ICAM 102 - Counseling Theories and Techniques
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Addiction counseling sits at the crossroads of behavioral science and therapy — and the theories powering recovery may matter more than the techniques themselves.
Cognitive Behavioral TheoryMotivational InterviewingPerson-Centered TheoryStages of Change Model
Theory Briefing
- ICAM 102 introduces core counseling frameworks like CBT and motivational interviewing, linking theory directly to addiction recovery outcomes.
- Evidence-based techniques taught in the course show how structured therapeutic models outperform intuition-based approaches in clinical settings.
- Building practical client-guidance skills reveals how the counselor-client relationship is itself a theoretically driven tool for behavioral change.