Advocacy, Identity, & Responsive Care in Substance Use Counseling.

Catalog description

This course develops culturally responsive knowledge, skills, professional identity and dispositions for substance use disorder (SUD) counselors. Students examine culture and intersectional identities; apply culturally informed screening, assessment, treatment planning and advocacy; and practice communication skills that promote client dignity, safety, and engagement across diverse communities. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, ethical decision-making, advocacy, and adapting evidence-based approaches in working with diverse populations.