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Course Summary
Many youth with brain injuries may experience difficulties with emotional regulation due to changes in brain function. As a behavioral health professional, you should be prepared to provide immediate and long-term care that includes strategies and support to help youth manage emotions to effectively cope with frustration, anger, anxiety, and depression, among other things.
This course is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills to better understand and support children and youth who have experienced brain injuries. It covers a wide range of topics, including types and classifications of brain injuries, special considerations for working with children and youth, an in-depth look at the school system and academic supports, and specific case studies to illuminate how to work with youth with mild, moderate, and severe brain injuries. Through this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of brain injuries on a child or youth’s life, including physical, cognitive, and emotional consequences, and come away with tools to help support the individual’s specific needs.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the physiological and psychological effects of brain injury on mental health, including emotional, cognitive, and behavioral changes in children and youth with brain injury.
- Examine and assess evidence-supported strategies for effectively addressing mental health challenges frequently linked to mild, moderate, and severe brain injuries, encompassing mood disorders, anxiety, and cognitive decline in youth with brain injury.
- Develop strategies for addressing the unique challenges facing youth with brain injury and mental health conditions in Colorado.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
Course Duration
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