Introduction to a variety of childhood and adolescent mental health topics that contextualizes social, emotional and behavioral disorders in relation to the context or culture in which it is observed. Focus on the role of trauma, attachment, and resilience as a means for understanding behavior will be examined. Various drugs and substances seen in youth culture, alongside the comorbid existence of mental health disorders and drug abuse will be examined. Child & Youth Care Counsellor interventions that consider the transtheoretical model of change, harm reduction approaches, andlooking beyond the symptoms to the strengths of the child, will also be explored.
Credits: 3.00