PSY652 Clinical Appl.& Techn. in Add. Counsel
Graduates will focus on current clinical assessment, case conceptualization, and case management issues in relation to addiction. Graduates will develop efficient skills in creating the therapeutic alliance, active listening skills, counseling techniques, and gathering relevant history and systematic biopsychosocial assessment data from collateral information as well as client intake interviews. Graduates will learn diagnostic skills, differential diagnoses, effective writing skills, and maintenance of client records. In a multicultural focus, the Graduates will consider ethical, environmental, and cultural contexts from a biopsychosocial lens. In addition to substance use, Graduates will focus on addiction concerns related to compulsions (i.e, Eating Disorders, Shopping, Gambling and Video Games). Graduates will consider the implications of addictions in ethical, environmental and cultural contexts. Graduates will also enhance their understanding of consulting with professionals in regard to treatment and case conceptualization andaccurately presenting a case within supervision, feedback procedures, and various helping strategies.