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Nov 24, 2024
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COUN 211 - Principles and Practices of Addiction Counseling
Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course introduces students to issues related to the etiology, assessment, and treatment of addictions. Key concepts related to the classification of addictions, and necessary screening tools and assessment skills that counselors utilize during the initial clinical interview will be reviewed. Counseling skills, approaches, and interventions for addictions that match individual client needs will be addressed. The interface between addictions and psychopathology are closely examined. Through lectures, readings, class discussions, experiential activities, and various media, students will be able to widen the scope of their understanding and application of empirically-supported approaches to prevention and treatment of addictions.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Matriculation in counseling program or permission of program director.
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