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Integrating Care And Compassion In Pediatric Therapy Interventions

Integrating Care and Compassion in Pediatric Therapy Interventions

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As a Jointly Accredited Organization, NetCE is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers participating in this intermediate to advanced course will receive 1 Clinical continuing education clock hours.

Course Overview
This course explores how compassion, emotional safety, and relationship-building form the foundation of effective pediatric therapy. Grounded in developmental theory, attachment research, and trauma-informed practice, the course examines how children’s nervous systems, learning capacity, and engagement are directly influenced by the quality of their interactions with caregivers, teachers, and therapists. Participants will learn how consistent, attuned, and sensory-aware therapeutic approaches help children feel safer, more connected, and more willing to participate—especially those with trauma histories, insecure attachment, or sensory challenges. Through evidence-based strategies, case examples, and practical tools, this course empowers pediatric clinicians to integrate compassion into everyday interventions, strengthening therapeutic rapport and enhancing outcomes across diverse settings. By the end of the course, attendees will understand how small relational moments can drive meaningful clinical change.

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

Recognize how the relational experiences of children (with parents, teachers, therapists) influence their sense of safety, trust, and participation in therapy.
Identify the four primary attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious/ambivalent, disorganized) and relate how each style might influence a child’s behavior in a therapy setting.
Recall at least three compassion-based strategies that support the therapeutic relationship and foster engagement, regulation, and trust in pediatric interventions.
Recognize a case scenario to determine how the therapeutic environment and adult-child interactions can serve as corrective relational experiences for children with early attachment disruption.
Identify a plan to incorporate a child’s preferences and sensory needs into a therapeutic session in order to strengthen connection and coregulation.

About the Author/Presenter
Aryeh Goldman, MS, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist who has been practicing since 2020. He is passionate about integrating psychology and occupational therapy to create compassionate, developmentally informed approaches for children. Aryeh’s work focuses on empowering students to trust their world, build safety through consistency, and have their sensory needs understood and supported. He is dedicated to educating and inspiring other professionals to bring greater empathy, regulation, and trust into pediatric practice.

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Psychology, Social Work

Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us

Integrating Care and Compassion in Pediatric Therapy Interventions

Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

Recognize how the relational experiences of children (with parents, teachers, therapists) influence their sense of safety, trust, and participation in therapy.
Identify the four primary attachment styles (secure, avoidant, anxious/ambivalent, disorganized) and relate how each style might influence a child’s behavior in a therapy setting.
Recall at least three compassion-based strategies that support the therapeutic relationship and foster engagement, regulation, and trust in pediatric interventions.
Recognize a case scenario to determine how the therapeutic environment and adult-child interactions can serve as corrective relational experiences for children with early attachment disruption.
Identify a plan to incorporate a child’s preferences and sensory needs into a therapeutic session in order to strengthen connection and coregulation.

Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us