PRESENTER:

John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Define extreme defiance and examine prevalence rates across ages and developmental levels.

Review theoretical origins of extreme defiance and risk factors for escalation.

Describe strategies for increasing compliance across ages and developmental levels.

Provide implementation and support plans for caregivers and education providers.

AGENDA:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Operationally define extremely defiant behavior and discuss if and how definitions have changed over time.

Review theoretical origins and models related to etiology of persistent rebellion and extreme defiance.

Examine risk factors for increasing defiance with particular emphasis on violent, destructive, or potentially criminal behavior.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Describe strategies for increasing compliance including developing effective behavior management plans across ages and developmental levels.

Provide information to support and train parents to implement strategies and behavior plans.

Provide information on the effectiveness of behavior management plans in educational or correctional environments to assist in successful implementation.

12:45 p.m. – Adjournment

CE APPROVALS:

Psychologists – Professional Training Resources, Inc.  is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Licensed Professional Counselors – Professional Training Resources, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5829.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers – This program has been approved for 4 clinical continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, and may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Substance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 4 clock hours.

NASP – Professional Training Resources is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists.  Professional Training Resources maintains responsibility for the program.

Other Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 4 clock hours.