Focus is on SUD counseling for families, significant others, parents, children, and other family, regarding common issues related to addicted family members. Topics include stages of adaptation, family roles, children of alcoholics as well as models of family therapy including overviews of structural, functional and systems approaches.
CDS 100 or Instructor Permission
Course Learning Outcomes
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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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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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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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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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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
- Become aware of the impact of substance use on the family system including the chemically dependent member, spouse or significant other, children and the community.
- Knowledge of the most common family treatment models in SUD treatment.
- Understanding issues relating to co-dependency, abuse and/or incest.
- Introduction to family support groups such as Alanon.
- Increase familiarity with the family rules and roles developed in dysfunctional families.
- Become familiar with resources for recovery.