PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
The focus of this training will be to examine conscious coping strategies and unconscious defense mechanisms as responses to client stress, and their implications in the counseling process. The training will assist professional counselors in the identification of specific maladaptive defense mechanisms, as well as distinguishing healthy coping behaviors exhibited by clients.

COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION:
This course presents a programmed training module that examines common defense mechanisms and coping responses. Following an introduction to analytic theory and terminology definitions, a thorough review of each mechanism and strategy is presented through the use of detailed case vignettes. These case vignettes delineate a diverse mixture of scenarios that can be useful in clinical situations, as well as specific clinical suggestions. The post-test will be the final task for the student and the final grade is reached by achieving a minimum grade of 75 percent. The student will then be given a critique of the workbook tasks along with any recommendations.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Addiction professional will recall common coping skills and defense mechanisms and their definitions.
2. Addiction professional will cite case examples illustrating common defense mechanisms and coping behaviors.
3. Addiction professional will recognize the difference between coping strategies and defense mechanisms.
4. Addiction Professional will understand the basics of analytical theory.

DIDACTIC / EXPERIENTIAL TIME FOR COMPLETION:
Six hours
Cost: $50.00

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