Study of communication theory, self concept, perception, verbal and
non-verbal communication, critical thinking, effective communication
skills and development and interpersonal influence. Focus on the group as
a system, roles and membership, phases of group development, leadership.

This course will provide the student with an overview of the various
counseling theories and their application to chemical dependency
counseling and treatment. The focus will be on assessment, diagnosis,
the core functions of an addictions counselor, and basic counseling
skill building. Counseling theories/approaches will be explored. Cultural
variables will be identified and their impact on counseling approaches.

This course will provide a comprehensive review of current models,
theories and principles pertinent to the identification, description and
delineation of major mental disorders. Concepts and terminology from
the DSM R – IV will be detailed and applied to salient clinical concerns
and situations arising in the addiction treatment field. Cases and
illustrations will be drawn from the student’s clinical/work experience.
The use of case consultation with a multi-disciplinary team will be
highlighted. The intention of this course is to provide a knowledge base
that will enable the addictions counselor/worker to become better
observers of symptoms and behaviors that constitute the basis for
diagnostic judgments. Treatment planning and the use of psychotropic
medications within the clinical program will be explored.

Explores the art of intercultural communication and cross-cultural living
as members of the global community. This course will provide an opportunity
for self-discovery, awareness of “other” and development of communication
skills required for multi-cultural contexts. Specific issues related to ethics,
culture, survival and safety in the new environment and stress management
is considered. Basic to this course is the development of relationships with
people of “other” cultures.

The Role of Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace and Recovery
3 credits

This course will examine a spiritual interpretation of relationships in human
services and in organizational life. The topic of “what-it-is” that recovering
individuals and/or human services workers experiences in working-in-the-human
services domains will be the central theme. Spirituality will be focused on via
the concepts of trust, self-communications, and belonging. The application of
support groups will be included in the discussions.