Professional Skills 4:
Proactive Approach Part 1

This is the fourth of 6 Professional Skills seminars.

Our behavior will not determine the outcome of every situation, but our behavior can determine whether a potential problem diffuses or blows up. Review how monitoring your mood and emotions can set the tone for success.  Discuss avoiding power struggles, being consistent, awareness of the child, awareness of the environment, preventative interventions, and early interventions.

Instructor Pamela Parkinson, PhD, LCSW, is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed clinical social worker with over 26 years in the field of providing services to children and families. Dr. Parkinson been trained in two disciplines (psychology and social work) and has worked as a residential counselor, a teaching assistant for special education, and a recreation specialist in residential treatment. Additionally, she has worked in the full continuum of services from residential and non-public school to community-based services such as outpatient clinics, school-based programs, diversion, kinship, etc.