The course is broken into 7 topics. Resources associated with each topic can be found in the Knowledge Share by following the links below:
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Effective Interpersonal Approaches in Counseling
Effective interpersonal skills when working with clients is key and we can cultivate these approaches through knowledge and practice.
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Building a Therapeutic Relationship
Relationship building has been found to be of utmost importance in counseling relationships and in cultivating change with people needing substance use treatment and prevention services.
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Therapeutic Communication Skills
Therapeutic communication skills are key when working with people in substance use treatment and prevention and can be cultivated through understanding of the skills and practice.
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Understanding Stages of Change
The Stages of Change are a Transtheoretical Model – an integrative, biopsychosocial model to conceptualize the process of intentional behavior change which can be used to assist clients in substance use treatment to progress.
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Facilitating Treatment Groups
A majority of addiction treatment occurs in group settings so counselors must become adept at facilitating treatment groups and managing client behavior in groups.
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Conducting Family Psychoeducation Groups
Family groups can be very challenging but also immensely powerful and effective; special skill sets are required to conduct these groups.
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Teaching Skills to Clients
Beyond clinical interventions, sometimes clients need to be taught skills they have not had modelled or taught when growing up. This can include budgeting, communication, and a myriad of others that we can teach in individual and group settings.