CTM 5220 Therapy with Children & Adolescents

3 Hours

This course is a survey of the issues and techniques specific to clinical psychotherapeutic work with children and adolescents. Disorders of focus in clinical work with children and adolescents will be explored as well as approaches to treatment. Techniques for assessment specifically designed for work with children, management and use of family in treatment will be explored. How does treatment need to be designed so as to match the developmental resources and strengths of children and adolescents? Special ethical considerations in working with children and adolescents will be explored.