2 CE Hours
Special Populations
Small Warriors, Big Battles: Counseling Children Navigating Parental Incarceration
This 2-hour CE course examines the unique developmental, emotional, and systemic challenges facing children with incarcerated parents. Participants will learn attachment-informed interventions, school-based strategies, and culturally responsive approaches for this underserved population.
2
CE Hours
2
Modules
15
Quiz Questions
2
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Analyze the epidemiological data regarding children of incarcerated parents, including prevalence rates, demographic patterns, and risk factors that contribute to this hidden population's vulnerability
- Evaluate the systemic barriers that prevent accurate identification and service provision for children affected by parental incarceration within educational, healthcare, and social service systems
- Apply trauma-informed assessment principles when conducting initial evaluations with children experiencing parental incarceration, incorporating developmental considerations and cultural factors
- Demonstrate proficiency in selecting and administering evidence-based screening tools specifically validated for children impacted by parental incarceration and family separation trauma
- Create comprehensive assessment protocols that integrate multiple informant perspectives while maintaining sensitivity to family stigma and confidentiality concerns
- Synthesize assessment findings to develop culturally responsive treatment recommendations that address both immediate safety needs and long-term therapeutic goals for children of incarcerated parents
Who it's for
LPCs, LMHCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, NCCs, Psychologists
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 2 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.