GPSA 833b Adolescent Treatment: Theory and Practice (3 Credits)

Wednesday – 4:50 – 7:10 pm GPSA 833b Clinical Practice with Adolescents/Vaccaro cap at 12 – Library (Elective all programs, meets Human Development requirement for PsyA Cert.)

This course will introduce the student to basic theoretical concepts and practices in child treatment. From mother and infant intervention to the emergence of adolescence, case studies will demonstrate the developmental patterns, treatment challenges and modifications in treatment. The student will learn about the historical roots of approaches to contemporary practices. Case examples from practice examine common symptom patterns and evidence of trauma, pathology and resilience within child treatments.