Individual Counseling Skills
Introduction to the theories and vital skills needed when counseling individuals with substance use disorders. Skills include: motivational interviewing, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT).
What you can learn.
- Describe the impact of the therapeutic relationship between counselor and client
- Practice motivational interviewing skills including: empathy, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries
- Demonstrate skills in screening, brief interventions, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)
About this course:
This course introduces the application of individual counseling skills when working with people with substance use disorders. Topics include an introduction to the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor; professional ethics; role and responsibility of the counselor; major theories of individual counseling with a focus on evidence-based practices; introduction to and practice with Motivational Interviewing; introduction to and practice with Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT; four-hour training to meet DHHS requirement).It is advisable that you complete the following (or equivalent) since they are prerequisites for Individual Counseling Skills.
Winter 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
No meetings January 20; February 17.
Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 13, 2020. Internet access required. Materials required.
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