Individual Counseling Skills
Individual Counseling Skills
COM HLT X 470.7
Introduction to the theories and vital skills needed when counseling individuals with substance use disorders. Skills include: motivational interviewing, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT).
Typically Available
Winter
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Describe the impact of the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client
Practice motivational interviewing skills including: empathy, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries
Demonstrate skills in screening, brief interventions, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
About This Course
This course introduces the application of individual counseling skills when working with people with substance use disorders. Topics include an introduction to the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor; professional ethics; role and responsibility of the counselor; major theories of individual counseling with a focus on evidence-based practices; introduction to and practice with Motivational Interviewing; and introduction to and practice with Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT; four-hour training to meet DHHS requirement).
Prerequisites
Completion of COM HLT X 470.5 Introduction to Counseling and the 12 Core Functions.
This course applies toward the following programs
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
certificate
certificate
Acquire the knowledge to become an effective substance use disorder counselor. Learn the skills to help clients identify and change addiction-related beliefs and behaviors. Format: Remote (Required Courses). Internship is in person.
Acquire the knowledge to become an effective substance use disorder counselor. Learn the skills to help clients identify and change addiction-related beliefs and behaviors. Format: Remote (Required Courses). Internship is in person.