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American teens today are struggling like no other time in history. Since the early 2000s, there’s been a consistent rise in suicide rates and suicidal ideation. And in the last few years, since COVID hit, nearly half of all teens in this country have reported feelings of hopelessness and persistent sadness. Theories abound as to why: social isolation, too much screentime, the stresses of a world awash in racism and discrimination, pressures to succeed, climate change. It’s a “national emergency” the headlines blare. But for therapists, the conjecture matters less than what we can do to help overwhelmed teens in our care. In this panel-led session, three experts take a close look at today’s teens and dig into how we can best alleviate their emotional distress and help them thrive. You’ll explore:
Britt Rathbone, MSSW, LCSW-C, is a nationally recognized clinician, trainer, author, and practice leader specializing in the treatment of adolescents and their families. Since 1985, he has worked with young people experiencing complex, challenging, and difficult-to-treat mental health concerns. He is the founder and director of Capital Youth Services in Bethesda, Maryland, where he leads a multidisciplinary clinical practice grounded in evidence-based care.
Mr. Rathbone has taught graduate-level social work students and provides training to mental health professionals on dialectical behavior therapy, adolescent engagement, and effective treatment for complex clinical presentations. Washingtonian magazine has repeatedly recognized him as one of the Washington, DC, area’s top therapists for adolescents and group therapy. Known for his engaging and practical teaching style, his trainings consistently receive excellent evaluations.
He is the coauthor of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for At-Risk Adolescents, What Works with Teens: A Professional’s Guide to Engaging Authentically with Adolescents to Achieve Lasting Change, and Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Britt Rathbone is the founder and director of Capital youth Services dba Rathbone & Associates, the director of Washington Center for Mental Health Training, and a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He receives royalties as a published author. He receives a speaking honorarium, product, and book royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Britt Rathbone is a volunteer for DBT- Linehan Board of Certification. He is a member of the Greater Washington Society for Clinical Social Work and the National Association of Social Workers.
Margaret Nichols, PhD, is a psychologist, AASECT certified sex therapy supervisor and founder and first Executive Director of the Institute for Personal Growth, a psychotherapy organization in New Jersey specializing in clinical work with the sex, relationship and gender diverse community. She is the author of The Modern Clinician’s Guide to Working with LGBTQ+ Clients: The Inclusive Psychotherapist. Dr. Nichols is an international speaker and author of many articles on LGBTQ sexuality, transgender youth, kink, and consensual nonmonogamy, as well as co-director of Modern Sex Therapy Institutes Transgender Mental Health certification program.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Margaret Nichols maintains a private practice. She is also the co-director of the Modern Sex Therapy Institute Certification Program in Transgender Mental Health and co-editor for Clinical Practice Guidelines for Working with People With Kink Interests. Dr. Nichols receives compensation as a speaker for various organizations and royalties as a published author. She also receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. Dr. Nichols has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Margaret Nichols has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Edvardo Archer, LMFT, specializes in parenting and family conflict and builds bridges for youth and families to live confidently and not be bullied by their circumstances. A counselor, consultant, speaker, and coach who also holds virtual reality sessions with teens, he’s the founder of Anchor Point Family Services.
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