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Summary

This module explores theories and practice of child and family adaptation using four key perspectives: life events during development (birth, death, trauma and illness), clinical populations (neurodevelopmental conditions) and neurocognitive adaptation in the context of brain development. Finally, the module considers evidence-based interventions to support child mental health and wellbeing through transition. This module considers issues related to diversity.Ìý

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After taking this module, you should be able to:

1. To explore using key theories (such as attachment, neuropsychological, systemic), the experience of adaptation, and consider this in the context of the mental health and well-being of the child and family
2. To consider adaptation with typically developing groups and compare and contrast with clinical cases
3. To consider evidence based interventions, particularly systemic therapies to address mental health issues related to transition and adaptation
4. Evaluate the literature using a critical framework so you can generalise your knowledge outside the module and consider the evolving literature and evidence base

Who is this module for?

This is an optional module for the MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Sessions will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, research paper discussions and small group work.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a single 2,000 word written essay which will evaluate your ability to critically review the literature on specific aspects of adaptation, development and well-being in the family context.

Selected Reading List

Dollar, J.M., &Ìý Calkins,ÌýS. D. (2019) 'Developmental Psychology', in Thomas H. Ollendick, Susan W. White, and Bradley A. White (eds),ÌýThe Oxford Handbook of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Oxford Library of PsychologyÌý