Clinical Approaches to Challenging Boys: Temperament, Executive Functioning, and Family Systems Work with Dr. Timothy Davis | continuing education | Podcourse | parenting | cover art

Clinical Approaches to Challenging Boys: Temperament, Executive Functioning, and Family Systems Work with Dr. Timothy Davis | continuing education | Podcourse | parenting |

Clinical Approaches to Challenging Boys: Temperament, Executive Functioning, and Family Systems Work with Dr. Timothy Davis | continuing education | Podcourse | parenting |

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 PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings.Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Davis, a psychologist who has spent his career working with what he calls “challenging boys.” He shares how his background, from academic research to volunteer firefighting, inspired a practical framework that helps parents manage meltdowns, build resilience, and strengthen their connection with their child. Together, we explore how therapists can support parents in creating effective Emergency Plans, identifying skill deficits in emotion regulation and executive functioning, and applying family systems principles to improve family dynamics. Our hope is that you’ll walk away with fresh strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse. 🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5. 🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐 Learning Objectives: Describe how an Emergency Plan supports parents in remaining calm and nonreactive during meltdowns, tantrums, refusals, and other challenging behaviors, and demonstrate how to guide parents in developing Emergency Plans tailored to their child’s specific triggers and behavior patterns.Explain how challenging behaviors are commonly linked to deficits in emotion regulation and executive functioning rather than willfulness or defiance, and assist parents in identifying specific skills their child needs to strengthen to increase resilience and coping capacity.Describe and apply three relational ratios in clinical work with parents.Differentiate among the three tools of discipline - punishments, rewards, and coaching—and analyze how each tool requires different levels of trust and goal alignment. Participants will also be able to guide parents in selecting the most appropriate tool for their unique situation. About Dr. Tim Davis: Dr. J. Timothy Davis is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience specializing in child, adolescent, couples, and family therapy. He holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He has conducted research on male development at Harvard’s renowned Study of Adult Development and served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for twenty-five years. Dr. Davis’s work emphasizes understanding the underlying causes of challenging behavior and equipping parents with proactive strategies to remain calm and connected while they teach their son the skills he needs to face life’s challenges with resilience. He's the author of Challenging Boys: A Proven Plan for Keeping Your Cool and Helping Your Son Thrive published by Rowman & Littlefield. About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a Podcaster and Coach. Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Completion Requirements: To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz and complete a satisfaction survey. Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses. Disclosure Statement for Dr. Tim Davis; Financial: Dr. Tim Davis receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions. Connect with Lisa: Website Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.
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