Child and Family Studies (CHFS) - 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.