PS 4223 - Substance Abuse Counseling II 3 F, SP, SU

The second and final course of this series will cover ethics and diversity issues, advocacy roles, and research trends, as well as family roles and the impact of chemical addiction on the family unit. An overview of prevention and various interventions will be presented including counseling theories, individual, group, and family systems models of treatment, spiritual practices, and community involvement. Attention will be given to the development of a solid, individualized relapse prevention plan. Experiential components will include required Al-Anon meeting attendance and conducting mock role-play activities.