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Applying counseling practices such as CBT, TFCBT, DBT, TBRI Restorative Practices and others will be explored through creative, innovative techniques to better engage a specific youthful population exhibiting complex trauma, system effects and psychosocial barriers. The presentation considers the special considerations of different cultures, developmental milestones and the importance of establishing a therapeutic relationship with an extremely challenging population. Innovative approaches which may trigger ethical considerations will be addressed.
Blake Bascle, LCSW, BACS, is deputy chief of pre-trial juvenile diversion in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. He received a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Social Work from Tulane University. In his mental health career, he has been a psychotherapist in private practice and the director of several free-standing Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs in both Alabama and Louisiana. In 2009 he joined the Families in Need of Services (FINS) staff with the Jefferson Parish Juvenile Court. In March 2013, the Jefferson Parish D.A. recruited him for his current position. In 2017, he received the Harry Wexler Innovator Award from National TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) for his work in juvenile justice reform. He co-authored with John Ryals, Jr,. PhD, Strengthening Interagency Collaboration: The Case for Pre-Adjudication Diversion, for the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps. In September of 2023, Blake’s work with Jefferson Parish Diversion Program was featured in the Louisiana Bar Journal for an article focused on Restorative Justice. Blake’s professional passions and pursuits like in workplace supervision, Trust Based Relational Intervention, Restorative Practices and Juvenile Justice Reform. Blake has had the privilege of presenting on a variety of juvenile justice topics at the local and national level.
3 LCA credits: Diagnosis
3 LABSWE credits: Clinical
*This is an In-person CEU*
Preparing for a new grade, new school, new environment, or new peers