Communication Techniques that Work for Therapists and Parents

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Communication Techniques that Work for Therapists and Parents

Master communication strategies that motivate children and simultaneously enhance your relationship with them.

About this Course

Course Description

This course is a 3.5-hour online continuing education (CE) course that teaches communication skills for use with young clients and for parents to use with their own children.

Healthy professional and personal relationships rely heavily on effective and respectful communication skills. Professionals and parents can benefit from enhancing their repertoire of communication techniques to improve the quality of relationships with families and children who have communication skills deficits. The competent use of language can increase young clients’ self-esteem, motivate them to learn, engage their willing cooperation, defuse power struggles, and teach conflict resolution skills.

The purpose of this course is to teach clinicians and parents effective and practical communication and conversational skills to use in the classroom, in one-on-one situations, at home with children and their families. Using these strategies, participants will be better prepared to manage difficult situations conversations, creating a more peaceful work or home life.

(Note: Although ASHA is not listed in the Educational Credits section below, ASHA credits can be arranged with advance request. If you would like to receive ASHA credits for this course, contact us before course purchase at register@handsonapproaches.com.)

$130

When: On Demand
Time: 3.5 hours
Where: On Demand
Speaker: Adina Soclof, MS., CCC-SLP
Course Level: Introductory
Target Audience: OTs, PTs, SLPs, COTAs, PTAs, parents, behavioral therapists, educators, administrators and psychologists working with children

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Meet the Presenter

Adina Soclof, MS., CCC-SLP

Parent Educator, Adina Soclof teaches parents and professionals the art of effective communication at home and in school. She offers strategies that support character development, confidence, and resilience in children of all ages and abilities.

Adina’s professional development workshops guide teachers and other professionals to create safe spaces where children learn and grow.

Her live and online parenting classes give moms and dads the language and strategies to create a nurturing and structured home environment. Find her blog at www.ParentingSimply.com.

A Certified Speech Pathologist, Adina received her BA in History at Queens College and her MS in Communication Sciences at Hunter College.

Disclosure: Adina Soclof receives a speaking fee for her presentation. She has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.

Learning Objectives

Identify barriers to effective communication.

Identify six skills for responding empathically to children’s negative feelings.

List techniques to help parents reduce their child’s frustration and manage meltdowns.

Describe causes of behavioral issues that impede cooperation.

List ten techniques that help engage children’s cooperation.

Discriminate between evaluative praise and descriptive praise.

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Educational Credits

Hands on Approaches, Inc. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Approved by AOTA for 0.35 CEUs.

Learning Objectives will be assessed via a post-test given at the end of the webinar. A passing grade of 70% is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.

Recognized by NYSED State Board for PT as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education. Approved for 0.35 contact hours.

Approved for 3.5 CTLE contact hours.

Learning Objectives will be assessed via a post-test given at the end of the webinar. A passing grade of 70% is necessary to receive a certificate of completion.

Time Ordered Agenda

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I reserve my spot now and pay later?

How should I prepare for the course?

For in-person courses, prepare ample time for public transportation or finding parking (as credits are based on sign in and sign out time). We recommend dressing in layered clothing, as room temperature may fluctuate.

For online courses, make sure you have a strong internet connection. Our course platform only allows one login per device for live courses (i.e. you cannot be logged in concurrently on more than one device) and one login total for on-demand courses (i.e. you can only log in once, and only from the device you registered with), so be sure to have the device you are using charged or plugged in. Handouts or materials for online courses will be available for printing or download.

Please note: if you would like a recording of a live webinar, you must order and pay for it in advance of the course. Once you have been logged onto a live webinar for more than 15 minutes, you must pay the COMPLETE registration price once again for the recording/on-demand version. No prior payment can be applied toward a recording/on-demand of the live webinar.

Can I share information from this course with others?

Hands on Approaches respects both intellectual property law and the investment of resources that went into creating this course. Course materials are protected by copyright and may be shared only with the express permission of the course presenter. Participants must sign an attestation that they will follow the ethical obligations of their accredited agency reflecting adherence to copyright law.

What is your cancellation/refund policy?

For in-person courses:
All cancellations must be received in writing via fax, email, or mail. A full refund, less a $75 administrative fee (plus credit card processing fees, where applicable), will be provided if cancellation is received up to four weeks prior to the date of the course. Half tuition, less a $75 administrative fee (plus credit card processing fees, where applicable), will be refunded if cancellation is received up to two weeks prior to the date of the course. No refunds will be made after the two week deadline. Refunds where a coupon was redeemed will result in an adjusted refund amount. Tuition for no-shows or cancellations received after the course has started will be forfeited, no exceptions. Hands On Approaches, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the course for extenuating circumstances. A full refund for the course fee will be provided, less credit card processing fees, where applicable. Hands On Approaches, Inc. is not responsible for any expenses incurred by the participants (i.e. non-refundable travel arrangements) if the course is cancelled.
Occasionally, changes are made due to speaker availability, participant demand or unforeseen circumstances. Courses may occasionally be cancelled. You will be notified by email and/or phone at least 24 hours in advance of the class start date. A full refund will be granted, less credit card processing fees, where applicable. While Hands On Approaches, Inc. will do everything possible to ensure participant satisfaction, Hands On Approaches, Inc.'s liability is limited to the tuition fee only.

For online courses:
For full day courses, a full refund, less a $75 administrative fee (plus credit card processing fees, where applicable) will be granted up to one week before the training date. No refunds will be issued after that time.
For mini-courses (less than 4 hours), a 50% refund will be granted up to 3 weeks before the training date. No refunds will be issued after that time.
No refunds for recordings or “on-demand” webinars.

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