Counseling and Mental Health

This course is designed to introduce students to the counseling and mental health field through understanding how to create healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on understanding mental health, family and friend dynamics, effective communication, and healthy intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. English language arts, social studies, and technology are reinforced. 

Students in this course will gain a deeper understanding of the counseling and mental health field and factors that affect mental health. Emphasis is placed on understanding the human brain and psyche, theories of development, mental disorders, treatment options, and teen violence issues. Activities engage students in exploring various counseling and mental health careers, while building essential life literacy skills they can apply in their own lives to achieve optimal wellbeing. English language arts, social studies, science, technology, interpersonal relationships are reinforced.