ISI - PSYC 4780 - Individual & Group Therapy Techniques in Chemical Addictions Counseling
Course Description
Individual & Group Therapy Techniques in Chemical Addictions Counseling covers techniques related to individual and group counseling of chemical addictions clients; helping skills such as active listening, problem solving, paraphrasing; numerous role plays and other practicum exercises; information about group therapy with actual experience of being part of a group.
Joint-listed with PSYC 5780, additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
Learner Outcomes
By the completion of this class you should:
- Understand the difference and similarities between group and individual counseling techniques.
- Have a basic understanding of group process and techniques
- Have an understanding of how it feels to participate in a group.
- Have a basic understanding of individual counseling technique
Required Course Materials
- Treatment Improvement Protocol 41 - Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy. SAMHSA. This is a free online book. View 2015 Edition..
- The Elements of Counseling, 8th edition. 2019 Meier, Scott T and Davis, Susan R. ISBN 13: 978-1-4786-3850-6
- Counseling Strategies and Interventions for Professional Helpers, 9th Edition. 2016 Cormier, Sherry. ISBN-13 976-0-13-390522-9
- Each student is also required to attend a group as a participant for at least ten sessions.
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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COURSE NUMBER NOTICE
Beginning with the 2025-2026 Catalog year, the University of Idaho transitioned to 4-digit course numbers. As ISI works through this transition, you may continue to see 3-digit course numbers during this time. A crosswalk is available online.
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology- ISI - PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology (Complete)
- EP0034 - ISI - Pre-Req of PSYC 1101 Tra