Orford, J, et al, (2006) Coping with Alcohol & Drug Problems, The experiences in Three Contrasting Cultures, London, Routledge. ISBN 0-415-37146-5

Lockley, P. (1996) Working with Family Support Groups, London, Routledge ISBN 1-85343-337-3

Yallom I. D. (1995) (4th Ed) The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, New York, Basic Books ISBN 0465084486

Lectures, peers, work placements, access to a PC, databases and web pages, library and learning resource centre, powerpoint, TV and video, flipchart and pens, Staffordshire University skills website. Stoke on Trent College Drug education intranet site. Tutorials available in person and via e-mail.

A 4000 word practice-based study weighted at 100% that examines the benefits and disadvantages of working with the extended family & social network (outcomes 1, 2 & 3) (100%)

Formative: Students to facilitate small group exercises

Interactive lectures (15%)
Experiential Work (8%)
Group tutorials (1%)

Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (16%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for small group feedback (20%)

Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning.

Stress / Strain / Coping Support Models.
Experiences of family members living with addiction - models of coping
Group Work theory - Yalom's therapeutic benefits of group work.
Facilitators role & skills, ethical practice
Notions of co-dependency - demise of the dominant model
Family Systems
Tasks for group-work