HSS 544 Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Relapse Prevention in Addictions Counseling

This course provides students with an overview of the continuum of care in addictions treatment, including prevention, screening, intake, clinical assessment, DSM/ICD diagnosis, treatment planning, and aftercare/relapse prevention. Students learn evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches appropriate for clients with co-occurring disorders. Students acquire advanced strategies for addictions case conceptualization, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and relapse prevention, with the consideration of environmental, biological, social, and cultural factors, as well as those influenced by gender. Case vignettes provided allow students the opportunity to integrate assessment, diagnosis, and strengths-based treatment approaches for diverse clinical populations throughout the lifespan in various treatment settings. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3

Distribution

Argosy Courses