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

The following subject is a prerequisite:

• MIN013 Chaplaincy Ministry

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

This subject typically has both online pre-recorded lectures AND mandatory online-live components.

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Minor Essay & Resource (30%)
• Personal Reflection (20%)
• Research Essay (50%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed text – all readings will be provided