Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 10:00 AM EDT -1:00 PM EDT Neerja Singh, LICSW, LADC
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Description
Adolescent mental health is often approached through symptom management and behavior correction, yet adolescence is a period of profound neurodevelopment, identity formation, and relational reorganization. When clinicians interpret youth behavior outside this developmental context, common adolescent experiences—such as withdrawal, emotional intensity, or defiance—can be misread as pathology rather than communication of developmental tension. This training introduces a developmentally, neurobiologically, and relationally attuned framework for understanding adolescent behavior. Drawing from developmental psychology, adolescent brain science, relational psychodynamic practice, and social determinants of health, the presentation reframes internalizing and externalizing behaviors as expressions of identity formation, shame protection, belonging needs, and autonomy negotiation.
Through case examples, clinical frameworks, and supervision tools, participants will learn practical strategies to interpret youth behavior developmentally, regulate relational dynamics during high-intensity moments, and protect dignity while maintaining therapeutic boundaries. The training also explores how cultural context, systemic pressures, and identity development shape adolescent mental health and treatment engagement. Participants will leave with concrete clinical and supervision tools that support reflective, developmentally attuned practice with adolescents in outpatient therapy, school settings, community mental health, and family systems work.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Describe key developmental and neurobiological processes that influence adolescent emotional regulation, identity formation, and behavior in clinical settings.
- Apply a developmentally and relationally attuned framework to interpret adolescent behaviors such as withdrawal, defiance, or emotional intensity within their developmental and social context.
- Implement clinical and supervision strategies that support developmentally attuned, culturally responsive, and neurobiologically informed care when working with adolescents and their families.
Agenda:
15 Minutes | Welcome and Orientation
Overview of training goals, framework, and reflection activity on challenges in adolescent
clinical work.
35 Minutes | Foundations of Adolescent Development
Developmental tensions in adolescence including autonomy, identity formation, peer
belonging, and shame sensitivity.
30 Minutes | Understanding the Adolescent Brain
Neurodevelopment during adolescence, limbic activation, executive functioning
development, and implications for therapy.
10 Minutes | Break
25 Minutes | Interpreting Behavior Through a Developmental Lens
Understanding internalizing vs. externalizing behaviors and shame defenses through
case analysis.
15 Minutes| Identity Formation and Cultural Context
Exploration of culture, identity development, and social determinants shaping adolescent
mental health.
5 Minutes | Break
20 Minutes | Developmentally Attuned Clinical Interventions
Strategies for co-regulation, protecting dignity, and responding to resistance in therapy.
20 Minutes | Developmentally Attuned Supervision
Reflective supervision questions and strategies for supporting clinicians working with
adolescents.
5 Minutes| Closing Reflection and Questions
Participants identify key insights and clinical applications.
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- CE You LLC, #1573, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/2024 - 3/27/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0275.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a CeYou! Plus! seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform CeYou! Plus! ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
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- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program