1006021 - Family Therapy and Addiction: Systemic Approaches

Course Description

Multi-ethnic group of people in counseling session with therapist

This course will provide a supportive environment for you to reflect on your own attitudes and beliefs about addiction. Gain perspective and knowledge about systemic interventions for clients presenting with addictive behaviours.

Designed For

Counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health workers, pastoral care/faith-based, and other practitioners seeking to build or enhance their practical skills and theoretical foundation in couple and family therapy, as well as those exploring therapy as a career.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand and utilize theories of addiction and the current methods of intervention with the identified client and family systems
Apply a systemic assessment model to define the complexities of the client system presenting with addictions
Identify and utilize appropriate strategies for working with specific populations with addictions
Understand and employ systemic intervention models most commonly used with client systems in the addiction field

Course Topics

Theories of Addiction and Recovery
Assessment of Addictive Behaviours and Relationship Dynamics
Formulation of a Comprehensive Plan
Systemic Approaches to Treatment

Additional Requirements

Prerequisite(s): Theories & Methods of Family Therapy: Foundations of the Field

Note: Please contact the manager, program development if you would like to take the course without having the prerequisite.

Assessment

Assessment Item	Weight
Participation	10%
Presentation	40%
Major Paper	50%
Total	100%

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies : Electives

*Course details are subject to change.