CNS831 Addictions Counseling Syllabus
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Undergraduate: CNS431 Addictions Counseling
Graduate: CNS831 Addictions Counseling
Course Description: This course provides the tools necessary for counseling addictions including the basic Christian models of addictions, the Christian 12 Steps, Freedom from addictions, assessment, and record keeping for drugs, alcohol, sex, relationships, and eating addictions.
Text Book: Conquering Chemical Dependency by McGee and McCleskey
Lesson 1: Understanding Addictions (Left below)
Lesson 2: Theories of Addictions (Right below)
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Lesson 3: Alcohol Addiction (Left below)
Lesson 4: Drug Addiction (Right below)
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Lesson 5: Addictions of LoveLesson 6: Eating Disorders
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Lesson 7: 12 Step Recovery
Lesson 8: Other Recovery Models
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Lesson 9: D/A Assessment
Lesson 10: Record Keeping and Licensure
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. First read and fill out the workbook, underline important passages and insights in Conquering Chemical Dependency.
2. Watch each DVD and take any additional notes. Prepare for the open book final examination.
3. Write a 5 page paper on a particular type of chemical dependency such as addiction to alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, heroine, marijuana, or tobacco. Use your Bible or additional resources to expand on what you have already learned.
4. Write 3 page paper on how you used or would use the Christian 12-step method to help someone overcome a chemical dependency. Discuss particularly how you would use each of the 12 steps.
5. For graduate credit students are required to write an additional 5 page paper on how you have or would use the additional addiction counseling models material in the videos to increase the effectiveness of the 12 step program.
6. Take the open book test that will be E-mailed to you when you obtain these materials. You may use your notes, book, or the DVDs for reference.
7. Submit your papers and final examination to Word of Life Institute for grading. Remember to include the class critique form so that we can have your input on improving this course. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish us to return your papers and final examination grade.
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Book: Conquering Chemical Dependency $24.95
5 wideangle with wireless mike 2009 DVD Set: Counseling Addictions $85.00
Book and 2009 DVD set $105.00