Child/Adolescent Psychopathology and Counseling

Catalog description

Students performing differential diagnoses of disorders of childhood and adolescence according to the current DSM, explaining the disorder with an understanding of normative and non-normative aspects of development, and demonstrating the adaptation of a range of counseling theories specifically for working with that population is the primary purpose of this course. Students would examine the principles and practices of developmental psychopathology to comprehend the maladaptive patterns of emotion, cognition, and behavior to formulate treatment plans that promote resilience and optimum development and wellness. Students would apply theoretical models and intervention strategies to address an array of developmental, educational, personal, social, and behavioral problems, including the following: Disasters, crises, trauma, death, violence, divorce, substance abuse, victimization of abuse, or debilitating medical conditions.