PSY 3316 Personal and Professional Growth in the Field of Addiction
This course introduces a model of personal and professional growth for practitioners to thrive in the field of addiction. The student is encouraged to foster personal qualities, such as motivation, sensitivity and judgment in working effectively with a diversity of populations. Individual differences in practitioners including personality factors, emotional intelligence, thinking, and cognition are addressed. Consideration is given to the role of collaborative relationships across generations and disciplines in providing appropriate care. Addiction Counselor Skill Groups addressed by this course include documentation; and legal, ethical, and professional development.