Webinars
Therapy First provides a range of trainings for mental health clinicians working with young people who are questioning their identity. Therapy First members always have free access to the recordings of previous trainings. To explore upcoming webinars, click below.
Friday June 27th
at 4pm EDT
Join experienced pediatrician Dr. Julia Mason for an engaging and informative exploration of the adolescent brain. This webinar will delve into the fascinating—and sometimes perplexing—process of neurological development during adolescence. As young brains mature at different rates across various regions, it's not uncommon for teenagers to exhibit behavior that appears inconsistent, unpredictable, or downright baffling. While science may not have all the answers, Dr. Mason will offer valuable insights into the uneven trajectory of brain development and how it influences mood, decision-making, risk-taking, and emotional regulation in adolescents. Whether you're a parent, educator, or healthcare professional, this session will equip you with foundational knowledge to better understand and respond to the complexities of adolescent behavior - with a little more clarity (and maybe a bit less head-scratching).
Learning Objectives:
- Understand changes in neuronal density through childhood and adolescence.
- Learn why "use it or lose it" applies to more than physical skills.
- Explore why adolescent decisions can vary wildly depending on the situation.
- Appreciate the different schedules of frontal cortex development in autistic, ADHD and neurotypical individuals.
Presenter Bio:
Dr. Julia Mason is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois (MS in Nutritional Science, MD). She completed residency training in Pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Dr. Mason has a busy pediatrics practice; in the past several years she's encountered increasing numbers of gender dysphoric adolescents, most with neurodevelopmental challenges or psychiatric comorbidities. Dr. Mason contributes to KevinMD on the topic of gender dysphoria.
Therapy First has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7505. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Therapy First is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This webinar provide 1.5 hours of CE credits.