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Let's Talk about Opposition in Adolescence

ID: 5663WEB

Opposition in adolescence has become synonymous with oppositional defiant disorder. This view of opposition as a disorder is limiting and puts adults in conflict with youth. This webinar will focus on discussing the need to see opposition on a continuum. Participants will identify and discuss their personal constructs about oppositionality in adolescence. They will explore my construct of opposition as advocacy and power expression in adolescence which facilitates the youth's development of a healthy sense of self and purpose that will equip them to transition into a healthy, productive, and satisfying adulthood. Participants will discuss the importance of focusing on the caregiver-adolescent relationship and using relational interventions. [Elective for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate Program]

Fee: $60.00
Continuing Ed. Hours (CEH): 3.0 Clinical


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Instructor: Tawanda Hubbard, PhD, DSW, LCSW
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
Location: Live Interactive Online Webinar

Webinar Objectives

At conclusion of the webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Define opposition and explore the value of opposition in adolescence
  • Identify and discuss personal and professional constructs about opposition and oppositionality in adolescence
  • Discuss and examine adolescent and caregiver perspectives of opposition in adolescence
  • Examine and show opposition in adolescence as a relational construct
  • Explain the need for alternative strength-based and non-blaming frameworks when working with opposition in adolescences

    Webinar Outline

    10:00 am Welcome, Introductions, & Ground Rules
    10:15 am Overview: A New Take on Opposition: Changing the way we see, understand, and relate to adolescences in our life
    10:25 am Reflective activity and discussion on expanding our perspective on opposition
    10:45 am Review and define key definitions
    10:55 am Re-storying our take our take on opposition in adolescence (interactive discussion and video)
    11:10 am Expanding our perspective on opposition: Interactive discussion on development and history of opposition as a disorder in the DSM problematizing how opposition is seen in a limited way
    11:25 am Present and discuss two case discussion to introduce and show opposition as a relational construct
    11:40 am The adolescent and caregiver perspectives on opposition (audio and interactive discussion)
    11:55 am Present and Discuss opposition as advocacy and power expression
    12:10 am Changing our lenses- shift from focusing solely on development as an goal for independence to interdependence, why relationships matter, and relational neglect in adolescence
    12:20 pm Examine and discuss alternative strength based and non-blaming frameworks: attachment in adolescence, ambiguous loss, addressing relational neglect, relational-cultural theory growth promoting relationships and active parenting approach
    12:50 am Conclusion/Q&A

    Target Audience

    Social Workers and Allied Health Professionals

    Content Level

    Beginner - Advanced

    Webinar Completion Requirements

    To earn CE credit, social workers must log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

    System Requirements

    • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
    • Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
    • Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

    About the Instructor

    Dr. Tawanda Hubbard is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers School of Social Work (RSSW) and recently completed her second doctorate, a Ph.D. in Family Science and Human Development. She is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in child welfare, mental and behavioral health, case management, advocacy, and clinical practice. Dr. Hubbard has a small private practice and consulting firm. She is trained in diverse family therapy approaches, EMDR, and is a certified rational emotive and behavioral therapist (REBT), child sexual abuse therapist, and clinical supervisor. She designs curricula and provides workshops, keynotes, webinars, and publications connected to her scholarship and practice interests. Dr. Hubbard is the current president of the RSSW Alumni Council. She is a past president of the NASW, NJ Chapter. She also serves on various councils, advisory boards, and coalitions and belongs to associations focused on social work, family relations, child and adolescent development, mental/behavioral health, child welfare, and diversity science initiative.

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