SW-665: Professional Helpers as Clients

This course will examine the treatment of helping professionals with addictions, mental health issues and other social service needs. Professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, and various other helping professionals will be considered. Students will critically appraise and apply various theoretical frameworks and evidence-based interventions to practice with such professionals. Students will also examine the psychosocial and environmental factors impacting these clients. Special consideration will be given to the unique implications for helping professionals with addictions and mental health issues, including employment, monitoring programs, licensure issues, professional reputation, and ongoing treatment. Prerequisite: SW 615.