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Social Work Youth Practice
Stage III
Therapeutic Youth Mentoring
Theories and concepts of youth mentoring and positive youth development will be examined in relation to practice as youth mentors. Students will engage in weekly mentoring sessions on campus with local at-risk youth as part of the Campus Connections therapeutic mentoring programme. Lecture topics include adolescent development, effective mentoring relationships, communication and counselling, ethical youth practice, and risk assessment.
Prerequisite: Any 60 points passed at Stage II or above and approval from the Course Director
Restriction: EDUC 747, PROFCOUN 700