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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10011: 12 step approach & social support

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2 at Action on Addiction
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
This Unit aims to:
* Explore the role of social support in recovery from addiction and in maintaining behaviour change
* Review the evidence concerning the effectiveness of self-help and other support groups in maintaining recovery.
* Review the history, development and availability of 12 Step and other self-help groups.
* Explore and develop skills needed to help clients access and benefit from this resource
* Enable the student to integrate self-help and social support principles into treatment plans.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
* Describe the history of 12 Step approaches in treatment, level of provision of AA and NA, and basic principles of 12 Step recovery.
* Understand how clients can benefit from involvement in 12 Step recovery.
* Assess clients' level of fit to 12 Step philosophy and identify possible blocks, problems or hazards re affiliation.
* Demonstrate enhanced skills for informing & motivating clients, and helping them explore and utilise the 12 Step resource.
* Evaluate research evidence for the effectiveness of 12 Step approaches.
* Identify and evaluate alternative resources that provide social support for recovery.

Skills:
* Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting
* The use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group
* Transfer knowledge and skills across different settings
* Reflect on own performance and respond positively to feedback
* Essay research, preparation and writing.

Content:
This unit is concerned with:
* the history, development, availability and referral to 12 Step groups
* 12 Step recovery as a resource, the research evidence, factors influencing retention and success
* integrating the 12 Step approach into treatment plans
* other mutual-help resources.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10011 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-KFF01 : FdSc Addictions Counselling (Full-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 1
  • UDAS-KPF01 : FdSc Addictions Counselling (Part-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 2

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