| GD101
- Exploring Complimentary and Alternative Therapies in Drug
and Alcohol Treatment
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| 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.
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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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