ADD 225 - Intro to Chemical Dependency Counse

Institution:

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to introduce students to the effective ways to help counsel those caught up in the cycle of addictions. It will help them broaden their understanding as to what addiction is, how to counsel those who have physical and psychological addictions, and what evidence-based treatments are available for the addict. It will also introduce students to the concepts of motivational enhancement and interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, skills training and 12-step facilitation. The class will help the student be better prepared professionally, by going through step-by-step treatment in developing further their functional skills in knowing what addiction is, and its effects on societies around the world. An emphasis will be on some of the issues surrounding addiction counseling; how to be effective in their work with those caught in addiction, and how you can use the tools learned to effectively address substance abuse.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pennhighlands.edu

Phone Number:

(814) 262-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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