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Introduction to Counseling Techniques in Chemical Dependency

X129 (1 semester unit in Public Health)

A requirement in the Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies

Designed to introduce paraprofessionals to the basic concepts and techniques of counseling in the field of substance abuse, you explore the characteristics of an effective counselor, the counselor role, ways to recognize dysfunctional patterns of communication, and ethical considerations in counseling in this course. You practice and develop skills in active listening, building trust, reflecting feelings and content, and using confrontation for your career in substance abuse counseling.

There are currently no sections open for enrollment.

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Tues. Sept. 15, Berkeley

JIMMIE R. TURNER, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at John F. Kennedy University. He served as staff psychologist, director of training, and assistant program director for the Chemical Dependency Recovery Program of the Kaiser/Oakland Department of Psychiatry for 23 years.

• 4 meetings
• Sept. 15-29: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm; also
  Sept. 26: Sat., 9 am-4 pm
  
• Berkeley: Room 210, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
• $275 (EDP 401141)

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