Beyond "Just Think Positive" Unhooking Children and Teens from the Inner Critic
April 10, 2026 9:30am - April 10, 2026 12pm
Course Description: This presentation introduces an evidence-based approach for clinicians working with dysregulated and self-critical youth. Utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the DNA-V developmental framework, this training goes beyond traditional cognitive restructuring. Clinicians will learn how to guide youth in transforming their relationship with negative thoughts, fostering self-compassion, and courageously living in alignment with their values.
