Counseling Functions: Basic Counseling Information - Group Counseling Skills for the Substance Abuse Professional (15 hours)

About This Course Your Course Instructor Course Formats This 15 hour course by Vic Shaw provides introductory information on the core function of counseling, specifically individual counseling skills. This course will give the student an opportunity to explore some basic group work theory and to apply this theory to working with substance abusers in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The first section of this course provides an overview of general group work theory and the second section explores the application of group work theory to practice in outpatient and inpatient settings. Goals/Objectives By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will: Identify the three stages of normal group development. Identify and define the different types of groups used in treatment of substance abusers. List the primary limitations and advantages of group work in treatment. Describe at least six cues for intervention into the group process. Describe at least three essen