Assessment and Intervention Planning

Child and youth care practitioners use strength-based assessment methods to develop goals, to design care and intervention plans, and to select intervention techniques that are responsive to the strengths, development and holistic needs of children, youth and their families. With an emphasis on trauma informed care and respecting a young person's inherent right to self-determine, students learn a variety of strength-based assessment methods and intervention models that can be applied in a variety of contexts to promote optimal development and mental wellness. Using experiential and practical application exercises students apply advanced intervention skills.