This course surveys contemporary, multicultural, and contextual approaches to child/adolescent counseling theory and intervention. Students will gain hands on experience through role play in art and play therapy techniques. Special attention is given to mindfulness based approaches. Laws and ethical considerations in the treatment of children, including informed consent and mandated reporting, will be covered. Special attention is paid to cultural considerations, including but not limited to, access to care, socioeconomic status, and level of acculturation.
- Professor: John Creet