This course lays out in simple form the essentials for understanding alcohol problems, for making an assessment of the individual, for giving appropriate help within one's own competence and for making decisions on when to make professional referrals and when to seek the advice of others.
The background of students may be diverse, but whatever the background, the aim of this course is to enable the students to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to help the suffering individual and his/her family members into recovery.
STUDY TIME 50 hours - Subjects included in this 10 lesson course:
How to Create a Treatment Plan
Benefits of Treatment
In-Patient or Out-Patient
Withdrawal Symptoms
Social, Psychological and Physiological Aspects
The Counselor's Diagnosis and Assessment
How to Conduct a Diagnostic Interview
Course Philosophy
Treatment Goals
Motivation
The Control Factor
Looking Within
Aspects of Recovery
Creating New Behavior
Techniques for Gathering Information |
