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1 Fam343 Special Topics Fall 2015
1 Fam343 Special Topics Fall 2015
FAM343- Special Topics: Treating Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Interpersonal Violence Issues
will meet for a total of three hours each week for one semester;
will require two hours out of class preparation for each hour in class;
Course Prerequisites:
FAM343 will be a requirement of the social service concentration for students in the Family Life
Program.
FAM343 may also serve as a general elective
Required Resources:
Will be provided in class, by email, and/or via internet.
Other Learning Resources: To be announced
Teaching Strategies:
Lecture, guest speakers, class discussion
All assignments MUST be typed and stapled; *hand written assignments will not be accepted*.
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The grades of the course will be based on the following grade elements totaling 225 points:
COURSE ACTIVITIES
Weekly Reflection Papers (10 total) 10 points each
ADA Group Observation Assignment
OPEN AA Meeting Observation Assignment
Fictitious Client Intake Application
Fictitious Client Intake Assessment
Attendance and Participation
Website Review
Drugs & Alcohol Primmer Student Presentation
POTENTIAL POINTS
100 Points
20 Points
20 Points
5 Points
10 Points
20 Points
40 Points
10 Points
225 pts
The grading elements will produce the following matrix for calculating the final grade in the class.
A
213 + pts
B169 + pts
A202 + pts
C+
158 + pts
B+
191 + pts
C
147 + pts
B
180 + pts
Assignment Due Date and Deadline Policy
Class begins at 6:30pm. Assignments must be submitted in class by 6:36 p.m. on the class day they are
due. After 6:36 p.m. they are considered late. The late penalty is -5 points for each calendar day late.
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From 6:36 p.m. until 6:30 pm. of the following day five points will be lost. Each successive day another
five points will accumulate as a penalty until the assignment is submitted.
Late assignments may be emailed to me at: david.garvin@cuw.edu
Attendance and Deportment Policy (20 points towards grade)
This class requires full and active participation of all
members to be successful. It is expected that all class
members will share their thinking and experiences in the
class to keep the work focused on real issues and learning.
Participation requires full attention. Students observed
texting or surfing using laptops and cell phones will lose
participation points at the rate of 1 point per infraction. In
order to avoid the potential for your electronic devices to
ring, buzz, etc., unless otherwise directed by the instructor, it is suggested that you turn these devices off
during this class. All students are expected to actively participate.
Given the nature of the course students must be on time and present at every class to maximize their
learning. Both will be considered in calculating student grades. Due to the experiential nature of this
course attendance is crucial. It is also expected that you will read the weekly assignments and come
prepared to thoughtfully engage in class discussion.
Active participation will enhance the class by making it possible for us to explore, as a community of
learners, various topics while promoting the exchange of ideas and understandings of the course reading
materials.
Only students registered for this class may attend the class. Arriving 15 minutes or later after class starts
or leaving before class ends will be counted as an absence.
Grade reductions will occur when a student has missed more than one class.
Point reductions for this aspect of the grade are as follows:
Two absences: 10 point reduction
Three absences: 20 point reduction
Four absences: 30 point reduction
Five absences: 40 point reduction, etc.
The student is excused only when she or he has given notice prior to her or his absence for a legitimate
reason, or when medical documentation is presented.
All assignments are expected to be turned in regardless of your attendance.
CUW Policies:
*CUW Disability Policy: In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504
of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals with disabilities are protected from
discrimination and assured services and accommodations that provide equal access to the activities
and programs of the university. Students with a documented disability who require accommodation in
order to obtain equal access to this course should inform the instructor, and must also contact
Disability Support Services at (262) 243-4299 or https://www.cuw.edu/Departments/lrc/dss.html
*CUW Academic Integrity Policy: CUW expects all students to display honest, ethical behavior at all
times and under all circumstances.
Academic dishonesty is defined as follows:
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CUAA/CUW Mission:
Concordia University Ann Arbor/Wisconsin is a Lutheran higher education community committed to
helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world.
Family Life Program Mission:
The Concordia University Ann Arbor Family Life Program exists to professionally prepare students
through academic and practical training as Certified Family Life Educators for service to the church,
hospital and community to build healthy Christ-like relationships throughout the life span so that the
students and those they serve will be equipped to thrive in marriage and the family and to overcome
adversity. Graduates will practice integrity and excellence as they develop and implement family
programming and personal interventions which support homes and offer opportunities to be tools to pass
on faith in Jesus Christ to the next generation.
Course Objectives:
The student will:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the definition of substance abuse, mental illness and Inter
Personal Violence;
2.
Describe the criteria used by the DSMIV to support a diagnosis of substance abuse, mental illness
and understand that Interpersonal violence is NOT a mental disorder;
3. Identify counseling and community resources available to treat substance abuse, mental illness and
Interpersonal Violence; and explain current treatment/intervention approaches to substance abuse,
mental illness and Inter Personal Violence.
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Confidentiality:
Any oral and written material or discussion pertaining to clients is to be strictly confidential. The identity of
clients is to be concealed in whatever format they are taken or written about. Further, discussion about
agency clients should never happen without there being some professional purpose, and never in
hallways, etc. Violation of confidentiality will be grounds for failure in the course.
ADA Observers are encouraged to view the Assailant Interviews video available
here, before observing a group.
After observing the group session, please complete a brief survey which you can
access here.
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2. When you send the email, please note the following: First and Last names of the 3 observers,
a contact cell phone number for at least one of the observers, at least three different group
dates/times you would like to observe, the time of the three different groups you are requesting to
observe.
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RENEW Program Note: Students who are interested in observing a RENEW group must watch the video
and read article listed below before scheduling an observation.
1. Ellen Pence Plenary 2010 WSHH
2. Re-Examining Battering: Are All Acts of Violence Against Intimate Partners the
Same? Ellen Pence Shamita Das Dasgupta, Praxis International, Inc. June 20, 2006
After the prospective observers have read the articles, up to two observers will be scheduled to observe a
RENEW group at a time.
Observation by individuals not affiliated with a University
When you send the email, please note the following: First and Last name of the observer, a contact cell
phone number for the observer, at least three different group dates/times you would like to observe
Due to the volume of observation requests received at DVIS, your request must be as required
above or your email request will not be answered.
Additional Details about the Observation
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County address is: 4925 Packard, Ann Arbor, MI 481081521
This office is located on the NW Corner of the intersection of Packard and Golfside
Parking is directly in front of the building. Upon entering the building, inform the front desk staff
that you are there to observe an ADA group meeting
Observers must arrange this in advance only communicating via email with David Garvin
Observers will be expected to arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled group time,
Observers arriving after this time will not be able to observe.
Observers who fail to follow these directives will not be permitted to observe programming
Observers who schedule an observation and fail to show up will not be permitted to re-schedule
an observation
Assignment: Students are expected to submit a 2-3 page summary of their observation in which they will
describe the following:
1. The group culture
2. The group norms
3. The group dynamics
4. The group members roles
5. The group leader roles and responses
6. The group facilitator roles and responses
7. Demonstrate an understanding the differences between the group leader and the group facilitator
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Weekly Reflection Paper (10 papers are due in total @ 10 points each = 100 points)
Due Date: Every Week starting September 14, 2015
Grade Points: 10 points each with a total possible point value of 100 points
Explanation: Students are expected to submit a 2 page (minimum) of a Weekly Reflection of what they
have learned from the lectures, materials and speakers in this class. A form will be made available for this
assignment.
Fictitious Client Intake Application (10 points)
Due Date: October 5, 2015
Grade Points: 10 points
Explanation: Students are expected to complete a Fictitious Client Intake Application using a form which
will be made available for this assignment.
Fictitious Client Assessment (10 points)
Due Date: October 12, 2015
Grade Points: 10 points
Explanation: Students are expected to complete a Fictitious Client Assessment using a form which will
be made available for this assignment.
Drugs & Alcohol Primmer Student Presentation (10 points)
Due Date: November 8, 2015
Grade Points: 10 points
Explanation: Students are expected to give a class presentation on and overview of 2 types of
drugs/alcohol using PowerPoint. This assignment is to be sent as an attachment to the instructor by
12:00pm on 11-8-2015. The presentation should include the following elements at a minimum:
1. Overview of the use of the substance
2. Effects of the substance
3. Risks of use of the substance
4. Long term effects
5. Concerns for risk to families
6. Any additional information that you found to be significant
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Content
Content area: Course Overview: Introduction
Reading Assigned:
http://www.psyweb.com/DSM_IV/jsp/dsm_iv.jsp
Assignment Given:
1. Fictitious Client Intake Application,
2. Weekly Reflection Paper,
Assignment Due: NA
Monday, September 7, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Class #2
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Content area: Mental Health: Navigating the System, Intake & Assessment
Reading Assigned: Family Dynamics
Speaker: 15th District Specialty Courts (Mental Health, Street Outreach,
Veterans, Sobriety), Judge Joseph F. Burke
Assignment Given:
1. Website Review University of Michigan Collegiate Recovery
Program: http://www.uhs.umich.edu/recovery
Assignment Due:
1. Weekly Reflection Paper,
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Assignment Due:
1. Weekly Reflection Paper,
2. Website Review University of Michigan Collegiate Recovery
Program
Monday, October 19, 2015
6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Class #7
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Hope
Speaker: Jason Schwartz, LMSW
Content area: Substance Abuse
1. Overview of Drugs and Alcohol: Student Presentations
2. 12 Step Programs
Reading Assigned:
Substance Use Trends
Marijuana Abuse
Cocaine Abuse & Addiction
Heroin Abuse & Addiction
Inhalant Abuse
Methamphetamine Abuse & Addiction
Prescription Drugs Abuse & Addiction
Fact Sheet Links between Violence and Mental Health (see link
below)
Fact Sheet Between Violence and Chronic Illness (see link below)
Assignment Given:
Assignment Due:
1. Weekly Reflection Paper,
2. Observation of an Alcoholics Anonymous *OPEN* Meeting
3. Website Review for Dawn Farm
4. Drugs and Alcohol Primmer (Reminder note: This assignment is to
be sent as an attachment to the instructor by 12:00pm on 11-82015)
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http://www.a2gov.org/departments/15D/divisions/Pages/Prob
ation.aspx
http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/prosecuting_attorn
ey/pa_prodv.html
Assignment Due:
1. Weekly Reflection Paper,
2. Website Review for: Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw
County, RENEW Program: http://csswashtenaw.org/renew/
Monday, November 30, 2015
6:30 pm 9:00 pm
Class #13
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Assignment Due:
1. Weekly Reflection Paper,
2. Website Review for: SafeHouse Center.
Content area: Final Exam: Reflection paper
Reading Assigned:
Assignment Given:
Assignment Due:
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