Earn 3 CE Hours!


*This course qualifies for 3 hours of continuing education training as outlined by the Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) for Utah Mental Health Professionals. Sponsored by Renew Relationship Counseling.

Enhance Your Clinical Interventions With Children!!!

Learn to implement effective strategies with children! This training will provide participants with exposure to some of the most impactful methods being utilized in clinical offices today. Enhance your ability to help children create lasting healing!

Learning Objectives


Framework for Child Development

Participants will review Piaget's, Erikson's, and other applicable theories of child development.


Applied Case Studies

Participants will learn to apply principles of cognitive and emotional development to case studies of children in therapy.


Developmentally Appropriate Activities

Participants will select and adapt developmentally appropriate activities for working with children.


Clinical Application

Participants will use activities in role play and evaluate them in group discussion.

Developmentally Informed Therapeutic Practice with Children


Presented by: Michelle Hepworth, MA, LMFT


Michelle is a LMFT and has practiced professionally for over 15 years. Michelle earned her Master’s Degree from Dallas Baptist University. She has worked extensively to help couples and families heal their relationships and to thrive with a renewed focus on love and connection. Michelle is highly experienced in navigating complex cases and effectively engaging children and teens in the treatment process. Michelle is married and is a mother to six children in a blended family. She has five grandchildren. She loves to create handmade cards and other crafts. She is an avid reader and always has a book with her.

To learn more about Michelle, visit www.RenewRelationshipCounseling.com





*The Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL) requirements for continuing education courses have been reviewed by the author of this training for compliance with the following professions as outlined by DOPL: Clinical Mental Health Counselors (CMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Psychologists (Ph.D./Psy.D), and Substance Use Disorder Counselors (SUDC). Other professions may be applicable for as well. Consult your continuing education requirements and State Board for verification. DOPL does not guarantee, sponsor, or endorse any continuing education presenter, course, or program - rather it provides criteria that must be met by all continuing education presenters, programs, and participant in order for such activity to qualify for continuing education credit.

To learn more about DOPL and continuing education, visit: https://dopl.utah.gov/

Continuing Education Information


Intended Audience: Mental Health Counselors, Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Substance Use Disorder Counselors. The training may also be pertinent to Psychiatric Nurses, Psychiatrists, and other professionals working in the Mental Health industry.


COUNSELORS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Clinical Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60c-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Clinical Mental Health Counselors


EDUCATORS/TEACHERS: This course is designed to qualify toward your professional development requirement. This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations and per participant’s individual licensing requirements. Approval by your state board for continuing education credit is not guaranteed. Participants are responsible to save the course outline and the certificate of completion they receive from the activity, and for contacting their state board or organization to determine eligibility and specific filing requirements.

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60b-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Marriage & Family Therapists

PSYCHOLOGISTS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Psychologist Licensing Act Rule” (R156-61-302h. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Psychologists


SOCIAL WORKERS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Social Work Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60a-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Social Work


SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER COUNSELORS: This course consists of 3 clock hours of continuing education instruction. The Utah “Substance Use Disorder Counselor Licensing Act Rule” (R156-60d-304. Continuing Education) has been reviewed for compliance. Utah Continuing Education Requirements – Substance Use Disorder Counselors


OTHER PROFESSIONS: This activity qualifies for 3 clock hours (180 minutes) of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Please save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements and eligibility.


If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval.


For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact Nevin@RenewRelationshipCounseling.com or call 801-477-4084 before the event. Nevin Alderman, sponsored by Renew Relationship Counseling, is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.


Other Important Continuing Education Notes:

Credits listed are for full completion of the course. No partial credits will be offered. Certificates of Completion are distributed following completion of the training AND successful completion of the training quiz with 80% or better. Certificates will be sent by email within 30 days following course and quiz completion.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.

Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations and per participant’s individual licensing requirements. Approval by your state board for continuing education credit is not guaranteed. Participants are responsible to save the course outline and the certificate of completion they receive from the activity, and for contacting their state board or organization to determine eligibility and specific filing requirements.