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• COUN 7610: Cultural Practices in AT

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores international Art Therapy, definitions of Art Therapy around the world, and practice around the world. This course introduces students to current international programs and education in Art Therapy and related practice that have impacts on contemporary thinking in Art Therapy.
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• COUN 7620: Trauma Informed Art Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course covers trauma based counseling practice as it applies and is used in Art Therapy. Art Therapy theoretical orientation, practices, interventions, and methods for addressing trauma will be explored. Prerequisites: COUN 7500/COUN 7510
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• COUN 7630: Creativ & Metaph Art Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course covers the use of metaphor, symbolism and creativity in Art Therapy. Art Therapy practices, interventions, and methods will be explored. Emphasis will be on universal and personal aspects of symbol formation and application to further the therapeutic process. Prerequisite: COUN 7500/ COUN 7510
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• COUN 7640: Clinical App in Art Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course provides students the opportunity to put theory into practice with the development of art therapy interventions to meet the needs of diverse individuals in a variety of settings. Through the use of case studies and vignettes, students will learn to develop interventions to address specific clients needs. Focus will be given to theoretical orientation, goal directed treatment and cultural appropriateness. Prerequisite: COUN 7500/COUN 7510
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• COUN 7650: Digital Media in Art Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course covers approaches to art therapy using digital media. We will explore the theories behind the use of digital media in art therapy and the application of digital media theory. Prerequisite: COUN 7500/COUN 7510
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• COUN 7660: Comm Engagement in Art Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course explores the role of art therapy in community engagement to help prepare students to work more effectively with communities and organizations, both domestically and abroad. Students will explore how service and research influence their understanding of art therapy through active participation in community engagement, domestically and/or abroad. Prerequisite: COUN 7500/ COUN 7510
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• COUN 7700: Adv Substance Use Disorder Cou

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to equip students with advanced counseling skills to treat individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). The course covers screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for people with SUDs. Students learn how to utilize motivational interviewing (Ml), apply the transtheoretical model of counseling (stages of change), and implement evidence based practice in the treatment of SUD and co-occurring conditions. Other topics discussed include working with groups and the professional ethics applicable to SUD counselors. The knowledge and skills outlined in the screening, assessment, and engagement domain of the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) credentials are addressed.
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• COUN 7710: Treatment Plan Collab & Refer

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed to equip students with knowledge of the treatment planning process and counseling strategies to guide addiction recovery and reduce relapse. Students learn about assessment and collaboration with the client, relapse prevention groups for co-occurring disorders, resources for the family, community resources to support recovery, rationale for a referral, client advocacy to facilitate continuity of care, relapse prevention therapies, case management activities for service coordination, documentation, and multiple pathways of recovery in treatment planning and referral. The knowledge and skills outlined in the treatment planning, collaboration, and referral domain of the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and relapse prevention counseling are the primary focus of this course. The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACPREP) Standards for the addiction counseling specialty area are also addressed.
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• COUN 7720: Gambling Addiction

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed for graduate students interested in working in community based human service systems and school counseling positions. Although directly applicable for those interested in the field of Problem Gambling/Gambling Addiction, alcohol and other drug rehabilitation treatment, the course material is also important for training professionals dealing with any target population. Since Problem Gambling/Gambling Addiction is inherent in all sectors of our society, it is important for human service professionals to understand Gambling Addiction and other Impulse Control Disorders, the dynamics of addiction and the special problems experienced by affected individuals.
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• COUN 7730: Addiction and the Family

  3.00 Credits

  Pennsylvania Western University

  
  This course is designed for graduate students interested in working in community based human service systems and school counseling positions. Although directly applicable for those interested in the field of alcohol and other drug rehabilitation treatment, the course material is also important for training professionals dealing with any target population. Characteristics are features discussed in this course are not limited to those individuals that have grown up in dysfunctional families associated to substance abuse or dependence but familial dysfunction in general. Characteristics of this type of role development can be found in any family with dysfunction and are precursors for multiple mental health diagnoses ranging from mood and affective disorders as well as axis to involvement or disorders or personality. Additionally, since substance abuse and addiction is inherent in all sectors of our society, it is imperative for human service professionals to develop a comprehensive understanding of the pertinent assessment and evaluation procedures relevant to working with the substance abuse population.
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