INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES WITH HARD-TO-ENGAGE CHILDREN AND YOUTH
​​Presenter: Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S

​Wednesday, November 12, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Radisson Hotel, Corning, NY
​$109 (includes CE if needed - see included licensing boards below)
Use Coupon Code LIANA for $10 OFF

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Working with difficult-to-engage clients can be frustrating and challenging, even for seasoned therapists. The challenge of working with children in therapy can be further compounded by their fear of entering therapy, their lack of control over the decision to attend therapy, and their developmental capacity which can make it difficult for them to respond to traditional talk-therapy. This training will explore factors underlying resistance and will present creative interventions for working with hard-to-engage children and teens. Videos of client sessions will illustrate techniques, and experiential activities will augment the learning process.
 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
*Describe the factors underlying therapeutic resistance
*Implement creative interventions to facilitate rapport-building
*Implement creative techniques with hard-to-engage children and teens

Liana Lowenstein is a Registered Social Worker, Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Certified TF-CBT Therapist who has been working with children and families in Toronto since 1988. An internationally recognized keynote speaker, she delivers dynamic trainings across North America and around the world, with recent engagements in China, South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia. Liana is the author of 14 widely acclaimed books on child and family therapy, known for their practical and creative interventions. She is the proud recipient of the Monica Herbert Award, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the field of play therapy.  ​