COUN 620 - Child & Adolescent Counseling

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This course provides an overview of theory and techniques in child and adolescent counseling psychotherapy. While an overview orientation views child and adolescent problems within a context of the family system,the course focuses on a range of interventions and approaches including play therapy, problem-focused cognitive and behavioral techniques and the interface with group work, individual treatment, and family therapy. Attention is given to the relationship of developmental tasks and treatment strategies as well as cultural frameworks that impact intervention.