COUN 851 Syllabus
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
Fall 2013
COUN 851
Textbooks:
Substance Abuse Counseling
Author: Judith A. Lewis; Robert Q. Dana & Gregory A. Blevins
Edition / Copyright: 4TH, 2011
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing, Co.
Course Description: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING (3 semester hours)
A course focusing on models, counseling strategies, techniques and skill development involved in substance abuse treatment. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and
593, 733, 834, and 876)
A Focus on the Standards:
Standard I: Learner – Centered Knowledge
Standard II: Learner – Centered Skills
Standard III: Learner – Centered Process
Standard IV: Learner – Centered Equity and Excellence for All Learners
Standard V: Learner – Centered Communications
Standard VI: Learner – Centered Professional Development
Download a copy of the study manual from: http://www.excet.nesinc.com/ or http://www.sbec.state.tx.us
Method of Delivery: Classroom Instruction & Blackboard
Course Objectives:
This course will provide counselors with techniques which are useful for adapting their existing skills to the special needs of substance abusing clients.
A.
The student will be able to identify the characteristics of the chemically dependent population, including special sub-populations.
B.
The student will be familiar with various definitions and etiological theories of chemical dependency, along with their subsequent treatment models. C.
The student will be able to apply various tenets of psychometric assessment to the assessment of substance abusing clients.
D.
The student will be familiar with various assessment instruments and structured clinical interview techniques.
E.
The student will be able to design an individualized treatment plan which will meet the unique needs of the client.
F.
The student will be able to adapt individual and group counseling techniques to fit the needs of the target population.
G.
The student will be aware
Fall 2013
COUN 851
Textbooks:
Substance Abuse Counseling
Author: Judith A. Lewis; Robert Q. Dana & Gregory A. Blevins
Edition / Copyright: 4TH, 2011
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Publishing, Co.
Course Description: SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING (3 semester hours)
A course focusing on models, counseling strategies, techniques and skill development involved in substance abuse treatment. (Prerequisites: COUN 539 or 832 or 878; and
593, 733, 834, and 876)
A Focus on the Standards:
Standard I: Learner – Centered Knowledge
Standard II: Learner – Centered Skills
Standard III: Learner – Centered Process
Standard IV: Learner – Centered Equity and Excellence for All Learners
Standard V: Learner – Centered Communications
Standard VI: Learner – Centered Professional Development
Download a copy of the study manual from: http://www.excet.nesinc.com/ or http://www.sbec.state.tx.us
Method of Delivery: Classroom Instruction & Blackboard
Course Objectives:
This course will provide counselors with techniques which are useful for adapting their existing skills to the special needs of substance abusing clients.
A.
The student will be able to identify the characteristics of the chemically dependent population, including special sub-populations.
B.
The student will be familiar with various definitions and etiological theories of chemical dependency, along with their subsequent treatment models. C.
The student will be able to apply various tenets of psychometric assessment to the assessment of substance abusing clients.
D.
The student will be familiar with various assessment instruments and structured clinical interview techniques.
E.
The student will be able to design an individualized treatment plan which will meet the unique needs of the client.
F.
The student will be able to adapt individual and group counseling techniques to fit the needs of the target population.
G.
The student will be aware