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Working With Addictive Tendencies
Unit Description
This unit provides students with a range of methods and approaches for working with people who struggle with addictive tendencies.
This unit provides students with a range of methods and approaches for working with people who struggle with addictive tendencies. The Process Oriented model, the Anthroposophical model, and the twelve-step self-help program of Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous will be analysed.
Theoretical material on addictive tendencies will be explored, using case studies and examples from clinical practice. Students will work experientially to examine their own addictive processes in everyday life in order to develop self-awareness. Students will develop skills in working therapeutically with people struggling with addiction
UNIT CODE
208S
UNIT TYPE
Core Unit
STUDY PERIOD
Year 2, Semester 2
CREDIT POINTS
2.0
UNIT COORDINATOR
Christina Nielsen
CONSULTATION TIMES
30 minutes before and after workshop intensives and by appointment during semester
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
a) Critically examine the process oriented approach to working with addictive tendencies and reflect on the strengths and limitations of this model
b) Critically examine the Anthroposophical approach to working with addictive tendencies and reflect on the strengths and limitations of this model
c) Critically reflect on the strengths and limitations of the 12-Step model and its relationship to the holistic model
d) Analyse the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs abuse and the role of society, family and peers in developing and maintaining addictive processes
e) Critically reflect on their own addictive processes using the holistic model of psychotherapy
f) Apply the holistic model for working with addictive states to case studies and competently demonstrate case conceptualisation and treatment planning skills
Student Workload
The total unit workload is equivalent to 7.34 hours per week over the semester, 117.5 hours in total.
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12 hours on-campus workshop intensive
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1.5 hours Zoom classes
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8 hours study buddy work
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96 hours personal study
Delivery Mode
On-campus teaching comprises 12 hours in total - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Online delivery
1.5 hours Zoom discussion
Workshop intensive on-campus
Study Buddy activities
Eight hours over the semester
Graduate Attributes
Attributes | Statement |
|---|---|
Critical thinking | Our graduates will have critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate and analyse information and make informed professional judgements |
Lifelong learning | Our graduates will have the skills necessary to successfully manage their careers and continue their personal and professional development in rapidly changing environments across their career spans |
Communication | Our graduates will have well-developed written and oral communication skills, including listening deeply and receiving, interpreting and transmitting complex information, on many levels of awareness with colleagues, clients and the community |
Holistic awareness | Our graduates will have an in-depth understanding of how the physical body, the psyche and mind/ spirit/self are in constant interaction and relationship with each other and with the environment |
Professionalism | Our graduates will have a highly developed understanding of their work roles and responsibilities and uphold a high level of professional conduct in their work |
Ethical practice and integrity | Our graduates will demonstrate high ethical standards in their work and follow professional Codes of Ethics to do good (beneficence) and avoid harm (maleficence) |
Collaboration | Our graduates will have advanced skills in collaborating respectfully with colleagues, teams and clients to enhance productive outcomes and manage conflict skilfully |
