CAT 524 - Creative Arts Therapy Addictive Disorder Disorders

This course covers the application of general psychological addiction therapy approaches and theories and then how they apply to creative arts therapy. The class focuses on utilizing creative arts therapy while working in a group setting with clients with substance related and addictive disorders. The model used is congruent with the disease model of addiction and recovery. Creative art therapy is utilized as an adjunct to more traditional forms of addiction therapy and is to foster the existing treatment plan for CD/SA clients. During the class, special needs populations will be explored. Open to students in Creative Arts Therapy programs. Open to students in the MSW graduate program or other graduate programs with permission of instructor. This course is not a substitute for a masters training program in creative arts therapy.

Prerequisites & Notes
Open to students in Creative Arts Therapy programs. Open to students in the MSW graduate program or other graduate programs with permission of instructor. This course is not a substitute for a masters training program in creative arts therapy. Term cycle: summer. Yearly cycle: variable offering.

Credits: 3