HS 211 - Wellness Counseling

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Explores the relationship between alcohol and other drug abuse and infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, sexually-transmitted diseases(STIs), and hepatitis. Explores different health issues such as diabetes, asthma, obesity, and medication adherence. Examines personal issues/discomforts arising from frankly discussing sexual/health behaviors of clients. Provides counseling techniques for assisting clients to identify personal risk and practice harm reduction of STIs and other health issues.