Children and adolescents counselling

This unit is an introduction to children and adolescent counselling and explores the childhood and teen years in which specific developmental milestones are reached. This challenging time for parents and teachers, during which children are learning about their place within the family, their school and local community, is examined. You will be assisted to understand adolescence as the period during which children begin the transition to adulthood but are still developing maturity and their identity. You will analyse how adolescents expand their horizons and move into the adult world, and the range of challenges that can present as they move towards greater independence. In addition, this unit will cover various initiatives in promoting child and adolescent mental health state. You will be exposed to creative counselling techniques for children such as play/art therapy in enhancing mental health state of children and ways to educate parents and community on preventing depression and anxiety.

Active learning - You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

• equivalent to 36 hours of engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms

(b) Additional requirements (all students):

• independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.

For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.