Identify criteria and methods for evaluating models and theories
Discuss appropriate applications of models.
How to access addiction related literature from multiple disciplines
Review the 5 models of addiction development
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each
Compare these to accepted models of mental illness and physical disease
Explore the biopsychosocial model to develop an understanding of the comprehensive, interactive nature of addiction and mental health on environment, relationships and physical health
Create initial treatment goals for a residential treatment program
Explore multicultural and pluralistic trends; social or cultural issues affecting individuals, couples and families
Examine the influence of culture and society on mental health
Discuss issues in mental health care for African Americans, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic Americans
Explore Ethics Codes in Multicultural Counseling
Examine Cultural Values and Assumptions in Therapy
Discuss matching Client and Counselor
Understanding the competencies needed to work with special populations.
This course is based in part on Counselor Toolbox Podcast episodes 204-209. Text based material is also provided for those who prefer to read instead of watch the video or listen to the podcast.
Learn about normal brain development across the lifespan
Explore the neurobiology of PTSD
Highlight the changes in cognition and brain structure associated with PTSD
Identify crucial components to effective PTSD treatment
Examine the effects of pharmacotherapy on brain function
Learn about the function hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in the stress response systems, and abnormalities in the HPA axis in persons with PTSD
Identify specific neurochemicals implicated in the development of PTSD including chatecholamines, serotonin, amino acids (specifically GABA) and peptides.