PSY 255 - Group Dynamics in Chemical Dependency Counseling

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Group counseling issues will be discussed that focus on treating chemical dependency. Diff erences between conventional group treatment, selection of group members, types of groups for chemical dependency treatment, facilitating group process, using groups to build motivation and other topics germane to treating the chemically dependent in groups will be discussed. Group dynamics in self-help groups and inpatient facilities will also be discussed. While this course is intended for Addiction Studies Program (ASP) students who are pursuing the credential in alcoholism and substance abuse counseling (CASAC), psychology and human services students with an interest in group process for treating chemical dependency are invited to enroll. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and one of the following: PSY 110, ANT 110, SOC 110, PSY 266 or PSY 242

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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