This course provides an overview of aftercare principles and the practices used to secure and maintain recovery and to prevent relapse in chemical depen-dency treatment. The instructor presents a developmental model of recovery and reviews hazards and problems of the aftercare stage and solutions. Topics include the assessment of individual clients and their families, role of individual and group psychotherapy, transition from inpatient treatment to aftercare, and integration of aftercare with participation in 12-step programs.
Enrollment is limited.
Completion of all Level I courses.