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The Institute for the
Study of Addiction - Classes |
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COUN 541 (MHLTHSCI 544) ADDICTION AND THE FAMILY SYSTEM
(3-0-3) (F,S). Examination of mutigenerational impact of addiction (drugs,
alcohol, work, religion, internet, gambling etc.) on the family system. In
addition to dysfunctional roles developed to cope with addiction, class also
compares and contrasts communication strategies and parenting styles of
unhealthy and healthy family systems. Risk and protective factors, stages of
change, and continuum of care from prevention, intervention, treatment and
aftercare are addressed. May be taken for COUN or MHLTHSCI credit, but not both
addressed. May be taken for COUN or MHLTHSCI credit, but not both. PREREQ:
HLTHST 109 or COUN/MHLTHSCI 545 or PERM/INST.
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COUN 546 (MHLTHSCI 565) ASSESSMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT
OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS (3-0-3) (S). Emphasis on case management
techniques including legal, social, ethical, and health implications. May be
taken for COUN or MHLTHSCI credit, but not both. PREREQ: MHLTHSCI 564 or COUN
544 or PERM/INST.
COUN 547 (MHLTHSCI 547) CHEMICAL ADDICTIONS AND VIOLENCE
PREVENTION (3-0-3) (S). Introduction to professional, ethical, legal, and
practical aspects of chemical addictions and violence prevention (primary and
secondary) in the schools and other settings (e.g., adolescent treatment).
Examination of current research and available curriculum models, current
identification and intervention approaches, and effective prevention
programming. Historical and social contexts (e.g., Safe and
Drug
Free
Schools
and communities initiative) also included. May be taken for COUN or MHLTHSCI
credit, but not both. PREREQ: Graduate standing.
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COUN 550 (MHLTHSCI 568) DIAGNOSES, ASSESSMENT, AND
TREATMENT PLANNING (2-0-2) (F) (Odd years.) Examination of concepts of
“mental disorders,” DSM classification systems, and the diagnostic benefits
and diagnostic problems inherent in such systems. An introduction and overview
of the major psychopathological syndromes of adolescents and adults(especially
in the area of Co-morbidity of Substance Abuse/Dependence and other MSN IV
diagnoses) to facilitate appropriate use of assessment – diagnostic –
treatment links (including treatment planning). May be taken for COUN or
MHLTHSCI credit, but not both. PREREQ: PERM/INST.
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COUN 551 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY WITH OLDER ADULTS
(3-0-3) (SU) (Even years). Examination of common psychopharmacology issues with
older adults, including medications for anxiety and depressive disorders,
dementia. Drug combinations and interactions included.
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COUN 556 GRIEF AND LOSS COUNSELING (1-0-1) (SU)
(Even years). Explores the grieving process people experience after the death of
a loved one. It also focuses on the losses and trauma people experience during
the dying process. Much of the content with also focus on losses people
experience throughout their lives.
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COUN 558 DEPRESSION (1-0-1) (S). Examines depression
as both an academic subject and personal expression of mood associated with
health and psychological problems. Assesses the symptoms, causes and related
treatments for the range of depressive related problems from situational based
depression and grief reactions to major clinical depression and bipolar
disorder.
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COUN 567 (MHLTHSCI 567) CLINICAL SUPERVISION PRINCIPLES
AND PRACTICE (1-0-1) (SU). Theory and skill development for practitioners
who are or will be supervising interns and/ or professionals in school, agency,
and other settings. Topics include ethical issues in clinical supervision,
models and best practices, documentation, and troubleshooting problematic
dynamics. May be taken for COUN or MHLTHSCI credit, but not both. PREREQ:
PERM/INST.
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MHLTHSCI 548 COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS (3-0-3) (F). Topics to include interviewing and questioning
techniques, client observation and influencing skills, and ethics. Special
emphasis is give to confrontation techniques which can help break through the
denial system of patients and help determine sound treatment plans.
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CJ 522 JUVENILE OFFENDERS, CRIME, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
IN
IDAHO
(3-0-3) (F). Examination of current processes in juvenile justice, policy,
probation, and utilization of community based resources in
Idaho
. Emphasis will be placed on understanding issues and policy applications at the
local and state level. PREREQ: CJ 509 or CJ 512. |
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