CNS831 Addictions Counseling Syllabus

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Undergraduate: CNS431 Addictions Counseling

Graduate: CNS831 Addictions Counseling

Course Description: This course provides the tools necessary for counseling addictions including the basic Christian models of addictions, the Christian 12 Steps, Freedom from addictions, assessment, and record keeping for drugs, alcohol, sex, relationships, and eating addictions.

Text Book: Conquering Chemical Dependency by McGee and McCleskey

Additional Graduate Text Book: Freedom From Addiction by Neil Anderson

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Lesson 1: Understanding Addictions (Left below)

Lesson 2: Theories of Addictions (Right below)

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Lesson 3: Alcohol Addiction (Left below)

Lesson 4: Drug Addiction (Right below)

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Lesson 5: Addictions of Love (Left below)

Lesson 6: Eating Disorders (Right below)

Lesson 7: 12 Step Recovery (Left below)

Lesson 8: Other Recovery Models (Right below)

Lesson 9: D/A Assessment (Left below)

Lesson 10: Record Keeping and Licensure (Right below)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. First read and fill out the workbook, underline important passages and insights in Conquering Chemical Dependency.

2. Watch each DVD and take any additional notes. Prepare for the open book final

examination.

3. Write a 5 page paper on a particular type of chemical dependency such as addiction to alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, heroine, marijuana, or tobacco. Use your Bible or additional resources to expand on what you have already learned citing at lest 3 additional sources.

4. Write 3 page paper on how you used or would use the Christian 12-step method to help someone overcome a chemical dependency. Discuss particularly how you would use each of the 12 steps.

5. For graduate credit students are required to write an additional 5 page paper on how you have or would use the additional addiction counseling models material in the videos to increase the effectiveness of the 12 step program citing at lest 3 additional references.

6. Take the open book test that will be E-mailed to you when you obtain these materials. You may use your notes, book, or the DVDs for reference.

7. Submit your papers and final examination to Word of Life Institute for grading. Remember to include the class critique form so that we can have your input on improving this course. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish us to return your papers and final examination grade.

Book: Conquering Chemical Dependency by Robert McGee and Dale McCleskey $24.95

This 12-Step program not only helps focus the person on the reality of their addiction but also leads them into understanding their identity in Christ, forgiveness of others and control of their thoughts. This program recognizes the importance of knowing who God really is.

Freedom from Addiction by Anderson and Quarles $17.99

This book uses the principles of our position in Christ as a method for overcoming addictions. It is the truth of God's word in Romans that sets us free when we realize who we really are in Christ. "I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do-this I keep on doing." (Romans 7:18-19, NIV) A Message of Hope-and a Plan of Action Addiction forges its own chains of pain and problems that grow with each day and seem impossible to overcome. If you, or someone you know, are a captive of addictive behavior, Neil Anderson and Mike Quarles have both a message of hope and a plan of action. Anyone can be set free from addictive behavior, can experience victory in Jesus and can become an overcomer in life! The key is to identify the root cause of your problem and instead of running away from it, run to God! Do this, and your mind and spirit will be renewed; and no matter what you struggle with, you will find your freedom in Christ!

5 wideangle with wireless mike 2009 DVD Set: Counseling Addictions $85.00

Book and 2009 DVD set $105.00