Co-Occurring Disorders in Substance Use Counseling

Catalog description

This course will cover assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Students will develop an awareness of the unique challenges that face clients who are struggling with multiple diagnoses. Students will practice conducting assessments, recovery plans, counseling skills. Ethics and continuum of care issues relevant to the recovery process for this special population. Combines didactic and experiential learning opportunities.