D/PY 1108 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Examination of research-informed, time-limited therapy interventions for children and adolescents. Focus will be placed on those conditions which are most frequently seen in outpatient settings; disorders of non-compliance (e.g., Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorders), AD/HD, Anxiety and Depressive Disorders. Most of the course will focus on behavioral and cognitive behavioral interventions, though some coverage will also be given to psychodynamically-oriented play therapy. A variety of modalities will be covered, including parent group training, family therapy, and individual therapy. Applied issues regarding ethical concerns and managed care will also be addressed.