Program Description: 
Social problems remain one of the most frequent reasons for mental health referrals among children.  Children’s social functioning is an important measure of overall functioning and wellbeing.  Clinicians can support healthy social functioning in their young clients.

Key Words: Psychiatry, Mental health, Psychology

Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • Psychologists
  • Social Workers
Learning objectives: 
Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:
  • Differentiate root causes for social problems in their child clients
  • Incorporate social skills training into standard clinician practice
  • Consult with educators on promoting positive socialization with patients
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director:
David J. Cipriano, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • David J. Cipriano

Contact

Name: 
Caimen Masterson
Email: 
[email protected]

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

APA Approved Sponsor:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Medical College of Wisconsin maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

This activity contains content or processes that may be potentially stressful.

MCW's Psychology Continuing Education Grievance Policy

Session date: 
01/09/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
MCW Research Park Center
10000 Innovation Drive
Learning Centers 1 &2
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 APA
    APA credit.
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
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