CVC 306
Course 306 – Managing Residential Recovery Programs
Instructor: Lynda M. Mitton
Email:
Phone: 719-659-4467
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to impart practical counseling and operational principles for use in long-term programs for the chemically dependent, with a particular focus on homeless addicts and alcoholics.
Degree Program Outcomes
At the conclusion of this degree program, the student will able to:
1. Students who complete the Addiction Studies program will:
· Understand the12 core functions of addiction counselorsto be academically prepared to become a certified addiction counselor.
· Understand and demonstrate the essential practices of addiction treatment includingscreening, intake, assessment, treatment planning and aftercare. (Core Functions 1-5)
· Understand and usebasic counseling skillssuch as effective listening, assessment, crisis intervention, group therapy and working with other professionals (Core Functions 6, 8, 12)
· Understand and apply basic counseling professional practices including ethics, working with various client groups, case managementand record keeping skills. (Core Functions 7, 10, 11)
· Understand and apply understanding of other issues related to addiction recovery such amental illness, family dynamics and sexual and spiritual issues. (Core Function 9)
This position will prepare graduates to be an Addiction Counselor (SOC21-1011). We have a91% job placement ratefor our graduates.
2. Students completing the Urban Missions program will:
· Understand and apply thehistory, philosophical and theological basis of movements of Christians serving the poor, the oppressed and urban communities.
· Use spiritual care skills such aspreaching, counseling, evangelism and discipleship in the urban context.
· Lead others to accomplish the missions of the organizations with which they are affiliated.
· Understand and apply principles from the various programs that are offered to people in the urban context including addiction recovery, community development, services to the homeless, women, youth work and family ministries.
This position will prepare graduates to be a Religious Worker (SOC, 21-2099), Minister (SOC 120.107-010), Missionary (SOC 120.107-010) and rescue mission Chaplain (120.107-010). Some roles in these fields will require higher education, such as an MDiv. We have a91% job placement ratefor our graduates.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Learning Objectives for this Course
Week One
· To introduce the student to the course and its instructor
· To give the student an opportunity to get acquainted with the rest of the class and share about his/her counseling responsibilities at their own ministry
· To learn more about the concept of "Ministering to the Whole Person"
· To begin the exploration of the problem of addiction and the spiritual foundations of recovery.
Week Two
· To help the student to understand how addiction and recovery relate to the issue of homelessness
· To introduce the student to the basic principles of the Christian perspective on addiction counseling.
Week Three
· To continue exploring the basic principles of Christ-centered addiction counseling.
· To examine the special challenges of counselors working in an urban mission residential program.
Week Four
· To continue the process of helping the student to understand the problem of alcoholism and special strategies for helping the alcoholic in a residential program.
· To introduce the concepts related to effective goal-setting for residential program participants with an emphasis on developing realistic expectations for each individual client.
· To study the issues related to counseling the addict on a more in-depth basis.
· To introduce the student to the Gallup Study on Recovery from Homelessness and its implications for ministry counseling.
· To help the student to understand the concept of "Continuum or Care."
Week Five
· To further examine the critical structural elements necessary for a successful residential addiction recovery program
· To conduct a simple program review using principles presented thus far in this course.
· To examine the theological implications of addiction recovery.
Week Six
· To introduce the student to the importance of seeking personal recovery along with seeking to help other staff member who may need it.
· To introduce the students to the counseling issues of adult children of alcoholics and those who have grown up in dysfunctional family situations
· To investigate some of the most commonly asked questions about Christian Recovery.
Week Seven
· To help the student to become familiar with procedures and documentation that can be used to organize the counseling process.
· To introduce the students to the importance of support groups in the aftercare process for clients who residential recovery programs.
Week Eight
· To introduce the student the principles of program evaluation.
· To continue the discussion of after care and the need to prepare residential clients to develop strategies for success upon completion of the program.
Required Texts
God is for the Alcoholic / $12.00Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs (provided digitally ) / no charge
Recommended Texts
Course Outline
Week /Topic / Assignment / Learning Objectives | By end of this lesson participants will:Week 1 / 1. Learn more about your professor for this course.
Learn more about your professor for this course.
Then, read the Course 306 Syllabus.
Before beginning any other assignment, print the syllabus for future reference.
2. Read Online documents
Read these online documents:
a. "Ministering to the Whole Person" by Maurice Vanderberg
b. "Twelve Core Functions"
c. Introduction to a Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Programsby Michael Liimatta
d. Pages 1-15 of Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Programsby Michael Liimatta
3. Write a paper about “Ministering to the Whole Person”
Rev.Vanderbergwrote his article in 1974. This was long before the current growing acceptance of the discipline of Christian counseling and before rise of what has become to be known as the "Christian Recovery Movement". Much has changed in the past 30 years, yet in some ways, the clients we work with may not be all that different.
TheTwelve Core Functionsare the primary criteria used by the certifying bodies throughout the United States in their credentialing of addiction counselors. Read this and see just how much of it meshes with Rev. Vanderberg's idea's.
In light of this context, write a paper of at least five pages that includesyour thoughtson the following:
· Is "rehabilitation" a good word to use to describe our work with troubled people through Christian ministries?
· What kind of people are we rehabilitating?
· Am I equipped to do the job?
· Have you seen yourself falling into any of the "dangers" common to Christian workers that Rev. Vanderberg mentions?
· Is rehabilitation really "80% resocialization"?
· Are Rev. Vanderberg's suggested "Counseling Guidelines" adequate to meet the needs of the clients your ministry works with today?
· How do the principles Rev. Vanderburg shared related to the Twelve Core Functions, which are a universally accepted outline of the primary duties of modern substance abuse counselors?
Submit your paper to the instructor. (Use: "Ministering to the Whole Person" as the title of your document)
4. Listen to Michael Liimatta’s Testimony
Michael Liimatta's lectures are used throughout this course.
So, we've provided you with a chance to hearHis Testimonyas it was dramatized on the Unshackled radio program in 1992.
Rev. Michael Liimatta
Director of City Vision College
Learn more about Rev. Liimatta
5. Introduce yourself on the Class Forum and entitle your posting “My Introduction & Week One”.
For this week'sClass Forumposting:
Introduce yourself to your classmates in this first week of Course 306.
Title your posting "My Introduction & Week One" and include the following in your message:
· Your Name
· The agency or ministry with which you are currently affiliated
· Your job title and duties (if applicable)
· Your prior experience with counseling
· What you hope to get out of this course
· Share any special insights you gained from this week's assignments.
Remember, the Class Forum works very much like sending and e-mail message, except that your posting actually becomes a web page that is indexed on the board and can be accessed by your classmates.
Whenever you log into the virtual classroom, may sure that reading the Assignment Board is part of your regular routine. We've always found that classes are much more enjoyable when students interact with one another!
Feel free to comment on the remarks and questions of your classmates, either on the boards or personally by using their individual e-mail address. From the boards, you can send a personal e-mail message by clicking on the hyperlink with their name on it that appears with their postings. / 1. To introduce the student to the course and its professor
2. To give the student an opportunity to get acquainted with the rest of the class and share about his/her personal journey and counseling experience
3. To learn more about the concept of "Ministering to the Whole Person"
4. To begin the exploration of the problem of addiction and the spiritual foundations of recovery.
5. To learn more about the main lecturer in this course
Week 2 / 1. Listen to the following from A Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs by Michael Liimatta and write a paper entitled “Addiction and Homelessness.”
a. Listen to the following from A Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs by Michael Liimatta:
*Addiction & Homelessness
*First Things First
Follow along with the PDF version of PowerPoint for the recording "First Things First" as you listen.
In a paper of 5-8 pages, summarize what you learned aboutaddiction and homelessness.
Be sure to include the following:
* The myths and the realities about the causes of homelessness .
* How the homeless population has changed in recent years.
* How addiction causes homelessness and prevents individuals from overcoming it.
* Some principles that urban missions need to adopt in order to begin reaching out to homeless addicts.
Entitle your paper, "Addiction and Homelessness."
2. Read Part One of God is for the Alcoholic and complete study guide section
God is for the Alcoholicis the all-time best-selling book on alcoholism written from a Christian perspective. It's author, Rev. Jerry Dunn is a man who has overcome addiction in his own life and has helped many to discover a sober life and victorious walk with God.He is the former director of the People's City Mission in Lincoln, Nebraska. A long-time member of the International Union of Gospel Missions (now AGRM), Jerry served as President of the IUGM from 1971-1973.
Read Part One ofGod is for the Alcoholic(pages 1-94 - including Preface )
Complete the sections of the study guide that relate to these readings fromGod is for the Alcoholic(Wordversion)
Submit these study guide sections to the instructor.
Use: "God is for the Alcoholic #1" as the title.
3. Reflect on this week’s reading and recordings and share in posting entitled “Week Two Insights.”
Reflect on this week's readings and recordings and share with your classmates one or two insights you have gained.For this week'sClass Forumposting:Entitle your posting, "Week Two Insights."
/ · To help the student to understand how addiction and recovery relate to the issue of homelessness· To introduce the student to the basic principles of the Christian perspective on addiction counseling.
Week 3 / 1. Read Part Two of God is for the Alcoholic and complete the Study Guide
Read Part Two of God is for the Alcoholic and complete theStudy Guidefor this section.
Submit it as a file entitled "God is for the Alcoholic #2"
2. Write a Paper o the “Disease Theory of Alcoholism”
Read the PDF document,Disease of Addictionby Terence Gorski, founder and director CENAPS, Spring Hill, FL. Mr. Gorski is one of the leading authorities today in addiction counseling - especially in helping the chronic relapser.
Then, listen to the following lectures by Michael Liimatta fromA Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs:
· Spiritual Foundations for Recovery
· Understanding Chemical Dependency
For this assignment, write a page of at least five pages that answers the question, "Can Christian counselors accept the medical model of addiction and use some of its assumption in their ministry to addicts?"
Submit your paper entitled - "Disease Theory"
3. Post this week’s Class Forum posting and entitle your posting “Week Three Insights”
Share insights you gained from this week's readings.Title your posting, "Week Three Insights"
/ 1. To continue exploring the basic principles of Christ-centered addiction counseling.
2. To examine the special challenges of counselors working in an urban mission residential program.
Week 4 / 1. Read God is for the Alcoholic complete the Study Guide and submit it entitled “God is for the Alcoholic #3” Assignment
a. Finish reading the book,God is for the Alcoholicand complete thestudy guidefor Lesson 3.
Submit this study guide to the instructor using "God is for the Alcoholic #3" as the title of your document.
2. Listen to the audio presentations from A Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs to complete the Study Guide and submit it.
a. Listen to the audio presentations by Michael Liimatta:i. "Helping Addicts to Develop the 'Life Themes Essential for Recovery"
ii. "More Insights from the SRI Gallup Study"
b. Follow along in theA Guide to Effective Rescue Mission Recovery Programs, pages 28-30.
Then, complete thestudy guidefor these presentation and submit it to the instructor.
3. Read Continuum of Care and then write a paper entitled “Comprehensive Programming”
Read, the HTML document,Continuum of Care(HTML version) orContinuum of Care(PDF version) by Michael LiimattaThen, write a 3-5 page paper about the importance of comprehensive programming at the urban mission.
Be sure to comment on the recovery program at your ministry in light of the principles shared in the lectures and this week's assigned reading. Note which in areas they are doing well and the areas where you feel some improvement is needed.
For the title of your paper use "Comprehensive Programming"
4. Take the Midterm Exam.
a) It is a 25 question that covers all the materials in the first four weeks of the course.