Description:
| Aims: Main Aims of this unit are:
* Explore substance misuse problems from a family systems perspective.
* Increase students awareness of their own family systems, particularly in relation to alcohol and drug use.
* Review key research into how family members are affected by and how they respond to addiction problems.
* Describe the resources available to support and help family members.
* Develop a model of including family members in the treatment process.
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
* Understand substance misuse problems from a family systems perspective.
* Describe typical family roles and coping strategies in families with alcohol or drug addiction.
* Integrate a range of resources and services into their practice which are designed to support relatives and friends of problem drug or alcohol users.
* Conduct interviews and conjoint meetings with family members as part of a client's treatment plan.
* Make appropriate and sensitive recommendations to family members about obtaining information, help and support for themselves.
Skills: * Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting;
* The use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group;
* Show awareness of interpersonal dynamics;
* Transferring knowledge and skills across different settings;
* Reflect on own performance and respond positively to feedback;
* Essay research, preparation and writing;
* The use of information technology to find, communicate and manage information.
Content: This unit is concerned with:
* Family dynamics and responses to addiction problems;
* Understanding the family system;
* Resources available to family members;
* Integrating family work into individual treatment.
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