Topics covered in this course include: a theoretical framework for relapse prevention; an overview of relapse prevention models; common problems in teaching the client relapse prevention; individualizing relapse prevention; defining a relapse; relapse from the viewpoint of the patient, clinician, and referent; understanding the cognitive, behavioral, and physical effects of relapse; and considerations of substance abuse. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop a relapse prevention model for individual and group counseling. This course satisfies CAADAC requirements in Area 4. Prerequisites: A.A. degree or equivalent in units 84 quarter/56 semester is strongly recommended. Minimum requirement is 18 years of age or older, high school diploma or GED equivalent plus one year sobriety. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: EPSY 7678.
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This is a required course for the CCAPP and CSUEB tracks of the Addiction Studies certificate program. Meetings times are Saturday and Sunday, August 8th & 9th from 9 am to 5 pm. This is an online synchronous course that takes place via Zoom. The Zoom information will be emailed to student within 3 days prior to the first class meeting and course materials will be available to students online through the CSUEB Canvas portal.
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