Introduction
Part I - Core Knowledge: Understanding Development from 0-18 years
1.1Development - A Dynamic Interplay Model
1.2The Importance of Play
1.3Theory of Mind
1.4Cognitive Development
1.5Attachment Theory
1.6Object Relations Theory
1.7Humanistic Theories of Development
1.8Neurobiological Development
1.9Puberty & the Adolescent Transition
1.10Environmental & Systemic Factors
1.11Developmental Implications for Counselling
Part II - Key Skills: The Therapeutic Process
2.1Core Principles of Integrative Counselling with Children and Adolescents
2.2Core Relationship Components
2.3The Therapeutic Frame
2.4Building Rapport
2.5Contracting
2.6Limit-Setting
2.7Assessment & Integrative Formulations
2.8Risk Assessment & Safeguarding
2.9Confidentiality & Consent
2.10Outcome & Process Measures
2.11Cultural Competence
2.12Working with Parents/Carers
2.13Record-Keeping & Data Protection
2.14Developing & Sustaining the Therapeutic Relationship
2.15Managing Ruptures in the Therapeutic Alliance
2.16Transference & Countertransference
2.17Developing Advanced Empathy
2.18Tracking
2.19Endings
2.20Ethical Issues
2.21Self-Disclosure
2.22Working with Other Professionals
2.23Self-Care for Counsellors
2.24Clinical Supervision
Part III - Key Skills: Interventions, Techniques & Strategies
3.1Skills & Interventions
3.2Symbol & Metaphor
3.3Play-Based Interventions
3.4Creative-Arts Interventions
3.5Therapeutic 'Chat'
3.6Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
3.7Working with Emotions
3.8Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
3.9Groups
3.10Working with Risk
3.11Self-Harm
3.12Food & Body Issues
3.13Alcohol & Substance Misuse
3.14Trauma & Abuse
3.15Risky Sexual Behaviour
3.16Identity
3.17Sexuality & Gender Identity
3.18Bullying
3.19Online Risk
3.20Family Breakdown & Instability
3.21Bereavement & Loss
3.22Self-Esteem
3.23Anxiety
3.24Depression
3.25Diagnosis, Medication & Psychiatric Presentations
3.26Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
3.27Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
3.28Visual & Hearing Impairments
3.29Physical Disability
3.30Chronic Illness
3.31Resilience
Part IV - Key Considerations: Contexts & Client Groups
4.1Considerations & Contexts
4.2Educational Settings
4.3Private Practice
4.4Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
4.5Voluntary & Community Services (VCS)
4.6Online Counselling
4.7Refugee Communities
4.8Looked-After Children