PSY 1445
Intersession 2008
1/2 -1/12 2008
Instructor: Paul W. Toth, Ph.D.
Phone: 610-635-7458 Direct Line (
E-Mail: Ptoth@sju.edu
Text: Stevens,
P. & Smith, R. (2005). Substance
Abuse Counseling: Theory and Practice.
(3rd ed.). Pearson Merrill Prentice
Hall.
Course
Description: Provide a working
knowledge of the dynamics of addiction both physical and psychological. Diagnosis, intervention, treatment and prevention
of addiction will be discussed as will special populations related to
addictions.
Course Objectives:
·
Develop an understanding of how addiction interacts physically and
psychologically on the person
·
Discuss and compare various treatment approaches for addictions
·
Discuss the use of treatment allies such as AA/NA, Alanon/Naranon
·
Discuss special issues related to addiction
A brief quiz will be
given at the beginning of each class.
The quiz will be on material covered during the previous class and the
readings from that class. Only the five
(5) highest grades will be counted toward the final grade.
Each student will attend an
OPEN 12-Step Meeting and write a 5-page paper discussing the experience. Details to follow!
Each student will be involved
in a history taking exercise. This will
entail interviewing a member of the class and taking down their history. The personal information does not have to be
theirs, it can be fabricated. This is to
help with interviewing techniques and assessment and writing skills.
Attendance is mandatory. Each unexcused absence will result in a
one-point drop from the final grade. Active participation is required.
Students with
Disabilities: For those who have a
documented learning, physical or psychological disability who are requesting
reasonable academic adjustments, you are encouraged to contact Services for
Students with Disabilities, Room 113, Sciences Center, 610-660-1774 or
610-660-1620 early in the semester. If
you suspect that you have an undiagnosed disability (learning, physical,
psychological), please contact Services for Students with Disabilities to
discuss this concern.
It is important to discuss
instructional needs and accommodations with your professor early in the
semester.
All requests for
extended-timed testing must be discussed with your professor at a minimum of
one week prior to the date of each exam.
Evaluation/Grade:
·
Quizzes (Top 5) 30%
·
12-Step Reflection Paper 10%
·
History Taking Exercise 10%
·
Class Participation 10%
·
Final 40%
Grades are as follows: A=90 – 100, B=80 – 89, C= 70 – 79, D= 60 –
69, F= Below
Class Schedule:
1/2 Introduction
& Stevens & Smith – Chapter 1
1/3 Stevens
& Smith– Chapter 2
1/4 Stevens
& Smith – Chapter 3
1/5 Stevens & Smith – Chapter 4 & 5
1/7 Stevens & Smith – Chapter 6 & 7
1/8 Stevens
& Smith – Chapter 8 & 9
1/9 Stevens
& Smith – Chapter 10
1/10 Stevens
& Smith – Chapter 11 and History Taking Exercise
1/11 Stevens
& Smith – Chapter 12 and 12-step
meeting paper due
1/12 Final
and Wrap-up