IC01 Short Course 02 - Treating the Out-of-Control Adolescent: A Grounded Theory Inquiry Into Haley's Work - Scott P. Sells, PhD

Description:

Treating adolescent with severe behavioral problems challenges even the most skilled practitioner. To address this difficult population a four-year process-outcome research project led to the discovery of a 15-step integrative treatment model. The process began with an intensive case analysis of Jay Haley's work using a grounded theory approach, The concepts that emerged were then tested in the field using outcome measures on 82 families over a two-year period. In this way, the blending of qualitative and quantitative methods in a single study yielded results that offered information that neither could provide alone.

Educational Objectives:

1. Given a case, develop a clinical intervention based on a grounded theory approach.
2. Given a case, apply specific principles and guidelines to engage the uncooperative child or adolescent and cooperatively work with multiple systems.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*