This course focuses on theoretical models of addiction and recovery-oriented counseling approaches to problematic substance use.

Topics covered include:

• Recovery goals for problematic substance abuse
• Recovery-oriented systems of care
• Settings for recovery-oriented counseling
• Benefits of adopting a recovery orientation
• Competencies and sociocultural considerations for recovery-oriented counseling
• Theoretical models and approaches to recovery-oriented counseling
• Providing person-centered strength-based counseling services
• Linkages to peer and community based support services

30 Hours – $240