COUN 529 Addictions and Co-Occurring Perspectives
In this graduate-level introduction to addictions and co-occurring issues in the mental health field, counseling students will engage in learning about a variety of theories and etiologies of addiction and addictive behaviors. The course will provide the foundational skills needed to conduct an assessment of co-occurring disorders, including substance use and process addictions. Students will develop skills in determining the stage of the addiction process and the client’s readiness for change using the transtheoretical model, identify level of treatment need on the continuum of care, and practice treatment planning that addresses complex co-occurring issues. Students will also experience the process of behavior change, through engagement in a weekly support group. Methods of instruction feature in-class face-to-face learning, with some asynchronous online work.
Prerequisite
Admission to the MAC Program;
COUN 520: Psychopathology and Psychopharmacology I