Courses

This course is an examination of the impact of substance abuse and addiction on the family as well as the influence of familial factors and family dynamics on addiction and the process of recovery.

Addiction Counseling emphasizes holistic and contextual understanding of addiction as a basis for equipping students to aid individuals and families facing these challenges. Attention is given to developing and deploying the skills, judgment, and resilience essential for sustainable service.

Examination of prevention methods for substance use and addiction. Needs assessment, prevention strategies, program development, and program evaluation will be covered. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course. A student who does not write with the skill normally required of an upper-division student will not earn a passing grade, no matter how well the student performs in other areas of the course. Writing

To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.

Addictions, theories of causality, social impact, and treatment approaches in today's society. Experiential component included.

This course offers a foundational introduction to clinical work in addictions and family areas, family and addictions. The course will explore the impact both areas have on of addiction recovery.

Provides an overview of addictions counseling; covers topics such as addiction issues, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, ethical and professional issues in addictions counseling practice, individual/group counseling strategies with diverse populations, pharmacological trends and effects of substance abuse.

An overview of substance and behavioral addictions; models, theories, assessment, and treatment of addictive behaviors are explored. Interviewing skills that assess the severity of addiction and the receptiveness to treatment will be reviewed and practiced. Effective recovery and relapse prevention programs will be considered.

This course provides an overview of research and theory in regards to the etiology, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders, e.g. alcoholism, drug addiction, gambling, etc. The course will review theoretical and evidence-based models of counseling for addictive disorders as well as considerations for treating addictive disorders among various special populations and with culturally diverse clients.

This class will provide a framework and counseling model for working with clients with substance abuse or dependence. This course will teach the counseling skills needed to help clients process their information and move toward the change process. The models utilized in this class are client-centered, counselor-directed therapy using a motivational style and spirit.