Syllabus overview
Counseling for children and adolescents is a little different process. As young people develop, their minds constantly change, and this presents challenges to the usual counseling process. The techniques that would be suitable for an adult mind aren’t the right fit for a young person, which means that a different approach is required to suit their needs and to offer the best level of support which is why this course exists in order to help aspiring child counseling professionals to develop the right skills for a rewarding career in youth counseling.
This course will help in exploring everything from the counseling relationship to behavior therapies and working with children; as well as study child development and the complexities of growth. Learner will also learn how to get started as a counseling professional. By covering the theory and science behind youth counseling, along with the practical skills and methods that are essential to counseling children and adolescents, the course fully prepares for working in the child counseling profession.