CMHC 6120 - Addiction Counseling

Institution:

Utah Valley University

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Description:

Prerequisite(s): CMHC 6010, CMHC 6020, and Admission to Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. program or Master of Education-School Counseling Emphasis program. Introduces relevant theory, research, and practice associated with substance abuse and addictions Counseling. Presents a blend of didactic and practical elements to increase student knowledge of fundamental concepts while providing opportunities to experiment with approaches to working with clients presenting with substance abuse and /or addictions concerns. Explores topics that include pharmacological issues and terminology, models of addiction, theories on etiology, diagnosis and assessment, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Requires students to practice the introductory concepts of Motivational Interviewing in a practicum element that will accompany lectures, group discussion, case studies, and demonstrations over the course of the semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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