ASP 202: Individual Counseling Theory & Techniques for Substance Abuse Disorder

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Class Program
Addiction Studies Program
Credits
5
Lecture Hours 50 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
089090
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

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.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

ASP 100 or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the major psychological theories and current research/literature commonly used in SUD counseling.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.

    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the major psychological theories and current research/literature commonly used in SUD counseling.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the importance of self-care to promote personal health and prevent burnout.

    Level
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

    Level
    Beginner

  2. Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

    Level
    Beginner

  3. Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

  1. How various counseling theories are used in individual counseling theories & techniques apply to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling.
  2. Awareness of one’s own values and how they influence the counseling process
  3. The importance of self-care for counselors including concepts such as vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
  4. Strengths and limitations of a variety of counseling theories.
  5. Recognizing what is and is not the job of the counselor
  6. Additional theories and techniques including, but not limited to Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, etc.