Counseling theories and techniques for individual counseling of those with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) will be covered. Includes information on counseling techniques such as confrontation, feedback, summarizing, active listening and others. May also include information on theories used primarily in SUD treatment such as the Transtheoretical Model, Motivational Interviewing, etc.
CDS 100 or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Core Topics
- How various counseling theories are used in individual counseling theories & techniques apply to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling.
- Awareness of one’s own values and how they influence the counseling process
- The importance of self-care for counselors including concepts such as vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
- Strengths and limitations of a variety of counseling theories.
- Recognizing what is and is not the job of the counselor
- Additional theories and techniques including, but not limited to Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, etc.