“Parenting should be a separate developmental stage.” In this interview, Dr. Rita Eichenstein joins Dr. Jeremy Sharp to talk about parenting and the changes that happen when adults adopt this new identity, particularly when parenting “atypical” kids. They discuss the classic 5-stage grief process, in the context of having a child diagnosed with any number of neuro-developmental concerns. Rita also shares several stories and examples of how to tweak the evaluation process to meet parents where they’re at in the model. Here some of the highlights from the discussion:
Why parenting should be a separate “developmental stage”
Why you might say to parents, “tell me your story” instead of “what brings you in?”
Why a report draft should be provided to parents the night before feedback
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, nurses.
This course does not offer ASWB ACE CE credit to social workers.
This CE program is designated as beginner.
CE Category: Clinical
Format: Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive. Recorded audio with transcript.
There are no known conflicts of interest or commercial support to disclose.
This interview was published in June 2020.
Syllabus
Print Version / Test Preview
Text Interview with Rita Eichenstein , Ph.D.
Audio Interview with Rita Eichenstein, Ph.D.
References
CE Test
Evaluation
Author Bio
ABOUT DR. RITA EICHENSTEIN
Rita Eichenstein, Ph.D., is a noted psychologist, pediatric neuropsychologist, renowned in the field of child development, and author of the award-winning book: Not What I Expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children. Dr. Rita has a private practice in Los Angeles, California, where she has served both atypical children of all ages, and their parents, for over 25 years.
Her life’s work has been to create a diagnostic and assessment environment that is warm, supportive, and accurate. Understanding that the child is not a single unit, but comes with an entire system of parents, siblings and families, the approach to working with atypical children must include the parents. An “atypical child” – a term coined by Dr. Eichenstein – encompasses children who do not conform to the usual expectations, whether because of a learning disorder, behavioral or psychological issues, medical problem, or another condition, as well as quirky kids, whose symptoms and behaviors defy official diagnostic categories, but who still face challenges.
You can find out more at her website: drritaeichenstein.com or check out her book “Not what I expected: Help and Hope for Parents of Atypical Children” on Amazon.
ABOUT DR. JEREMY SHARP
Dr. Jeremy Sharp is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that he founded in 2009. Dr. Sharp earned his undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting his Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, he specializes in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.
As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Sharp provides private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. He live in Fort Collins, Colorado with his wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.
CE Approvals
At Health, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. At Health, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
At Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6949. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. At Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Athealth.com is approved as a continuing education provider by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Provider #148460.
At Health, LLC, Provider #1707, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. At Health, LLC, maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/3/2023-5/3/2026.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social work in Arkansas. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, master's level psychologists, licensed clinical psychotherapists, and alcohol and other drug abuse counselors in Kansas. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for mental health practice and for social work in Nebraska. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for psychologists, pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and alcohol and drug abuse counselors in New Hampshire. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and clinical pastoral therapists in Tennessee. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
Other jurisdictions may accept trainings offered by At Health, LLC for your continuing education requirements. Restrictions may apply. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.”
.
Page last modified or reviewed by athealth.com on Apr 3, 2024.
Learning Objectives
Based on the content of this course, I can:
Discuss why parenting should be a separate "developmental stage"
Explain why you might say to parents, "tell me your story" instead of "what brings you in?"
Illustrate why a draft report should be provided to the parents the night before feedback
At Health, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. At Health, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
At Health, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6949. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. At Health, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Athealth.com is approved as a continuing education provider by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Provider #148460.
Alexis (verified owner) –
Lara (verified owner) –
Nancy (verified owner) –
Shawn (verified owner) –
Kiera (verified owner) –
Ashly (verified owner) –
diana (verified owner) –
James (verified owner) –
ILONA (verified owner) –
Monica (verified owner) –
Luanne (verified owner) –
Cynthia (verified owner) –
Catherine (verified owner) –