Counseling Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

Counseling children and adolescents can be very different from working with adults. This course will explore some key developmental considerations, as well as creative approaches to working with this population (ages 0-18). Some topics that will be covered include early interventions, developmental milestones, working with parents, transitions, behavioral changes, peer relationships, sexuality, crisis counseling, ethics, advocacy, and collaborating with other professionals. In addition, common diagnoses and disorders corresponding with each stage of development will also be explored, as well as evidence-based interventions for working with each developmental stage (e.g., bibliotherapy, play therapy, music and art as adjunctive tools, behavior interventions, etc.).