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Course description

This course will provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and skill base for advanced practice in mental health in a variety of settings. In weekly seminars and a series of intensive workshops, the focus is on developing students' knowledge and skills in relation to assessment and intervention with people with mental health problems. The skills addressed in this course include: assessment and decision-making; inclusive and participatory approaches to practice; working with individuals and families in diverse environments; professional and legal writing skills; individual and systems advocacy skills; professional team work; and understanding and application of evidence in practice. Students will attend weekly 3 hour seminars and weekly 3 hour workshops during the semester.

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