Pre-Service Educational Resources

Course description: An introduction to Major theories of various treatment modalities including client-centered, psychodynamic, rational-emotive, and reality therapy. Topics include cognitive/behavioral approaches such as behavior modification, life skills training, and an introduction to experimental therapies.

Course description: This course examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs which will be used in the development of a treatment plan.

Course description: This course is designed to facilitate development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients.

Course description: This course in basic learning theory teaches students how learning takes place and provides opportunities to practice various learning strategies.

Course description: This course will provide an overview of the process involved in case management and the skills needed to effectively design and implement treatment plans with individuals who present with substance and behavioral addictions.

Course description: This course will provide the student with an understanding of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, how such individuals are treated and how case management is conducted.

Course description: Advanced examination of skills, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines applied in the counseling, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders.

Course description: The primary goal of this course is to provide advanced undergraduate psychology majors the opportunity to observe the daily operations of an addiction/mental health center.

Course description: Examination of the various stages of the group work treatment process with emphasis on roles, tasks, and potential problem areas. Topics include mechanics of group function, structure of groups, communication patterns within groups, effective group facilitation skills, and techniques used to address special population issues and needs.

Course description: This course studies the family as a dynamic system focusing on the effects of addiction on family roles, rules and behavior patterns. Discussion will include the effects of mood-altering substances, behaviors, and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective.

Course description: The course begins the discussion of helpers and of helping. Students will learn how to recognize and deal with mental illness and will be introduced to issues in mental health. Course topics include units on mental illness, cognitive and other disabilities, substance use disorders (SUD), domestic and intimate partner violence, suicide, ethics, the helper and special problems faced by helpers. Keywords: Mental Health; Co-ocurring disorder

Course description: Characteristics of minorities and diverse populations encountered by counselors. Includes issues among those groups which affect the counseling process.

Course description: This course examines ethical issues, codes of ethics, and professionalism associated with counseling. This course will also introduce students to the 12 Core Functions & Global Criteria of the Addictions Counselor as initial preparation to complete requirements for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor.

Course description: This course explores selected current events, skills, knowledge, and behaviors pertinent to the student’s occupational readiness and performance. Topics may include counselor portfolios, licensure test preparation, community service and other topics relevant to professional development. Students will be required to complete a written case presentation.

Syllabus for the course "Problems of Substance Abuse and Addiction." Course description: A generalist course in addiction counseling at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The course provides an overview of the current state of addiction counseling and prevention services. It is designed for individuals who plan to work indirectly with individuals or families impacted by addiction (e.g., child welfare workers, police officers, nurses, teachers, etc.). Keywords: University Course Disclaimer: This resource was developed prior to the launch of the ATTC Network's initiative on person-first and recovery oriented language. As such, it uses outdated terminology that is not aligned with current standards. Network representatives were unable to obtain permission to modify the existing resource, and recommend that should you use these sources to develop your own, that you embrace the current language best practices.

List of available alcohol and drug courses and practicum offered at colleges and universities in the South Southwest Region ATTC Disclaimer: This resource was developed prior to the launch of the ATTC Network's initiative on person-first and recovery oriented language. As such, it uses outdated terminology that is not aligned with current standards. Network representatives were unable to modify the existing resource, and recommend that should you use these sources to develop your own, that you embrace the current language best practices.

List of competencies linking the Minor in Addiction Counseling at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to the TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies. Keywords: Professional Competencies Disclaimer: This resource was developed prior to the launch of the ATTC Network's initiative on person-first and recovery oriented language. As such, it uses outdated terminology that is not aligned with current standards. Network representatives were unable to obtain permission to modify the existing resource, and recommend that should you use these sources to develop your own, that you embrace the current language best practices.

Module 1 of the course "Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare." Keywords: Integrated Healthcare; Chronic Care Model; Medical Homes

Course description: An introduction to the literature concerning maladaptive behavior including characteristics, classification, diagnosis, and treatment modalities. Topics include factors associated with defining and identifying abnormal behavior. Keywords: Mental Health; Co-ocurring disorder

Course description: The objective of this course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Keywords: University Course; Integrated Healthcare Disclaimer: This resource was developed prior to the launch of the ATTC Network's initiative on person-first and recovery oriented language. As such, it uses outdated terminology that is not aligned with current standards. Network representatives were unable to obtain permission to modify the existing resource, and recommend that should you use these sources to develop your own, that you embrace the current language best practices.

Syllabus to the course "Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare." Course description: The objective of this course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Keywords: University Course; Integrated Healthcare

Module 15 of the course "Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare." Keywords: Integrated Healthcare; Evaluation; Treatment Effectiveness

Module 14 of the course "Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare." Keywords: Integrated Healthcare; Alternative Medicine Disclaimer: This resource was developed prior to the launch of the ATTC Network's initiative on person-first and recovery oriented language. As such, it uses outdated terminology that is not aligned with current standards. Network representatives were unable to obtain permission to modify the existing resource, and recommend that should you use these sources to develop your own, that you embrace the current language best practices.

Module 13 of the course "Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare." Keywords: Integrated Healthcare; Motivational Interviewing Disclaimer: This resource was developed prior to the launch of the ATTC Network's initiative on person-first and recovery oriented language. As such, it uses outdated terminology that is not aligned with current standards. Network representatives were unable to obtain permission to modify the existing resource, and recommend that should you use these sources to develop your own, that you embrace the current language best practices.