MCC 8020 Addictions Counseling

This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemical dependency and "process addictions", including the issues associated with gambling and sexual addictions counseling. Various biological, pharmacological, psychological, familial, social, cultural and spiritual dimensions of addictions will be examined. Relevant theories and research in the treatment of addictions will be discussed in conjunction with basic individual, group, and family counseling interventions. An emphasis will be placed on the "Motivational Interviewing" model.