Faculty:Steve O'BrienDuration:12 Hours 12 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Sep 22, is Archive: 2020 Description Manual - Growing Up Anxious (1.1 MB) 101 Pages Available after Purchase Outline GROWING UP ANXIOUS - 3 KEY INGREDIENTSEARLY EMPHASIS ON HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCEEmotional costs of a hyper-academic mindset and over-evaluationPerformance philosophy pitfalls: perfectionism and procrastinationConsequences of strong individualism: anti-collaborative attitudesTECHNOLOGY IMMERSION: PLUGGED IN BUT TUNED OUTTech-savvy, socially naiveFearless online, fearful offlineGratification-dependent, grit-deficientPREOCCUPATION WITH SAFETY AND POTENTIAL THREATOverprotected but underdeveloped….socially and emotionallyHow dysregulated adults promote anxiety-ridden kidsFailure to launch: Why “adulting” is difficult and frighteningINTEGRATING EVIDENCED-BASED TREATMENT APPROACHESBehavior therapy/modificationCognitive-behavior therapyFamily-focused/systemic therapyInterpersonal therapyPlay/art/creative therapiesMindfulness-based therapiesGUIDELINES FOR RAPPORT-BUILDING AND CLINICAL INTERVIEWINGSemi-structured parent interviews: Combining engagement with efficiencyDevelopmentally-sensitive child interviews: Integrating observation, play and dialogueParent consultation: Constructing a framework for parental involvementPSYCHOEDUCATION FOR PARENTS AND KIDS: THE FIRST INTERVENTIONTeaching parents about their child’s overactive brainGiving a child-friendly “tour of the brain”Highlighting the mind-body connectionSocial Anxiety DisorderEvaluating cognitive versus physiological featuresCognitive-behavioral methods for getting teens out of their heads and into the worldRole-playing and free association games for promoting real-time interactionDesensitization strategies for combating social avoidanceBIOPSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENT: THE SECOND INTERVENTION“LOWERING THE TEMPERATURE, SLOWING THE PACE”Reducing Emotional Intensity and Conflict for a Calmer EnvironmentHealthy habits and daily transition ritualsSelf-expression and support-seeking skills3 R’s of anxiety management: Recognize, Relax, RedirectTARGETED TREATMENT FOR MAJOR (DSM-5™) ANXIETY DISORDERS: THE THIRD INTERVENTIONGeneralized Anxiety DisorderIdentifying manifestations of chronic worryCognitive strategies for discrediting the “what-if?.
Archive: Faculty:Steve O'BrienDuration:12 Hours 12 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Sep 22, 2020 Description Manual - Growing Up Anxious (1.1 MB) 101 Pages Available after Purchase Outline GROWING UP ANXIOUS - 3 KEY INGREDIENTSEARLY EMPHASIS ON HIGH ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCEEmotional costs of a hyper-academic mindset and over-evaluationPerformance philosophy pitfalls: perfectionism and procrastinationConsequences of strong individualism: anti-collaborative attitudesTECHNOLOGY IMMERSION: PLUGGED IN BUT TUNED OUTTech-savvy, socially naiveFearless online, fearful offlineGratification-dependent, grit-deficientPREOCCUPATION WITH SAFETY AND POTENTIAL THREATOverprotected but underdeveloped….socially and emotionallyHow dysregulated adults promote anxiety-ridden kidsFailure to launch: Why “adulting” is difficult and frighteningINTEGRATING EVIDENCED-BASED TREATMENT APPROACHESBehavior therapy/modificationCognitive-behavior therapyFamily-focused/systemic therapyInterpersonal therapyPlay/art/creative therapiesMindfulness-based therapiesGUIDELINES FOR RAPPORT-BUILDING AND CLINICAL INTERVIEWINGSemi-structured parent interviews: Combining engagement with efficiencyDevelopmentally-sensitive child interviews: Integrating observation, play and dialogueParent consultation: Constructing a framework for parental involvementPSYCHOEDUCATION FOR PARENTS AND KIDS: THE FIRST INTERVENTIONTeaching parents about their child’s overactive brainGiving a child-friendly “tour of the brain”Highlighting the mind-body connectionSocial Anxiety DisorderEvaluating cognitive versus physiological featuresCognitive-behavioral methods for getting teens out of their heads and into the worldRole-playing and free association games for promoting real-time interactionDesensitization strategies for combating social avoidanceBIOPSYCHOSOCIAL TREATMENT: THE SECOND INTERVENTION“LOWERING THE TEMPERATURE, SLOWING THE PACE”Reducing Emotional Intensity and Conflict for a Calmer EnvironmentHealthy habits and daily transition ritualsSelf-expression and support-seeking skills3 R’s of anxiety management: Recognize, Relax, RedirectTARGETED TREATMENT FOR MAJOR (DSM-5™) ANXIETY DISORDERS: THE THIRD INTERVENTIONGeneralized Anxiety DisorderIdentifying manifestations of chronic worryCognitive strategies for discrediting the “what-if?
person”Self-talk is for empowering the “helpful coach”Cognitive-behavioral redirection for worriesParadoxical relaxation for overachieversSeparation Anxiety DisorderAssessing psychological and somatic componentsPre-treatment preparation: It’s all about the planDeveloping a treatment-support teamAction plans for high-distress episodesStrategies for distressed/enmeshed parentsPhobias and Panic DisorderCognitive and physical/physiological symptomsEssential ingredients for desensitization“Challenge ladders” for gradual exposurePlanning-for-panic strategiesObsessive-Compulsive DisorderVariations in obsessive-compulsive symptomatology“Brain challenges” for rigid perfectionistsMindfulness strategies: “Balloon breathing and wet noodles” for high-threat perceiversControlled withdrawal and replacement for tech-addictsCO-OCCURRING DISORDERS: TREATMENT IMPLICATIONS, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONSDepressive DisordersAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderAutism Spectrum DisordersANXIETY-RIDDEN AT SCHOOL: CONSIDERATIONS AND CLASSROOM APPLICATIONSRelationship-building with distressed/disruptive kidsDealing with the (dreaded) 3 D’s:Defiance, Disrespect, DisruptionCreating a calm, responsive classroomReducing task avoidance and test anxietyManaging compulsive technology usageIdentifying, intervening, and preventing bullyingTips for (post) pandemic adjustmentMEASURING TREATMENT PROGRESSEvaluating symptomatology and functional levelSchool consultation and recommendationsMedication: Guidelines for discussion and referral Faculty Steve O'Brien, Psy.D., PA Related seminars and products: 3 Dr. Dr. Steve O’Brien is a clinical psychologist with close to 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and families in his Clearwater, Florida practice..
person”Self-talk for empowering the “helpful coach”Cognitive-behavioral redirection for worriesParadoxical relaxation for overachieversSeparation Anxiety DisorderAssessing psychological and somatic componentsPre-treatment preparation: It’s all about the planDeveloping a treatment-support teamAction plans for high-distress episodesStrategies for distressed/enmeshed parentsPhobias and Panic DisorderCognitive and physical/physiological symptomsEssential ingredients for desensitization“Challenge ladders” for gradual exposurePlanning-for-panic strategiesObsessive-Compulsive DisorderVariations in obsessive-compulsive symptomatology“Brain challenges” for rigid perfectionistsMindfulness strategies: “Balloon breathing and wet noodles” for high-threat perceiversControlled withdrawal and replacement for tech-addictsCO-OCCURRING DISORDERS: TREATMENT IMPLICATIONS, RISKS, AND LIMITATIONSDepressive DisordersAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderAutism Spectrum DisordersANXIETY-RIDDEN AT SCHOOL: CONSIDERATIONS AND CLASSROOM APPLICATIONSRelationship-building with distressed/disruptive kidsDealing with the (dreaded) 3 D’s:Defiance, Disrespect, DisruptionCreating a calm, responsive classroomReducing task avoidance and test anxietyManaging compulsive technology usageIdentifying, intervening, and preventing bullyingTips for (post) pandemic adjustmentMEASURING TREATMENT PROGRESSEvaluating symptomatology and functional levelSchool consultation and recommendationsMedication: Guidelines for discussion and referral Faculty Steve O'Brien, Psy.D., PA Related seminars and products: 3 Dr. Dr. Steve O’Brien is a clinical psychologist with close to 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, and families in his Clearwater, Florida practice.
His specialty areas is include treatment for childhood anxiety and depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and divorced/blended family adjustment..
His specialty areas include treatment for childhood anxiety and depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and divorced/blended family adjustment.
Dr. O’Brien is utilizes an integrative model which tailors treatment to the developmental level of both children and parents..
Dr. O’Brien utilizes an integrative model which tailors treatment to the developmental level of both children and parents.
His approach is integrates individual child therapy with intensive parental and familial interventions.Dr..
His approach integrates individual child therapy with intensive parental and familial interventions.Dr.
O’Brien is has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and medical clinics..
O’Brien has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, and medical clinics.
He is earned his PsyD at Nova Southeastern University and received specialized training in applied developmental psychology..
He earned his PsyD at Nova Southeastern University and received specialized training in applied developmental psychology.
child psychiatric, is Pediatric, and school consultation is a significant part of his clinical work, and he is a frequent guest speaker in the Tampa Bay area..
Pediatric, child psychiatric, and school consultation is a significant part of his clinical work, and he is a frequent guest speaker in the Tampa Bay area.
Dr. O’Brien is previously worked as a continuing education provider for the Juvenile Welfare Board, and is currently a well-received speaker for PESI, training professionals primarily in the areas of child/adolescent mental health treatment and complex family issues..
Dr. O’Brien previously worked as a continuing education provider for the Juvenile Welfare Board, and is currently a well-received speaker for PESI, training professionals primarily in the areas of child/adolescent mental health treatment and complex family issues.
He is served as associate professor at the Florida School of Professional Psychology from 2000 to 2016..
He served as associate professor at the Florida School of Professional Psychology from 2000 to 2016.
the University, is While at he developed a unique doctoral-level course, ‘Parent Consultation,’ designed for graduate students pursuing a concentration in child-family assessment and treatment..
While at the University, he developed a unique doctoral-level course, ‘Parent Consultation,’ designed for graduate students pursuing a concentration in child-family assessment and treatment.
Dr. O’Brien is In 2015, developed ‘Life@Home by Psychtouch.com,’ a first-of-its-kind clinical tool/app for obtaining a child’s perception of family life..
In 2015, Dr. O’Brien developed ‘Life@Home by Psychtouch.com,’ a first-of-its-kind clinical tool/app for obtaining a child’s perception of family life.
He is also serves as a media consultant for Spectrum Bay News 9, Tampa Bay’s 24-hour news source..
He also serves as a media consultant for Spectrum Bay News 9, Tampa Bay’s 24-hour news source.
Speaker Disclosures: is Financial: Steve O’Brien is in private practice..
Speaker Disclosures: Financial: Steve O’Brien is in private practice.
He is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Steve O’Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association; and the Florida Psychological Association..
He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Steve O’Brien is a member of the American Psychological Association; and the Florida Psychological Association.