Spring, 2020

FT526

Finecey

FT526: ADDICTION AND FAMILY TREATMENT. Michael Finecey, LPC, LISAC

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts relevant to treatment of addictive behaviors. Modern theories of addiction will be reviewed including: Neurobiological, harm-reduction, and stages of change models. Special attention will be given to family processes and their role in the conceptualization and treatment of addictive behaviors. The course provides an overview of case management, planning, monitoring, and advocacy. Students will gain skills to assess, intervene, and evaluate those impacted personally and relationally with addictive behaviors. Dimensions of diversity will be considered including the impact of sociocultural factors that impact risk, treatment, and prevention of addiction.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will identify the role of the marital and family therapist in addressing addiction and substance abuse issues including their impact on individuals, couples, and families.

2. Students will review primary theories of abuse and addiction and their implications for treatment.

3. Students will demonstrate use of practical guidelines for the assessment and identification of substance abuse and addiction, including dual diagnosis.

4. Students will review evidence based practices for the treatment of addictive behaviors with children and adults.

5. Students will identify the multicultural influences that impact risk for addictive behaviors and implications for treatment.

RELATIONSHIP TO SCHOOL AND SEMINARY LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to provide excellent preventative and or transformational mental health services to the church and the wider community.

2. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and attitudes necessary to serve effectively in diverse communities locally and globally.

3. Graduates will be prepared to serve underserved populations and to integrate in their practice and personal lives the disciplines of compassion and charity.

4. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify critical issues of diversity and make appropriate responses.

COURSE FORMAT:

Class sessions will include lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Friday, April 24, 2020, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 8:00am to 3:00pm (includes 30 min lunch)

Friday, May 1, 2019, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Saturday, May 2, 2019, 8:00am to 3:00pm (includes 30 min lunch)

NOTE: Pre-Class Assignment

Attend two 12-step meetings, such as; AA, CA, NA, GA, ACA, RCA, CR, Al-Anon, CoDa, PAL, SA, CoSa, or other. Please plan to attend two twelve-step open group meetings as an anonymous observer prior to first class or no later than May 2^nd. This assignment provides an opportunity to experience a 12-step meeting to increase awareness of this resource. You'll need to identify an "open meeting" in your area and plan to attend meetings. Please call ahead to ask permission to attend and ask for any particular instructions so you do not detract from the meeting with your questions. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of the start of the meeting and if you are running late please reschedule rather than interrupt the meeting by walking in late. Please familiarize yourself with 12-step material prior to your visit and participate as requested (https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/information-on-alcoholics-anonymous). Be respectful and friendly with those attending, recognizing the struggles facing those who attend the meetings. Please stay until the meeting is over and when appropriate express gratitude for the opportunity to be included.

REQUIRED READING:

Brown, S. & Lewis, V. (1999). The alcoholic family in recovery. New York: The Guilford Press. ISBN-13 1-57230-834-6

Mate, G. (20xx). In the realm of hungry ghosts: Close encounters with addiction. North Atlantic Books. ISBN 978-1-55643-880-6, $11.52

RECOMMENDED READING:

Alcoholic Anonymous. A.A. World Services, Inc. Forth Edition. ISBN-10:97818930071178, ISBN-13: 978-1893007178.

Flores, P. J. (2004). Addiction as an Attachment Disorder. Lanham, MD: Aronson Press. ISBN: 978-0-7657-0905.

Miller, W. R., Carroll, K. M. (Eds.). (2006). Rethinking Substance Abuse: What Science Shows, and What We Should Do About It. New York: Guilford Press: ISBN 978-1-60623-698-7.

Miller, W. R., Forcehimes, A. A., & Zweben, A. (2011). Treating Addiction: A Guide for Professionals. New York: Guilford. ISBN 978-1-60918-638-8

INTEGRATION RESOURCES:

Dunnington, K. (2011). Addiction and Virtue: Beyond the Models of Disease and Choice. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. ISBN 978-0-8308-3901-8.

May, G. (1988). Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions. New York: Harper Collins, ISBN. 978-0-06-112243-9.

Rohr, R. (2011). Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. Cincinnati, OH: St. Anthony Messenger Press. ISBN 978-61636-157-0.

McCauley, K. & Reich, C. (2008). Addiction: New Understanding-Fresh Hope-Real Healing. Salt Lake City: Institute for Addictions Study. ISBN-10: 1604023813l, ISBN-13: 978-1604023817

Black, C. It Will Never Happen To Me. M.A.C. Denver. (Most recent edition.) ISBN-10: 9781568387987, ISBN-13: 978-1568387987

Wegscheider, Sharon. Another Chance. Science and Behavior Books, Inc., Palo Alto. ISBN-10: 9780831400729, ISBN-13: 978-0831400729

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Reflection: Attendance assignment from attendance of two 12 step meetings

2. Class participation

3. Reading assignments written review

4. Exam

PREREQUISITES:

Enrollment in MSMFT Program

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:

1. MSMFT core requirement.

2. Meets AAMFT core competencies 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2.

3. Meets BPC Sections 4980.36(d)(2)(F)

FINAL EXAMINATION:

Yes