COUNSELING INC: Entry and Advanced Levels Substance Abuse Curriculum Created by Peter Ninemire, LMSW, LCAC Monday: Living In Balance- EBP Wednesday – Matrix Family Ed Friday – Matrix Model – EBP Week1 LIVING IN BALANCE – Session 1 Definitions, Terms and Self-Diagnosis (utilize role-play sheet suggested for session) Part 1: Definitions and terms Part 2: Self Assessment exercise - Part 3: Biological aspects of addiction Re: Neurotransmitters - Utilize NIDA/HBO Series on Addiction Video “What is Addiction” (Video 2 – Vignette 1) Prior to Physical Dependence, withdrawal symptoms tolerance (show video?) Family education group Cross addiction: back door to relapse ( Handout # 13 ) Matrix Early recovery skills – Lecture Scheduling (Hand out # 1, 2,3, &4 ) Matrix Early recovery skills session 1 Topic: Stop the cycle Eliminated Drug Booklet - Made room for more material? Maybe carryover early work on Living in Balance sessions Week 2 LIVING IN BALANCE – Session 2 Alcohol and Drug Education Part 1: Stimulant Drugs – utilize CNS video on Use, Abuse and Addiction – The physiology, Neurochemistry and Sociology of Drugs and Compulsive Behaviors Uppers 13:15 (disk 2 – chapter 3) Present Power Point Slide Presentation TCU Mapping the Journey Exploring Self Matrix Early recovery skills session 2 Lecture - Identifying external triggers Family Video Lecture/ Discussion Topic: Medical aspects of chemical dependency The Neurobiology of Addiction (Video) ( Handout # 10 ) Entry Level Group CNS Productions – Cocaine and Crack – A craving for More Week 3 LIVING IN BALANCE – Session 2 (continued) Alcohol and Drug Education - Part 2: Psychedelic and Hallucinogenic Drugs (to include marijuana) The physiology, Neurochemistry and Sociology of Drugs and Compulsive Behaviors Video: (Other Drugs – Other addictions) 19:55 (disk 2 – chapter 7) Optional - selected slides Matrix Family Education Group? Triggers and Cravings Presentation Video/Notes CNS Productions – Marijuana Neurochemistry and Physiology Matrix Early recovery skills Session 3 Lecture - Identifying internal triggers Eliminated Drug Court Booklet - Made room for more material? Maybe carryover early work on Living in Balance sessions
Part II: Restructuring your life Part III: Coping strategies Week 14 LIVING IN BALANCE – Session 10 Negative Emotions Part I: Depression Part II: Guilt and Fear The physiology, Neurochemistry and Sociology of Drugs and Compulsive Behaviors (Mental Health & Drugs) 16:20 (disk 1 – chapter 10) Present Power Point Slide Presentation Understanding and Reducing Angry Feelings Understanding anger Entry Level Group The Power of Self Talk (5 weeks at Counselor Discretion) Counselor to input sequence of material presented here as it occurs in group. Week15 LIVING IN BALANCE – Session 11 and Communication Part 1: Understanding Anger Part II: Expressing Anger Understanding and Reducing Angry Feelings Managing anger in relationships Entry Level Group The Power of Self Talk (5 weeks at Counselor Discretion) Counselor to input sequence of material presented here as it occurs in group. Week 16 LIVING IN BALANCE – Session 12 Part I: Relapse Part II: Exercises for Relapse Prevention Possibly utilize Role Play Exercises Understanding and Reducing Angry Feelings The aggression cycle Entry Level Group The Power of Self Talk (5 weeks at Counselor Discretion) Counselor to input sequence of material presented here as it occurs in group. Entry Monday Wednesday Friday Week1 Power Point Presentation: Neuroscience of addiction (Peter’s on Lap Top) Nora Volkow “What is Addiction” HBO Series on Addiction (Video 2 – Vignette 1) Family Video lecture Triggers and cravings presentation Evening Entry Level Group Matrix Early recovery skills – Lecture Scheduling (Hand out # 1, 2,3, &4 )
Supplemental Materials - Good Parenting Creates Drug Free Kids - Entry Level Group The Power of Self Talk (5 weeks at Counselor Discretion) Counselor to input sequence of material presented here as it occurs in group. Supplemental Handouts – “Addictive Beliefs” and “Reframing your Automatic thoughts”. Week18 Post Acute Withdrawal Handout by Terrance Gorski with Lee Jamison Family Group – Boundaries: The difference between healthy and unhealthy boundaries and the importance of setting boundaries, both for self and family. Supplemental Materials - Research: Good Parenting Can Prevent Drug Use, Aid Brain Development Entry Level Group Refusal Skills – From the Living Skills Series 3 Sessions with Workbook (Counselor Discretion – utilize as needed outcome of material covered here) Process and utilize Glossary with Recovery Terms Turn into Bingo ENTRY Monday Wednesday Friday Week 19 Opiate Addiction: Understanding Replacement Therapy and Opiate Addiction (HBO Video Series on Addiction – (Disk 4 – Vignette ) Family Group – Healthy Relationships & Communication What are healthy relationships and how to develop them within the family which includes good communication skills. Entry Level Group Refusal Skills – From the Living Skills Series 3 Sessions with Workbook Counselor Discretion – utilize as needed (input outcome of material covered here) An Interview with Mark Whillenberg, M.D. From HBO Video Series on Addiction (Disk 3 – Vignette 2) Discusses the different factors that can lead to alcoholism, including genetics and psychiatric disorders. Week 20 An Interview with Kathleen Brady, M.D., Ph. D. Discusses the prevalence of Co-Occurring Disorders, natural co-occurrence, and the need to treat simultaneously. Family Group - Taking Control of Your Life & the 7 Habits of a Successful Person Being honest, open, doing the right thing which includes developing habits that will bring success Mark Windholm (75 minutes) A Comedy of Substance Second Half of Group to process aspects of video