COM HLT X 470.10 - Family Counseling Skills
Course Description
This course provides a brief overview of the theoretical and practical methods of assessing and implementing the basic counseling skills for treating substance use disorders in family systems. Information is presented through lectures and interactive discussions. Students are expected to acquire a knowledge base to apply treatment models in counseling, supporting interventions and collaborating with other professionals. The course inspires students to connect their own experience with family systems by tracking behavior patterns in their own family of origin and the relationships they have inside and outside of the family.
Course Outline
This course presents an overview on assessing and implementing the basic counseling skills needed for treating substance use disorders in family systems.Notes
Contact:
Alcohol and Drugs Abuse Counseling Certificate
(310) 825-7093
mntlhlth@unex.ucla.edu
Prerequisites
COM HLT X 470.5 Introduction to Counseling and the 12 Core Functions, COM HLT X 470.7 Individual Counseling Skills, COM HLT X 470.9 Group Counseling Skills.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling : Required
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required