Hi everyone. My name is Lisa and I am going to be teaching a class in addictions, I presently work in the field but am looking for a good resource for roleplays, case studies etc. Any suggestions?????
Hi Lisa:
I'm not sure what age people you are teaching, but here are some resources I've located on role playing and case studies. Hope this information is helpful to you.
1) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/pr...rams/addiction/
Role playing and case studies for grades 6-8
2) http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health_fi..._addiction.shtm
On a high school level
3) Solutions for the "Treatment-Resistant" Addicted Client
Therapeutic Techniques for Engaging Challenging Clients.
http://www.haworthpressinc.com/store/produ...=2223&AuthType=
$22.95 soft cover
4) http://www.substancemisuse.net/practitione...oners-books.htm
Working with Substance Users: A Practical Guide by Trudi Petersen and Andrew Mcbride
Available from Amazon.com
This textbook has been specially written by experienced teachers and clinicians for all professionals working in the field of substance use for the first time. Using role playing, clinical scenarios and reader activities to aid understanding, Working with Substance Users covers key theory and practice links, types of use and treatment, specific client groups, social policy, and service issues. Each chapter highlights the appropriate evidence base, encourages the student to reflect critically on what they have read and to consider the implications for practice.
I'm not sure what age people you are teaching, but here are some resources I've located on role playing and case studies. Hope this information is helpful to you.
1) http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/pr...rams/addiction/
Role playing and case studies for grades 6-8
2) http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/health_fi..._addiction.shtm
On a high school level
3) Solutions for the "Treatment-Resistant" Addicted Client
Therapeutic Techniques for Engaging Challenging Clients.
http://www.haworthpressinc.com/store/produ...=2223&AuthType=
$22.95 soft cover
4) http://www.substancemisuse.net/practitione...oners-books.htm
Working with Substance Users: A Practical Guide by Trudi Petersen and Andrew Mcbride
Available from Amazon.com
This textbook has been specially written by experienced teachers and clinicians for all professionals working in the field of substance use for the first time. Using role playing, clinical scenarios and reader activities to aid understanding, Working with Substance Users covers key theory and practice links, types of use and treatment, specific client groups, social policy, and service issues. Each chapter highlights the appropriate evidence base, encourages the student to reflect critically on what they have read and to consider the implications for practice.
