0036 - Module 7: Disruptive Behaviour Disorders and Psychotic Disorders: When Challenging Students Challenge You

Course Description

This offering has been approved by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities as an OSAP eligible micro-credential. To learn more about the process to apply for OSAP micro-credential funding at Laurier, please visit the OSAP for Micro-credential Funding webpage. Email questions to continuingeducation@wlu.ca.

The media is full of frightening images and ideas about what it means to have a serious mental illness. As a society, we have all paid the price for these distorted and inaccurate descriptions, but those who have experienced psychosis, and those who suffer from disruptive behaviour disorders, have likely been hurt the most.

Our goal for this module is to provide a remedy to the inaccurate information and misperceptions about psychotic disorders, encouraging open and factual conversations about the topic, especially within your school’s setting. We also intend for participants to develop strong and relevant skills for working well with students struggling with psychotic issues or behaviours.

Instructor: Carolyn FitzGerald, assistant professor, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University, PhD (clinical psychology).

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Mental Health Issues in the Classroom Certificate : Mental Health Issues in the Classroom