STARS - Student Therapy and Resource Services

Ethics and Risk Management in Behavioral Health - Live Webinar
2026-02-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join Attorney Robert Landau and Dr. Frederic Reamer as they collaborate to deliver an interactive, dynamic presentation on ever-changing ethics and risk-management challenges in behavioral health.
Keeping up-to-date is essential to protect your clients and yourself. During this workshop, you will gain an understanding of ethics and risk-management challenges related to:

Confidentiality exceptions
Privileged communication
Documentation
Telehealth
Informed consent
Boundary issues
Recent changes to federal regulations governing confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records

Landau and Dr. Reamer will highlight ethics and risk-management challenges related to your use of technology to deliver services remotely, communicate with clients, and store records.
This is a workshop you do not want to miss…as both presenters will offer practical advice from both the legal and behavioral health points of view to help you stay on top of issues that arise in everyday clinical situations.

ArizOTA Pediatric School-Based SIS Event - Zoom
2026-02-18 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Outcomes:

Participants will identify the basic tenets of the Occupational Therapy Profession that are central to the OTPF-4.
Participants will improve their skills at collaborating with other disciplines that use language that defines occupational therapy.
Participants will describe how Mental Health Promotion within occupation can be supported in schools.
Participants will learn about the use of health management as an occupation, and its role in sensory processing.

Using the OTPF-4 to define and guide school practice: health, well-being, and participation; what our students need.

About the Speaker:
Jennifer’s interest in school-based practice began with studying evidence-based practices in sensory integration and processing. This work included a Master’s paper on training paraprofessionals, grant work on incorporating regulation tools in general education, and work with Diana Henry on piloting Quick Tips. More recently, after obtaining an OTD from St. Catherine University, her interests have included regulation and mental health practices in school settings. This work has led her to co-teaching SEL and advocating for the use of occupations and a broader view of occupational therapy in schools. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, being with family and friends, reading, and playing with my dogs.Paula Stommes. a longtime pediatric occupational therapist and assistive technology professional who in the last 3 years obtained her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree from St. Catherine University, and works at Hopkins School District in Hopkins, MN as well as at an outpatient clinic. She’s passionate about working with children and families, facilitating skill development enabling their enjoyment of all aspects of life.

Executive Functioning in Children and Adolescents - Live Webinar
2026-02-19 07:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
A fresh lens on behavior
20+ concrete, ready-to-use strategies
Tools to advocate, explain, and collaborate

Meltdowns, shutdowns, resistance, and “defiance” often mask what’s really happening in the brain – executive function overload.
For kids with ADHD or Autism, their ability to plan, shift, and self-regulate collapses under stress, leaving adults unsure how to help.
This hands-on training bridges neuroscience and practice to give you concrete tools that promote emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and engagement – without relying on compliance charts or behavioral control.
Through real-world examples, clinical demonstrations, and interactive activities, Polina Shkadron will share strategies that build executive skills through language, movement, and emotional safety.
You’ll walk away with:

Sensory-motor and visual supports to strengthen working memory, inhibition, and cognitive flexibility
Movement-based transition tools that prevent overwhelm and reduce resistance
Scripts and coaching prompts for caregivers and teachers to foster collaboration instead of control
Play-based activities that link self-awareness, planning, and emotional regulation
Templates for individualized executive function plans you can use immediately

Register now to discover how to use sensory anchors, regulation routines, and context-based supports that empower kids to access calm, connection, and competence across home, school, and therapy settings.

#7306 Pediatric Brain Part 1: Neurobiology of the Sensory-Motor Systems and their Application to Treatment. - Live Webinar
2026-02-19 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
This course will teach clinicians about the neurobiology of the different regions of the brain and how the function/dysfunction within each region applies to the evaluation of, and creative treatment planning for your pediatric client. Therapists will learn the role neurotransmitters play in regulation, attention, play, and function. They will receive a thorough review of the developing brain in utero, and the function of the sub-cortical (brain stem, cerebellum, basal ganglia, and thalamus) and cortical (cerebral cortex including insula) areas of the brain. Treatment activities are discussed to strengthen the individual regions within the brain and support a whole-brain connection to the body for improved body awareness and sensory-motor development. Many ideas for play-based activities are provided to add to the therapist’s toolbox. When we understand how the brain works, we can determine why behaviors and deficits exist, and ultimately create endless treatment activities to support our pediatric client.

This course has been modified from the original 14-hour Pediatric Brain Course taught for the past 15 years. It can be viewed individually and will also work well as a series with Parts 2 and 3, as well as in conjunction with the Primitive Reflex Integration Course. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, videos, case studies and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

Boundaries, Self-Care, and Professional Ethics - Live Webinar
2026-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
We spend our days taking care of others, then wonder why we are burnt out, sore, can’t sleep, and feel so irritable ….
But here’s the catch: when we neglect our own well-being, it’s not just us who suffer. Ethical missteps, poor judgment, and even client care can be at risk.
We know the importance of self-care, but often lack the time and skills to rejuvenate ourselves. Yet it is essential to learn and master these vital skills. This course goes beyond self-care basics. You’ll gain practical tools to set firm, ethical boundaries, manage risk effectively, and protect both yourself and your practice.
So join ethics expert Adrianne Sturtevant LICSW, who’s given countless trainings across the country on everything you need to know about when to say yes and how to say no. Through enlightening discussion, engaging activities, and practical skill building, she’ll show you how boundaries and self-care are interrelated and give you the tools you need to be compliant with ethical guidelines that mandate healthy self-care.
You’ll walk away knowing how to:

Set and maintain boundaries with confidence
Apply ethical decision-making by understanding how personal values shape professional ethics
Navigate the latest ethics codes and guidelines on boundaries and self-care
Integrate boundary-setting into your treatment planning for improved client outcomes
Use proven techniques to prevent burnout and sustain long-term professional well-being

And so much more!
Leave this training feeling refreshed and reinvigorated, with a personalized ethical self-care plan you can rely on for years to come.
Register Now!

Kinesiology Taping Certification for Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-02-20 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Kinesiology tape has been utilized since the 1970s as a technique for healing the interconnected body. While often thought of as a treatment for athletes, kinesiology taping is very versatile for many patient populations. The pediatric neuromuscular system benefits from early and continuous input for postural development and motor learning. Therapeutic taping provides an additional modality for optimal results across all pediatric patients.
This hands-on and interactive workshop will empower participants to integrate kinesiology tape into their pediatric practice. Through several lab practices and discussions participants will learn to safely and effectively apply therapeutic tape to multiple areas of the body and improve outcomes in various pediatric conditions. Participants will leave with effective evidence-based kinesiology taping strategies to integrate into their toolbox the next day to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Highlights

Apply and modify evidence-based taping techniques for infants and children with diagnoses including torticollis, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, hypotonia, handwriting deficits, and more
Become certified in pediatric kinesiology taping and applications
Expand your kinesiology taping applications to effectively treat issues outside of musculoskeletal dysfunction – articulation, feeding, respiration, constipation, grasp, handwriting, mobility, gait, and balance
Immediately improve children’s posture, gross and fine motor skills, and decrease pain and scarring
Hands-on labs to practice and review taping principles which you can safely and effectively use the next day

# 306 CAN-EAT Approach …Using medical, motor, & therapy strategies in pediatric feeding - Live Webinar
2026-02-20 07:00 - 2026-02-21 15:30, 2026-03-20 07:00 - 2026-03-21 15:30, 2026-04-10 07:00 - 2026-04-11 15:30 (America/Phoenix)
Pediatric feeding and swallowing problems that effect infants and children may be complex and often involve a combination of factors including issues that can make eating painful or difficult. In order to successfully remediate feeding problems, clinicians must understand how medical and nutritional issues can contribute to feeding disorders and use a comprehensive approach to intervention. The CAN-EAT Approach© is a 2-day workshop focusing on medical, nutritional, and therapeutic strategies for children with pediatric feeding disorders.

This course will allow participants to describe how pediatric feeding disorders are defined in the literature, what the contributing factors include, and how this relates to clinical practice. Identify primary gastrointestinal issues (gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, and visceral hyperalgesia) during a feeding evaluation and explain how these issues affect a child’s feeding skill development and ability to progress. Participants will analyze a child’s oral motor function and apply the knowledge in treatment making recommendations for appropriate diet, utensil use, and development of a therapy plan for skill development. Identify signs and symptoms of pharyngeal dysphagia or risk for pharyngeal dysphagia in a child and make appropriate recommendations for further assessment or treatment. Analyze moderate and complex pediatric feeding cases identifying barriers to feeding progression and apply principles to prioritize treatment strategies and write appropriate goals. Describe and apply examples of therapeutic techniques to reduce gagging, improve liquid and food acceptance, improve chewing skill, and wean from a feeding tube.

In the CAN-EAT Approach© “CAN” stands for comfort and nutrition which come first. Day one will focus on strategies to build GI comfort and good growth as well as explore other medical issues that interfere with feeding progression. Day two will focus on therapeutic strategies from a variety of philosophies. “EA” represents establishing acceptance of the spoon, easy textures or mealtime routine. Then “T” stands for therapy for skill development and feeding progression. Therapeutic strategies for common feeding problems will be explored in depth through lecture and video demonstration.
Information is applicable to infants and children from birth to 21 (class will discuss infants but is not focused on infant feeding issues)

Instructor: Krisi Brackett PhD, CCC-SLP, C/NDT

Addressing Children’s Grief Head On From An Occupational Therapy Perspective - Live Webinar
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
The purpose of the presentation is to educate other OTPs, caregivers, and educators about the need for pediatric grief intervention by addressing the impact of how grief affects children’s occupational performance. Children’s grief, if not addressed effectively, has historically contributed to an increase in suicides, poor academic performance, incarcerations, and a decline in future successful relationships.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to recognize the role of occupational therapy in addressing and providing intervention to children who have experienced grief/loss of a parent, family member, pet, or sibling.

After this course, participants will be able to describe knowledge and an understanding of the incidences of grief with children in the U.S. and the lack of available resources for intervention.

After completing this course, participants will be able to identify helpful resources, suggested treatment techniques, and specific interventions from an occupational therapy perspective, with the goal of carrying these over into children’s daily living skills.

Agenda

0-5 Minutes
Introduction to the topic of addressing children’s grief from an OT perspective

5-10 Minutes
Background

10-20 Minutes
Definition of grief, statistics, and prolonged grief diagnosis.

20-40 Minutes
OT interventions

40-55 Minutes
Video recommendations and OT survey

55-60 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

3-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training - Live Webinar
2026-02-25 06:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that allows clinicians to provide positive outcomes for clients of all ages struggling with stress, depression, trauma, suicidal and self-destructive behaviors, and a variety of other clinical presentations.
This 3-day Certification Training will build the core competencies you need to bring DBT into your clinical practice and effectively use it with a wide range of client types. In just 3 days, you’ll be given a roadmap to treat individuals using the skills and techniques from DBT so you can help your most challenging clients reach new levels of healing.
Even if you’ve attended other Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) trainings, this program will increase your competency and clinical sophistication with DBT when working with adults, youth, substance users, and trauma survivors in a wide variety of settings.
Best of all, upon completion of this live training, you’ll be eligible to become Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) through Evergreen Certifications. Certification lets colleagues, employers, and clients know that you’ve invested the extra time and effort necessary to understand the complexities of using DBT in counseling. Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CDBT for details.
Sign up today and get the skills and confidence you need to successfully help your clients with the power of DBT!

CERTIFICATION MADE SIMPLE!

No hidden fees – PESI pays for your application fee (a $249.99 value)!
Simply complete this live event and the post-event evaluation included in this training, and your application to be Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy through Evergreen Certifications is complete.*

Attendees will receive documentation of C-DBT designation from Evergreen Certifications 4 to 6 weeks following the program.
*Professional standards apply. Visit www.evergreencertifications.com/CDBT for professional requirements.

2-Day Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Training - Live Webinar
2026-02-26 07:00 - 2026-02-27 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
I almost quit being a therapist.
My clients were trapped in cycles of anxiety, OCD, and avoidance – but no matter what I tried, I couldn’t help them make real progress.
Powerless, frustrated, and burned out I needed a better way. Then I discovered Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) – and everything changed.
Because with ERP I had a highly effective evidence-based pathway to finally free clients trapped by obsessions and rituals, paralyzed by intrusive thoughts and stuck in panic mode.
And it worked for me right away. Clients were improving. Fast. And I felt confident, effective, and reinvigorated in my work.
Now I want to share that with you in this start to finish 2-day training.
In this step-by-step program I’ll teach you to use ERP safely, simply, and powerfully, giving you practical strategies that you can use right away to guide clients with OCD, panic disorders and agoraphobia to real change …
And if you’re worried that exposure is scary … too intense … maybe even harmful. Don’t be.
This proven technique not only works, I’ll make sure you learn to deliver it in a way that feels completely safe and manageable.
If you work with clients with anxiety or OCD this is a must-have approach for your clinical toolbox.
So don’t wait.
Register now and leave ready to use ERP with your clients!
I can’t wait to meet you!
Madina Alam, LMHC

Social Stories For Occupational Therapy Practitioners - Live Webinar
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
This session introduces occupational therapy practitioners to the core principles and structure of Social Stories™ based on Gray’s framework. Participants will review current evidence on their effectiveness, limitations, and factors that influence outcomes. We will highlight when Social Stories are most useful—such as for social behaviors, transitions, and self-regulation—and when other strategies may be more appropriate. Attendees will learn a clear step-by-step process for developing individualized stories and see how they can be paired with modeling, visual supports, and prompting to support generalization. The session concludes with a brief look at emerging digital and AI-enhanced social narrative tools shaping future OT practice.
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to explain the principles and theory of social stories including the latest evidence base on the efficacy, their limitations, and applicability in OT.

After this course, participants will be able to identify the step-by-step process to develop a Social Story tailored to a client’s needs using blended principles of social stories and MOHO.

After this course, participants will be able to describe 3 uses of Social Stories for broader OT interventions (e.g., combining with modeling, visual supports, prompting) and plan for generalization and fading.

Agenda

0-20 Minutes
Principles and theory of social stories including criteria for efficacy

20-40 Minutes
Connecting MOHO to the use of social stories in OT

40-60 Minutes
Review research on the efficacy of social stories.

60-90 Minutes
Case Study: Step by step creation of social story for OT client

90-115 Minutes
Application in practice: Exploring OT relevant topics for the use of social stories.

115-120 Minutes
Summary, Q&A

Self-Regulation Interventions for Children & Adolescents: Reduce Frustration, Emotional Outbursts & Oppositional Behaviors - Live Webinar
2026-03-06 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
This seminar will help you to better intervene with the challenging child—the one who won’t sit still; doesn’t follow directions; often throws tantrums; or has difficulty waiting for their turn. They may “hit first and ask questions later”. They react impulsively and have difficulty expressing what they need or what is frustrating them. We know this child is intelligent, caring and kind, but their behavior doesn’t reflect these positive qualities. These are the children who confuse and frustrate parents and who overwhelm teachers and peers. They struggle to meet basic expectations and are unable to succeed in school, with peers and at home.
Join clinical psychologist Dr. Ehlert and learn to effectively intervene with the emotional and behavioral dysregulation of children with High-Functioning Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Sensory Processing Disorders. Through hands-on activities and dynamic discussion, you will learn techniques, behavioral strategies, problem-solving strategies and brain training exercises to:

Address the sensory, language and executive functioning processing deficits that trigger them
Increase their self-control, social success, emotional control and task completion
Teach flexibility, tolerance, thinking it through and decision-making
Reduce the frequency and duration of their tantrums and emotional outbursts

Register now. Walk away with proven emotional, behavioral and processing strategies that lead to social and academic success!

#7327 Hip Dysplasia in the Pediatric Population - Live Webinar
2026-03-11 05:00 - 07:00 (America/Phoenix)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) affects approximately one in 1,000 infants. Delayed or improper treatment can have long-term implications , affecting function and mobility. Children with neuromotor impairments are at risk for acquired dysplasia of the hip secondary to tone, stiffness, decreased mobility and weakness.

This webinar includes information on the etiology, assessment and interventions for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), as well as hip dysplasia secondary to neuromotor impairments-acquired hip dysplasia (AHD). Developmental biomechanics of the hip and clinical presentation will be reviewed. Surgical and nonsurgical interventions including orthotic interventions to optimize hip alignment and function will be included. Course instruction methods include lecture, demonstration, and question/answers. (Intermediate Level)

FREE LIVE Ethics Virtual Training Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral Health: Top Ethics and Risk Management Challenges
2026-03-11 07:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix)
In the ever-evolving landscape of behavioral health care, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings a myriad of opportunities and challenges.
Whether it’s conducting risk assessments, assisting clients in crisis, developing treatment plans, aiding in supervision, or documenting interventions, AI has tremendous potential to help your clients and make your life easier.
But without specialized training, you could find yourself facing ethical violations and malpractice risks that could jeopardize the well-being of your clients and your career.
So join established ethics expert, author, and and former chair of the task force that wrote the NASW Code of Ethics Dr. Frederic Reamer, as he explores ethical and risk-management issues in behavioral health’s growing use of AI—along with its potential benefits and risks.
You’ll get:

1/2 day of live expert-led training
On-demand access to the recording for 14 days*
Interactive Q&A
The complete set of course materials
Upgrade to receive up to 3.25 live or self-study ethics CE hours

This unique opportunity for a free artificial intelligence in clinical practice training may not come again…
And at no cost, you’ve got nothing to lose… And SO much to gain!

3 Hour Mandated Reporting Training: The Legal, Ethical and Clinical Roadmap for Professionals Working with Kids and Teens - Live Webinar
2026-03-11 08:00 - 12:15 (America/Phoenix)
This training ensures you’ll know exactly what to do, what to document, and when to act. You will walk away equipped with:

Done for you documentation templates
Smart note-taking hacks to protect you legally and ethically
Real-World sample report forms that make the process faster and less intimidating

If you’ve ever felt your stomach drop at the thought of having to make a mandated report, you’re not alone. For many therapists, the idea of “getting it wrong” brings up anxiety, self-doubt, and many fears – fear of damaging the therapeutic relationship, of missing a red flag, or of facing legal or ethical consequences.
This training is specially designed to take away that uncertainty and give you the confidence that you need. Join child-centered ethics expert Dr. Karalynn Royster in this three-hour workshop where you’ll learn to spot the red flags of abuse and neglect, respond to disclosures with sensitivity, and translate ethics into action even in messy real-world cases where confidentiality, custody, and consent overlap.
This training ensures you’ll know exactly what to do, what to document, and when to act. You will walk away equipped with:

Clear, trauma-informed responses, so you know exactly what to say in the moment
Done-for-you documentation templates that show what belongs to the record – and what doesn’t
Smart note-taking hacks to protect you legally and ethically
Real-World sample report forms that make the process faster and less intimidating
A step-by-step roadmap to cut stress, boost confidence, and guide your decisions

By the end of this training, you’ll feel confident, protected, and ready to report – without losing the trust and compassion at the heart of your work.
Don’t let fear guide your decisions. Join us and walk away with the clarity and tools to protect kids and yourself in practice.

Divorce, Remarriage, and Blended Families - Live Webinar
2026-03-13 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Divorce. Transitioning between households. Remarriage.
For kids, these changes can feel like an earthquake – shaking their sense of security and belonging.
Children often become distressed and dysregulated, struggling to cope with circumstances beyond their control. Anxiety, depression, defiance, and school difficulties can quickly escalate when family conflict becomes chronic.
Parents and stepparents face their own challenges, trying to stay regulated while supporting children through unpredictable transitions. Add in complications like substance abuse, incarceration, or sudden abandonment, and the emotional toll multiplies.
Join child-family psychologist, Dr. Steve O’Brien, for practical, research-informed strategies to help kids navigate loss, loyalty conflicts,and blended family stressors.
You’ll learn how to:

Build rapport and interview effectively in divorce and blended family contexts
Provide age-appropriate coping strategies for kids facing chronic conflict or parental health issues
Improve co-parenting and help blended families integrate
Use family-focused art, play, and game therapy techniques
Apply developmentally tailored CBT interventions
Treat family-related anxiety, depression, and oppositional behavior
Equip teachers with classroom tactics for distressed children

Empower yourself to guide children through some of life’s toughest transitions – with confidence and compassion.

Intensive Therapy Model for Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-03-14 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
A quick internet search of “Intensive PT” will yield a plethora of options with a wide range of clinics from private in-home sessions to hospital-based outpatient settings. Clinicians involved with pediatric rehabilitation will likely be asked if it is a worthwhile investment of time and travel for families to pursue with their children. Knowing the most current evidence will help support evidence-based practice decisions and recommendations in these emerging areas. Traditional intensive models often incorporate alternative interventions such as the Therasuit, and emerging models of intensive therapy include school-based, clinic-based, cash- based, constraint-induced, Dynamic Movement Intervention, and in-home private intensives amongst other models. This webinar will review the historical use of intensive physical and occupational therapy, as well as the emerging trends and the rise of social media for marketing services. A variety of case studies will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of intensive physical therapy and the most current evidence will be presented to help in decision making.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients birth-22 years old
Highlights

Application of intensive physical therapy during pivot and transition points in development
Discussion and case studies on family resources, insurance coverage, and accessibility

Intensive Therapy Model for Pediatrics - Webinar
2026-03-14 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Phoenix)
A quick internet search of “Intensive PT” will yield a plethora of options with a wide range of clinics from private in-home sessions to hospital-based outpatient settings. Clinicians involved with pediatric rehabilitation will likely be asked if it is a worthwhile investment of time and travel for families to pursue with their children. Knowing the most current evidence will help support evidence-based practice decisions and recommendations in these emerging areas. Traditional intensive models often incorporate alternative interventions such as the Therasuit, and emerging models of intensive therapy include school-based, clinic-based, cash- based, constraint-induced, Dynamic Movement Intervention, and in-home private intensives amongst other models. This webinar will review the historical use of intensive physical and occupational therapy, as well as the emerging trends and the rise of social media for marketing services. A variety of case studies will be used to demonstrate the effectiveness of intensive physical therapy and the most current evidence will be presented to help in decision making.
The content of this program is germane to children, students and clients birth-22 years old
Highlights

Application of intensive physical therapy during pivot and transition points in development
Discussion and case studies on family resources, insurance coverage, and accessibility

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Pediatric Bilingual-Learner Primer For Therapists - Live Webinar
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Outcomes

After this course, participants will be able to describe foundational patterns of bilingual development and how bilingual environments may influence participation, engagement, and functional performance in pediatric clients.
After this course, participants will be able to identify cultural and linguistic factors that impact assessment, goal setting, and intervention planning for bilingual learners across pediatric practice settings.
After this course, participants will be able to recognize strategies to reduce bias and support culturally responsive, family-centered care when working with bilingual and multilingual pediatric populations.

Agenda

0-10 Minutes
Course introduction, objectives, scope of practice framing, and relevance of bilingual contexts in pediatric therapy

10-25 Minutes
Overview of bilingual environments in pediatric practice: cultural context, family systems, and therapy settings

25-45 Minutes
Foundational patterns of bilingual development: typical trajectories, simultaneous vs. sequential bilingual experiences, and implications for participation

45-60 Minutes
How bilingual environments intersect with motor development, sensory processing, executive functioning, play, self-regulation, and daily routines

60-115 Minutes
Cultural and linguistic factors influencing assessment and goal setting in pediatric therapy

115-120 Minutes
Summary; Q&A

#7307 Pediatric Brain Part 2: Neurobiology of Emotional Regulation and its Application to Treatment - Live Webinar
2026-03-19 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)

Executive Function in the Classroom & Clinic - Live Webinar
2026-03-27 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Teaching students how they think, learn, and behave empowers them to play an active role in their own learning. When children with ADHD, anxiety, learning differences, oppositional tendencies, and disinterest in school are taught how to be “Cognitive Scientists” coaching their own brains to plan, prioritize, attend, and remember, they become more invested in school and motivated to learn.
Taking the mystery out of executive functions by showing students how to learn more efficiently while calming their defensive brains leads to better concentration, improved attention, higher academic achievement, and competent social-emotional skills.
In this live webcast, Lynne Kenney, Psy.D., pediatric psychologist, author, and international educator, will teach you how to integrate the newest research in neuroscience, kinesiology, and education for kids to learn more efficiently. You will discover over 30 developmentally progressive cognitive-exercises, worksheets, and activities to enliven your classroom. Learn how to improve cognition, enhance learning, and empower children to be better thinkers with motor movement, sequencing, attending, self-regulation, and memory activities.
Dress comfortably, as we will be moving to think and calming to learn by employing balls, body percussion, rhythm activities, yoga, and music.

Ethical Considerations When Working with Minors: Helping Clinicians Feel Confident and Competent - 5 CEs - Live Interactive Webinar
2026-03-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Learning Objectives:
In this workshop, you will learn how to:

Describe the importance of counselor competence when working with kids and teens.
Identify counselor responsibilities if served a subpoena.
Describe how to ethically manage dual relationships
Discuss how to respect teen clients’ wishes for confidentiality with the necessity of keeping parents informed.
Apply mandated reporting laws to various case scenarios involving minor clients.

Workshop Description:
Subpoenas? Child protective services? Secret-keeping? HELP!
Working with children and teens can present unique challenges that require knowledge, sensitivity, and skill. This comprehensive continuing education workshop will offer crucial insights into the ethical, legal, and practical challenges therapists face when working with minors. We will explore a range of topics, including record-keeping, counselor competence, privacy concerns with teens, managing family dynamics in divorce and custody cases, dual relationships, mandated reporting, and navigating cultural or religious values that influence parenting.
Throughout the workshop, we will also address tricky topics with young children, such as answering personal questions, the disclosure of family secrets, inappropriate touching and boundaries, exposure to adult media, and concerning themes in their play or art. With humor and light-hearted fun sprinkled throughout, we will provide therapists with the necessary tools to navigate these complex situations competently and confidently.

Assessment and Treatment of Sport-Related Concussion - Webinar
2026-03-31 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Too often, a patient is seen after sustaining a concussion and given little to no guidance regarding how to effectively and safely return to school and sport without excessive symptom provocation. These patients frequently show symptoms well beyond the typical timeline, as they have missed out on proper rehabilitation opportunities and potentially have developed secondary signs and symptoms related to prolonged removal from school and sport, such as psycho social dysfunction and de-conditioning. Rehabilitative clinicians now are involved with care of these patients from diagnosis to full recovery.
This course will briefly address the multi-system involvement, not limited to oculomotor, vestibular, orthopaedic and cardiovascular, in the assessment and rehabilitation of the concussed athlete. The complexity of how each of these systems contributes to impairments and functional limitations will be reviewed. The most up to date research on evidence-based assessment tools will be presented as well as best practice tools for rehabilitation. This course will arm the clinician with tips to minimize symptoms in each domain to allow the student to return to school related activities earlier and minimize days lost from school. Additionally, the clinician will examine the importance of instructing a step-wise progression of exercises from each individual system involved, to functional progressions of exercises, to eventual sport specific and non-contact sport related skills. After completion of this course, the rehabilitative clinician will be an integral part of the medical management team for those who have sustained a concussion/TBI.
Highlights

Improve your ability to identify red and yellow flags of concussion and when an athlete should be immediately removed from play.
Identify various system contributions to symptoms that may limit participation in sport-related activities or ultimately hinder return to play
Learn evidence-based exercise prescriptions and evidence-informed return to sport protocols that are safe, effective, and efficient at returning the athlete safely back to sport.

Restoring the Athlete Mindset Following Injury - Webinar
2026-04-08 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
3.5 million injuries occur each year within sports, with 62% of those happening during practice times. Restoring the Athlete’s Mindset After Injury, is designed for all clinicians including sports and healthcare providers that work with athletes, to enhance their understanding of the psychological and emotional challenges athletes face during injury and recovery. This presentation highlights how injuries impact an athlete’s mental health, often leading to fear of reinjury, loss of identity, or decreased motivation. By focusing on individualized assessments, practitioners can address these challenges while tailoring rehabilitation plans that consider each athlete’s unique mental and emotional needs. Attendees will learn the integration of psychological skills, such as goal setting, relaxation techniques, visualization, and guided imagery, to support athletes’ mental recovery alongside physical rehabilitation.
This session provides a comprehensive approach to creating effective return-to-play protocols, ensuring athletes are both physically prepared and mentally confident during and before returning to sport. Practical strategies to foster a positive recovery environment and prevent future injuries will be discussed, with a focus on promoting overall athlete wellness through skill retraining, cognitive and emotional recovery, and executive functioning for functional task practice to return to sport. This presentation combines evidence-based practices and real-world applications, empowering attendees to optimize outcomes for injured athletes.
Highlights

Practical strategies to integrate mindset restoration into rehabilitation, which improves adherence, confidence, and successful return to sport
Implement strategies that work across multiple disciplines (PT, OT, ATC) to address psychological readiness, motivation, and functional goal achievement in a collaborative and holistic way.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Expanding Evaluation Capacity: A Primary–Ancillary Approach for Diverse Learners - Live Webinar
2026-04-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Schools face a shortage of qualified evaluators while serving increasingly diverse student populations. This session presents a primary–ancillary approach as a scalable, defensible solution to expand evaluation capacity. Grounded in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (2014) and examiner qualification guidance within Riverside Insights assessment manuals (e.g., Woodcock–Johnson V; Woodcock–Muñoz Language Survey–III), participants will examine how trained ancillary examiners can support standardized administration under supervision while the primary examiner retains responsibility for interpretation and decision-making. Attendees will leave with a practical framework to increase efficiency while maintaining validity, compliance, and instructional relevance.
Continuing Education Credit:
Participants who attend the live session will be eligible to receive CEUs. Additional details regarding CE credit requirements and documentation will be provided during the webinar.
Learning Objectives:

Explain the rationale for a primary–ancillary model in addressing evaluator shortages and supporting diverse learners
Identify the roles and responsibilities that must be maintained by the primary examiner within a supervised ancillary model
Apply a structured framework to implement ancillary support while maintaining valid and defensible evaluation practices
Develop and implement a training sequence for ancillary examiners that ensures standardized administration and procedural fidelity

About the Speaker:
Dr. Edward K. Schultz is Professor of Special Education at Midwestern State University (MSU). In addition to preparing educational diagnosticians at MSU, he has written numerous peer reviewed articles concerning SLD identification, conduct training across the country, and has worked with state departments of education.

Vestibular Rehabilitation for the Non-Vestibular Therapist - Webinar
2026-04-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Dizziness is a common problem affecting an estimated 36.8 million US individuals annually and accounting for nearly 2 million annual visits to the emergency department. Dizziness presents a substantial diagnostic challenge for clinicians because of its broad differential including both pathologic and benign causes. By optimizing the understanding and diagnosis of common vestibular pathologies clinicians can more effectively treat patients and improve their outcomes. Every person has a vestibular system, and every vestibular system can go awry so knowing how to treat the vestibular system is imperative. This workshop will provide hands-on testing and treatment strategies you can use on day one following this course to effectively treat patients with vestibular disorders. You will become comfortable with oculomotor testing, Dix-Hallpike and Roll test as well as the Epley maneuver and vestibular rebab treatment techniques. This course will also provide rationale for when to refer to another practitioner.
Highlights

Improve your comfort level with completing a basic vestibular evaluation on any client
Practical and evidence-based applications of vestibular rehab treatment techniques and how to adjust treatment for your specific client

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

ADHD + Autism Dual Certification: Evidence-Based Training for Rehab Clinicians - 4 Month Online & Immersive Group Training
2026-04-10
Every rehab caseload includes ADHD and autism. Yet most trainings don’t touch sensory processing, motor planning, or session-level intervention that is essential for OTs, SLPs and PTs.
The dysregulation that looks like defiance. The kid who holds it together at school and falls apart the second they’re safe with you. The teen labeled “lazy” despite staying up until midnight trying to finish homework. The adult who masked for 30 years and doesn’t understand why they’re burned out.
This program is different.
It gives you practical solutions for what’s actually in front of you.
You’ll get 14 self-paced modules built around the cases that keep you up at night:

Sensory meltdowns that aren’t “behavior”
Executive dysfunction that presents as defiance
Motor planning challenges hiding behind “weak core”
Medication timing that shifts everything mid-session
Strategies that work beautifully in clinic—and collapse at home

This isn’t “manage the behavior.” This is understand the nervous system—and help it adapt.
You’ll learn how dopamine, interoception, and the Default Mode Network drive what you’re seeing—and what to do about it. Not just theory: assessment frameworks you’ll actually use, regulation tools that work across settings, environment design that prevents meltdowns before they start, and caregiver coaching that reduces defensiveness instead of triggering it.
Built for the clients who are 3 and the ones who are 43. Neurodiversity-affirming from the ground up. Created by OTs, SLPs, PTs and a PharmD who know that “try harder” was never the answer.

Suicide Assessment and Intervention - Live Webinar
2026-04-13 06:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Losing a client to suicide is your worst nightmare. And there inevitably comes a time when the suicidal client is more than just an intangible dread. When an actual person, suffering and sitting in your office, reveals they are having suicidal thoughts. Many clinicians are left feeling unprepared, frightened, and unsure what to do next. The weight of keeping someone alive can steer you in the direction of avoidance. Desperate and alone, suicidal clients can find themselves passed from one therapist to the next. And that’s not care.
Don’t let fear push you away.
This seminar will transform how you view and work with suicidal clients and give you the clinical tools you need to save lives.
Full of thought-provoking lecture, engaging case studies, and guided instruction on a host of powerful clinical applications, this seminar will provide you with the tools you need to:

Assess for suicidal risk and identify implicit and explicit expressions of suicidal thought.
Formulate a game plan for crises when suicide is imminent.
Intervene in suicidal despair with proactive approaches derived from the evidence-based efficacy of CBT and DBT.
Effectively use targeted language with suicidal clients that will help you avoid stigma and successfully communicate your compassion.
Provide innovative grief support resources that connect clients and clinicians with other survivors of suicide and suicide loss.

Leave this seminar feeling confident and capable to work with suicidal clients and guide them out of the darkness and back into the light!
