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title: "C7208 Addictions Counselling · St Cyril’s"
url: https://stcyrils.edu.au/units/c7208-addictions-counselling
description: "This unit aims to introduce students to the theoretical concepts and terminology associated with addictions as a foundation for counselling practice…"
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C7208

# Addictions Counselling

Code

C7208

Level

Undergraduate

Weighting

9 credit points

Type

Foundational

Discipline

Counselling

On this page

1. [Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions](#prerequisites-corequisites-or-exclusions)
2. [Attendance Requirements](#attendance-requirements)
3. [Academic Staff](#academic-staff)
4. [Curriculum Objectives](#curriculum-objectives)
5. [Learning Outcomes](#learning-outcomes)
6. [Content](#content)

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## Prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions

Nil

## Attendance Requirements

If living in locally in Sydney, all students must attend at least 80% of lectures **in-person.** If interstate or overseas, students must attend **live online,** so long as time zone permits.

## Academic Staff

Mr Kirollos Saleeb (Master of Counselling, University of Notre Dame  
BSSc (Criminology), University of Western Sydney)

Mrs Jessica George

## Curriculum Objectives

This unit aims to introduce students to the theoretical concepts and terminology associated with addictions as a foundation for counselling practice. Students will gain knowledge in the clinical features of addictions, the addiction cycle and co-occurring disorders. Support and therapy options will also be introduced.

## Learning Outcomes

1\. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical concepts and terminology associated with addictions

2\. Analyse the clinical features of addictions, the addiction cycle and co-occurring disorders

3\. Explore the relationships between spirituality and addictions, particularly sin and idolatry, with a special focus upon pornography addiction

4\. Integrate the theoretical bases for addictive behaviour into the roles and responsibilities of the professional counsellor

5\. Apply knowledge gained to support a client in using psychological, behavioural and spiritual resources to deal with addictions

## Content

This unit will enable students to explore the theological, psychological and spiritual basis of addictions and support a client wrestling with addiction.

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