Working With Youth and Families
Course Information
Youth are highly diverse group and vary in age, development, culture, religion, sexual orientation, skills, capacities, interests and strengths. This course examines youth in a system of relationships with family, peers, their community and others, and the ways members of this system can have a significant impact on substance use, other addictions and mental health. Students are introduced to current issues in addiction and mental health in youth, risk factors, developmental and other considerations for assessment, treatment counselling, relapse prevention, maintenance and other supports including harm reduction and skill building strategies.
Intake S24 SEM
Start Date May 14 / 2024
End Date Aug 20 / 2024
Prerequisite(s):
Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma. High Level of proficiency in written and oral communication (English).
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
No
Group Work:
Yes
Registering college code:
AL-SSC2030
Host college code:
SL-CSSL87
How to register
You can register online or by phone. When Registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not AL ENL 001). To get started visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/online/future-students/getting-started/.
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Contact
Algonquin College Online
Email : Online@algonquincollege.com
1385 Woodroffe AvenueOttawa, ON
K2G 1V8
Phone : (613) 727-4723 ext. 3330
Toll Free : (888) 684-4444
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