Psychotherapeutic and Systemic Interventions with Children and Adolescents

Catalog description

Through this course the student will be able to get acquainted with the major therapeutic intervention available to address different types of internalizing and externalizing conditions with children. After exploring general therapeutic approaches, the course will explore specific therapeutic interventions appropriate to treat various childhood conditions such as: affective disturbances, anxiety disorders, eating and elimination disorders, impulse control, and conduct disorder. The need to integrate individual with family and system interventions in dealing with many childhood conditions will also be addressed during the treatment-planning portion of the course. Pre-requisite(s): PSY 6480