Bridging The Gap; Supporting Children and Adolescents in Therapy When Parental Involvement is Limited and Promoting Parental Engagement

$49.00

Working with children and adolescents rarely unfolds under ideal circumstances. Clinicians often encounter caregiver resistance, inconsistent participation, family stressors, and logistical barriers that can make treatment more complex and leave providers wondering how to maintain momentum. To be effective in these situations, we need to move beyond the assumption that caregiver engagement will always be available and equip clinicians with practical, developmentally appropriate strategies that support progress regardless. This training provides actionable tools to strengthen therapeutic outcomes, foster resilience, and create meaningful change for young clients—even when caregiver involvement is limited. So you can confidently navigate real-world challenges while continuing to deliver effective, ethical, and impactful care.

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ON-DEMAND | 1.5 NBCC APPROVED CREDIT HOURS | $49 | 90 Day Access

Children and adolescents often rely on caregiver engagement to support therapeutic progress. However, clinicians frequently encounter barriers such as caregiver resistance, inconsistency, systemic stressors, or logistical limitations. This interactive workshop equips clinicians with practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to maintain treatment effectiveness despite limited parental involvement. Participants will explore ethical considerations, engagement techniques, and alternative means of support to promote resilience and therapeutic gains in youth.

Training Objectives:

  • Identify common barriers to parental involvement in child and adolescent therapy
  • Apply engagement strategies to increase caregiver participation when possible
  • Collaborate with caregivers to assess needs, set goals, and implement family-centered interventions.
  • Implement developmentally appropriate interventions that do not rely solely on caregiver involvement
  • Implement ethical, developmentally appropriate interventions while promoting positive long-term outcomes for children and families.
  • Utilize systemic and ecological approaches to support youth outside of the family system

Instructor:

Arianna Duquette, MSW, LICSW-C, is a conditionally licensed clinical social worker with specialized experience supporting children, adolescents, young adults and adults navigating emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges in both clinical and non-clinical settings. In practice, Arianna is dedicated to creating a compassionate, developmentally responsive, and trauma-informed therapeutic environment that promotes emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy coping skills. Her background includes training in evidence-based practices and supporting clinicians in developing effective, adaptable treatment approaches.

As a presenter, Arianna brings an engaging, approachable, and highly practical style to her trainings. She is passionate about helping clinicians bridge the gap between theory and real-world application, offering clear, actionable strategies that can be immediately implemented in clinical practice. Her presentations emphasize developmentally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches, with a focus on enhancing client engagement, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Participants can expect interactive learning, relevant case examples, and tangible tools that support both confidence and competence in their work. Arianna is dedicated to creating a collaborative learning environment where clinicians feel supported, energized, and equipped to navigate the complexities of their roles with greater clarity and effectiveness.

Infinite Learning Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7977. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Infinite Learning Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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