Practical Interventions for Children & Young People in Mental Distress - Waterford

This 10-credit course introduces students to a series of frameworks that will guide them through practicebased skills to assist children in mental distress. including: • Developing a rapport with children and young people • Managing communication effectively with families • Communication differences between a younger child and an older teen • Consent, confidentiality and communication when working with young people • Best practice in de-escalation of a young person in acute distress.

Must hold the equivalent to a Level 8 in an appropriate discipline.

1 SEMESTER - PART-TIME

Blended delivery

Start Date: September 2024