COUN 677 - Crisis and Addiction Counseling

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: COUN 617
Students will develop an understanding of counseling clients/students during crisis, disaster, and other trauma causing events and counseling clients/students through addictive process relating to chemical and behavioral addictions. For crisis and addiction counseling, this course will examine theories, models, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies. The counselor’s collaborative role in crisis preparedness and response is discussed, including self-care strategies appropriate during crisis and addiction counseling. Student competencies are enhanced by participation in activities addressing theoretical as well as practical knowledge of crisis and addiction counseling.