MFT 6400 - Addiction and Crisis Intervention

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Description:

This course provides an overview of a variety of systemic approaches which can be used to treat addiction. Students will be be expected to consider the self-of-the-therapist issues and diversity concerns as it relates to exposure to and treatment of addiction with the individuals, couples, and family. A variety of addictive substances topics will also be introduced to help students understand the issues related to long-term and short-term effects of various classes of substances and the withdrawal symptoms which may be experience by the client. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe theories of addiction and violence and how they impact individuals, couples and families with an emphasis on family systems theories. 2. Critique empirically-supported assessment instruments and interview techniques for assessing addictions and violence in the family. 3. Identify and defend the use of appropriate use of treatment techniques for individuals, couples, and families with addictions and violence problems, with an emphasis on marital and family therapy approaches. 4. Defend the importance of ethical and legal issues and the therapist's personal issues present when working with families with addictions and violence. 5. Identify and recommend the use of self-help resources in the community including 12-step programs, support groups, and inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, self-help literature, etc. Prerequisites: Admission to the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.