This course builds upon the introductory counseling and development courses and provides school counselors with empirically-based prevention and intervention strategies for problems which impact the learning and development of children and adolescents in PreK-12 school settings. Topics to be covered include physical, emotional and sexual abuse, violence, divorce, substance abuse, grief, war, and terror. Prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent disorders such as depression, anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavioral disorders and suicide will be included. Practicum experiences and course work are integrated.
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Must be taken concurrently with SCP 800/815 or SCP 850/865