National Psychology Training Consortium

Course Description and Target Audience

During this training, participants will reflect on their experiences working with children and families to date and the modalities they have used. If they have not utilized behavioral parenting interventions in the past, reasons for not doing so will be explored, including lack of knowledge, beliefs about the efficacy of such interventions, and potential anxieties regarding working with parents. After this self-reflection, participants will be presented with research supporting the efficacy of behavioral parenting interventions for a range of disorders and for adaptation to the primary care setting as well as research identifying the key components of these interventions. During the last portion of the presentation, the facilitator will introduce and describe key treatment components and lead the participants in guided practice and reflection. Target audience is mental health professionals who work with children in integrated care settings.

Behavioral parenting interventions are well-established and are supported for implementation in primary care settings. Every attempt is made to provide accurate, current, and practical information. The treatment elements presented are representative of the core elements across behavioral parenting interventions and are not limited to the specific format and methods associated with any one specific parenting intervention. There are no known risks of participation.

This presentation includes examination of how adverse childhood experiences., socioeconomic status, and cultural beliefs and practices regarding parenting impact child development and parenting practices.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will reflect on their experiences working with children and families and, as applicable, identify reasons why they have not used behavioral parenting strategies in their work.
• Participants will explain the research supporting the efficacy of behavioral parenting interventions for various disorders and their adaptation to the primary care setting.
• Participants will evaluate the key components of effective behavioral parenting interventions.
• Participants will engage in guided practice of key treatment components and demonstrate skill development through role-plays.

Presenter Information

Dr. Kristen Thompson received her degree in clinical psychology in 2016 from Northern Illinois University and completed internship at the University of Michigan Mary A. Rackham Institute prior to specializing in pediatric psychology during a fellowship at Children?s Mercy Hospital. At Children?s Mercy, Dr. Thompson worked closely with medical providers in the hospital and in integrated specialty and primary care clinics, providing services to patients with chronic health conditions, traumatic injuries, and developmental and behavioral health disorders. Dr. Thompson joined Burrell Behavioral Health in 2017 and is currently the Director of Operations, Medical Integration. She works with community partners to expand access to behavioral health care by pairing behavioral health services with the healthcare individuals are already receiving. Dr. Thompson is also the director of Burrell?s Youth Focus Clinic, which provides multidisciplinary care to children and adolescents with ADHD. In 2024, Dr. Thompson transitioned to the new role of Assistant Professor of Psychology at Missouri State University, where she is supporting the development of the newly formed clinical psychology doctoral program.

Video Homestudy Format

CE’s for this homestudy training will be earned through completing the following tasks:

• Watch the presentation video and review all provided documents in their entirety.
• Pass the post-test questionnaire with at least 80% correct.

A program evaluation form will be provided to all who registered following the training. Please be sure to complete this form since your feedback helps direct future CE programming from our organization.

Registration Cost

This cost includes video links, materials, and tests required to obtain CE’s. Your CE certificate will be made available to you upon successful completion of the training (80% or higher on exam).

National Psychology Training Consortium (NPTC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NPTC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.