This course will address various clinical issues frequently encountered by school counselors in a K-12 setting. Conducted as a seminar, the course is an overview primer of mental health issues affecting children and adolescents (for example,, depression, anxiety, self mutilating behavior, behavioral disorders, PTSD). Clinical issues will be discussed in terms of etiological factors, symptomotology, bio-psycho-social factors, treatment issues, and cultural and diversity perspectives. The use and limitations of the DSM-5 diagnostic system will be addressed. The school counselor's role in referral and long term treatment for clinical issues will be addressed in the context of the ASCA National Model.
- Teacher: Danielle Torres