https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-rss/?title=Recent%20News&orgId=108736&keywordId=1841 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Child Study Center en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sat, 12 Sep 2026 21:17:43 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/september-f4c-online-training-for-clinicians/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/september-f4c-online-training-for-clinicians/ Carla Stover, PhD, Harris Professor at Yale Child Study Center, will lead a virtual, two-day “Fathers for Change” (F4C) basic training for clinicians on Sept. 17 and 18, 2026. F4C is an individual therapy for fathers experiencing high conflict, aggression, or violence with a co-parent or partner, and the training is intended for clinicians with a minimum of a master’s degree. Online registration will be open until Sept. 14. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/managing-screen-time-and-understanding-adhd-workshop-series-fall-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/managing-screen-time-and-understanding-adhd-workshop-series-fall-2026/ Two lunchtime workshop series for parents and caregivers will be offered via Zoom through Yale Child Study Center this fall. Psychologists Jacqueline Britt-Friedman, PsyD, and Tamique Ridgard Peters, PhD, will offer support and tips for parents around attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and managing screen time in a digital world. Online registration and payment is required in advance to participate in each series. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/screen-time-and-social-media-how-can-parents-help-kids-thrive-in-a-digital-world/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/screen-time-and-social-media-how-can-parents-help-kids-thrive-in-a-digital-world/ Yale Child Study Center Psychologists Jacqueline Britt-Friedman, PsyD, and Tamique Ridgard Peters, PhD, share tips for parents and caregivers to manage screen time. Their message is direct: quality, purpose, and a child’s needs matter more than a simple screentime cut-off—and a parent’s worth should not be measured by minutes on a device. Instead, they might ease the pressure they feel by doing what works best for their children and family. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/managing-digital-world-parent-workshops-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/managing-digital-world-parent-workshops-2026/ In an upcoming three-part lunchtime workshop series offered via Zoom, Yale Child Study Center psychologists Jacqueline Britt-Friedman, PsyD, and Tamique Ridgard Peters, PhD, will address ways to navigate child-rearing in a digital age with greater confidence and less stress. Registration is required to participate in the series, which spans three non-consecutive Thursdays: July 9, 16, and 30, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. The registration fee is $90 for all three sessions. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/mentalization-training-june-2026/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/mentalization-training-june-2026/ Yale Child Study Center will host a three-day, in-person training on Mentalization-Based Treatment for Adolescents (MBT-A) in June, 2026. MTB-A is a clinical approach for working with adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health needs. The fee for the training is $1,200, and the deadline to register has been extended to May 29, 2026. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/june-2026-behavioral-health-training-pediatricians/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/june-2026-behavioral-health-training-pediatricians/ Yale Child Study Center is offering a virtual three-day mental health training for pediatric primary care providers in June, 2026. The Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) course trains clinicians to diagnose and treat the mental health conditions that they see regularly in their practice. The fee to participate is $50 and online registration is now open, with a deadline of June 1, 2026. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/psychology-practicum-applications-2026-2027/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/psychology-practicum-applications-2026-2027/ The annual application window is now open for the psychology practicum training program for doctoral students in clinical or school psychology at Yale Child Study Center. The submission deadline for the upcoming academic year is Feb. 27, 2026. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-mental-health-wellness-workshops/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-mental-health-wellness-workshops/ A free summer series of virtual workshops for parents and other caregivers is being offered by Yale Child Study Center in July and August. These sessions will be offered via Zoom on select Thursday evenings, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. In addition to these upcoming workshops, a variety of virtual and in-person mental health and wellness workshops are available for families, school personnel, and community organizations. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/puppetry-training-autism/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/puppetry-training-autism/ Yale Child Study Center hosted a “Making Connections through Puppetry” training with New York City theater company Wonderspark Puppets for the second time in March. Intended for professionals and trainees who work with children diagnosed with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, the workshop teaches attendees ways to use puppetry to enhance engagement, motivation, and build relationships. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/psychology-training-applications-2025/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/psychology-training-applications-2025/ The Yale Child Study Center psychology practicum training program is open to applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, with a submission deadline of February 1, 2025. Learn more about this year-long program for doctoral students in clinical or school psychology, which takes place July 1 through June 30 each year. Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/wolf-ycsc-vice-chair-education/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/wolf-ycsc-vice-chair-education/ Yale Child Study Center Associate Professor Julie Wolf has stepped into a new YCSC vice chair role, for professional development and education. Wolf has been a member of the YCSC community since 2005, when she joined the department to complete her post-doctoral fellowship, after which, in 2007, she joined the faculty. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/website-launched-to-expand-grief-sensitive-training-resources-for-healthcare-professionals/ https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/news-article/website-launched-to-expand-grief-sensitive-training-resources-for-healthcare-professionals/ With the recent launch of a new website, the Grief-Sensitive Healthcare Project is expanding its reach, providing easy access to comprehensive materials and resources for health care professionals, along with opportunities to sign up for training. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 04:00:00 Z