Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

populations, the economically disadvantaged, the oppressed, veterans, children
and adolescents, women, and HIV-positive clients are discussed.
437 Treatment of Addictive Disorders 3 Credits
Prerequisite: 438. This course will focus on the core functions of the alcohol and
other drug counselor. Clinical concepts, terminology, and treatment modalities
including group, individual, couple, and family counseling techniques are
reviewed. The importance of the clinical continuum of care is discussed with
additional emphasis on prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare. Other
topics relevant to the ATOD counselor from the treatment perspective, ethical
practices, and legal aspects are presented.
438 Introduction to Addictive Disorders 3 Credits
This course is designed to provide an introduction to alcoholism, substance
abuse, and other addictive disorders. Included is an overview of the information
needed to assess along with the treatment models of addictive disorders, and
provide the tool to be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance
use, misuse, abuse, dependence, dual disorders, and the mentally ill substance
abusers (MISA). The understanding of the basic pharmacological, physiological,
and medical aspects of chemical dependence will be included along with the
historic development of alcohol and other drug usage, self help groups, and
treatment delivery systems.
445-446 Practicum in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II 1 Credit per term
Prerequisites: 611-613 or M.A. program practicum 506-507 or 480-481 or 587
+ 590 or 664-665, Approval of Program Coordinator and Direct of Training and
Community Service, concurrent with practicum seminar 447-448. Students are
involved in an approved field placement experience to integrate knowledge
and skills in a clinical setting. Students are required to spend 300 clock hours
per practicum (a minimum of 700 total clock hours) in a supervised
field experience.
447-448 M.A. Practicum Seminar 1 Credit per term
in Substance Abuse Counseling I-II
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Practica (445 and 446). This course is designed
to develop alcohol and other drug counseling skills concurrent with practicum
field experiences. A group supervision model provides the student with the
opportunity to apply previously learned concepts while working in an outside
field experience. Emphasis is on written and oral case presentations in the areas
of counseling skills, intake assessment, treatment planning and case
management. Students are expected to recognize professional and legal
considerations relevant to ethics, confidentiality, working with referral sources,
special populations, treatment options, and models of alcohol and drug
counseling.
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