Working with Children and Young People

Awards offering Working with Children and Young People

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing Studies
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
• Graduate Diploma of Leadership
• Master of Arts
• Master of Leadership

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of theories and theoretical approaches to working with children and adolescents;
2. Develop a professional and holistic approach to working with children and adolescents, with consideration given to social, cultural, familial and ethical factors;
3. Critically analyse the effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches and interventions currently used in working with children and adolescents;
4. Develop an understanding of specific issues relevant to working with children and adolescents, and appropriate evidence-based responses.

Subject Content

• Introduction to theories of child and adolescent development including attachment theory
• The lifespan development of children and young people
• Transition and promoting change
• Methods of counselling & support for children, young people and families, including common presentations
• Specific issues for children and young people, such as mental health, grief and loss and trauma
• Professional and legal considerations
• Assessment, case conceptualisation, treatment planning and referrals
• Responding to specific issues, e.g. Trauma, bullying, behavioural problems, anxiety, risk assessments, study stress
• Methods and application of interventions for working with children and young people, e.g., psychoeducational programs
• Working in different settings, such as schools and education, or community contexts
• Wellbeing & self care
• Role Plays & Examples of Activities for Group & Individual Work
• Resources: Use of Technology & Apps
• Professional considerations and relationships with other health and educational professionals
• Legal considerations       

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Research Paper and Case Study Report (50%)
• Interview Reflection (25%)
• Oral Presentation (25%)

Prescribed Text

• Kirkbride, R. (2018) Counselling Children and Young People in Private Practice: A Practical Guide (1st ed.; e-book). London, Routledge.

Students will also choose one of the following:

• Geldard, K., Geldard, D., & Foo, R.Y. (2018). Counselling children: A practical introduction (5th ed.). London: Sage Publications.
• Geldard, K., Geldard, D., & Foo, R.Y. (2016). Counselling adolescents: The proactive approach for young people (4th ed.). London; Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts