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, substance abuse counselling models such as Motivational Interviewing and the twelve-step self-help program of Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous will be critically compared and analysed within the context of the National Drug Strategy. 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 addictions.
Unit Code
208
Unit Type
Core Unit
Study Period
Year 2, Semester 2
Credit Points
2.0
Unit Coordinator
Consultation Times
30 minutes before and after workshop intensives and by appointment during the 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 differentiate from other substance abuse counselling and self-help approaches
- (b) 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
- (c) Critically reflect on their own addictive processes using the holistic model of psychotherapy
- (d) Apply the holistic model for working with addictive states to case studies and competently demonstrate case conceptualisation and treatment planning skills.
Graduate Attributes
| Attributes | Statement |
|---|---|
| Ethical practice and integrity | Our graduates will demonstrate high ethical standards in their practice and follow professional Codes of Ethics to do good (beneficence) and avoid harm (maleficence) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Critical thinking | Our graduates will have critical thinking skills necessary to evaluate and analyse information and make informed professional judgements |
Delivery Mode
Workshop intensive on-campus, Start of Semester 4
9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday 18 – Saturday 23 July, 2023
12 hours in total.
Online delivery
2 x 1.5 hour Zoom discussions. Total = 3 hours Synchronous Online Training.
Study Buddy activities
11.25 hours over the semester, guided by lecturer.
Student Workload
The total unit workload is equivalent to 4.68 hours per week over the semester, 75 hours in total.
- 12 hours on-campus workshop intensive
- 3 hours Zoom discussion
- 11.25 hours study buddy work
- 48.75 personal study hours
Available in Courses
This unit is available in the following courses:
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Holistic Practice)Created: April 28, 2021, 4:48 p.m. • Updated: Oct. 16, 2023, 2:08 p.m.