Counseling and Therapeutic Interventions for Students With an Intellectual Disability

This session is from the NASP 2023 Annual Convention

  • CPD: 3
  • PMD: 4,6
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. identify the unique challenges and opportunities of counseling students with an intellectual disability, including those from Indigenous populations;
  2. implement successful and effective treatment interventions, counseling strategies, and programs for individuals with an intellectual disability; and
  3. recognize useful resources in working with students with an intellectual disability.

Description

This workshop includes a review of research-based programs and practical interventions, a discussion on current strategies as described by veteran therapists, and the sharing of resources among colleagues.

Presenter(s)

Jay D. Trenhaile

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