Event Title
Trauma-Focused CBT and Latino Youth: A Developing Perspective
Location
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Ave, Phila. PA 19131
Start Date
31-3-2012 10:30 AM
End Date
31-3-2012 11:30 AM
Description
Trauma-Focused CBT and Latino Youth: A Developing Perspective Arturo Zinny, MA, LPC (2012)
Trauma Learning Community
Biographical Sketch: Arturo Zinny, MA, LPC (2012) is currently Clinical Coordinator of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services at Congreso. Mr. Zinny is a graduate of the Universidad Nacional de Rosario in Rosario, Argentina where he received both is Bachelor and Master’s degrees in psychology. He became a Licensed Psychologist in Argentina in February 2004 (National University of Rosario, Argentina) and remained there for 3 years working as a Psychologist. The last 6 years of his professional experiences have been in the United States.
For the past nine years, he has been working with children and adolescents who have experienced multiple interpersonal traumas in clinical, educational, and community settings both in Argentina and the United States. Before his current position, Mr. Zinny served in various capacities such as Mental Health Therapist for a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, Family Therapist and a host of other clinical positions in a myriad of health settings.
Description of presentation: Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, yet their mental health needs are often underserved. This presentation discusses the impact of trauma in the mental health of inner city Latino children and adolescents and highlights the implementation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and its challenges when working with the Latino population. Trauma-Focused CBT is used to help people suffering from clinical post-traumatic stress and their return to a normal state of functioning after a traumatic event. This therapy, when serving the Latino population, is used for the caretakers, children, and adolescents in a way that decreases the negative behavior patterns and emotional responses that occur as a result of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or other trauma. Specific strategies will be offered throughout the presentation to empower psychologists and other health professionals on methods to better utilize TF-CBT in daily practice.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify how abuse, violence, poverty, and marginalization influence Latino youth development.
- Describe TF-CBT interventions for helping Latino youth.
- Gain awareness of the challenges of implementing TF-CBT with Latino youth.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists, Mental Health & Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Counselors
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
CEU: 1 Credit
Trauma-Focused CBT and Latino Youth: A Developing Perspective
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 4170 City Ave, Phila. PA 19131
Trauma-Focused CBT and Latino Youth: A Developing Perspective Arturo Zinny, MA, LPC (2012)
Trauma Learning Community
Biographical Sketch: Arturo Zinny, MA, LPC (2012) is currently Clinical Coordinator of Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Services at Congreso. Mr. Zinny is a graduate of the Universidad Nacional de Rosario in Rosario, Argentina where he received both is Bachelor and Master’s degrees in psychology. He became a Licensed Psychologist in Argentina in February 2004 (National University of Rosario, Argentina) and remained there for 3 years working as a Psychologist. The last 6 years of his professional experiences have been in the United States.
For the past nine years, he has been working with children and adolescents who have experienced multiple interpersonal traumas in clinical, educational, and community settings both in Argentina and the United States. Before his current position, Mr. Zinny served in various capacities such as Mental Health Therapist for a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, Family Therapist and a host of other clinical positions in a myriad of health settings.
Description of presentation: Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the United States, yet their mental health needs are often underserved. This presentation discusses the impact of trauma in the mental health of inner city Latino children and adolescents and highlights the implementation of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and its challenges when working with the Latino population. Trauma-Focused CBT is used to help people suffering from clinical post-traumatic stress and their return to a normal state of functioning after a traumatic event. This therapy, when serving the Latino population, is used for the caretakers, children, and adolescents in a way that decreases the negative behavior patterns and emotional responses that occur as a result of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or other trauma. Specific strategies will be offered throughout the presentation to empower psychologists and other health professionals on methods to better utilize TF-CBT in daily practice.
Educational Objectives:
- Identify how abuse, violence, poverty, and marginalization influence Latino youth development.
- Describe TF-CBT interventions for helping Latino youth.
- Gain awareness of the challenges of implementing TF-CBT with Latino youth.
Target Audience: Doctoral Level Psychologists, Mental Health & Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Counselors
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
CEU: 1 Credit