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AS30180: MI & CBT for addictions: theory, models and research

Click here for further information Credits: 6
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1 at Action on Addiction
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 40%, ES 60%
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:
The unit aims to:
* Build on the learning achieved in the Foundation Degree about Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioural counselling for substance misuse.
* Enhance theoretical understanding and will provide an overview of the recent research evidence in CBT and MI.
* Review the models and the latest thinking about their application.
* Serve as a preparation for the Units entitled 'Developing Motivational Interviewing' and 'Developing Cognitive-Behavioural Counselling' which follow in the programme, and which focus on the development of technical skills, relational awareness and appropriate implementation.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* Describe the theories which contributed to, are logically linked to, or which underpin the practice of Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioural counselling.
* Critically evaluate the theoretical basis of the models.
* Discuss the implications of current MI research for practice.
* Discuss the implications of current research and recently developed models for the practice of Cognitive-Behavioural counselling in the field of substance misuse.
* Describe with clinical examples how these approaches may be used to help clients and support behaviour change.
* Discuss the integration or combination of these models with each other or with other approaches.

Skills:
Intellectual skills:
* Engage in critical analysis of a wide range of texts and electronic information (T, A).
* Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of research, and practice (T, A).
* Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data. (T, F, A).
* Reflect on the appropriateness of theory, practice and outcomes (F).
* Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Professional/Practical skills:
* Understand the application of relevant research findings in the workplace (F).
Key skills:
* Exercise initiative and personal responsibility (F).
* Make decisions (F).
* Demonstrate confidence in using IT for the access, creation and manipulation of information (F).

Content:
This unit concentrates on:
* A clear understanding of the theories underpinning Motivational Interviewing and the Cognitive-Behavioural approach to working with substance use problems.
* A review of research evidence for effectiveness of these approaches.
* A review of research evidence for mechanisms of action.
* An understanding of the settings in which these approaches have been used and modifications and combinations which have been developed.
* An exploration of the development of theory as a result of practice and research.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS30180 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-KFB01 : BSc (hons) Addictions Counselling (Work-based Learning) (Full-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 1
  • UDAS-KPB01 : BSc (hons) Addictions Counselling (Work-based Learning) (Part-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.