CYW300 - Child and Youth Care Methods II

Subject Title
Child and Youth Care Methods II

Subject Description
In this subject, the student will examine the multiple aspects of children and youth in need of help. This subject is a continuation of Child and Youth Care Methods I. The Therapeutic Relationship and Milieu will be studied further with specific focus on the physical, emotional, social, cultural, ideological aspects of the milieu and the assessment of each. This subject will continue to focus on the self-awareness process and best practices techniques related to preventing and responding to challenging behaviour.

Credit Status
One Credit

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

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


1. Examine the specific aspects of the Therapeutic Milieu.

2. Assess the specific aspects of the Therapeutic Milieu.

3. Distinguish between the various milieus.

4. Describe therapeutic methods i.e. techniques and
strategies appropriate within each of the five milieus.

5. Illustrate the skills necessary for appropriate CYW
attitudes and approaches i.e. limit setting in
responding to challenging behavior.

6. Explain the elements of establishing the therapeutic
relationship within various milieus.

7. Explore CYW methods as they relate to engagement,
advocacy collaboration, strengths and self.

8. Discuss the utilization of daily life events to
facilitate change.

9. Evaluate the milieus within a setting.

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