An Adlerian Approach to Empowering Children through Positive Discipline

Live/Virtual Training

Dates

TBD

TIME

9:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. CDT

Location

4500 Mercantile Plaza Dr., Ste 307

Fort Worth, TX 76137

ZOOM VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

CE

APT - IN PERSON - 3 CE CONTACT HOURS

APT - VIA ZOOM -

3 CE NON-CONTACT HOURS

NBCC HOURS: 3

Cost

$105.00 ( Non-Refundable)

APT APPROVED PROVIDER #22-656

NBCC ACEP NO. 7206

Training Description

Adlerian theory is grounded in the belief that all behavior is purposeful and reflects a child’s attempt to achieve belonging and significance within their family and social relationships. Early interactions with caregivers shape a child’s developing beliefs about themselves, others, and how they can best meet their relational needs. When children experience discouragement, they may adopt ineffective patterns of behavior designed to achieve connection, significance, or control.

Positive Discipline identifies four mistaken goals of behavior—undue attention, misguided power, revenge, and assumed inadequacy—each reflecting an underlying belief about belonging. By understanding the purpose behind behavior rather than simply reacting to it, clinicians can help parents shift from managing behaviors to addressing the child’s underlying needs with encouragement, connection, and accountability.

This workshop explores practical Adlerian strategies for conceptualizing child behavior and coaching parents toward more effective responses. Participants will learn to identify mistaken goals by examining behavioral patterns, family interactions, and the emotional responses child behaviors evoke in caregivers. Through case examples and experiential discussion, clinicians will apply the Three Rs and an H of Logical Consequences (Related, Respectful, Reasonable, and Helpful) to help parents replace ineffective discipline strategies with collaborative solutions that strengthen relationships, foster responsibility, and support healthy emotional development.

Learning Objectives

Analyze the four mistaken goals of child behavior within Adlerian theory and their underlying beliefs.
Differentiate between discouraging and empowering parent responses to child behavior.
Identify and differentiate between natural and logical consequences for child behaviors.

VIRTUAL TRAINING INFORMATION

If you register for the Virtual Classroom training, make sure you have a good WIFI connection.

Your computer will need a camera for you to be visible throughout the entire training to receive the certificate.

We will be using Zoom for the training, and we will send you a link at least 24 hours before the start of the training.

You will need to download the Zoom program to be able to use the link.

Please note that during the training there will be one 15-minute break.

WHY COME IN PERSON?

Receive in-person contact CE hours
Enjoy staying in Fort Worth, Texas with hotels within walking distance
Tour our 7500 square foot counseling practice and continuing education facility
Build relationships with other participants
Informal conversations during breaks and lunch with our trainer

Courtney Guhl Huckabay

M.S, LPC-S, RPT-S, EMdr - consultant

Courtney Guhl has more than a decade of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of clinical settings. She is the founder and owner of Terra Therapies, PLLC, where she provides counseling services, supervises clinicians, and develops continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals.

Courtney earned her Master of Education in Counseling from Texas Christian University with a specialization in Solution-Focused Therapy. Throughout her career, she has worked in private practice, schools, community agencies, and specialized programs serving children and families. Her clinical work draws from play therapy, EMDR, TF-CBT, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, family systems theory, and trauma-informed care.

Learn More About Christy

NBCC- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7206. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

APT- APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDER

Play Therapy Training Resources has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider #22-656. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified. Play Therapy Training Resources is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Allocation of Training Hours

Per the RPT Standards set by the Association of Play Therapy:

Participants are responsible for determining how each training aligns with their required primary areas.

"Please review the training materials for each workshop and use your best clinical judgment to allocate hours across the various primary areas. Often, a single training will address multiple primary areas."

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.

TRAINING CLASS SIZE

Per APT guidelines, all Live/Virtual trainings are limited to 50 total participants. The number of participants both in-person and virtual combined cannot exceed this amount.

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