Psychotherapy of Children   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

CC 644 - Psychotherapy of Children


Prerequisite(s): CC 505 CC 510  , CC 511  , CC 512  , CC 515  ,
CC 516
 ,
CC 616
  , CC 527  and CC 529  or 
CC 528
  . This course examines the relevant therapeutic and developmental considerations encountered in psychotherapy with children. In addition to a survey of the major theoretical approaches and the basic techniques of psychotherapy with children, topics considered include working with parents and schools, the importance of the context of referral, and treatment and the relationship between the child’s developmental stage and therapeutic activities and goals. (3 credits)