CYW200 - Child and Youth Care Methods 1

Subject Title
Child and Youth Care Methods 1

Subject Description
In this subject, the student will be introduced to methods used in creating and maintaining a therapeutic relationship, with a focus on understanding, preventing and responding to challenging behaviour. This subject will also explore the use of self in building therapeutic relationships.

Credit Status
one credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Explore the elements of a therapeutic relationship.

2. Apply the fundamentals of setting limits.

3. Demonstrate the use of strength based and solution focused approaches to working with children, youth and families.

4. Demonstrate various methods in responding to challenging behavior.

5. Explain how their own style will influence the professional relationship and methods that will assist children and youth in their healthy development.

6. Identify how to manage his/her own emotional and behavioral responses to the challenging behavior of children, youth and families.

In addition to the above learning outcomes, students are expected to attend all classes and participate fully. Confidentiality, courtesy and respect for peers and faculty are expected at all times. All of the above knowledge and skills will be teacher and self evaluated on an ongoing basis through assignments and classroom activities.

Cheating and Plagiarism
Each student should be aware of the College's policy regarding Cheating and Plagiarism. Seneca's Academic Policy will be strictly enforced.

To support academic honesty at Seneca College, all work submitted by students may be reviewed for authenticity and originality, utilizing software tools and third party services. Please visit the Academic Honesty site on http://library.senecacollege.ca for further information regarding cheating and plagiarism policies and procedures.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecacollege.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Disabilities Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.