Psychotherapy with Adolescents   [Archived Catalog]
2010-2011 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

CC 645 - Psychotherapy with Adolescents


Prerequisite(s): CC 505  and CC 510  and CC 511  and CC 512  and CC 515  and CC 527  and CC 529  and either CC 516  or CC 612 . This course examines the relevant therapeutic and developmental considerations encountered in psychotherapy with adolescents. In addition to a survey of the major theoretical approaches and the basic techniques of psychotherapy with adolescents, topics considered include working with parents and schools, the importance of the context of referral, and treatment and the relationship between the adolescent’s developmental stage and therapeutic activities and goals. (3 credits)