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Counseling Dynamics
Description: This course explores the biopsychosocial causes of substance use, abuse, and addiction. Coursework considers the primary, secondary and tertiary impacts of substance abuse and addiction on individuals and society. Content integrates traditional development theories with the most current research on how to support identity development when working in the recovery field. Students learn about and practice using a strengths-based perspective in the most common interventions and treatment today including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, and 12-Step models. Course outcomes support student mastery of program outcomes through understanding and application of evidence-based practice working in direct practice with individuals and families in addiction and recovery settings. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: *CND 305W. *Inclusion of this course as a prerequisite is pending General Studies Committee and Curriculum Committee approvals.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Counseling Dynamics
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
CND 420 - Addictions, Recovery, And Resiliency
Description: This course explores the biopsychosocial causes of substance use, abuse, and addiction. Coursework considers the primary, secondary and tertiary impacts of substance abuse and addiction on individuals and society. Content integrates traditional development theories with the most current research on how to support identity development when working in the recovery field. Students learn about and practice using a strengths-based perspective in the most common interventions and treatment today including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, and 12-Step models. Course outcomes support student mastery of program outcomes through understanding and application of evidence-based practice working in direct practice with individuals and families in addiction and recovery settings. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: *CND 305W. *Inclusion of this course as a prerequisite is pending General Studies Committee and Curriculum Committee approvals.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.