Prevention, Intervention and Counseling for Substance Use Disorders COUN 6373

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1 Graduate Studies in Counseling Prevention, Intervention and Counseling for Substance Use Disorders COUN 6373 Instructor and Contact Info: Name: DeAndrea N. Witherspoon Nash, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, NCC Phone: Office Hours: By Appointment Location: Ezell Center, Room 234 Class Meets: Wednesdays: 5:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. Course Description: This third course in the three course series will address prevention and intervention theories and models. Various interventions will be discussed including counseling theories, experiential interventions, individual, group, and family systems models of treatment, and spiritual practices. Attention will be given to diversity considerations, advocacy roles, research and evaluation. Prerequisite: COUN 6363 Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Planning for Substance Use Disorders. Required Reading: Al-Anon Family Groups. (2007). from survival to recovery: Growing up in an alcoholic home. Al-Anon Family Group Head Inc. Morgen, K. (2016). Substance use disorders and addictions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Perkinson, R. R. (2016). Chemical dependency counseling: A practical guide (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Supplemental Reading: May, G. G. (2007). Addiction and grace: Love and spirituality in the healing of addictions. San Francisco: Harper Collins. Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change (3 rd ed.). New York: Guilford Press. Pita, D. D. (2004). Addictions counseling: A practical and comprehensive guide for counseling people with addiction. New York: Crossroad. Course Objectives: STANDARD OBJECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Specialty A.3.d. Techniques and interventions related to substance abuse and other addictions Chapters 6, 12 Morgen Text Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8 Specialty A.3.e. Specialty A.3.f. Specialty A.3.g. Specialty A.3.h. Strategies for reducing the persisting negative effects of substance use, abuse, dependence, and addictive disorders Strategies for helping clients identify the effects of addiction on life problems and the effects of continued harmful use or abuse, and the benefits of a life without addiction Evaluating and identifying individualized strategies and treatment modalities relative to clients stage of dependence, change, or recovery Strategies for interfacing with the legal system and working with court referred clients Chapter 8 Morgan Text Chapters 3, 10 Chapters 6,12,13,15 Morgan Text Chapters 3, step Resources Chapters 6, 12 Morgen Text Chapters 5, 6, 8 Chapter 11 ASSESSMENT Class Discussion /Activities; Individual Presentation; Reflection Paper; Final Class Discussion /Activities; Individual Presentation; Final Class Discussion /Activities; Individual Presentation; Reflection Papers; 12 Step Meeting Attendance/Final Class Discussion /Activities; Final Class Discussion /Activities; Final

2 Course Expectations: Attendance- The classroom experience is considered an integral part of the institution s educational program. Your attendance and class participation are critical to your success in this course, and students who miss a significant amount of class time are subject to failure. Prior to a course absence, students are expected to contact the professor via and submit any assignments that are due on the missed course date. Class Schedule Disruption Policy- Except in the rarest of instances, Lipscomb University does not cancel classes or close offices. However, should an event (weather-related or otherwise) occur that requires disruption of the entire Lipscomb University class schedule, students will be notified via multiple venues including the Lipscomb homepage ( a text message sent through LU ALERT ( and the Lipscomb Weather Information Line ( ). For information on possible snow-related closures or late starts, students should consult local television stations (2-WKRN, 4-WSMV, 5- WTVF and 6-WZTV, and Channel 9 on campus). Students should look for information regarding Lipscomb University, not David Lipscomb Campus Schools. If the LU supervisor is unable to reach campus for weather related reasons, then an will be sent to the class at least 1 hour prior to the normal start time. Student s Responsibility for Notification of Extended Absence- In the case of individual absences, students should contact their supervisors directly. However, students who find themselves in circumstances which would cause them to miss meetings/practicum for an extended period of time should contact your supervisor immediately. When necessary, Steve Prewitt, Associate Provost for Student Academic Support, (steve.prewitt@lipscomb.edu; ) will be notified for any assistance as well. LU Code of Student Conduct- Because Lipscomb s primary mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, integrity is important in this course. Your LU supervisor will deal with each student fairly and honestly. As students, you are expected to do your own work on all assignments unless expressly indicated that collaboration is allowed on a specific assignment. Penalties for integrity violations will range from failure on the assignment involved to failure in the course. The instructor also reserves the right to report violations to members of the administration. For clarification, refer to the Graduate Student Handbook, University s Code of Conduct ( and Academic Integrity Policy ( Disability Accommodations: The ACCESS Ability services office coordinates services for students with disabilities and assists with appropriate accommodations. Students with disabilities should contact the director of disability services at Disability services is located in the Academic Success Center which is located in Beaman 141.

3 Course Requirements: 1. Attend all class meetings (see attendance policy). 2. Participate actively in class discussions and activities. 3. Complete reading and other assignments by designated dates. 4. Theory Presentation: Each student will complete a formal 30 minute presentation on a counseling theory (to be assigned first day of class). The power point presentation, must include the following components: (1) Introduction to the theory, (2) Therapeutic process, (3) Effectiveness of the theory, (4) Limitations/barriers of the theory and (5) Recommended readings and websites. Using a critical analysis viewpoint, how will this theory apply to the A&D group therapeutic setting? Remember to be creative (reference peer-reviewed articles, music, video clips, etc.). In addition to the power point, each student must develop a 30 minute interactive exercise reflecting how the theory may be utilized in group. A handout or copy of the PPT slides will be due on the same day as the presentation. 5. Each student will attend Recovery Fest (free event) on Saturday, September 30 th and complete a 3 page summary of your experience, recovery speakers you heard, and community agencies present (including services they provide). The fest will be held from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at East Park Greenspace (700 Woodland Street - Nashville, TN 37206). See the following website for additional informationhttp://recoveryfestnashville.com/aai_venue.htm 6. Reflection Papers (13) one for each chapter: Read from survival to recovery: Growing up in an alcoholic home and write your personal reflections after every assigned chapter. The focus should be on thoughts and feelings you are experiencing, and end with a summary of each chapter. Each reflection paper will need to be 1-2 pages in length, per chapter step meeting: Attend one meeting (AA, NA, Al-Anon, CA, Celebrate Recovery) and write a one-page reflection of your experience. Meeting schedules can be located online. 8. Final Multiple choice exam will cover course content and required reading. All written work is to be typed, APA style and submitted electronically or by hard copy, on or before the due date. Method of Evaluation: Attendance and Participation 50 points 8.33% of your grade Recovery Fest Reflection 100 points 16.67% of your grade Reflection Papers (13) 10 points each 130 points 21.67% of your grade 12 step Reflection Paper 50 points 8.33% of your grade Theory Presentation 120 points 20% of your grade Final Exam 150 points 25 % of your grade Total points Grading Scale: 600 points A B C F 90.0% of points or better 80.0 to 89.9% of points 70.0 to 79.9% of points less than 70.0% of points

4 Tentative Course Schedule: DATE TOPIC ACTIVITIES** DUE Week 1 Introductions, syllabus review No assignment Due Aug 23 Twelve Step Philosophy, Principles, Practices, and Fellowship o Twelve Step Philosophy, Principles, Practices, and Fellowship TSF Resource Manual Guest Speaker Living in Balance o Cumberland Heights Week 2 Prevention Interventions Reflection Paper 1 Aug 30 NIDA o Evidence-Based Models Do We Belong SAMHSA Research Personal Stories Perkinson Chapter 13 o Risk/Protective Factors What was it like? o Family Education Loneliness hurts o Cultural Awareness o Community Support Video Week 3 Group Therapy Reflection Paper 2 Sep 6 Perkinson Chapter 6 o Benefits of the Group Process Suggestions for recognizing Perkinson Chapter 8 o Preparation for the Group and breaking denial Morgen Chapter 10 o Relapse Prevention Theories Self-Discipline Impulse Control Stress Management So we re not perfect after all? Week 4 Group Therapy Reflection Paper 3 Sep 13 Perkinson Chapter 6 o Spirituality Meetings as a lifeline Perkinson 8 o Feelings/Love, Trust, and Commitment/Addictive Relationships Relationship Skills Week 5 Sep 20 Week 6 Sep 27 Week 7 Oct 4 Group Therapy Perkinson Chapter 6 Perkinson Chapter 8 Adolescent Treatment Perkinson Chapter 12 Adolescent Treatment Perkinson Chapter 12 o Personal Inventory o Skills Training Healthy Communication Problem Solving o Puberty o Ages 13 to 17 o Emerging Adults- Ages 18 to 25 o Adolescent Chemical Dependency Counselor o Primary Elements in Adolescent Treatment Reflection Paper 4 Learning to trust, one day at a time Reflection Paper 5 Picking up the tools Recovery Fest Reflection Paper Reflection Paper 6 When crisis strikes

5 DATE TOPIC ACTIVITIES** DUE Week 8 Adolescent Treatment Reflection Paper 7 Oct 11 Perkinson Chapter 12 o Communication Skills/Honesty Suggestions for getting started o Exercise/Fun in Sobriety Gaining a new perspective o Reinforcers o Spirituality o Peer Pressure o Continuing Education/Continuing Care o Tx Phases Week 9 Family Counseling Interventions 12 Step Reflection Paper Oct 18 Perkinson Chapter 13 o The First Family Contact Morgen Chapter 7 o The Family Program o Family Roles o Common Family Problems I Week 10 Family Counseling Interventions Reflection Paper 8 Oct 25 Perkinson Chapter 13 o Common Family Problems II Finding and healing shattered Morgen Chapter 7 o How to Involve the Family in Group faith o Bowenian Theory o Sequential Model o ARISE Model Family Motivation to Change Week 11 Review of Common Counseling Theories Reflection Paper 9 Nov 1 Perkinson Chapter 5 o CBT Realistic acceptance of o MI responsibility Miller and Rollnick o Existential o Experiential Week 12 Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders Reflection Paper 10 Nov 8 Perkinson Chapter 11 Morgen Chapter 3 o Depression Assessment/Treatment Grief Suicide Taking action on our own behalf o Anxiety Assessment/Treatment Relaxation Techniques Daily Logs Week 13 Nov 15 Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders Perkinson Chapter 11 Morgen Chapter 3 o Bipolar Disorders o The Angry Client How to Handle a Violent Client Assertiveness Skills Importance of Forgiveness Recognizing Anger Disengagement/Time-Out The Homicidal Client/Duty to Warn Reflection Paper 11 Living healthy lives

6 Week 14 Nov 29 Week 15 Dec 6 Week 16 Dec 13 November 22 NO CLASS Thanksgiving Holiday Break Co-Occurring Psychiatric Disorders Perkinson Chapter 11 o Psychotic Disorders Morgen Chapter 3 o Personality Disorders o PTSD Seeking Safety Recovery Support Presentation 1 Perkinson Chapter 15 Presentation 2 o Discharge and Continuing Care Course examination Presentation 3 Final Reflection 12 Sharing our good fortune Steps to the future Presentation Handout Reflection 13 Joy is our birthright Saying yes to life Presentation Handout