CREDIT POINTS: |
7.5 |
PREREQUISITES: |
Perspectives in Drugs Use;
AOD Treatment, Assessment and Planning. |
COST: |
$500 |
DATES: |
Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 8:00 pm
5 November - 10 December 2008 |
SUBJECT COORDINATOR: |
Dennis Cooney |
CENSUS DATE: |
19 November 2008 |
Note: Available for Graduate Diploma students only SUBJECT/UNIT SUMMARY:
Students that undertake this unit will gain a thorough understanding of the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of Complementary and Alternative therapies, along with an overview of those modalities commonly used within the AOD sector. We will explore the history of Complementary and Alternative therapies in the context of drugs and alcohol and the demand and evidence that exists for their inclusion in treatment. The focus will be on the integration of Complementary and Alternative therapies with Conventional practice to establish an openness to use whatever works well and without harm to promote collaboration and synergy in multidisciplinary approaches.
We will explore areas such as: Wholistic approaches to addictions; the Wellness paradigm; Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques; Meditation; Bodywork; Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine; Ayurvedic Medicine; Homoeopathy; New Age Technologies; Diet and Nutrition; Herbal Medicine; Body-Mind Medicine; Aromatherapy; Energy Based Medicine; Detoxification Techniques; Hepatitis / HIV; Self Care; Lifestyle and Health; Exercise and Recovery.
At the completion of this unit, participants will have a well rounded view of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in the AOD field, enabling them to make informed decisions about the integration, use and effectiveness of such modalities within their programs and organisations, in work with their clients and also personally.
SUBJECT/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the common underlying principles and philosophies of Complementary and Alternative therapies.
- Describe the History and development of Complementary and Alternative therapies in the AOD field.
- Describe and demonstrate an understanding of the various Complementary or Alternative modalities
- Critically analyse the use of Complementary and Alternative therapies in the AOD field.
- Discuss and analyse the use of various Complementary or Alternative modalities utilised in multidisciplinary treatment models.
- Identify strategies on how Complementary or Alternative Therapies can be incorporated into worker self care and performance at a personal level.
ASSESSMENT:
- Class Presentation with written handouts (30%)
- Written assignment (1500 Words) (70%)
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