ASP 205: Substance Use Disorders and the Family

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Class Program

Addiction Studies Program

Credits

Lecture Hours 40 Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089092

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Focus is on SUD counseling for families, significant others, parents, children, and other family, regarding common issues related to addicted family members. Topics include stages of adaptation, family roles, children of alcoholics as well as models of family therapy including overviews of structural, functional and systems approaches.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

ASP 100 or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the various family treatment models most used in substance use disorder treatment with the patient and family.

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the major psychological theories and current research/literature commonly used in SUD counseling.

Level

Beginner
Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

Level

Beginner

Recognize personal boundaries and issues that will interfere with counselor’s ability to work effectively with families and clients.

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner
Demonstrate the importance of self-care to promote personal health and prevent burnout.

Level

Beginner
Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

Level

Beginner

Identify the characteristics of functional and dysfunctional families including issues of abuse, incest, boundaries, and inappropriate involvement.

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner
Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

Level

Beginner
Demonstrate the importance of self-care to promote personal health and prevent burnout.

Level

Beginner

Understand the dynamics of adult children of alcoholics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

Level

Beginner
Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

Level

Beginner

Understand treatment issues of family members and be able to articulate these to clients, families and community members.

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner
Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

Level

Beginner
Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

Level

Beginner

Core Topics

Become aware of the impact of substance use on the family system including the chemically dependent member, spouse or significant other, children and the community.
Knowledge of the most common family treatment models in SUD treatment.
Understanding issues relating to co-dependency, abuse and/or incest.
Introduction to family support groups such as Alanon.
Increase familiarity with the family rules and roles developed in dysfunctional families.
Become familiar with resources for recovery.