Child & Adolescent Therapy (HPC 6290)
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Child & Adolescent Therapy
HPC 6290
Spring Semester 2008 Section 101
Mondays 2:00pm – 4:50pm
Edwin Duncan Hall Room 225
Instructor: Dr. Barbara A. Scarboro
Office:
101-C Edwin Duncan Hall
Telephone: B (828) 262-6044 or M (704)516-2949
E-Mail
scarboroba@appstate.edu
Office Hours: Please refer to attached sheet.
REQUIRED TEXT AND REFERENCE
Pledge, D.S. (2004). Counseling adolescents and children: Developing your own
clinical style. Belmont, California: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
(ISBN: 0534573797).
Vernon, A., & Clemente, R. (2005). Assessment and intervention with children
and adolescents: Developmental and multicultural approaches. (2nd
edition). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. (ISBN:
1556202393)
SUPPLEMENTAL REFERENCE
American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (5th edition). Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association.
COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
The application of child development and counseling theories to the practice of
counseling children and adolescents. Focus will be on clinical practice, diagnostic
skills, play and art therapy, family systems interventions, parent training
programs, and behavioral interventions.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Child and Adolescent Therapy will have didactic and experiential components
requiring each student to be familiar with the readings and participate in
discussion, group activities and presentations. Confidentiality and respect govern
all written and verbal information and feelings shared during the class extending
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through the conclusion of class. Professionalism, empathy, listening, and selfdisclosure are inherent in discussion and working on group projects; thus,
requiring each student to develop a greater awareness of self-awareness,
multiculturalism (e.g., ethnicity/race, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual
affiliation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status). The impact multicultural issues
have on counseling children, adolescents and their families will emphasized in
the course. The goal of the course is to prepare students to provide culturally
sensitive and professional counseling services to children and adolescents in
various school and mental health settings.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/EXPECTED OUTCOMES
These objectives/outcomes are in fulfillment with Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Programs (CACREP, 2001) as noted in parenthesis.
Students in the course will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to
understanding and application of the following:
 Basic ideas of child development to counseling children and adolescents
from diverse cultural and family backgrounds(CACREP-II-K-2 and K-3;
Standards for School Counseling Programs III-C-2-e and Standards for
Community Counseling Programs III-C-1) ;
 Systemic, biopsychosocial assessments of problems experienced by
children and adolescents (CACREP II-K-7-h,I; Standards for School
Counseling Programs III-2-d,e,f,g,h and Standards for Community
Counseling Programs III-C-3);
 Various techniques for working with children and their families including
play therapy, parent training programs, and behavioral interventions
(CACREP II-K-5-a,b,c,g; Community Counseling Programs III-C-7);
 Ethical and legal considerations in counseling children and
adolescents(Standards for Community Counseling Programs III-A 4);
 Begin to integrate counseling theories toward the development of a
personal theory of counseling with children and adolescents (CACREP IIK-1).
GRADING
Each of the course requirements will be weighted as follows:
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Article Reviews (2)
Observations Reports (2)
Midterm
Group Presentations
Final Examination
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Note: Grade point totals cannot be raised, but can be lowered at the
instructor’s discretion. Students will be notified prior to any adjustments.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED
1. Article Reviews: Identify the setting and population of children/teens that
you have an interest in counseling. Select two (2) articles from professional
journals related to the setting/population for review. Focus on new ideas,
counseling theory, and recommendations presented in the articles that are
applicable to working with your identified population. Reviews should be one
to two pages per article.
2. Observations/Interviews: Complete two (2) contacts with area agencies
providing children and adolescent counseling services. Obtain prior approval
with the appropriate administrator to complete two (2) observations and
brief interviews with the counselor/therapist that you will observe.
Observations should be for a minimum of three (3) hours each. Information
from the observations/interviews will be integrated into class discussion, as
well as a one to two page reflection paper due on the dates listed in the
Tentative Course Outline.
3. Midterm: Multiple choice, short answer, and essay format.
4. Group Presentation: Select a topic related to counseling
children/adolescents. Meet with other presenters in your group and develop
an outline of the group presentation. Outline must be turned in to the
instructor on due date for presentation topic approval. Present researchbased information to include class participation and evaluation/feedback of
the presentation. Creativity, technology, and handouts are required for a
professional presentation. Suggested group presentation topics include, but
are not limited to the following:
 Play Therapy
 Art Therapy
 Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS)
 Family Counseling/Interventions
 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
 Adolescent Substance Abuse Prevention, Intervention or Treatment
 Eating Disorders Treatment
 Self-Mutilation/Cutting Disorders
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 Anger Management
 Suicide Prevention
 Internet Safety
 Counseling Children and Adolescents with Exceptionalities.
Other topics as approved by the instructor.
5. Final Examination: Comprehensive multiple choice, short answer, and essay
format.
Examinations. Each class participant will complete a written midterm and final
examination, as scheduled.
Professional Responsibilities. Each class participant will be expected to read
all assignments before class and participate in class discussions. All students are
expected to contact administrators at area children/adolescent facilities at the
beginning of the semester to schedule observations. Please dress professionally
for your observation unless otherwise suggested by facility personnel. Each
student will be expected to complete the required research for article reviews and
group presentation assignments. Students are expected to complete all
assignments on time formatted according to APA standards. All work must be
typed and professionally presented for feedback. Cell phones and pagers should
not be answered and be turned off or placed on silent during class. Please call
and discuss any concerns or circumstances prior to any due dates.
Attendance. Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Only one
absence is allowed with prior notification provided to the instructor. Failure to
notify the instructor prior to missing class may result in the loss of five (5) points
to the final semester grade. Notification can be communicated via telephone,
email, or in person. Missing more than one (1) class will result in an additional
ten (10) points per absence from the final semester grade.
Inclement Weather Policy. In the event of inclement weather, this class will not
meet if the Wataugua Public Schools are dismissed early or closed. This applies
to teacher workdays as well. A voice message regarding the status of class will
be left on my office phone greeting by 11:00am and no later than two (2) hours
prior to class time. An email will also be sent to each student with the same
notification. Make up days for absences due to inclement weather closing other
than those designated by Wataugua Public School inclement weather schedule
(i.e., personal safety decision or instructor deems weather conditions are too
dangerous) will be addressed per occurrence.
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. Students are expected to be familiar
with and adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Appalachian State
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University Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity booklet. Please refer to the
ASU Handbook or website for requirements: http://judicialaffairs.appstate.edu
Accommodating Students with Special Learning Needs. The American
Disability Act of 1990 requires ASU to provide “reasonable accommodations to
any individual who advises the University of a physical or mental disability.”
Students with a documented disability in need of accommodations should contact
the Department Chairperson and the instructor to discuss the same. Please
arrange a meeting during the first week of class or as early as possible. Office of
Disability Services: http://www.ods.appstate.edu or 222 D.D. Dougherty, 828262-3053 or 828-262-3056(TTY).
Other Related Issues.
 The instructor reserves the right to adjust or change the syllabus during
the course with two (2) weeks prior notice to students.
 Each student is encouraged to become familiar with professional
organizations and licensure requirements (local, state, national) for
specific areas of concentration within the counseling field.