CAS 248 - Substance Abuse Counseling II

Credit(s): 3

Prerequisite(s): CAS 243.
This course presents students with experiential application of counseling practice techniques and specifically addresses substance abuse. The objective is to increase the student’s knowledge of counseling strategies and prepare them for real-world application of those techniques. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Understand and demonstrate proficiency in the application of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other appropriate intervention techniques pertaining to individual or group counseling for persons with substance abuse disorders
Understand the characteristics of special populations in substance abuse counseling and how to modify clinical procedures to accommodate the needs of those special populations.
Create clinical plans designed to prevent relapse for substance abuse clients.
Develop and implement attainable discharge plans for substance abusing clients.
Explain the concept of medically assisted substance abuse treatment and counseling.
Identify community groups who could help to sustain recovery when the client is discharged from treatment.
Apply theory to addiction treatment.
Develop treatment plans using the counseling/clinical techniques specifically for the individuals who are experiencing addiction.