Psychotherapy with Adolescents   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Revised Addendum
   

CC 645 - Psychotherapy with Adolescents


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 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)