Co-Writing the Clinical Story:

Eligible Participants: This course is intended for Psychologists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, School-Based Clinicians, Graduate Students, Behavioral Health Interns and others supporting the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents and families.

Date/Time: Thursday, July 24, 2025; 10 am - Noon

Method: Live Instruction via Zoom (Link will be provided prior to training)

Cost: $35 per person

Refund Policy: Please submit requests for cancellations to continuing-education@cgrc.org. Please alllow 5 – 10 days for the refund to return to your payment method.

• Full Refund if provider cancels the course
• Full Refund: Cancellation more than 7 days prior to course date
• No Refund: Cancellation 7 days or less prior to course date 

CE Credits: Eligible participants will receive 2 APA, NBCC, PA SW/LPC/MFT, and/or ACT 48 Credits upon completion of course requirements.

Child Guidance Resource Centers (CGRC) is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc., the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (ACT 48 and PQAS) to award continuing education credits to eligible participants.

Description: This training introduces core concepts, ethical considerations and practical strategies of Collaborative Documentation, with a special focus on working with children, adolescents and their families. Participants will explore how this tool enhances client engagement, improves documentation accuracy, and supports person-centered care. Clinicians will learn to integrate documentation into sessions, overcome common barriers, and apply developmentally appropriate techniques when working with youth and families. The course will also provide technology tips to save time and stay on top of treatment plans and progress notes.

Course Format: This 2-hour course will be held on-line via Zoom and will include a PowerPoint Presentation and training activities to apply practical strategies to clinical practice.

Course Objectives: This course is intended to enable participants to:

1. Describe the purpose, benefits, and ethical considerations of collaborative documentation in behavioral health settings, especially when working with children, adolescents and their families.
2. Demonstrate practical strategies for introducing and implementing collaborative documentation during sessions, including age-appropriate techniques for engaging youth.
3. Identify common barriers to collaborative documentation and apply best practices and technology tools to overcome these challenges within clinical settings.

Terms

By providing my electronic signature below or by printing, signing, and returning this document to CGRC, I acknowledge that I have completely read and understand the following:

1. The information provided during registration may be used for the following:

• Provide Zoom link and course material
• Process Continuing Education Credits if applicable
• Provide information regarding upcoming CGRC Professional Development Center events

2. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon completion of the course, post-test (80% minimum score) and satisfaction survey.

3. Certificates will be distributed within 30 days of the course date.

4. Record of Attendance and Completion will be maintained for7 years.