CNED 422Foundations of Addictions Counseling

3 credits · Counselor Education · Penn State

Study of the fundamental principles of counseling individuals with a wide variety of addictions. CN ED 422 Foundations of Addictions Counseling (3)Students explore the fundamental principles of addictions counseling from a wide range of perspectives. These include the psychopharmacological aspects of alcohol and abusable drugs, along with theories and assessments of addictive disorders. Many treatment models are considered, and are examined in the context of individual, group, and family therapy perspectives. The course also addresses the research literature on codependence, COA's AA and other 12-step programs, dual diagnosis, relapse, prevention, and multicultural and gender issues.