Course Description

Along with Principles of Addiction Treatment and Case Conceptualization and Documentation, Addiction Counseling Skills is considered to be part of the “Core Curriculum” and basic to the foundational training of an addiction counselor. The purpose of this training is to provide a framework and counseling model for working with clients with substance misuse and addiction. The focus of the training is to teach the counseling skills needed to assist individuals in processing their information and move toward the change process. The models utilized are client-centered, counselor-directed therapy along with motivational spirit of counseling. Recording and feedback will assist the participants in developing a standard level of counseling skills proficiency.

Nonrefundable / Nontransferable course due to limited class size of 8 students

Time/Duration: Virtual class meets online via Zoom from 8:30 – 5:00 (21 hours) for 3 consecutive days. Students will also have an online classroom with  link, handouts and resource material for class as well as where students take the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive online classroom login/password 2 days prior to class start date.

Access: must download free Zoom application and video capable phone, laptop or desktop.

Tuition: $245

Instructor: Gary Wareham, LPC, LAC