ALDAC 206 - Chemical Dependency Group Counseling

3 CR

Examines psycho-educational dynamics, models, techniques and theories of group counseling with alcoholic and drug addicted individuals. Includes practice and development of group counseling skills.

Prerequisite(s): ALDAC 106 and permission of program director.

Course Outcomes

Describe variety of culturally appropriate models and strategies for group counseling clients with substance use disorders
Demonstrate the ability to form group by determining size type and purpose of group; establishing criteria for entrance into group; establishing group goals and ground rules for behavior; identifying outcomes; and determining criteria and methods for client termination and/or graduation
Describe and summarize client behavior in group for the purpose of documenting client’s progress
Demonstrate the ability to shift focus of group when process and content are not consistent with group meeting goals
Describe variety of dynamic processes group experience as new members join and old members exit group

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