MCCCD Program Description

Communication Skills in Treating Addiction

Course: ASD102

First Term: 2012 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Further examination and refinement of communication and beginning professional counseling skills as they relate to the addicted client and family members. Emphasis on practicing the application of these skills to various situations associated with treatment planning. Record keeping/documentation skills emphasized.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Define counseling. (I) 2. Describe the counseling process in terms of objectives. (I) 3. Explain questioning and interviewing techniques. (I) 4. Summarize the importance of asking probing questions. (I) 5. Explain the client responsibility in the process of change. (II) 6. Summarize the importance of treatment planning. (II) 7. Explain the importance of encouraging clients and family members. (II) 8. Describe how to close or terminate client interviews. (II) 9. Explain denial as it applies to both clients and their family members. (III) 10. Identify special issues in the counseling process and describe appropriate behavior for handling them. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Counseling Process A. Definition of Counseling B. Questioning Techniques C. Interviewing/ and Counseling Techniques II. Dynamics of Counseling Sessions A. Stages of Counseling B. Planning C. Development of Goals D. Challenging Clients E. Terminating Counseling 1. Referrals 2. Follow-Up III. Special Issues in Counseling A. Denial B. Reluctance and Resistance C. Client and Counselor Agendas D. Influential Clients E. Counselor Bias and Issues F. Cultural Considerations G. Gifts and Gratuities H. Giving Solicited Professional Advice to Individuals Who Are Not Clients

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2011

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