HSS 540 Addictions and Family Counseling

This course focuses on the role of the family in addictions counseling, in addition to the impact of substance use disorders on family and significant others. Students learn prevention and intervention treatment strategies specific for conducting family counseling to prevent, treat, and promote recovery from addictions. Family engagement, family counseling skills, and community education and advocacy are addressed. Special topics covered include survivors of domestic violence, adolescents, and women discussed from a family systems approach to addictions counseling. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3

Distribution

Argosy Courses