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

About This Course Your Course Instructor Course Formats This 15 hour course by Kevin Scheel provides introductory information on the core function of counseling, specifically individual counseling skills. This course presents an overview of the eight basic communication skills used by all counselors in the function of individual, group, and family counseling. It includes an overview of the therapeutic approaches typically utilized in substance abuse counseling, and presents a look at the variety of treatment offerings used in the field today. This course is part of our basic training series, designed to provide the core hour needed for initial credentialing. Goals/Objectives By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will: Define the eight basic communication skills used in counseling. Recognize how and when each skill is to be used in an effective counseling situation. Examine the major theories of change that are used in the delivery of addiction treatment se