Rising Above Resistance: Engaging Defiance In Youth & Families (Oh)

1. A sign that a parent is resisting engaging with a therapist is:

Frequent cancellation of scheduled appointments

Minimal participation by the child

Returning the therapist’s phone calls

Only attending court hearings

2. Once a child is taken out of a community setting, the chance of successfully going back into the community is less likely.

True

False

3. In Juvenile Delinquency court, the ______________ are not required to meet with the parents and explain the legal process.

Public Defenders

Therapists

Children

Judges

4. All of the following are examples of Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBD) except:

Attention Deficit Disorder

Hyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

5. In the video, the program is different than a lot of other programs because:

They provide a plan for the whole family

They provide therapy to the child at school

They provide services for as long as the family wants

The provide services for children in residential facilities

6. When Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is left untreated it can become:

Conduct Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Depression

Anxiety

7. Most youth in DJJ do not have a mental health diagnosis.

True

False

8. What is a reason for parental resistance?

Lack of cultural competence by system professionals

Bad parenting

Child not wanting to participate

Professionals only want to work with the child at school

9. Which treatment option did the presenter say they don't start with in order to avoid further resistance?

Parent Training/Coaching

Medications

Social Skills Training

Individual Therapy

10. What is one tool that is recommended for therapists, Juvenile Justice Professionals, and Case Managers?

Maintain Self-Care

Understand the underlying issues

Utilize positive modeling

Assist treatment teams with parent engagement