CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO PRESENTS

Virtual Education Series: What is Therapy (psychotherapy): What is
Evidence-Based, Developmentally Appropriate for Youth and Families?

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • 12 to 1 p.m.
Teleconference (Zoom link sent with registration)

Overview, Target Audience and Learner Outcome
This activity for the interdisciplinary healthcare team will include a review of current literature and clinical
pathways followed by Children’s Hospital Colorado for care of a pediatric patient with mental health
concerns. In addition to a presentation from content experts, attendees will participate in case study review
and discussion to provide direction on practice. As a result of this activity, learners will be able to report
new knowledge related to evidence based psychotherapy.

Objectives

• Identify evidence based mental health therapies for children and adolescents.
• Describe strategies to support patients and families in connection with mental health services.
• Discuss strategies for incorporating components of evidence-based therapies into primary care office
  visits.
  Faculty from Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado
  Sandra L. Fritsch, MD, MSEd, DFAACAP
  Professor, Department of Psychiatry
  University of Colorado School of Medicine
  Medical Director, CoPPCAP
  Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Pediatric Mental Health Institute
  Children’s Hospital Colorado
  Continuing Education Credit
  Registration, attendance, sign-in and submission of the evaluation, including a written response to questions related to
  any change in practice that you may make as a result of learning that took place at this program, are required for
  successful completion and receipt of the certificate of attendance. Claim only those hours you attend.
  Nursing
  Children’s Hospital Colorado is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by
  Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on
  Accreditation. This educational offering for 1 nursing contact hour is provided by Children’s Hospital Colorado.
  EMS
  Children’s Hospital Colorado is an approved provider of EMS continuing education through the Colorado Department of Public
  Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. Children’s Hospital Colorado is EMS Training
  Group #EO49. This education offering is good for 1 CE hour.
  Disclosures Planners and faculty in control of content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.
  Registration and Contact Information
  There is no registration fee for this event. Please register here: September VES
  For further information, contact nicole.shonka@childrenscolorado.org