Christiane Creveling-Benefield, Ph.D., Clinical & School Psychologist

Kindly requesting your support to spread the word about Courageous Campers, a one-week therapeutic day camp dedicated to empowering youth aged 8-15 who are managing the complexities of anxiety and/or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Campers will gain evidence-based tools to conquer fears and break the cycle of anxiety, alongside peers who understand and share similar experiences.

Please share a liberally!

FAQs at https://riseocdandanxiety.com/courageous-campers/courageous-campers-faq/

When:
• Dates: July 15th - 19th 2024
• Camp day from 12:30 pm until 4:30 pm
• Before care from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm
• After care from 4:30 pm until 6 pm

Where:
• Rise Center for OCD & Anxiety, 3500 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost:
• $50 non-refundable registration fee
• $300 for the week of camp
• $20/day for before/after-care

How:
• Complete the application form on our website:
https://riseocdandanxiety.com/courageous-campers-application/
• Or call: 504-977-2229

Courageous Campers Application - Rise Center for OCD & Anxiety Complete the application form below and our camp staff will review it as soon as possible. Next steps to complete the registration process: Option 1: Click Schedule A Phone Consultation at the top of the page to to speak with Dr. Megan Lilly at a time that is convenient for you. When registering, pl...

*** FREE AUTISM ACCEPTANCE WEBINAR SERIES FOR PARENTS 12-12:45pm!!! ***

Sponsored by The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development at Ochsner Children's Hospital

Available live and recorded!
Spring 2024 topics & dates below.

Kicked off with my talk yesterday, but don't miss future session with one of our amazing psychologists!!!
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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder & How is it Diagnosed March 12
with Ashleigh Eaves, PhD Webinar ID: 933 9274 6470

The Autism Exceptionality: Navigating Bulletin 1508 March 13
with Christiane Creveling Benefield, PhD Webinar ID: 986 7607 8373

Prepping for Puberty: How to talk to adolescents about body changes March 19
with Claire Burns, PhD and Caroline Turner, LCSW Webinar ID: 926 6254 4381

Toilet Training March 26
with Addie Andrus, BCBA Webinar ID: 949 7260 4567

Autism Language Development: Gestalt Language Processing April 9
with Jessica Creed, CCC-SLP Webinar ID: 925 7657 0403

Feeding Tips and Tricks April 18
with Anne Elise Nicoladis, SLP and Margaret Powell, PhD Webinar ID: 975 8911 4839

Behavioral Supports for Sleep April 22
with Sally Guidry, BCBA Webinar ID: 996 8391 0142

Communication Strategies: Augmentative and Alternative Communication April 25
with Christie Jewell, CCC-SLP Webinar ID: 946 7898 3000

Autism Medical Perspectives April 30
with Bob Voigt, MD Webinar ID: 976 1713 0785

Behavior Management 101 May 8
with Emily Mathis, PhD BCBA-D Webinar ID: 957 9991 7885

Talking Dating and Sexuality – A real life love on the spectrum May 14
with Claire Burns, PhD and Caroline Turner, LCSW Webinar ID: 940 9674 9451

ABA: Q & A May 20
with Boh Center ABA Team Webinar ID: 926 9827 5599

Vocational Social Skills for Teens May 21
with Nicole Lasserre, PhD BCBA-D Webinar ID: 933 6609 2063

Join me today, 3/13/2024, from 12:00-12:45pm as I talk about ***The Autism Exceptionality: Navigating Bulletin 1508 *** to kick off Ochsner Children's Autism Acceptance Webinar Series for Parents, sponsored by The Michael R. Boh Center for Child Development.

The Autism Exceptionality: Navigating Bulletin 1508
Christiane Creveling-Benefield, PhD
Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist
Webinar ID: 986 7607 8373

https://ochsner.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kpsmaB5tT8KVkEx7c-v63Q

FREE Cell Phone Detox Challenge hosted by psychologist, Dr. Summer Ledet. Do you dare?!?

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Anyone need a little de-escalation in their life? ♥️

Understanding the Other: Mentalizing with Attachment Theory Understanding other people's worldviews without having to agree with them

Promising study opportunity with compensation for adults & parents of teens with OCD to learn about the experiences of people who have conditions for which pediatric deep brain stimulation (pDBS) may be valuable.

Baylor College of Medicine is conducting a research study for teens who have struggled to achieve treatment response for OCD and their parents.

https://mailchi.mp/77e487ed89bc/participate-in-ocd-research

10 Reasons Why We Ought Not Panic. Care for each other & be well. ~ Dr. Creveling

https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-ten-reasons-why-you-ought-not-to-panic-132941?utm_medium=ampfacebook&fbclid=IwAR3IEsboS7xnIgiv7sJ-lwAplT6GqS6KfoY3BfxVz8zlXVR8iejWP16Mei8

Coronavirus: Ten reasons why you ought not to panic Pandemic does not refer to the lethality of a virus but to its transmissibility and geographical extension.

Stress & anxiety diminish the effectiveness of our immune systems. While we take steps to protect our physical health, use today to nurture your and your children’s mental health as well.

• Be honest & accurate.
• Remain calm & reassuring.
• Be available to listen.
• Avoid blame.
• Limit TV & social media access.
• Maintain routine.
• Know the symptoms & model adaptive hygiene.
• Discuss new rules/practices for socializing.
• Boost healthy lifestyle practices.
• Communicate with school/work.

Find more info about each recommendation from NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) (https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource).

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource A new type of coronavirus, abbreviated COVID-19, is causing an outbreak of respiratory (lung) disease. It was first detected in China and has now been detected internationally. While the immediate hea...

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Here's The Entire List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings With schools closing across the nation, parents and educators are in bit of a panic as they try to figure out how kids can learn and obtain their

🤶⛄ SOCK-IT-TO-ME! 🎄🦌
Join us in supporting Baton Rouge Parents Magazine's 15th annual "Sock It To Me" sock drive. Help us provide the gift of warmth by donating new socks (sizes infant to adult) to those in need this winter season!

YourPsych360 is a proud drop-off location for this great cause. Please leave socks at either our Baton Rouge or Metairie location during the month of December and they will be distributed to local organizations within the greater Baton Rouge area.

We'd like to welcome our newest addition to the YourPsych360 family! We love you, Aiden!

Research participation opportunity at UNO for youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Dr. Creveling also offers comprehensive Autism assessment at YourPsych360.

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The Gift of Failure (J. Lahey) is an essential ingredient for any parent or teacher hoping to mold intrinsically motivated youth. Thank you, Isidore Newman School, for hosting her inspirational talk Tuesday!

Dr. Creveling had the pleasure of mentoring our future psychologists through Ursuline Academy's Shadow Day Program.

Always striving to insert peer-reviewed research into practice...

Creveling-Benefield, C., Varela, R. E. (2019). Parental control, cognitive style, and childhood anxiety: Test of a developmental model. Journal of Child and Family Studies, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-019-01434-4.

Parental Psychological Control, Maladaptive Schemas, and Childhood Anxiety: Test of a Developmental Model Objectives A large body of literature examines the relation between parental psychological control (PC) and children’s anxiety with some of this literature focusing on cognitive mechanisms that link...

Blazing trails ~ Thank you, Dr. Allisyn Swift, for the daily contribution you are to our city’s school-aged youth! Dr. Swift is the Lead School Psychologist and Race & Equity Coordinator for FirstLine Schools Charter Network, as well as Dr. Creveling’s (2015-2016) post-doctoral supervisee.

https://www.waldorfnola.org/fullscreen-page/comp-jlydufqn/faa8a03f-e7b8-4a75-a6ef-f5d2a2e30cea/8/%3Fi%3D8%26p%3Dnzfix%26s%3Dstyle-jlydufry

Congratulations to Dr. Arika Wadley, who was recently hired as the Director of Xavier University's Counseling & Wellness Center! Dr. Wadley is one of Dr. Creveling's many post-doctoral supervisees (2017-2018) who we are proud to acknowledge for her contribution to our NOLA community!

https://www.xula.edu/counselingservicesstaff

Xavier University of Louisiana

Congratulations to Dr. Creveling on her recent publication as she continues to embrace a scientist-practitioner model of practice!

Varela, R. E., Niditch, L., Hensley-Maloney, L., Moore, K.W., Creveling-Benefield, C., & Jones, K. (2019). Culture Specific Influences on Anxiety in Latino Youth. Child & Youth Care Forum: Journal of Research & Practice in Children’s Services, 48 (1), 1-17, DOI 10.1007/s10566-018-9476-8.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10566-018-9476-8

Enjoyed an animated morning during Dr. Creveling's professional development talk at Christ Episcopal School --- How to Identify, Diagnose, Treat, & Accommodate BARRIERS TO LEARNING (It’s not all about the meds!)!

Develop Healthy Media Habits!

Be sure to check out these resources for more information:

www.yourpsych360.com/resourceslinks/

Click the link below for more information about Non-Medication, Evidence-Based ADHD Interventions and Evaluations for Youth & Adults!

http://yourpsych360.com/resourceslinks/

Su***de does not always look sad and it's okay to ask, "Are you okay?"

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

We would also like to congratulate our 2016 and 2017 interns Audrey & Susie, these amazing interns graduated Saturday from Tulane University! We look forward to seeing what the future holds for both of these young ladies! While interning at our office they both became intricate parts in helping our 4 city practice run as smoothly as possible! Thank you for all of your hard work ladies!

Dr. Creveling-Benefield joined Imagine Recovery New Orleans as their guest for the 23rd Annual Women of Substance Luncheon “Women Helping Women”. Are you looking for ways to help Bridge House Grace House?

1. Donate your household items, furniture, or clothing.
Contact phone number: 504-525-3130
2. Donate your vehicle to their Used Car Lot.
Contact phone number: 504-598-3355
3. Cash Donations
Contact phone number: 504-821-7133

For more information visit their website:
www.bridgehouse.org

We would like to thank Felicia Kleinpeter for allowing us to partake in this wonderful event!

Celebrate the gifts and individuality that our friends with Autism bring to our community! Have a fun-filled family day in honor of Autism Awareness Month!

Autism Awareness Festival is an opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and learn about ASD resources!

For more info about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) follow the link: http://yourpsych360.com/resourceslinks/

In Honor of National Women's Day, FIND YOUR VOICE! Acquaint your daughters & sons with an array of female trailblazers through the book, Bedtime Stories for Rebel Girls. Read to children at bedtime or use as a coffee table book for adults. Rebel Girls celebrates DIVERSE REBEL WOMEN throughout our world's history.

https://www.rebelgirls.co/

Rebel Girls - Good Night Stories A book that inspires girls with the stories of 100 great women, from Elizabeth I to Serena Williams.

Please help us spread the word about a new CHADD(Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) support group for parents of children with ADHD. The first meeting is on January 6th at Monkey Monkey in Mid-City.

Baton Rouge, Metairie, & New Orleans: Register in May for evidence-based Summer 2017 ADHD Interventions!!!!

Metairie & New Orleans: Register for Math Interventions for all ages this summer!