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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 90701 Psychology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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