Overview

This unit explores lived and living experiences of addiction and recovery. You will consider the ways in which substance and behavioural addictions can impact individuals, families and communities, and the impact of dominant discourses and frameworks. Approaches to holistic care and wellbeing will be considered alongside insights into the intersect … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

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Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Kim Johnston

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Kim Johnston
Adam Rubenis

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explore the impact of different lived and living experiences across diverse contexts of addiction and recovery.

2.

Interpret dominant discourses, policies, and perspectives which inform responses to, and treatment for, addiction.

3.

Identify culturally safe and trauma informed screening, assessment and referral.

4.

Identify the skills needed to deliver holistic person-centred support matched to the individual.

5.

Evaluate unique practice opportunities and challenges when supporting individuals and families with co-occurring mental health and addiction concerns.

6.

Engage in reflective practice to respond sensitively and ethically to people experiencing addiction-related difficulties.

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - Case study reflection (1,500 word written or 5-7 minute pre-recorded verbal presentation)
2 - Case study analysis with branching scenarios (Interactive activity and 1,000-1,200 word written)
3 - Case study and reflective analysis (Interactive activity and 1,000-1,200 word written)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

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