ASP 204: Group Counseling in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

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Class Program

Addiction Studies Program

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089091

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Theoretical foundation of group counseling for Substance Use Disorder treatment. Use of groups in inpatient and outpatient treatment is discussed. Focuses on use of information in groups to foster change and growth, dynamics of group interaction/group composition, goal-setting, managing tasks, roles and normative boundaries, as well as skill practice.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ASP 100

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify and practice appropriate group facilitation skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Recognize the group process in action, including stages of the group as well as the characteristics of each stage in the group process and problems that hinder growth such as resistance, denial, transference, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify the difference between a process and an education group.

Program Learning Outcomes

Provide constructive and appropriate feedback to other students.

Program Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

Identify how one’s own values can affect the counseling process.
Recognize various kinds of groups and how they are different.
Understand the stages of the group process.
Recognize issues in the group process such as resistance, denial, over disclosure, transference, countertransference, etc.
Utilize a variety of techniques in groups to facilitate change.