Substance Use Counseling
Course Description
Summary
This course covers the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders. Students will learn evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and harm reduction. The course also addresses the role of co-occurring disorders, the impact of addiction on families, and ethical issues in substance abuse counseling.
*Students in CMHC-EXAT must infuse expressive arts therapies into their coursework. This course may be used to satisfy "Advanced Topics in Expressive Arts Therapy."
*Students in CMHC-NT must infuse narrative therapy into their coursework, This course may be used to satisfy "Advanced Narrative Therapy Techniques" OR "Narrative Therapy Techniques with Specific Populations."
*Students in CMHC-SOGE must infuse their coursework with Sexual Orientation/Gender Expression specific topics into their coursework. This course may be used to satisfy "Advanced LBGTQIA+ Counseling Techniques."
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the etiology and progression of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals, families, and communities, demonstrating competence in using evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and harm reduction strategies to treat substance use disorders.
- Assess the role of co-occurring mental health disorders in substance use and integrate treatment approaches for both.
- Evaluate the ethical and legal considerations specific to substance abuse counseling, including confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and client autonomy.
Prerequisites
Enrollment in graduate CMHC program.