WHO:
Azusa Pacific University hosts J. Stuart Ablon, Ph.D., director of Think:Kids and director of psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital.
WHAT:
This workshop on identifying effective ways to help kids with behavioral struggles aims to equip anyone who works directly with youth with practical, proven methods to enhance their relationships with challenging children. This conference is sponsored by APU’s Pediatric Neurodevelopment Institute.
WHEN:
Thurs., Oct. 8, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Upper Turner Campus Center, East Campus
901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa
FACTS:
The workshop teaches parents, teachers, and mental health professionals a revolutionary, evidence-based approach to helping kids with behavioral challenges. Learn how challenging kids come to be challenging, and effective ideas about how to help.
Cost for the event is $30 (meals not provided), and $75 for mental health professionals and nurses requiring certificates of attendance (7 CE units) for continuing education.
For more information, call (626) 815-5421.
Azusa Pacific University's Pediatric Neurodevelopment Institute is a university-based, multidisciplinary diagnostic, treatment, and research center for children and adolescents with learning challenges, children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties, gifted children and adolescents, and those with special physical needs. It is the only university-based interdisciplinary treatment center in the East San Gabriel Valley.
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to God First and excellence in higher education. Offering more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, 26 master's degree programs, and 7 doctorates to a total student population of more than 8,500 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S. News’ Best Colleges for six years running and by Princeton Review as one of the Best in the West. APU graduates are known for professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and their desire to make a difference in the world.