Individual Counseling Skills
Individual Counseling Skills
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).
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Winter 2027 Schedule
Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.
Enrollment deadline: January 10, 2027. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
This course applies toward the following programs
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
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.