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Course Title Working With Youth and Families
Conestoga Course Code OLRN8490
Host College St. Lawrence College
OntarioLearn Course Code SL-CSSL87
Start Date 05/14/2024
End Date 08/20/2024
Course Fee $431.25
Hours 45
Pre-requisites Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma. High Level of proficiency in written and oral communication (English).
Course Description Youth are highly diverse group and vary in age, development, culture, religion, sexual orientation, skills, capacities, interests and strengths. This course examines youth in a system of relationships with family, peers, their community and others, and the ways members of this system can have a significant impact on substance use, other addictions and mental health. Students are introduced to current issues in addiction and mental health in youth, risk factors, developmental and other considerations for assessment, treatment counselling, relapse prevention, maintenance and other supports including harm reduction and skill building strategies.
Midterm Exam Format No exam requirement
Final Exam Format No exam requirement
Final Exam Group 05/14/2024 
Other Evaluation Details Quizzes 20%, Application Assessments 15%, Online Group Exercise 10%, Discussion Board 10%, Midterm Presentation 20%, Final Assessment Report 25%
Minimum Passing Mark 50
Mandatory Chats No
Mandatory Group Work Yes
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