PSYC 5663 - Substance Abuse Individual Counseling Techniques Practicum

3 Hours. This course provides the basic intervention skills for addiction counseling; counseling methods and techniques used across the continuum of treatment (screening, intake, assessment, goal setting, treatment planning and termination). Practical application of various models of addiction counseling (12 Step Facilitation, Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Assessment and Enhancement, etc.) will be emphasized. A portion of this course is devoted to a “consumer view” survey/evaluation of community resources (services/programs) available to drug/alcohol user and family. Note: Must receive a “B” or better. Prerequisite: PSYC 5413.