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LP20020: Working with the family & significant others

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Intermediate (FHEQ level 5)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2 at Action on Addiction
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions 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.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP20020 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHHL-KPF09 : FdSc Addictions Counselling (Part-time at Action on Addiction) - Year 4

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.