PSY 05350 - Psychological Treatment and Counseling of the Alcoholic/ Drug Abuser

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Rowan University

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Description:

Prerequisites: PSY 05125 This course provides an overview of fundamental issues in the psychological treatment and counseling of the alcoholic/drug abuser. Topics covered include ethical issues in counseling, information concerning the theory and practice of individual group and family therapy with substance abusers, treatment planning and case management, gender, race and class issues in counseling the addicted client, and the role of resistance and denial in recovery. The course will be taught by a treatment professional who will focus upon basic counseling issues and skills. Students will be repeatedly informed that completion of this course does not qualify one to practice as a psychologist or therapist. The course constitutes a careful, systematic introduction to the concepts and skills that must be mastered in order to be an effective drug abuse counselor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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