MHT 2235 Family Dynamics of Addiction
Impact of substance use disorders on individual family members and overall family functioning. Focuses on the nature of addiction as a disease, its progression, symptoms and treatments. The nature of codependency is discussed. Insight is gained by the students regarding their biases about the disease of addiction.
Prerequisites: MHT 1130 and Restricted to Majors
Course Outcomes
- Challenge present views about and gain insight into one's own personal family dynamics as it relates to helping clients.
- Identify the components and terminology related to the addictive process and family dynamics of addiction.
- Identify the roles played by family members and the stages of family dysfunction.
- Identify addiction as a family disease and develop awareness of the role the family plays in treatment and recovery.
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Online Learning with Meeting Times
Online
Faculty: Manuel
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets online during scheduled days and times, with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet online. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Restricted to MHT or PH Majors
Note: Webcam Required
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 5
Meets: M from 10:00AM to 12:40PM
Section: Y00
Open Seats: 5
Meets: M from
10:00AM to 12:40PM
10:00AM to 12:40PM
Section: Y00
Online Learning with Meeting Times
Online
Faculty: Manuel
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets online during scheduled days and times, with additional online content. Check the schedule to confirm the days and times your class will meet online. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Restricted to MHT or PH Majors
Note: Webcam Required
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Meets: TH from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: YN0
Open Seats: 10
Meets: TH from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: YN0