Addictions Counselling

Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

Attendance Requirements

If living in locally in Sydney, all students must attend at least 80% of lectures in-person. If interstate or overseas, students must attend live online, so long as time zone permits.

Academic Staff

Mr Kirollos Saleeb (Master of Counselling, University of Notre Dame
BSSc (Criminology), University of Western Sydney)

Mrs Jessica George

Curriculum Objectives

This unit aims to introduce students to the theoretical concepts and terminology associated with addictions as a foundation for counselling practice. Students will gain knowledge in the clinical features of addictions, the addiction cycle and co-occurring disorders. Support and therapy options will also be introduced.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts and terminology associated with addictions

2. Analyse the clinical features of addictions, the addiction cycle and co-occurring disorders

3. Explore the relationships between spirituality and addictions, particularly sin and idolatry, with a special focus upon pornography addiction

4. Integrate the theoretical bases for addictive behaviour into the roles and responsibilities of the professional counsellor

5. Apply knowledge gained to support a client in using psychological, behavioural and spiritual resources to deal with addictions

Content

This unit will enable students to explore the theological, psychological and spiritual basis of addictions and support a client wrestling with addiction.