Foundations of Counselling and Communication Skills

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Students develop core conversational techniques and counselling micro-skills, with an emphasis on practical strategies and interventions tailored to children and youth. Topics include the development of therapeutic relationships, application of therapeutic modalities, conceptualization of child and adolescent psychopathology through therapy modalities and theories, and the integration of ethical guidelines and culturally responsive practices. Prerequisite: A minimum cumulative average of 65% and 13.0 university credits including 1.5 CHYS credits at the 3000 level. Open only to students in the Child & Youth Studies program or with permission of the chair.