64th Annual Conference

Thursday, March 8

Morning Workshops

10:00 A.M.-1:15 P.M.

Workshop 15

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Groups for Children: Fostering Resilience and Social Skills

Chairs:    

Mary K. Alvord, Ph.D., Private Practice, Silver Spring and Rockville, Maryland
Judy Grados, Psy.D., Private Practice, Alvord, Baker & Associates, LLC, Silver Spring, Maryland
 

The Alvord Baker Group Model applies empirically based strategies to promote successful social interaction and resilience in children. This workshop will describe a five-component model emphasizing a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. Therapeutic techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral rehearsal, self-regulation and skills training will be demonstrated.
didactic-sharing of work experiences-demonstration-experiential

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Define three protective factors identified in the research literature that foster resilience in children.
2. Describe three Cognitive Behavioral strategies used in group therapy with children.
3. List strategies to encourage and teach prosocial behaviors.
4. Identify techniques for generalization and maintenance of change.
 

Course References:

1. Alvord, M.K. and Grados, J.J.(2005). Enhancing resilience in children: A proactive approach, Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 36, 238-245.
2. Brooks, R. & Goldstein, S. (2001). Raising resilient children. Chicago: Contemporary Books.
3. Rubin, K.H. (with Thompson, A.) (2002). The friendship factor. New York: Pergamon Press.
4. Seligman, M.E.P. (with Reivich, K., Jaycox, L., & Gillham, J.). (1995). The optimistic child. New York: Houghton Mifflin.