Conference Focus
The field of counseling and treatment of adolescents and young adults has challenged
the best of therapists and clinicians. Join colleagues from throughout the
nation for a premier conference addressing the cutting edge issues, research
advances and clinical applications for this special population of clients with its
unique demands on counselors for state of the art skills and strategies.
In addition to topics at the heart of therapeutic strategies, this year will see
expanded offering to include the cultural and peer influences that shape this
group. Advertising, media, music, social networking, video gaming and other
issues will be explored with implications for counseling and therapeutic alliances. View keynotes and workshops in our conference brochure.
Some other topics addressed include:
- Youth, Brain Development and Addictions
- Co-Occurring Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults
- Unloading Your Family Baggage
- Shame, Addiction and Authenticity: Issues for Adolescents and Young Adults
- Acting Up or Acting Out? Temporary Behaviors or Conduct Disorders
- Guideposts for Cultivating a Resilient Spirit
- Sugar Addiction and the Sweet Tooth in Adolescents
- Trauma Resolution in the Treatment of Adolescent Girls
- Identifying and Treating Errors in Thinking: The Psychology of Personal Responsibility
- The Age of “Friending”: Facebook, Twitter, and Social Networking
- The Two Faces of Narcissism and Adolescent Mental Health
- Deadly Persuasion: Advertising and Addiction
- The Mind/Music Connection
- Creative Approaches to the Group Therapy Process
- Video Gaming: Compulsive and Addictive Aspects
Join us for the nation’s premier conference on Adolescents and Young Adults!
Explore and Experience . . .
• Cutting edge issues, identify research advances and
enhance your skill levels
• Presentations by nationally recognized faculty
• Networking with colleagues from throughout the nation.
• Opportunities for personal growth and wellness
We invite you to . . .
Step inside the world of the adolescent and young adult.
Examine the role and impact of advertising, media, music,
social networking, video gaming and other issues on this
special client segment.
Hotel & Travel
The Las Vegas Hilton offers our conference guests a very special rate of $89 single or double, April 13-19. Call 800-635-7711 (Request rooms for the Adolescents Conference) or
RESERVE ONLINE at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ADOL2010 before March 18, to receive the conference
rate. Each reservation requires one night’s deposit (with credit card). Deposit is non-refundable if
not cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival. The Las Vegas Hilton is located at 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89109.
Use the following link for more detailed hotel & travel information.
Adolescents Conference is Approved by:
American Psychological Association (APA), California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CBBS), National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), CAADAC, National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Nevada-Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers and Alcohol, Drug And Gambling Counselors, NAADAC View full list of Board Approvals.
Register Early before March 12, 2010 and save $50 when you register full-time.
Register Online or use PDF Registration Form
For more information or assistance with registration, please call toll free, 1-800-441-5569 or contact us.
Thanks To Our
CO-Sponsor
Thanks To Our
Exhibiting Sponsors
(Learn more about our Exhibiting Opportunities).
Please note there is exhibit space available for our conferences.
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