Using a bio-psycho-social-spiritual framework, this course provides students with the foundational skills needed to accurately screen and assess addiction and compulsive behavior issues. Students will develop an individualized treatment plan that considers a client's strengths and unique needs. Students will learn to develop effective clinical documentation and report writing skills.
No Scheduled Class Meetings, May 6 - July 14 (Online)
Location:
ONLINE
Instructor:
Catherine Howson
Notes:
Instructors
Catherine Howson
Catherine Howson is an instructor in the Addiction Education Program at McMaster University. Her expertise involves counselling and treatment for various mental health conditions including substance use disorders, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and relationship concerns. She enjoys mentoring emerging therapists and provides clinical supervision for graduate students throughout their internships and beyond.
Catherine obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. She also works as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with Lifeworks and has a private counselling practice.
