HS 155 — Counseling Skills I
This course will provide students with theoretical knowledge and interviewing skills required of human service workers in a variety of work settings including substance abuse counselors. Students will learn the basic processes used for information gathering, problem-solving, and information or advice giving. They will learn about and practice the skills associated with conducting an effective interview. Students will be sensitized to the issues common to interviewing people of differing cultural backgrounds. This class is accepted by MHACBO to meet certification requirements for alcohol and drug counselors