Psychosomatic disorders in children and adolescents

Educational and consulting psychological center "Sodruzhestvo" supported by Ukrainian Association of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy Represents a certified program: Psychosomatic disorders in children and adolescents The author of the program, a practicing child medical psychologist, candidate of psychological sciences, Larisa Evgenievna Erastova The program is presented for doctors, psychologists, social workers, teachers and senior students of specialized universities Full-time form of education 5 lessons on Saturdays from 10-00 to 13-20 03/16/2019; 03/23/2019; 03/30/2019; 04/13/2019; 04/20/2019 Psychosomatic disorders are the most common not only among adults, but also among children and adolescents, and their number is growing steadily. Statistics: the number of children with such deviations reaches 40 - 68% of the number of those who apply to pediatricians. Vegetative dystonia is observed in every third adolescent, unstable blood pressure (the onset of hypertension or hypotension) is recorded in every fifth child, every fourth is registered with a gastroenterologist, pulmonologist, cardiologist or endocrinologist. Vascular atherosclerosis has become dramatically younger - it is detected at 12-13 years of age.This program "Psychosomatic disorders in children and adolescents" consists of four sessions lasting 180 minutes each. The host of the program is Erastova Larisa Evgenievna, candidate of psychological sciences, practicing psychologist - specialization in medical psychology. Classes are not only theoretical, but also practical. Below is a short list of topics and key areas that will be addressed. 1 lesson. Psychosomatic conditions and diseases. Introductory lesson In this lesson we will look at: 1. General understanding of psychosomatic conditions and diseases 2. Psychosomatic theories and models. 3.two classifications of psychosomatic disorders in children (Yokhmas, Schmita and ICD-10) 4.factors contributing to the onset of psychosomatic diseases 2 lesson. Preconditions for the onset of psychosomatic disorders in children. In this lesson we will look at: 1.nonspecific and hereditary predisposition, and congenital burden of somatic disorders and defects; 2. features of the central nervous system, leading to neurodynamic shifts; 3. personal characteristics. 4. mental and physical condition of the child during traumatic situations, as well as features of traumatic events. 5. Psychological characteristics of children with psychosomatic disorders. Practice: Test - exercise "Dismemberment". 3 lesson "Family as one of the causes of psychosomatic disorders in children."1. Psychological factors within the family that lead to the formation of psychosomatics: • wrong type of upbringing in the family; • separation of the child from the family • long-term exposure of the child to any traumatic situation in the family or a constant series of similar situations • low social standard of living. • Personal and behavioral characteristics of mothers whose children suffer from psychosomatics. • Sources of children's problems arising in the family. • Illness as a response to excessive stress. • Disease - as a violation of the laws of the system (Bert Hellinger). • What influences the formation of the attitude of parents towards a sick child? Practice: Metaphorical associative cards: Me and everything, everything, everything. Exercise "Yes, no." Exercise "Family circle". 4 lesson Symptoms of psychosomatic diseases in children. 1. The relationship of emotions and disturbances at the level of the body. 2. Typical somatic manifestations of lingering stress and accumulated "negative" emotions: • at the body level (headache in children, disorders of the digestive system, respiratory, endocrine, sensory. Eating disorders - obesity, bulimia, anorexia.). • at the behavioral level (increased or decreased physical activity. ADHD), • on the interpersonal (aspiration to-, from-, against people). Practice: Cause of Bodily Symptom Technique Homunculus test. Gnomes Metaphoric Cards Questionnaire to identify the type of eating disorder in children.5 lesson Psychosomatic diseases in children 1.Enuresis, encopresis. 2. Recurrent abdominal pain of psychogenic origin. 3.Vascular dystonia in children 4. Psychological characteristics of children with thermoneurosis. • Psychological background of angina, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory infections in childhood. 6.Bronchial asthma. 7. Cutaneous disorders in children. Practice: Working with body segments in children. The basics of self-regulation in children. After graduation, for specialists, a certificate of specialization and advanced training of the educational and consulting psychological center "Sodruzhestvo" is issued Erastova Larisa Evgenievna - children's medical psychologist, candidate of psychological sciences. I work in Odessa. Speaking about my professional path, I always emphasize that, first of all, I am a practicing psychologist with extensive experience in working with children and adolescents. I have gained a rich experience of working with children aged from 3 to 18 years in the framework of the hospital of the children's department of the Odessa regional neuropsychiatric dispensary. Cooperation with a private school and a children's diagnostic center named after Reznika (she worked at the center from 2004 to 2008) provided a good opportunity to get to know children with normal development and psychosomatic disorders.Parents often turn to me with a variety of questions: does the child correspond to the norm in development and behavior, how to cope with a restless baby, is it possible to restore a shaken relationship with their child. This list is endless - it both pleases and saddens. It makes me happy because parents began to closely observe their children, trying to avoid mistakes that their parents made. And it is upsetting that such a huge number of children have psychological problems and failures. What helps me quickly find a common language with a wide variety of children? This is a great sympathy for children and a desire to help them become a little happier. There is one more little key to solving the psychological problems that arise in them - I love to play with them and we fantasize together. At the Odessa National University. KDUshinsky taught a number of subjects ("Special Psychology", "Pathopsychology", etc.). I am the host of the seminar "Psychology and psychocorrection of psychosomatic disorders in childhood." In 2005 she defended her Ph.D. thesis in educational and developmental psychology. Author of a number of scientific and popular articles, as well as a book for children and adolescents - "The Mystery of the Old House or a Journey into the Inner World." Favorite aphorisms: “The world is round, and what seems to us to be the end may turn out to be the beginning”, “He who walks will master the road”.Sphere of professional interests - consulting children, adolescents and their parents on the problems of education, development, as well as children with psychosomatic disorders; conducting individual lessons and group trainings with children and adolescents. The cost of participation in the program: 2400 UAH / share! If paid before 02/15/19, the cost of participation is 2200 UAH / The price includes training, additional materials, coffee break, certification Registration and additional information about the program: tel. (viber, vatsap) +380637082402 Elena, Julia