Course Description

Group therapy is a powerful tool in delivering addiction treatment services. Groups have many therapeutic elements and effects that draw people into the culture of recovery. Groups provide useful information, allow one or two therapists, depending on group size, to facilitate the group process which helps a number of clients simultaneously, and provides positive peer support and pressure for recovery. This class will help the aspiring addiction counselor to understand the use of group therapy in the addiction treatment field and be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to facilitate a therapy group. The class will focus on the group process and will discuss diversity within groups as well as the many challenges a group leader may face. The class will also present models of effective group practice where students practice group facilitation skills.

Time/Duration: The Hybrid section begins with 1 week of online training , with assignments and forums which must be completed in order for the student to attend Virtual skill practice section as well as where students take the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive online classroom login/password the day prior to class start date.

Virtual class meets online via Zoom from 8:30 – 5:00.( 14 hours) for 2 consecutive days.

Access: must download free Zoom application and video capable phone, laptop or desktop.

Prerequisite: Addiction Counseling Skills

Tuition: $240.00

Instructor:  Gary Wareham, LPC, LAC