HUSR 126 - Counseling the Family of the Addicted Person

(Formerly HUSER 126, PSY 126)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides an overview of the systems approach to counseling the chemically dependent family. Alcoholism is used as a model for developing counseling skills through the analysis and examination of the relationships that develop in the addicted family system. An experiential format is employed as students participate in exercises that lead to the development of necessary skills. This course is designed for students working with or preparing to work with drug-dependent individuals and the people around them.