CME Sponsor:
National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)

Course Instructors/Directors:
Kenneth H. Rubin, PhD and Robert J. Coplan, PhD

Number of Credits:
8 hours CE

Cost:
Book and Online Test $99
Online Test Only $90

Detailed Description:
Anxiety disorders are some of the most common psychopathologies found in children and adolescents. The terms “shyness”, “social anxiety”, and “social phobia” have different definitions, and each have a varied impact on children and teenagers. Language development can even be affected by shy behavior. In addition, the concept of “shyness” differs between cultures. Teachers can instruct children and provide feedback to the shy child in a way that speaks to his or her strengths. The advent of electronic communication has impacted the way that shy children interact with the world around them. Social anxiety is treatable through various forms of psychotherapy and psychoeducation.

Learning Objectives:
  1. The similarities and differences between terms such as “shyness”, “anxiety”, “inhibition”, and “withdrawal”
  2. The genetic basis for shyness and social anxiety
  3. The difference between being introverted and having social anxiety
  4. Shyness as it is defined by different cultures
  5. How teachers can help shy children learn to the best of their ability
  6. Normal developmental stages of separation anxiety and shyness
  7. Research discovering the connection between language development and shyness
  8. How electronic communication has influenced the sociability of people with social anxiety
Intended Audience:
This course is accredited for psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and addiction professionals.

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