Winter 2021

FT520

Pettitt/Lample

FT520: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT THERAPY. Deborah Pettitt, LPC; Sam Lample, LPC

DESCRIPTION:

This course offers an introductory survey on issues related to the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents both in individual and family settings. Interventions for common childhood and adolescent issues such as depression, oppositional disorder, anxiety, abuse, eating disorders, substance abuse and suicide are explored.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will be able to use evidence-based strategies in treating children and adolescents.

2. Students will be able to write developmentally appropriate treatment plans.

3. Students will accurately identify the legal, ethical and multicultural issues in clinical cases with youth.

4. Students will be able to facilitate positive youth development.

5. Students will be able to apply child theology to clinical cases.

RELATIONSHIP TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent preventative and/or transformational mental health services to the church and the wider community.

2. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and attitudes necessary to serve effectively in diverse communities locally and globally.

3. Graduates will be aware of and critically engage ecclesial, societal, and global issues from Christian theological perspectives and demonstrate the ability to make informed choices toward positive change.

4. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify critical issues of diversity and make appropriate responses.

5. Graduates will be able to pursue careers consistent with their education.

COURSE FORMAT:

This 4 unit course will meet weekly for lectures, videotapes, small group presentations, and class discussions. (May be partially on Zoom.)

REQUIRED READING:

Schroeder, C.S. & Gordon, B.N. (2017). Assessment and treatment of childhood problems: A clinician΄s guide. 2nd. Ed. New York: Guildford Press. ISBN: 1-57230-742-0.

Micucci, J.A. (2009). The adolescent in family therapy: Harnessing the power of relationships. 2^nd Ed. New York: Guildford Press. ISBN: 978-1-60623-330-6.

Siegel, Daniel J. & Bryson, Tina Payne (2012). The whole brain child: 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child΄s developing mind. New York: Bantam Books Trade Paperbacks. ISBN: 978-0-553-38669-1.

PREREQUISITES:

FS500, FS505 and FT508.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

1. Meets MS MFT core requirement.

2. Meets AAMFT core competency domains 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2.

3. With FT502, meets the 7 hour BBS requirement for Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting.