Summer 2017/Fuller Live!

Houston & Pasadena

Russell

CN524: FAMILY DYNAMICS OF ADDICTION (4 Units: 160 hours). Matthew Russell.

DESCRIPTION: This course will provide foundational concepts of family systems theory within an examination of the impact of substance abuse and addiction on the family system as well as the influence of familial factors and family dynamics on addiction and the process of recovery.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to (1) articulate the current understanding of addiction and how this knowledge impacts the family system and communities; (2) explain personal/familial factors of addiction and be able to highlight those personal and familial factors that contribute to substance abuse, addiction, and recovery; (3) identify the effects of abuse and addiction on individuals and family members, including a personal application as it applies to the individual, their families, and their communities; (4) articulate definitions and descriptions of the addicted person, as well as roles of other family members; and (5) explain recovery as a family process impacting all members and be able to describe the research based developmental process/model of recovery within a family systems framework.

COURSE FORMAT: This class meets daily as a two-week intensive for three hour sessions for a total of 30 hours of classroom instruction for lecture and discussion plus 10 hours of directed learning activities for a total of 40 instructional hours.

REQUIRED READING: 1064 total pages required.

Black, Claudia. It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, Adults. Hazelden Publishing, 2009. ISBN: 978-1568387987, Pub. Price $15.00 [214 pp.].

Brown, S., & Lewis, V. The Alcoholic Family in Recovery. Guilford Press, 2002. ISBN: 978-1572308343, Pub. Price $40.00 [318 pp.].

Steinglass, Peter. The Alcoholic Family. Basic Books, 1993. ISBN: 978-0465001125, Pub. Price $28.95 [400 pp.].

Research Articles to be assigned [approximately 132 pp.]

“Adolescent Sexual Orientation and Suicide Risk: Evidence From National Study.” American Journal Public Health. 2001, pp. 1276-1281.

https://www.samhsa.gov/specific-populations/racial-ethnic-minority. Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations. 2016. Pp. 1-3.

“The enduring effects of abuse and related adverse experiences in childhood: A convergence of evidence from neurobiology and epidemiology.” European Archives of Psychiatry and Clinical Neuroscience. April 2006, Volume 256, Issue 3, pp174-186.

Allison, Kevin; Crawford, Isiaah; Leon Peter. “Adolescent Substance Use: Preliminary Examinations of School and Neighborhood Context.”American Journal of Community Psychology. 1 April 1999 pp. 111-141.

Ja, Davis; Aoki, Bart. “Substance Abuse Treatment: Culture and Barriers in the Asian American Community.” Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. 2012. Pp. 61-71.

Lander, Laura; Howsare, Janie; Byrn, Marilyn. “The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Children: From Theory to Practice.” Social Work Public Health, 2013; 28(0)194-205.

Rosa, Mario; Holleran, Lorie. “Substance Abuse Among U.S. Latinos: A review of the Literature.” Journal of Social Work Practice in the Additions. Volume 5, 2005 Issue 1-2. Pp. 1-20.

Ryan, Caitlin; Huebner, David. “Family Rejection as Predictor of Negative Outcomes in White and Latino Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Young Adults.” Pediatrics, January 2009, Volume 123 Issue 1. Pp. 346-352.

Wells, Kenneth; Klap, Ruth; Koike, Alan. “Ethnic Disparities in Unmet Need for Alcoholism, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Care.” http://dx.doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.158.12.2027 December 01,1001 227-231.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Al-Anon Family Group. From Survival to Recovery: Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home. Al-AnonFamily Group, 1994. Pub Price $16.00 [301 pp.].

Gottman, J., & Silver, N. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Three Rivers Press, 1999. ISBN: 978-0553447712, Pub. Price $9.00 [320 pp.].

Lamott, Anne. Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith. Anchor Books, 2000. ISBN: 978-0385496094, Pub. Price $16.00 [275 pp.].

Gabor, Mate. In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction. North Atlantic Books, 2010. ISBN: 978-1556438806, Pub. Price $17.95 [520 pp.].

Sheff, David. Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction. Mariner Books, 2009. ISBN: 978-0547203881, Pub. Price $14.95 [336 pp.].

Woititz, Janet. Adult Children of Alcoholics. HCI, 1990. ISBN: 978-1558741126, Pub. Price $12.95 [135 pp.].

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. Attend 30 hours of class time [30 hours]
2. 1064 pages of required reading. Submit a reading log noting insights, perceptions related to ministry, counseling practice and personal family life. (30% of total). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes # 1-5]. [70 hours].  
3. Create a three-generational genogram of your family system. The project will be accompanied with a 3-page paper defining roles, and concepts discussed in class showing a high level of personal insight into the family system. (20% of total) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-5]. [10 hours]
4. Choose three out of these four movies and write three 2-page essays choosing relationships as a case study related to the family dynamics of addiction: Being Flynn, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, Marvin’s Room, When a Man Loves a Women. (10% of total). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-5]. [10 hours].
5. Attend 3 Al-anon meetings and write a 5- page reflection paper based upon questions that will be given in class. (10% of total). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes #1-5]. [10 hours]
6. Write a research essay on an assigned topic [2,000 words] (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcome #1-5]. [30 hours].

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Required course in the Recovery Ministry emphasis.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.