Fundamentals of Cognitive and Behavioral Interventions for Youth

3 Hours

Explore an introduction to Behavior Therapy (BT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents. Examine the history and theoretical underpinnings (learning theory, social learning theory, cognitive theory), core transdiagnostic principles of behavior change, and a survey of CBT techniques commonly used in practice for common child and adolescent mental health concerns. Only one of the following may be counted: Educational Psychology 384C (Topic 21), 384C (Topic 22), 384C (Topic 36).