SSWK150 Introduction to Family Dynamics in Addiction/CAC
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- SSWK150 Introduction to Family Dynamics in Addiction/CAC Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 2 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 1500 minutes
- IV. Prerequisites
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- This course provides 30 hours of credit certified by PCACB toward a CAC.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with the basic concepts of family dynamics in relation to addiction. Intergenerational patterns of addiction in the family will be explored. In addition, other issues to be addressed will include: patterns of functioning, prescribed roles of individual family members, and how the system operates internally and externally with other institutions, such as the community, school, employers, etc.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
Course Learning Goals
- to assist student in acquiring knowledge about the family dynamic in families where there are one or more addicted individuals.
- to assist student in recognizing patterns of behavior in addicted families.
- to enable student to recognize family member roles characteristic in families when addiction is present.
- to empower student in recognizing addiction patterns in their own families if they are present.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Define family structuring system
- Define dysfunction/dysfunctional family
- Complete genogram
- Complications of cultural differences and addicted families
- Reception of family diagnosis, patterns of addiction, and enabling
- Recognition of non-verbal behaviors
- Relationships between family members
- Relationships of family/family members with other community institutions
- Intergenerational patterns of addiction
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:A text accepted by the department and selected videos, and instructor generated handouts may be used.
Review/Approval Date - 11/99