ALDAC 103 Introduction to Counseling Helping Profession • 3 Cr.

Description

Introduces basic theories, models and techniques used in the counseling professions. Includes interviews with current counseling professionals, hands on practice with counseling techniques and transference, counter-transference self-awareness inventories.

Outcomes

After completing this class, students should be able to:

• Recognize that crisis may indicate an underlying substance use disorder and may be a window of opportunity for change
• Describe the personal benefits and liabilities of being employed in the field of chemical dependency counseling
• Demonstrate understanding of the importance of self-awareness in one's personal and professional life
• Describe the collaborative process that facilitates the client's progress toward mutually determined goals and objectives
• Demonstrate the utilization of strategies designed to maintain personal physical and mental wellness