303529 (v.2) Addiction Communication Skills 200
| Area: | School of Psychology |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 303524 (v.2) Addiction Foundation 101 or any previous version
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303527 (v.2) Addiction Intervention 200 or any previous version
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303898 (v.2) Addiction Foundation 100 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Basic communication skills with a particular focus on their application to addiction problems. Skills based with detailed attention given to in-class practice and feedback. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Describe and identify basic communication skills. Demonstrate an ability to use these communication skills. Describe the application of communication skills to working with people with addictive behaviours. Demonstrate an ability to apply these communication skills to addictive behaviour. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Miller W. and Rollnick S., (1991), Motivational Interviewing - Preparing People to Change Addictive Behaviour, New York, Guildford Press. |
| Unit Texts: | Eagan G., (1986 or later version), The Skilled Helper - A Systematic Approach to Effectiveness Helping. (3rd ed. or later), California, Brooks/Cole Publishing. Jarvis T., Tebbutt J. and Mattrick R., (1995), Treatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence, An Introductory Guide, Chichester, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay, Video Critique 75%. End of Semester Exam 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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