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Working with Adolescents

This module provides the student with the skills and the knowledge needed to work effectively with adolescents. Students study the concepts, theories and issues that are an essential part of understanding adolescent development. A major feature of this module is to help develop in the student a familiarity with the major theories on adolescent development, to understand adolescent issues and needs from a psychological and sociological perspective, and to learn strategies that enhance communication and counselling skills in dealing with adolescents.

National Units of Competency offered within this Module:
  • CHCYTH1C Work effectively with young people
  • CHCYTH3C Support young people to address their circumstances
  • CHCYTH6C Provide appropriate services for young people
Learning Outcomes:
  • Use terminology and concepts for working with adolescents
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories on adolescent development
  • Recognise sociological perspectives impacting on adolescent issues
  • Identify adolescent issues
  • Use communication skills for working with adolescents
  • Determine and apply counselling strategies for working with adolescents
Content Areas:
  • Relapse prevention/review
  • Adolescent development
  • Adolescence in context: social/political/structural
  • Adolescence in context: education and training/media influences
  • Values and attitudes
  • Sex 'n' drugs 'n' rock 'n' roll
  • Communication with adolescents
  • Adolescents with problems
  • Negotiating relationships with adolescents
  • Counselling strategies
  • Referral and advocacy
  • Case studies
The studies, combined with my previous work experience, have led me into a more satisfying role in an industry I know well. My studies have given me the confidence to manage a role where top notch "soft skills" are essential.
Pip Pearson
Graduate Diploma of Counselling