2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog
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CMH 6355 - Clinical I: Integrated Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment, Child & Family


Credit(s): 3

This course is focused on commonly used treatment modalities with children, adolescents, and families, in a variety of settings. An emphasis is placed on understanding family systems and family-based approaches. Treatment modalities include: Behavior and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.  Students will learn the theoretical framework and assumptions for each approach, therapeutic techniques associated with each intervention, how each therapeutic approach can be used for specific mental health  (i.e, depression, anxiety, ADHD, conduct disorders) and addictive disorders, cultural and developmental considerations, and the existing research on such practices.  Students will have opportunities to practice these clinical skills in class and discuss how to apply these practices with children and families in their internship settings.

Offering Location: NVU-Johnson (weekend intensive format):  Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Wisconsin



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