FAMILY ADDICTION INTERVENTION

FC513

Course Code: FC513
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree Without Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Professor Beyza Yılmaz

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explain the effects of substance addiction on the family system.
Evaluate family-based intervention and treatment approaches for addiction.
Explain post-treatment family support mechanisms and relapse prevention strategies.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Current Issues in Family Counseling Domestic Violence

Course Description

This course examines substance use disorders from a family systems perspective. It focuses on the etiology of substance use within families, the impact of addiction on family systems and dynamics, evidence-based family intervention and treatment approaches, and challenges encountered during the post-treatment recovery process. Particular emphasis is placed on strengthening family resilience and promoting sustainable recovery through family-centered practice.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Substance Use Disorders in the Family
2^nd Week	Etiology of Substance Use Disorders: Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors
3^rd Week	Addiction from the Perspective of Family Systems Theory
4^th Week	Effects of Substance Use Disorders on Family Dynamics
5^th Week	Couple Relationships and Addiction
6^th Week	Co-dependency and Multigenerational Transmission
7^th Week	Assessment of Family Risk and Protective Factors
8^th Week	Midterm Examination
9^th Week	Family-Based Intervention Models in Addiction Treatment
10^th Week	Motivational Interviewing
11^th Week	Cognitive Behavioral Approach and Multidimensional Approaches
12^th Week	Post-Treatment Process: Relapse Prevention, Recovery, and Family Empowerment
13^th Week	Child Protection, Neglect, and Abuse
14^th Week	Case Discussions
15^th Week	General Evaluation

Recommended or Required Reading

Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change. Guilford Press.
Stanton, M. D., & Todd, T. C. (1982). The Family Therapy of Drug Abuse and Addiction. Guilford Press.
Steinglass, P., Bennett, L. A., Wolin, S. J., & Reiss, D. (1987). The Alcoholic Family. Basic Books.
Ögel, K. (2015). Bağımlı Aileleri İçin Rehber Kitap (2nd ed.). Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	20
Assignment	1	20
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	3	20	60
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	15	2	30
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	12	12
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	2	20	40
Meeting with advisor
Case Study Presentation	3	2	6
Total Work Load			150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X
K2	X	X
K3		X	X
K4	X	X	X
K5	X	X	X
K6	X	X
K7	X	X	X
K8	X	X
K9		X