Lesson Structure: Counselling Children BPS218

1  Introduction to Types & Causes of Childhood Problems

• Introduction
• Types of Childhood Problems
• Causes of Childhood Problems
• Resilience & Vulnerability

2  Assessment of Childhood Problems

• Introduction
• Understanding Normal Development
• Adolescence
• Assessing Children
• Significance of Prevalence

3  Counselling for Internalising Problems and Disorders – ANXIETY

• Introduction – Main Types of Anxiety
• Other Types of Anxiety
• Symptoms
• Anxiety in Children
• Types of Treatment for Anxiety in Children
• Medication
• Parental Help

4  Counselling for Internalising Problems and Disorders -DEPRESSION

• Introduction
• Depressive Disorders in Children
• Counselling Treatments for Depression

5  Counselling for Externalising Problems and Disorders – Eating Disorders

• What are Eating Disorders?
• Causes of Eating Disorders
• Signs and Symptoms
• Getting Help
• Case Study – Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and treatment of eating disorders

6  Counselling for Externalising Problems and Disorders -CONDUCT DISORDERS

• Introduction
• Sub-types of Conduct Disorder
• Symptoms of Conduct Disorder
• Causes of Conduct Disorder
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Conduct Disorder

7Counselling for Other Problems & Disorders

• Introduction
• Bullying and Cyberbullying
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Treatment for ASD
• ADHD

8  Other Counselling Approaches

• Introduction
• Medication
• MST
• Art Therapy
• Lego Therapy
• Play Therapy

9  Problem Based Learning Project (PBL)

a) What is Problem Based Learning?

• Problem Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional method of active learning which focusses the student on investigation and resolution of real-world problems.

b) Why is Problem Based Learning important?

• Problem Based Learning is designed to help students identify, analyse, apply (where possible) and summarise content related to a hypothetical situation.  Students are required to demonstrate the ability to work to specification as a learned skill.

c) What is a PBL composed of?

• Part one: Written or oral presentation of key findings relevant to the area of study (within specific guidelines).
• Part two: Reflective evaluation of personal learning.

Learning Goals: Counselling Children BPS218

1. Explain broad groups of psychological disorders in children and possible causes of problems
2. Understand the significance of development and differences to adults in the assessment of child mental health
3. Understand childhood anxiety and possible counselling approaches to treatment
4. Understand childhood depression and possible counselling approaches to treatment
5. Understand childhood eating and feeding disorders and possible counselling approaches to treatment
6. Understand childhood anxiety and possible counselling approaches to treatment
7. Explain a range of other problems and disorders affecting children; and compare alternative response strategies
8. Explain a range of different counselling strategies and possible outcomes that are appropriate to use when  dealing with children
9. Investigate a child in need of counselling and develop a treatment plan for that child

Course Tutor: Counselling Children BPS219

Iona Lister
Licentiate, Speech and Language Therapy, UK, Diploma in Advanced Counselling Skills.

Iona has been a clinician and manager of health services for fifteen years, and a trainer for UK-based medical charities, focusing on psychosocial issues, mental health disorders, and also the promotion of communication skills for people in helping roles. She tutors and facilitates groups via workshops and teleconferences, and now specialises in Sight Loss. As a freelance writer, she contributes regular feature articles for magazines, has written five published books, as well as published courses relating to personal development and counselling skills.
Iona has also written published books, courses and articles across a wide range of subjects, mostly in the areas of health, counselling, psychology, crafts and wildlife.

She has drawn experience from clinical and managerial experience within the NHS as well as medical and humanitarian subjects. She has been a regular feature writer and expert panel member of a national magazine for six years.

Books include:

• A Guide to Living with Alzheimer’s Disease (and associated dementias), The Psychology of Facial Disfigurement; a Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals, When a Medical Skin Condition Affects the Way you Look
• A Guide to Managing Your Future
• Facing Disfigurement with Confidence
• Cross Stitch
• A Guide to Creativity and Success for Beginners.

Courses written include:

• Mental Health and Social Work
• Counselling Skills
• Understanding and Responding to Substance Misuse
• Journalling for Personal Development
• Guided Imagery
• Stress Management.

Current work includes:

• Tutor: Courses associated with Creative Writing, Counselling Skills, Psychology, Holistic Therapy
• Certified Hypnotherapist and Hypnotension Practitioner.
• Facilitator of Teleconference Groups: Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)
• Trainer (Skills for Seeing): Macular Society
• Reviewer of Books/Information: Macmillan Cancer Support
• Fundraiser: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Embroidery/Art Groups Facilitator, Board Member
• Website Manager: The Strathcarron Project, Coordinator (Delaware & Tennessee) Human Writes

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