2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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CPD 217 - Advanced Counseling Techniques for Substance Abuse


Credits: 3
Description
Comprehensive overview of counseling philosophies, concepts, theories and practical treatment approaches appropriate for the substance abuser.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the denial/delusional system of addicted persons.
  2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of accepting counseling techniques for dealing with denial/delusional thinking.
  3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the behavioral change process in addicted persons.
  4. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and facility in the practice of such major treatments as Rogerian Non-Directive, Motivational Interviewing, Rational-Emotive, and Reality therapies.
  5. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of confidentiality laws and requirements related to addiction counseling.
  6. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the State and National ethical requirements related to professional practice in the addiction treatment field.

Prerequisite: PSY 101  and CPD 117  



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