Maricopa Community Colleges  CHD165   20004-20036 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/00
CHD165 20004-20036 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of the Chemically Dependant
Overview of counseling theories including the application to chemical dependency groups. Recordkeeping skills and beginning paraprofessional counseling skills emphasized. Prerequisites: CHD161.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CHD165   20004-20036 Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of the Chemically Dependant
1. Demonstrate ability to establish client rapport. (I)
2. Interpret client resistance. (II)
3. Demonstrate ability to use appropriate paraprofessional counseling skills/techniques to handle client resistance. (II)
4. Explain counter transference and transference issues in counseling. (III)
5. Summarize the grief process as it relates to chemical dependency. (IV)
6. Identify client cross-addiction issues. (V)
7. Demonstrate ability to identify client physical and sexual abuse issues. (VI)
8. Utilize appropriate beginning crisis intervention skills. (VI)
9. Complete various client documentation forms. (VI)
10. Analyze the application of theoretical approaches to chemical dependency counseling. (VI)
11. Demonstrate ability to conduct appropriate client feedback. (VI)
12. Analyze a written case study. (VI)
13. Identify potential ethical/legal issues in group counseling. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CHD165   20004-20036 Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of the Chemically Dependant
    I. Client Rapport
        A. Definition
        B. Building Rapport with Client
        C. Keeping Rapport
      II. Client Resistance
          A. Causes for Resistance
          B. Personal and Family Resistance
          C. Techniques to Address Resistance
        III. Counter Transference and Transference
            A. Definitions
            B. Dealing with Issues
          IV. Steps of Grief Process
            V. Cross-Addiction
                A. Definition
                B. What It Is and Is Not
                C. Biosystem and Cross Addiction
              VI. Dealing with Clients
                  A. Client Abuse
                    1. Physical Issues
                    2. Sexual Issues
                  B. Crisis Intervention
                  C. Client Documentation
                    1. Informed Consent
                    2. Progress Notes
                    3. Intake Assessment
                    4. Release of Information
                  D. Theoretical Approaches
                  E. Client Feedback
                  F. Case Studies
                VII. Ethical and Legal Issues
                    A. Problem Areas
                    B. Avoiding Problems
                    C. Group Issues vs. Individual Issues.
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