Executive Dysfunction in Clinical and Forensic Settings
1 Hour | 1 CE
This on-demand professional training program on Executive Dysfunction in Clinical and Forensic Settings is presented by Jerrod Brown, PhD.
Executive function is conceptualized as the skills that enable an individual to plan, organize, and complete goal-directed behaviors and tasks. These skills can include cognitive flexibility, attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and problem-solving. However, problems with executive function have been linked to psychiatric disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), substance use, and negative life outcomes, including low educational attainment, employment problems, and antisocial behavior. For example, executive dysfunction is characterized by impulsivity and difficulty linking one’s behavior to consequences, both of which increase the risk for antisocial behavior. As such, executive dysfunction problems are commonplace among those in forensic psychiatric and correctional facilities. Because addressing executive dysfunction is essential in decreasing the risk of future antisocial behavior, this training increases the understanding of executive dysfunction-related problems among mental health and criminal justice professionals.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the risk factors, etiology, and definitional features of executive dysfunction
Describe how executive dysfunction can contribute to antisocial behavior and criminal justice-involvement
Describe appropriate screening and Assessmentoptions for executive dysfunction
Describe evidence-based interventions and treatments for executive dysfunction
Describe the current state of criminal justice and forensic mental health research literature on executive dysfunction along with gaps in knowledge
Presented By
Jerrod Brown, PhD
Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consu...
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