Basic Techniques in Substance Abuse Counseling I

SAC

2200

Basic Techniques in Substance Abuse Counseling I

Students are introduced to a range of interpersonal communication techniques that are critical to engaging, assessing and overall treating the client, and to the major standardized screening and evaluation tools. Focus is placed on the practical/experiential integration of interpersonal techniques and best practices to partner with the client to conduct screenings, intakes and thorough psychosocial assessments. Students also work on developing client-centered treatment/recovery and discharge plans that prepare the client for long-term stabilization. Implementation of the treatment/recovery plan is also stressed with students getting the opportunity to simulate engaging clients from various cultural backgrounds in individual sessions. Students will learn and apply evidence-based practices including the Trans-Theoretical Model (TTM), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Emphasis is placed on accuracy and precision in documentation.

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate Kingsborough CC

No

034636