HUSR 126 - Counseling the Family of the Addicted Person

    Recent Professors
    kbarman@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HUSR 126
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an overview of the systems approach to counseling the chemically dependent family. Alcoholism is used as a model for developing counseling skills through the analysis and examination of the relationships that develop in the addicted family system. An experiential format is employed as students participate in exercises that lead to the development of necessary skills. This course is designed for students working with or preparing to work with drug-dependent individuals and the people around them.
    Usually Held
    Tue 7:00pm–10:10pm, Tue 6:30pm–9:40pm