Child and Family Interventions and Skills

In this course, students will learn about first, second, and third wave psychological interventions that are used to support children and families. Students will develop an understanding of the core components of the interventions, the theoretical foundations, target populations, empirical support, strengths and limitations, and practical considerations for using them with children and families. Emphasis will be placed on relationship-building, particularly through whakawhanaungatanga, to enhance intervention effectiveness. Additionally, students will learn and be assessed on core skills essential for working with children, adolescents, and adults.