Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS30180 MI & CBT for addictions: theory, models and research |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Honours |
| Semester: 1 at Action on Addiction |
| Assessment: CW 40%, ES 60% |
| Requisites: |
|
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. |