Portland-State-University 2014-2015 Bulletin

Coun 597 Strengths, Risk Factors, and Disturbance in Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families

Focus on infants, toddlers, and their families and how they cope successfully with life tasks and external stressors. Examination of what happens when coping breaks down and problems emerge in families with young children. Students will (1) identify relevant strengths and resiliency factors for infants, toddlers, and their families; (2) understand developmentally relevant risk factors, especially parental mental health issues, and their potential impact on infants, toddlers, and their families; and (3) gain knowledge of major forms of psychopathology within infant/toddler mental health.

Credits

3
  • Up one level
  • 500