Academic Calendar 2020/2021 - Assessment and Intervention Planning

CHFS 4106  Assessment and Intervention Planning

Prerequisites:

CHFS 2106 or PSYC 2006

Antirequisites:

PSYC 4106

Hours:

Four hours of lecture/seminar per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This course focuses on prevention and intervention in the context of developmental and emotional-behavioural disorders of childhood and adolescence. Cognitive, cognitive-behavioural, and behavioural strategies are covered for supporting children and adolescents with exceptionalities. Particularly effective and model international programs are reviewed. A holistic, evidence-based, individual strengths- and needs framework is applied for informing decisions regarding suitable interventions and practices. The course highlights the importance of the therapeutic alliance as a foundation of successful approaches. This course is also offered as PSYC 4106.