Special Populations: Addictions and Mental Health Applied

This is an advanced course that will help you build upon the knowledge and skills you developed in the introductory prerequisite course. You will build on your prior learning of the different models of addiction and current perspectives on mental health, and explore the different treatment ethodologies derived from those models and perspectives. We will focus on helping you demonstrate your ability to apply case management principles, clinical assessment, treatment matching, treatment planning and the use of relapse prevention strategies. You will not only develop skills to effectively work with individuals with addiction and mental health related issues, but also hone your foundational counseling skills and practices.

Notes:

Students should ensure they are following the Program of Study for the year they began the SSW Diploma program.

SPECIALIZATION 1

For students who are following a POS with a requirement to complete 1 of 2 specialization streams, this is the 2nd course in the Addictions and Mental Health specialization. Students registered into this course should have already successfully completed the pre-requisite course - SOCI 2183 - Special Populations: Introduction to Addictions and Mental Health.