporting anxious students in both home and school environments.

5.  Evaluate  the perspectives of parents to better understand the home struggles associated with adolescent anxiety.

Presenters:

Dr. Cindy Murphy, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, NCSC and Online School Counseling Faculty, Grand Canyon University

Dr. Murphy received her MEd in community agency counseling, and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Auburn University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-Georgia), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), National Certified School Counselor (NCSC), Certified School Counselor (Georgia), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). Over the past 29 years, Dr. Murphy has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings including private practice, community agencies, and schools. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, adjustment issues, school issues, transitions to college, and trauma. Her research interests include anxiety treatment for children and adolescents, equity in the college admissions process, and school crisis response. Currently, she is a full time online faculty member at Grand Canyon University and a part-time lecturer at the University of Georgia in the Department of Counseling and Human Development.

LeAnne Hale, MSW, Ed.S., CPT and School Social Worker, Oconee County Schools

LeAnne received her MSW and Ed.S. in School Social Work from the University of Georgia.  Over the last 24 years, she has served primarily as a K-12 school social worker but also served for 7 years as an elementary school counselor.  In these roles, LeAnne has served students from ages 5 to 20 years and their families to remove barriers to education due to multiple issues: mental health of students and parents, food insecurity, homelessness, poverty, and learning difficulties.  Her current interests include helping students, caregivers, and faculty learn to normalize and manage anxiety in order to live fulfilling lives. As a Certified Personal Trainer, LeAnne is also passionate about education related to how overall health and wellness, both physical and emotional, are linked together, and how adequate sleep, movement, good nutrition, and strong social relationships contribute to good mental health across the lifespan.

Anne McSweeney, LCSW, President, CEU Creations

Anne McSweeney, LCSW, President of CEU Creations, has a diverse background in medical social work, education, and community relations. With a social work career that spans over two decades, she has been planning continuing education trainings for over 17 years. Anne founded CEU Creations in 2010 to transform the CE landscape.  Her goal is to provide innovative trainings that keep the learner engaged, connect the learner with community resources/companies which allows for the CEs to be more affordable, and ultimately change best practices and outcomes.

Prior to founding CEU Creations, she practiced medical social work for over eight years – working primarily with the geriatric population in home health, hospice, and dialysis.  In 2015, she was appointed to the Fulton County Commission on Elderly Affairs where she served for five years as an advocate for seniors in Fulton County. She has served on the boards of The Aimee Copeland Foundation, The Atlanta Senior Care Network Niche and Ageless Interaction.   In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family – including her husband, two adult daughters, and two adorable pups, reading, and college football.

5 CREDIT HOURS APPROVED FOR:

Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 5 CE Credits
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 5 Contact Hours
Case Managers
CCMC – 5 Contact Hours
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 5 Contact Hours
Counselors 
NBCC ACEP – 5 Contact Hours
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 5 Contact Hours