Indiana Psychological Association

We are pleased that you are interested in IPA's Homestudy Continuing Education Programs!

This process is straightforward:  Watch the recording. Complete the evaluation and pass the short test. Receive CE certificate via email.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email, including a critical link and confirmation code. At the very bottom of the email message, you will find an Attendee Confirmation Code for (name) and a link to Log in to event portal at (link). Once logged in, you will see instructions and links to the recording as well as the evaluation and test.

Enjoy!

Originally offered as:
IPA 2026 Webinar Series
1.0 Hours of Category I CE credit
Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00-1:00 pm ET

Program Description:  Mental Health Considerations for Youth Experiencing Family Disruptions

This presentation provides a framework for understanding attachment theory and the developmental needs of children in the context of family disruptions. Types and consequences of family disruption will be reviewed, with a focus on the causes and consequences of foster placement disruption. More broadly, the presentation will also cover symptoms of traumatic stress across development, criteria for diagnosis of traumatic stress disorders, assessing traumatic stress in youth, and providing mental health treatment to youth experiencing traumatic stress due to family disruptions. 
   
Learning Objectives
By completing this program, participants will able to:

1. Summarize the impact of family disruption within a developmental framework
2. Identify contributors to and consequences of foster placement instability and describe how cultural and diversity characteristics affect placement stability and outcomes
3. Analyze your role in the treatment of mental health symptoms related to family disruptions
    

Presenter Bio: Elana Abelson, PhD
Elana Abelson, PhD (she/her) is a postdoctoral fellow in clinical child and adolescent psychology at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). She received her PhD from the University of Cincinnati and completed her doctoral internship at IUSM on the child/pediatric track. Currently, Dr. Abelson works with youth ages 2–17 and their families to address concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and disruptive behaviors. She also delivers evidence-based PTSD interventions to individuals with a history of perinatal trauma. Following completion of her fellowship, Dr. Abelson plans to continue providing evidence-based intervention and assessment services to youth and their families, with a focus on early childhood and parent training.

Special Note to Conference Attendees
The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
 
Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board:

• IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for psychologists.
• IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC.

Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice. Non-Indiana licensees are also advised to check with their state's licensing board to assure their state accepts continuing education programs approved by entities approved by the APA.
 
We ask that all participants watch the entire recorded presentation, and complete the post-program evaluation form and homestudy test at the conclusion of the program. The presenter and IPA have not received any commercial support for this program or its contents and will not receive any commercial support prior to or during this program.
 
CE certificates will be distributed via email within two weeks after a passing test (75+%) is submitted. 
 
Registration Fees
IPA Platinum - $15
IPA New, Premier, & Emeritus-Practicing - $20
IPA Basic, Academic, Emeritus-Retired, & Affiliate Members - $25
Non-Members - Psychologists & Other Professionals $40


Registration ends on 1/1/2034