Details for SSC011 Understanding Addictions

This comprehensive unit equips students with the necessary skills to address and support individuals facing various addictions. The subject also covers identifying community resources, implementing ethical practices, and understanding legal concerns. This training is essential for those preparing to offer holistic, informed support in chaplaincy or counselling roles.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: SSC011
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

40 credit points – including MIN013

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Recognise a range of addiction theories and analyse the cause, development and effects of different types of addiction;
2. Acquire relevant technical and communication skills to apply an understanding of addictions in a range of contexts including, alcohol and other drug work;
3. Identify appropriate community resources, facilities and professionals you could work with or refer to as a Chaplain;
4. Express the core values and principles of work with additions into practice;
5. Identify the ethical and legal issues involved in working with people with addictions.

Subject Content

• Different perspectives on addiction/s
• Types of addictions including: alcohol, drugs, gambling, shopping, sex
• Outlining the components of a holistic approach with clients and those affected by addictions
• Developmental perspectives of substance abuse and& addictions
• Assessment, evaluation and referral processes
• Treatment of addictions
• Ethical issues in counselling addictions
• Preventive interventions

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Essay (30%)
• Group Presentation (40%)
• Reflective Journal Entries (30%)

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