| CODE | PSY5625 | ||||||
| TITLE | Physical, Emotional, Sexual and Substance Abuse | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit will familiarise the student with the theoretical frameworks and therapeutic interventions with maltreated children and adults, and for addictive behaviours. Topics to be considered include a review of theory and research on assessment, counselling and psychotherapeutic skills in the assessment and treatment of abuse and neglect of children and on substance abuse and addictive behaviours. Participants will also have the opportunity of reflecting on their own strengths and weaknesses in engaging in this area of psychological work. This study-unit investigates in detail the causes, consequences, contextual factors and effective therapeutic interventions associated with child and adult maltreatment (abuse and neglect) and interventions for children and families. Maltreatment will be discussed within an ecological context, giving particular attention to issues of culture and diversity (e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, family structure). Practice dilemmas arising from these issues will also be briefly indicated. This study-unit will also acquaint students with the field of addictions in its widest sense with particular emphasis on the local scene. Study-unit Aims: The unit seeks to give trainees a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of working with clients who have been or are suffering different forms of violence including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. The unit will also seek to outline the different aetological perspectives and treatment modalities related to substance abuse. Students will also be given an opportunity to develop skills in relevant assessment and intervention with relevant clients. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe and critically evaluate the factors that can lead to child abuse and maltreatment; - Evaluate the negative impact of child abuse and maltreatment on children's development and potential modifying factors; - Describe and critically evaluate the factors that can lead to adult abuse of different substances and of addictive behaviours; - Critically evaluate the different prevention strategies to reduce abusive behaviour on children; - Critically evaluate treatment strategies for victims of adult abuse and maltreatment; - Critically evaluate the different treatment modalities for substance abuse and additive behaviours. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate a positive approach to supporting victims of adult abuse and maltreatment; - Demonstrate adequate use of evidence based assessment strategies for assessment of challenges faced by victims of abuse and maltreatment; - Demonstrate adequate competence in assessment of the dynamics involved in situations involving child and adult abuse and maltreatment; - Demonstrate adequate competence in the use of appropriate intervention options available to provide help to victims of abuse and maltreatment; - Demonstrate adequate competence in the use of appropriate intervention options available for clients with substance abuse and addictive behaviours; - Demonstrate competence in the use of relevant therapeutic techniques with victims of abuse and maltreatment and of addictive behaviours; - Demonstrate a reflexive approach in working with victims of abuse, maltreatment, and substance abuse and addictive behaviours. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main text: Barnett, O.W., Miller-Perrin, C., Perrin, R.D. (2011). Family violence across the life span. London: SAGE Bibliography for adult maltreatment: Courtois, C. A. & Ford, J. (2013). Treatment of complex trauma. A sequenced relationship-based approach. New York: Guildford Press. Briere, J. (1996). Therapy for adults molested as children. New York: Springer. Meyer, S. (2012). Why women stay: a theoretical examination of rational choice and moral reasoning in the context of intimate partner violence. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology, 45, 179 - 193. Holt, S., Buckley, H., & Whelan, S. (2008). The impact of exposure to domestic violence on children and young people: A review of the literature. Child Abuse and Neglect, 32, 797 - 810. Johnsonn. M. P (2006). Conflict and control. Gender Symmetry and Asymmetry in Domestic Violence. Violence against Women, 12 (11), 1003 - 1018. Bibliography for addictive Behaviours: Walters, S. & Rotgers, F. (eds). (2012). Treating Substance Abuse: Theory and Technique. (3rd ed). USA: Guilford Press. Ashenberg Straussner, S.L. (ed.). (2014). Clinical Work With Substance-Abusing Clients. (3rd ed.). USA: Guilford Press. Ciarrocchi, J.W. (2001). Counselling Problem Gamblers: A Self-regulation manual for individual and family therapy. USA: Academic Press. Young, K.S. & Nabuco de Abreu, C. (eds.). (2010). Internet Addiction: A handbook and Guide to Evaluation and Treatment. UK: John Wiley and Sons Inc. Miller, W.R. & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change. (3rd ed). USA: Guilford Press. Evans, K. & Sullivan, M.J. (2001). Dual Diagnosis: Counselling the Mentally ill Substance Abuser. (2nd ed.). USA: Guilford Press. Najavits, L.M. (2002). Seeking Safety: A treatment manual for PTSD and Substance Abuse. USA: Guilford Press. Marlatt, G.A. & Donovan, D.M. (eds.). (2005). Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviours. USA: Guilford Press. Walant, K.B. (2014). Creating the Capacity for Attachment: Treating Addictions and the Alienated Self. London: Jason Aronson Inc. Thombs, D.L. & Osborn, C.J. (2013). Introduction to Addictive Behaviours. (4th ed.). USA: The Guilford Press. Connors, G.J., DiClemente, C.C., Velasquez, M.M., & Donovan, D.M. (2013). Substance Abuse Treatment and the Stages of Change: Selecting and Planning Interventions. USA: The Guilford Press. Daley, D.C. & Moss, M.B. (2002). Dual Diagnosis: Counselling Clients with Chemical Dependency and Mental Illness. (3rd ed). USA: Hazeldon Foundation. Bibliograpy for Child maltreatment and abuse part: Aronson Fontes, L. (2005) Child Abuse and Culture: Working with Diverse Families. New York: The Guilford Press. Briere, J. (1992). Child abuse trauma: Theory and treatment of the lasting effects. Newbery Park, CA : Sage. Crosson-Tower C. (2001). Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect (5th Edition). U.S. Allyn & Bacon. Finkelor, D., et al .. (1986). A source book on child sexual abuse. Newbury Park CA : Sage Publications, Inc. Gil E. (1991). The Healing Power of Play: Working with Abused Children. London: The Guilford Press. Gil E. (1996). Treating Abused Adolescents. London:The Guilford Press. Karp C. L., Butler T.L., Bergstrom S.C. (1997). Treatment Strategies for Abused Adolescents From Victim to Survivor (Interpersonal Violence: The Practice Series). U.K: Sage Publications. Stevenson, J. (1999). The treatment of long-term sequelae of child abuse. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 40(1), 89-111. Wieland S. (1998). Techniques and Issues in Abuse-Focused Therapy with Children & Adolescents: Addressing the Internal Trauma (Interpersonal Violence: The Practice Series). UK: Sage Publications. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite qualifications: BPsy Hons or equivalent | ||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Roberta Attard Antonella Mizzi Clarissa Sammut Scerri |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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