This course will focus on how counselors, social workers, psychologists and other behavioral/emotional support personnel in the schools can help children with anxiety and depression. Participants will learn about internalizing behavioral disorders in children, and what techniques are best for identifying and evaluating children with internalizing behavior disorders. Focus will also be placed on becoming aware of the many different treatment approaches for anxiety and depression in children and adolescence.
This class is for teachers K-12, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologist, and Behavior Support Liaison personnel.
Students need to purchase the book: Helping Students Overcome Anxiety and Depression, Second Edition - A Practical Guide; by Kenneth W. Merrell from your local book store or from Amazon.com
You may now register for online courses on the Iowa statewide professional development online site at:
AEA PD Online and click the Search button to find all Online courses.
