Addiction Counselling
Overview
Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical models of addictive behaviour from a biological, psychological, and social-learning theory perspective. Different types of addictive behaviours will be covered as well as individual, group and community based treatments. The stages of addiction are addressed in the context of a biopsychosocial model of addiction. A further aim is to examine issues related to addiction, including dual diagnosis, happiness and contentment, and resistance.
Requisites
Rules
Pre-requisite
Admission into:
GC-COU Graduate Certificate of Counselling
OR
GD-COU Graduate Diploma of Counselling
OR
MA-COU Master of Counselling
Equivalent
HAYC412 - Addiction Counselling (Discontinued) and HAYC426 - Addiction Counselling (Discontinued) and HAYC513 - Addiction Counselling (Discontinued)
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in addiction counselling
- Analyse and evaluate the difference between problematic substance use and addiction, the factors that are involved in substance use, and the process of recovery
- Critically analyse and apply the different techniques that can be used to engage willing and mandated clients with substance use issues in a counselling context
- Communicate knowledge and skills in the field of addiction counselling using written discussions and case studies
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Seminar | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 2.50 | 12 weeks | 30 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 7.00 | 12 weeks | 84 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analysis | Individual/Group | 50% | 1,3,4 |
| Case Study Report | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Online Assignment | Individual | 10% | 1,2,4 |
Content
- Substance use in Australia and understanding addiction
- Understanding the process of change and motivation to change
- The first session
- Complex clients /assessment and treatment planning
- Treating triggers and moderating factors
- Prescription medication abuse
- Mutual aid programs
- Towards happiness and contentment
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.