Course Learning Resources:
Rapha's 12 Step Program for Overcoming Chemical
Dependency by
Robert S. McGee
Family Recovery
Author: Terence T. Gorski, Merlene Miller;
Addiction Counseling by Dianne Doyle Pita , New
York, Crossroad,1994
Course assignments can be completed using Web-based resources linked from the
Resources page.Course Description
This course explores the dynamics of substance abuse
counseling this course provides understanding of the
addictive personality. The course provides information
for assessment and treatment of the chemically dependent
person. The effects of substance abuse on families are
examined. This course reviews and familiarizes one with
an example of a 12 Step Christian program. Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1
Have a working knowledge of some common problems
which cause persons to seek counseling.
2
Students will be able to identify certain crisis
situations and address the crisis from a Christian
perspective.
3
Make a decision regarding further specialized
training in the Christian counseling field.
4
Establish personal limits for the development of
a counseling relationship
5
Develop some skills in applying basic Christian
Counseling
6
Begin to see the dynamics of being in
professional-therapeutic relationships with those
receiving counseling.
Course Policies
This is a 90 day independent study course, and is designed to be primarily self-paced. Its requirements include assignments and tests that you will complete and submit via the
Internet. Email and Internet contact are available to answer questions, engage in discussion and provide assistance as needed. Your assignments should be submitted as file attachments in either Microsoft Word or
HTML format. Each assignment will be evaluated, graded, and returned with feedback. Values for each assignment and test are provided in a table below. Timing
Please be sure to time your assignments so
that you have adequate time to complete the work in 90 days. Course tests are sent to you after you complete specific assignments (please see Test page), so be sure to give yourself enough space to pace the work
comfortably. Communication
As an independent study course, this is a more self-paced exercise than a scheduled class might be. However, discussion is still important. Please feel free to use the email
address provided for questions, comments, and concerns about the course. Your email will be forwarded to and answered by a member of Ames Christian University's faculty.
Evaluation Material Assignments and Tests
There are 7 total assignments, including a final paper.
There are three total tests, including a final exam. The tests are sent to you after you have submitted sequential assignments, as outlined on the Test page. Grade Components
Grading Scale |
