PSY6005 Child and Adolescent Counseling
Graduate students gain the skills necessary to apply foundational models of brief psychological intervention to support the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and adolescents. With an emphasis on ethical practice, developmental sensitivity, and responsiveness to individual needs, students investigate evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. Students analyze ways to conceptualize and address both internalizing and externalizing concerns through targeted, goal-oriented interventions delivered within time-limited or resource-constrained service settings such as schools. Through case analysis and applied planning, students develop individualized strategies that reflect treatment goals, contextual realities, and professional responsibilities in working with youth populations. For MS, PsyD in School Psychology and MS, PsyD in Clinical Psychology students only.