University of Montana Department of Counseling Workshops
Addictions May 20th, 2024- June 21st 2024, Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00am to 1:30pm Presented By Shannon Lollar, PhD, LCPC Description:This course is designed to provide an overview of addictive behaviors and effective counseling methods in addictions treatment. Students and community members will be invited to learn about the impact of addictive substances and process addictions on the brain, co-occurring disorders, models of addiction, levels of treatment, assessments related to substance abuse/process addictions, and evidence-based practices in the field of addictions counseling including Motivational Interviewing. Students will familiarize themselves with the impact of addiction on the family, group work, interventions, and addiction among special populations. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to engage in experiential learning activities such as attending 12-step program meetings, completing an abstinence project, and role-plays to create knowledge pertaining to addiction counseling. This course serves to prepare students to work in addictions counseling settings as well as address the issue of addiction with clients in general practice settings.
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