Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-2307 (Section: 50, CRN: 91600)
Addicted Family Intervention 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Kimberly Arrington
Email arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu
Phone 4099846356
Office Student Center - Room: 408
Office Hours
  • Office hours:
  • On Campus Hours in Person: Tuesdays 10:00 - 5:00 ; Wednesdays 3:00 -5:00 
  • Virtual hours posted in ConexEd
  • Appointments available as scheduled with instructor Monday - Thursday 
Additional Contact Information None
Course Information
Description Examination of family systems focusing on the effects of addiction and recovery
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Required Texts Title: Families and Addiction Authors : Brown ISBN 978-1495371-47-9
Additional Materials/Resources Other web based information and handouts are provided in Blackboard
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss and explain the family as a dynamic system 2. Discuss and explain the effects of addiction of the dynamics of a family system 3. Describe and differentiate between various family treatment processes and their applicability to traditional and nontraditional family systems 4. Discuss the impact of mood altering substances and behaviors as they relate to the 5. family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective 6. Discuss the role of the family in the addictive and recovery process Student Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course students will: 1. Understand the theoretical foundations of family therapy. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of family dynamics in relation to addiction. 3. Recognize patterns of behavior and characteristics in addicted families. 4. Demonstrate effective use of techniques in family counseling. 5. Describe the family recovery process
Program Student Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes (PSLO?s) ? Demonstrates effective, ethical, multicultural care for a diverse group of individuals within the scope of practice of a professional counselor in the field of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders. o Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management. o Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction.
Lecture Topics Outline This course is going to be a combination of reading material, power points presentations, videos and lectures. You will have a presentation and be asked to attend a 12 step support group as part of your grade. This is a 3 hour course, and as such it is highly recommended that you set aside 3 hours weekly for this course in order to stay on task and do well. The information builds on the foundations of chapter 1 & 2 and each week the new material will assume you have a basic understanding of the previous week.
  • Addiction and Family Family Counseling Models
  • Codependency
  • Families & Addiction
  • 12 step groups and Information
  • Family Genograms and how to Use them in Family Counseling
  • Family Counseling Techniques
  • Family counseling sessions
  • Creating a team & Interventions
  • Leading a Family Education Group
Major Assignments Schedule Fall 2023

Week 		Format Topics to be Covered Assignment
1 In Person Review of Course and General Information:
Power Point: Addiction and Family General Info Presentation		 Welcome Video
Review Syllabus & Course schedule
Review power point for Week 1
Start Reading textbook
2 In Person In class in Person Lecture
Chapter 1: The Development of Family Therapy		 Reading textbook Chapter 1
 
3 Online Chapter 2: Theoretical Approaches to Family Treatment
Chapter 3: Family Therapeutic Theories		 Reading textbook Chapter 2
Videos Approaches to Family Counseling
Discussion Board
4 In Person Lecture Chapter 2 & 3
Start Reading Chapter 4 & 5		 Reading textbook Chapter 3
 
5 Online Chapter 4: The Family as a System Reading textbook Chapter 4 & 5
Discussion Board
6 In Person Lecture Chapter 4, 5
Chapter 6: Family Organizational Structure and Development
Chapter 7: Chemical Dependency's Disruption of Organization
 		 Reading textbook Chapter 6 & 7
 
Videos on Family Systems
7 In Person Brief Lecture Chapter 6-7
Family Counseling Sessions Practice and Examples		 Practice Counseling Sessions
Videos of family counseling sessions
 
Start Support Group Assignment
8 Online Chapter 8: Critical Issues in Chemically Dependent Families
 		 Reading textbook Chapter 8
Discussion Board
Working on Support Group Assignment
9 Online Chapter 9: Family Assessment Reading textbook Chapter 9
Support Group Assignment Due
10 In Person Lecture Chapter 8-9
 
 		 Start Family Assessment Assignment
Reading textbook Chapter 10
11 Online Chapter 10: Working with Chemically Dependent Families
Chapter 11: The Family Recovery Process		 Reading textbook Chapter 11
Working on Family Assessment Assignment
Discussion Board
 
12 In Person Family Genograms and how to Use them in Family Counseling Genograms In class
13 In Person Lecture Chapter 10&11
Family Counseling Sessions Practice and Examples		 Family Assessment Assignment Due
14 Holiday Thanksgiving Break  
15 In Person Final Exam Review  
16 Online Final Exam - Online  

Final Exam Date December 12, 2023 - 5:30 PM   Through  December 12, 2023 - 7:30 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Final Grade Determinations:
 
Participation & Attendance:                           15%
Support group Meeting Assignment              15%
Family Education Group Presentation            15%
Family Assessment Assignment                      15%
Discussion Board assignments                        20%
Quizzes, & Final                                                                20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies Contacting Instructor:  I am available most efficiently through Email at all times during the day Monday - Friday.
You may text me if it is an emergency and absolutely necessary, otherwise, please email. All course business is to be discussed via email.  I will not discuss grades, deadlines or assignments via text. I will generally answer emails within 2-5 hours  Monday - Friday at 12. Fridays and weekends I will generally respond within 24 hours. Advising, registration, other matters will be discussed in email. 
Attendance Policy

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

  • This course is going to be a In Person/Hybrid course. This means that part of the course will be In person and other weeks we will have assignments and information Online in Blackboard.
  • Your attendance at scheduled in person meetings is Important and required. 
  • I will not offer zoom option for evenings class is scheduled to be in person. 
  • Refer to the calendar in Blackboard  to know when you will be meeting in class or online.
  • This course is going to be heavy reading material, power points presentations, videos and lectures.
  • This is a 3 hour course, and as such it is highly recommended that you set aside 3 hours weekly for this course in order to stay on task and do well.The information builds on the foundations of chapter 1 & 2 and each week the new material will assume you have a basic understanding of the previous week.

 * * Timely assignments on black board are counted as attendance 
Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I strongly suggest regular participation in this course, both mental and physical.
1. On the date of an in person class, Students on campus but not in class are considered absent.
2. It is the students responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence.
3. Excused absences include hospitalization of you or an immediate family member, participation in a college event, or a religious holy day.
Prior notification to me for pending absences due to college events or religious holy days is required. Documentation of hospitalization is required.
Additional Information CONFIDENTIALITY/Content Advisory: It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. These classes prepare you for a career in counseling. Some class discussions will deal with difficult and sensitive topics around drug use, alcohol use, consequences of that use and other matters. The topics often lead to personal information being shared in the classroom or online in discussion boards. Privileged information that is shared may under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be repeated or shared outside the classroom. I will be available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters regarding material in class/ If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College has a counseling center available to students, or I can furnish a referral for you.


The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own learning and professional growth, what you put into it is what you will get out of it! It is your responsibility to conduct a realistic self-appraisal of what you personally need to master and how you can best attain it. Challenge yourself to grow as an individual and a professional.
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365