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EDCP 625 – Counseling the
Chemically Dependent
Term Two DE (October 2002 - March 2003) -
WebTycho
Credit: 3 semester
hours credit. An Elective course for
the Master of Education and Master of Arts in Counseling and Personnel
Services.
Instructor: Dr.
Jim Calvin, who: took over 100 undergraduate semester hours (and got B.A.
degree) and took two graduate EDCP courses, from UMUC, on Okinawa; got Ph.D. at
Kent State; is a Board Certified licensed clinical psychologist; served 27
years in the United States Navy - 9 years enlisted and 18 years as a clinical
psychologist and health care manager; and has been teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses since 1990.
Dr. Calvin’s
e-mail - primary: saltenpoint@prodigy.net
- secondary: jcalvin@faculty.ed.umuc.edu
Dr. Calvin’s
address - Dr. J. Calvin, P O Box 936, Barnstable, MA 02630
Class Location -
WebTycho. Please check, by November
1st, to ensure that you are enrolled in the Class, and accessing WebTycho.
Office Hours - use
WebTycho for general issues (that the whole class can read); for personal
issues, e-mail or write me.
Required
Texts: 1) American Psychiatric
Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th
Ed. - Text Revision). Washington, DC:
American Psychiatric Association. 2)
American Psychological Association (2001).
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th
Ed.). Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association. 3) Dowd, E. T. & Rugle, L. (Eds.)
(1999). Comparative Treatments of
Substance Abuse. New York: Springer.
4)
Inaba, D. S. & Cohen, W. E. (2000).
Uppers, Downers, All Arounders (4th Ed.). Ashland, OR: CNS Publications.
Course
Goals and Purpose: This Course will guide students to examine/evaluate the key
elements of chemical dependency (CD) counseling, including: the addictive
process; mechanisms of psychoactive drugs; major psychoactive drug categories,
and the drugs’ physical and psychological effects; assessment of substance abuse
and chemical dependence; the major modes of CD treatment – psychoanalytic,
behavioral, 12-step, cognitive, REBT/SMART, client-centered, holistic, harm
reduction, family, community, & Eriksonian; and research – on effectiveness
of CD treatment. Most important – to
seek out and understand those issues and concepts which are most important to
YOU!
Course
Objectives. The objectives of this
course are for students to gain and demonstrate an understanding of theoretical knowledge of major CD
concepts and use of practical applications, including:
1. theories and mechanisms of addiction
2. psychoactive actions of drugs and alcohol
3. methods of CD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planing
4. the various modes of treatment and their effectiveness
5. the resources and methods available for CD research
EVALUATION
- Grades will be given based on mastery of course objectives, class (WebTycho) participation, weekly written
assignments, and one theoretical/ research paper.
Mastery of
objectives will be tested by a “Take Home” Final Examination, during the week
of March 2nd - 7th. The Final will be
worth 20 points, and will consist of essay questions.
Because we are
working on the internet (WebTycho), class participation is significant!! You are expected to read the required
readings by the beginning of the appropriate week, then must log onto WebTycho,
submit work and comments, and respond to others - weekly (except during
Holiday/Christmas/New Years break)!
Participation is worth 20 points.
Projects and WebTycho
Assignments - There will be assignments to be posted, each week (except 12/22 -
1/17). These assignments are listed in
the week by week assignments section.
“Due date” means midnight, on the due date, in your time zone. Projects will include a case study, and a
+12-Step Project.” For the case study,
a case scenario “Ed” will be presented, in late November. From this case study, each student will
submit a report, 2 pages in length, and will include: the name of the client,
background information, precipitating event, symptoms, 5 Axis diagnosis,
reasons for choosing the diagnosis, and tentative ideas for further assessment
and treatment. The Case Study Report
will be due on January 25th.
The Case “Ed” will follow into the Treatment Modes section of this
course.
The
“12-Step Project” (in February) involves doing ONE of three options:
Option
1 – Write a TWO page paper on “How Alcoholics Anonymous works”; OR
Option
2 – Write a TWO page paper on “How effective is Alcoholics Anonymous, as a
treatment option”; OR
Option
3 – Attend ONE “Open” Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)(or other 12-Step)
meeting, and write a TWO page paper on YOUR experience and views, of attending
that AA/12-Step meeting.
You will be
further reminded, AND can ask questions about, upcoming weekly assignments,
week by week. Please do not be tardy
with work. WebTycho assignments count
for 40 points.
There
is ONE written project, a 10-12 page (“double spaced”) research project - a
paper on ANY topic that relates to counseling chemical dependence. The Written Project is DUE on February 7, 2003; and is worth 20 points.
Here are a few basics to consider when
composing your paper: Clearly state, in the introduction, just what it is that
you intend to accomplish. Illustrate
your beliefs and points with evidence - theoretical and personal. If you are speaking about yourself, use
evidence from your experience to document your position. If you are making theoretical points, cite
the textual passage, research, or theory that supports your argument. Summarize, at the end of your paper. Because effective writing is a critical part
of your education, essay work should be clear and concise, with proper grammar
and spelling. Your paper should also be
in proper APA format and properly referenced.
Important note - for WebTycho assignments and
for written projects - you should include, in your work and research,
researching Web Sites. Some relevant
Web Sites will be posted within our WebTycho class.
GRADES AND GRADING: Students who wish to excel
in this course must give evidence of critical thinking, and demonstrate an
ability to thoughtfully compose and carry out the written assignments. Students should interact with their fellow
students (and ME!) in WebTycho Topic Areas.
Diversity of opinion is encouraged; it will serve our learning if we
respect each other, and the values and opinions of each of us. If we cultivate an atmosphere in which we
can challenge ourselves and each other, supportively, we will all learn and
grow!
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Grading Summary: |
% |
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WebTycho Assignments |
40 |
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Participation |
20 |
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Paper - due 2/7 |
20 |
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Final Exam |
20 |
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Total |
100 |
Course GRADES will be given as follows:
90-100 points - A; 80-89 - B; 70-79 - C
Students are reminded of UMUC’s policies on academic dishonesty and plagiarism, and UMUC’s penalties for same - including course failure and/or dismissal.
Students with special needs are requested to
discuss their situation with the Professor, so that reasonable accommodation
may be addressed.
CONFIDENTIALITY
- Because self-analysis is so important to promote understanding ourselves, and
therefore important to counseling, each of you will be introspecting and
analyzing yourselves. This is a course
that will involve some self-examination and degrees of sharing personal
information with the class. Therefore, students must be sensitive to the right
to privacy of other students. It is
important to be discrete and appropriate in your personal sharing in our
“classroom”; therefore
be VERY mindful of what personal information you post onto WebTycho (which goes
to each of us, and to no one else). It
is important to self-disclose about yourself; BUT ALSO, to be very mindful of
what you share in class and NOT to share those personal things that you might
regret sharing, at some later time.
Further, you must be sensitive to the privacy of your fellow students,
and that all information shared REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL! During the first week of class, you MUST go to the Topic Area
titled “Self-Disclosure and Confidentiality” and AGREE TO the terms of
self-disclosure and confidentiality in this course.
In addition to formal course requirements, personal journaling is strongly encouraged.
COURSE CALENDAR
Week 1 - November 4 - 9, 2002 - WELCOME,
INTRODUCTIONS, SYLLABUS, GETTING STARTED, and WHY STUDY CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
Reading – None, this week
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week One” - SEVEN INDIVIDUAL Projects, to be posted by 11/9:
1. Questions for Jim - questions about
syllabus, assignments, etc.
2.
Go to the Topic Area titled “Self-Disclosure and Confidentiality” and AGREE TO
the terms of self-disclosure and confidentiality in this course
3. Read my
Introduction (Topic Area – “Jim’s Introduction”). IN THAT TOPIC AREA, respond to my Introduction by answering the
following TWO questions: How does my Introduction of myself relate to the
issues of self-disclosure and confidentiality?
And, what else would you like to ask about ME?
4.
Introduce YOURSELF - in the Topic Area “Student
Introductions”
5. Respond
to the Introductions of at least TWO of your fellow students, in the Topic Area
“Student Introductions”
6. In the
Topic Area “Why Study Chemical Dependency,”
briefly answer the following question: How does the study of drugs, alcohol, substance
abuse, and addiction/alcoholism relate to YOUR future practice of counseling?
7. Read my
thoughts in the Topic Area “My
philosophy on this Course and on Distance Education”; post any thoughts or questions you have.
Note – for textbook readings: D & R = Dowd
& Rugle; I & C = Inaba & Cohen; all assigned readings are by page
numbers
Week 2 - November 10 - 16, 2002 – BASIC
CONCEPTS OF PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENDENCY;
HISTORY; DRUG EFFECTS; and ADDICTIVE PROCESS
Reading – D & R 1-6; I & C 1-72
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Two” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted:
1.
Questions for Jim - questions about definitions, concepts, etc.
2. Post
your answer to this question, in the Topic Area “Why use drugs?”: Why do most
people use one or more psychoactive drugs?
Due 11/13
3. Post
your answer to this question, in the Topic Area “How/why get addicted?”: Why
and how do 20-30% of drug users get addicted?
Due 11/13
4. RESPOND
to the postings of TWO of your fellow students (on #2 and/or #3, above); post
those responses by 11/16
Week 3 - November 17 - 23, 2002 – CNS
STIMULANTS, and OPIATES
Reading – I & C 77-156
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Three” - FIVE INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted:
1.
Questions for Jim - questions about definitions, concepts, etc.
2. Why
(what behavioral and/or personality dynamics) do people abuse Stimulants? Post your response in “Why abuse Stimulants”
by 11/20
3. RESPOND
to the postings of ONE (or more) of your fellow students on the above question
(#2); post those responses by 11/23
4. Why
(what behavioral and/or personality dynamics) do people abuse Opiates? Post your response in “Why abuse Opiates” by
11/20
5. RESPOND
to the postings of ONE (or more) of your fellow students on the above question
(#4); post those responses by 11/23
Week 4 - November 24 - 30, 2002 – SEDATIVES,
including ALCOHOL
Reading – I & C 156-211
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Four” - FIVE INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. Why
(what behavioral and/or personality dynamics) do people abuse
Tranquilizers? Post your response in
“Why abuse Tranquilizers” by 11/28
3. RESPOND
to the postings of ONE (or more) of your fellow students on the above question
(#2); post those responses by 11/30
4. Why
(what behavioral and/or personality dynamics) do people abuse Alcohol? Post your response in “Why abuse Alcohol” by
11/28
5. RESPOND
to the postings of ONE (or more) of your fellow students on the above question
(#4); post those responses by 11/30
(Note – Case Study “Ed” will be introduced,
this week)
Week 5 - December 1 - 7, 2002 –
HALLUCINOGENS/PSYCHEDELICS, MARIJUANA, DESIGNER DRUGS, OTHER DRUGS, and OTHER
ADDICTIONS
Reading – I & C 215-298
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Five” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL Projects to be posted (this week,
ONLY your postings - NO responses to others):
1.
Questions for Jim
2. Post
your responses to the question, in the Topic Area “Marijuana – How Dangerous”:
How dangerous is marijuana (what/how/why, and justify your responses)? Post your response by 12/7
3. Post
your response to the question, in the Topic Area “Hallucinogens/Psychedelics”:
What is the psychological/conceptual difference between Hallucinogens and
Psychedelics? Post your response by
12/7
4. Post
your questions (all week): What questions do you have for our Case “Ed” to
answer (to aid your assessment/diagnosis)?
Week 6 - December 8 - 14, 2002 – PREVENTION,
SOCIAL ISSUES, and ASSESSMENT
Reading – I & C 305-353; Jim postings on
Assessment
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Six” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL projects to be posted:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. What
social issue (related to CD), in your opinion, needs MUCH more attention? Post your response in “Social Issue” Topic
Area by 12/12
3. RESPOND
to the postings of ONE (or more) of your fellow students on the above question
(#2); post those responses by 12/14
4. Post
your questions (all week): What questions do you have for our Case “Ed” to
answer (to aid your assessment/diagnosis)?
Post by 12/14
Week 7 - December 15 - 21, 2002 –
DRUGS/ALCOHOL/ADDICTION AND THE MEDIA
Reading - NONE this week
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Seven” - THREE INDIVIDUAL Projects:
1.
Questions for Jim
2.
Mass Media Project - Investigate mass media treatment of drugs, alcohol, and
chemical dependency
3.
Post a 1/4-1/2 page report on your mass media project, due 12/21
HOLIDAY/CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS BREAK - December
22 to January 17, 2003
Week 8 - January 19 - 25, 2003 -
SUBSTANCE-RELATED DISORDERS and DIAGNOSIS
Reading – I & C 423-435; DSM-IV 191-299
Project/Assignment - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Eight” - TWO INDIVIDUAL Projects:
1.
Questions for
Jim
2.
Case Study Report - due 1/25 (please see guidelines, above in syllabus, for
doing the Case Study Project, on our Case “Ed” - which I will post on WebTycho,
in late November; the Report instructions will be repeated under the Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Eight”)
(Reminder -
Your Term Paper is due 2/7)
Week 9 - January 26 - February 1, 2003 –
TREATMENT OVERVIEW, “PAUL,” PSYCHOANALYTIC and BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT OF CD
Reading – I & C 361-416; D & R 50-94
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Nine” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL projects to be posted:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. Based on
YOUR diagnosis of “Ed,” what are your initial treatment goals, and why? Post your response in “Ed Treatment Goals”
by 1/30
3. What
Psychodynamic questions and/or which Psychodynamic techniques
would you
pursue with Ed? Post your responses in
“Psychodynamic” by 2/1
4. What
Behavioral questions and/or which Behavioral techniques
would you pursue with Ed? Post your responses in “Behavioral” by 2/1
Week 10 - February 2 - 8, 2003 – COGNITIVE,
REBT, and HARM REDUCTION TREATMENTS
Reading – D & R 96-142, 159-191
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Ten” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS to be posted:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. What
Cognitive/REBT questions and/or which Cognitive/REBT techniques
would you
pursue with Ed? Post your responses in
“Cognitive/REBT” by 2/8
3. What Harm
Reduction questions and/or which Harm Reduction techniques
would you pursue with Ed? Post your responses in “Harm Reduction” by
2/8
4.
Your Term Paper is due 2/7. Term Paper
can be: a) e-mailed to me, as an Attachment; or b) mailed in to me (but if
mailed, MUST be put in the mail to reach me by 2/7)
Week 11 - February 9 - 15, 2003 –
CLIENT-CENTERED and HOLISTIC, FAMILY THERAPY, COMMUNITY REINFORCEMENT, and
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)/12-STEP TREATMENTS
Reading – D & R 144-157, 193-232;
AA/12-Step web sites
Project/Assignments
- Under Topic Area “Assignments - Week Eleven” - FOUR INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. What
Client-Centered questions and/or which Client-Centered techniques
Would you
pursue with Ed? Post your responses in
“Client-Centered” by 2/15
3. What Family
Therapy questions and/or which Family Therapy techniques
would you pursue with Ed? Post your responses in “Family Therapy” by
2/15
4. START
your AA/12-step Project (see Projects, above)
Week 12 - February 16 - 22, 2003 – ERIKSONIAN
TREATMENT, and AA/12-STEP PROJECT
Reading – D & R 234-254
Project/Assignment - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Twelve” - THREE
INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. What
Eriksonian questions and/or which Eriksonian techniques would you
pursue with
Ed? Post your responses in “Eriksonian”
by 2/22
3. Submit your “AA/12 step” Project – by 2/22
Week 13 - February 23 - March 1, 2003 – TREATMENT EFFECTIVENESS and RESEARCH
Reading – D & R 8-41, 256-280
Projects/Assignments - Under Topic Area
“Assignments - Week Thirteen” - TWO IDVIDIUAL Projects:
1.
Questions for Jim
2. Post
your response to this question: What does the research tell us about the
effectiveness of Drug/Alcohol Treatment?
Post your response in “Effectiveness/Research” by 2/28 (NO responses to
other students required)
Week 14 - March 2 - 7, 2003 - ****”Take Home”
FINAL EXAM***
A personal note from Dr. Calvin: Welcome to
each of you!! In these difficult times,
I must emphasize the importance of counseling and of supporting each
other. I look forward to working with
each of you in this challenging course.
There is a great deal of material to learn and digest. Please read the
textbook assignments, by the beginning of each week. You will find that the first weeks go very quickly, and they can
easily be overwhelming because of the amount of material. All the textbooks (especially I & C) are
easy to read and interesting. So, GOOD
READING!!!!!
President Bush Senior used to say, “Read my
lips!”; here is MY “read my lips”: I am here to help you, support you, and
encourage you - to do your own personal growth - in knowledge, counseling
theory, and personally. Do NOT be
bashful about asking for feedback, advice, and counseling; this is “WHY I AM
HERE”!!!
SEE YOU “IN CLASS”!!
QUESTIONS???
- about the Syllabus, or anything: ASK!!!!