CYCP-2043Counselling Skills
Child and Youth care professionals provide counseling to children, youth and families in multi-dimensional environments through relational practice. The foundational components of communication strategies will be reinforced and students will be introduced to the practice of Motivational Interviewing. Students will acquire the MI skills necessary to assist youth with motivation for change. Individual helping techniques will be extended into group work practice and the role of groups in working with children, youth and families from a holistic and culturally appropriate approach.
