SWHS 304

Introduction to Counseling Children

This course explores the skills and tools to counsel and support children in learning effective coping strategies to: address feelings, adjust to changes, overcome disappointment and trauma, make sense of the world around them and grow in their various relationships. Self-awareness and issues which may impact the therapeutic relationship are emphasized. Strategies and frameworks related to caregiver needs are developed and integrated throughout the course material. A variety of children's play mediums will be experienced with special emphasis on the importance of imagination and the use of fantasy. This class is comprised of lecture, experiential components, individual and group projects and weekly homework assignments. This course is not open to students who have completed HSER 304.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54 hours LEC