ADDS 202 Alcohol, Drugs and the Family

This course explores the role of the counselor working with the chemically dependent family from identification of roles through intervention strategies and treatment modalities. Course topics will include but is not limited to; conflict in the family, characteristics of the dysfunctional family roles, family system theory, co-dependency, Adult Children of Alcoholics/Addicts, intervention techniques and strategies, treatment techniques for families, cultural sensitivity/differences and resources for family recovery work.

Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

ADDS 202Alcohol, Drugs and the Family

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

HSHS

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

III. Catalog Course Description

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Identify, explain and differentiate roles in families including components of effective parenting, components of effective parenting programs, role modeling, norms and value development, praise vs. criticism.
Summarize characteristics of co-dependency.
Recognize personal issues that may interfere with treatment of families.
Summarize the impact of cultural differences in treatment.
Recognize potential for and signs/symptoms of domestic violence.
Describe how substance abuse disorders affect families and concerned others.
Recognize the cultural difference among families.
Recognize differences in punishment and discipline, logical consequences and age appropriate rules and consistent enforcement.
Recognize characteristics of healthy family organization and management/safety and supervision and value of routine vs. random chaos.
Differentiate between healthy/unhealthy family communication patterns.
Identify community resources that are valuable in a family’s recovery process

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Explore the definition of "family". Discuss how chemical dependency impacts the entire family system. Describe the differences between chemical dependency counselors and family therapists (i.e. education and training, certification and licensure) and their role in working with chemically dependent families. Explore the differences in theory and practice between family therapists and chemically dependency counselors. Explore a variety of intervention tools used in working with chemically dependent families. Explore the role of community resources in a family’s recovery process.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Family History/Genogram 2.Discussion Board (6 assigned discussions related to the assigned reading, videos or other activities) 3.Quizzes (6 quizzes—at the end of each discussion) 4.Final Paper

Required Exams

Discussions Quizzes Family History/Genogram assignment Final paper that asks the student to apply the concepts they learned this semester

Required Text

Chemical Dependency: A Family Affair, Olivia Curtis, Brooks/Cole, 1999 The Joey Song, Sandra Swensen, CRP, 2014 A Family Genogram Workbook, Galindo, Educational Consultants, 2006 TIP #39: Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, SAMSHA (supplied to the student)

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Family History/Genogram 2.Discussion Board (6 assigned discussions related to the assigned reading, videos or other activities) 3.Quizzes (6 quizzes—at the end of each discussion) 4.Final Paper Discussions Quizzes Family History/Genogram assignment Final paper that asks the student to apply the concepts they learned this semester