Maricopa Community Colleges  BHS251   19954-19985 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
BHS251 19954-19985 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Counseling the Chemically Dependent
Techniques, strategies, and treatment modalities necessary for the paraprofessional working with the chemically dependent. Prerequisites: (BHS151 or CHD101) and (BHS130 or departmental approval).
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BHS251   19954-19985 Counseling the Chemically Dependent
1. Apply the counseling process to the needs of chemically dependent clients. (I-V)
2. Explain the major models of treatment utilized in chemical dependency. (I)
3. Describe several diagnostic models and initial assessment methods. (II)
4. Develop a service plan based on client profiles. (III)
5. Assess the strengths and limitations of various treatment modalities when applied to client profiles. (IV)
6. Describe various methods for the assessment of progress made by clients. (V)
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BHS251   19954-19985 Counseling the Chemically Dependent
    I. Counseling Process Models
        A. Generic Models
          1. Carkhuff
          2. Wolf
          3. Truax
        B. Technical Approaches
          1. Behavioral
          2. Cognitive
          3. Affective
          4. Social Models
        C. Interfacing of Counseling Models with Addiction Models
      II. Diagnostic/Assessment Methods
          A. Descriptive vs Diagnostic Classification Methods
            1. Utility
            2. Limitations of Classification
            3. "Labeling"
          B. Assessment Interview
            1. Presented Needs
            2. Chemical Use Patterns
          C. Assessment Instruments and Inventories
        III. Service Plan
            A. Plan Development
            B. Specific Goals/Objectives
            C. Specific Service Methods
          IV. Treatment Methods
              A. Selection
              B. Strengths
              C. Limitations
            V. Assessment of Progress
                A. Review of Initial Plans
                B. Identification of Client Change
                C. Continuing Services
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