Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook 
    
2017-2018 SGPP Catalog and Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PYD851 Counseling with Children and Families (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year coursework (24 credits)
This course covers current research and clinical approaches to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders for children and adolescents and their families. Cultural and ethical issues in the practice of child and family therapy are highlighted. The multiple systems children live in and the stakeholders in the treatment process, including schools, parents, law enforcement, child protection, and welfare agencies, are addressed.


Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

  1. Identify cultural factors that impact child development, family constellations, and therapy.
  2. Integrate test and interview data, collateral information, and cultural features to develop recommendations for family interventions in school, community, and therapy settings.
  3. Practice a variety of therapy interventions and evaluate their effectiveness with specific ages, issues, and settings.
  4. Evaluate current literature in evidenced-based practice with youth and families.
  5. Present information in ways appropriate to the culture, setting, and education of various stakeholders.
  6. Delineate the ethical issues and concerns involved in assessing and treating mental health and mental illness in children and adolescents.



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