Mar 29, 2024  
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HUS 106 - Introduction to Fundamentals of Children’s Behavioral Health

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An introduction to key clinical terms and concepts related to the Children’s Behavioral Health Workforce (CBH) to reduce mental health disparities and increase quality of care in racial, ethnic and underserved communities.  This course focuses on specifics of Children’s Behavioral Health care including systems of care, skills for working in community health, and working with youth and families as Family Partners and Therapeutic/Peer Mentors.

Students will be able to:


* Describe “family-driven” care and how it differs from “family-centered” care
* Help a youth or parent identify family strengths using a strengths-based approach
* Develop and implement a crisis plan
* Use role plays and rehearsals to help parents and youth practice self-advocacy
* Navigate child-serving state agencies


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