Course Reference Materials: Readings are available only through Blackboard. Please complete the readings for each week BEFORE the week begins.

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1 407 SAPP Complementary Approaches In Drug Treatment 3 Credits - Graded or Pass/No Pass Option CRN: Winter 2012 Day/Time: Mon, Wed, 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM (236 JAQ) Course Type: Term Long Course Instructor: Michael Connelly Title: Adjunct Instructor michaelconnelly@ce.uoregon.edu Office Phone: (541) Office Location: 180 Esslinger Hall - mailbox Office Hours: By appointment Course Description: This course is a continuation of Alternative Methods in A/D Treatment I. We will focus on more in-depth explorations of Music Therapy, Guided Imagery, Meditation, Laughter and Humor Therapy, and Color Healing/Therapy as effective means for addressing the mental, spiritual and physiological health and well-being of individuals engaged in the process of recovery from drug addiction and associated stressors. Complementary Approaches will emphasize more of the practical applications of these theories and practices, as students will deepen their abilities to integrate these methods into their daily practice. In-class demonstrations and Group-work will allow participants to gain hands-on experience regarding the efficacy of these approaches to drug treatment in contemporary society. While this course is open to all students, you are encouraged to enroll only if you already have an academic background in alternative forms of drug treatment. Course Reference Materials: Readings are available only through Blackboard. Please complete the readings for each week BEFORE the week begins.

2 Course Goals: Students will complete this course with increased abilities to integrate these forms of treatment into a daily plan of health for themselves and for the individuals for whom they provide care. At the conclusion of this ten-week course, participants will have gained a deeper and more well rounded understanding of how to facilitate Groups as well as individual counseling sessions utilizing these forms of treatment as an adjunct to more traditional forms of psychotherapy. While the first part of this Course emphasized the theoretical and historical aspects of alternative forms of treatment, this, the second part of this overview, will incorporate more practice and integration into therapeutic regimens. Course Requirements: Students are asked to show up on time and remain throughout the duration of the class. It is hoped that each student will actively engage in class discussions by asking questions, participating in discussions, and offering insights from their own experiences. There will be regular weekly readings to accompany in-class discussions and practices. In order for the classroom experience to be meaningful and effective, it is important that the readings be completed before the beginning of class. Grading Criteria: There may be short challenge quizzes each class. These will take about minutes. If you miss a challenge quiz, you will not be able to make it up. In addition to a mid-term and final exam, there will be a research paper / term project which will be due before the end of the term. The mid-term and final exam are each worth 25% of your grade. The term project / term paper is worth 25% as well, while the remaining 25% is determined by your challenge quizzes and in-class participation A A B B B C C C D D D- 59 or Below [Don't even think about it]

3 = A Exceptional; significantly exceeds the highest standards in all aspects of the course = B Very good; maintains high standards in most assignments and active class participation = C Meets basic standards for the course. Overall contribution to class is positive = D Deficient in several ways. Only minimally acceptable: lowest passing grade 59 or lower = F Failing; very poor performance Midterm: Wednesday of Week 5 Readings & Assignments by Week Please complete all readings BEFORE class. You may access these readings through Blackboard. Additional readings may be required throughout the course. Week 1: Title: Review of Methods and Systems Introduction to course: review methods and systems explored in Alternative Methods. General in-class discussions of health, disease and the process of becoming whole. Readings are on Blackboard only Week 2: Monday January 16: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday No Classes Title: Review of Methods and Systems Introduction to course: review methods and systems explored in Alternative Methods. General in-class discussions of health, disease and the process of becoming whole.

4 Week 3: Title: Music Therapy Using Music as a form of treatment, we will continue to explore various ways in which this medium impacts the healing process. Utilizing sound and music, participants will develop effective methods of addressing specific health-related issues. Emphasis will be on addiction as well as addiction-related concerns, such as physical, emotional and psychological problems that often accompany this disease. In-class presentations. Week 4: Title: Music Therapy Using Music as a form of treatment, we will continue to explore various ways in which this medium impacts the healing process. Utilizing sound and music, participants will develop effective methods of addressing specific health-related issues. Emphasis will be on addiction as well as addiction-related concerns, such as physical, emotional and psychological problems that often accompany this disease. In-class presentations. Week 5: Title: Meditation Wednesday MIDTERM 1 We will further investigate the healing and restorative powers of meditation and explore techniques designed specifically for the reduction and management of stress and other addiction-related problems / disorders. Students will research, develop and facilitate meditation exercises within the classroom setting. Week 6: Title: Meditation

5 We will further investigate the healing and restorative powers of meditation and explore techniques designed specifically for the reduction and management of stress and other addiction-related problems / disorders. Students will research, develop and facilitate meditation exercises within the classroom setting. Week 7: Title: Healing: Guided Imagery We will examine more in-depth experiences of the benefits of Guided Imagery in the restorative and healing process. Students will create, develop and facilitate Guided Imagery sessions focused on specific addictions and disorders. Week 8: Title: Guided Imagery We will examine more in-depth experiences of the benefits of Guided Imagery in the restorative and healing process. Students will create, develop and facilitate Guided Imagery sessions focused on specific addictions and disorders. Week 9: Title: Humor Therapy and the Visual Arts Laughter and humor are timeless, proven ingredients for a happy, healthy and wholesome life. We will explore several medium of humor to better understand how and why this is effective. Students will develop health care strategies utilizing this methodology. Additionally, we will investigate how light, sound and color influence individuals and how conscious use of these resources assist in the process of becoming whole.

6 Week 10: Title: Closing Class Project / Challenge Quiz This week students will present their class projects. Projects will be a multi-media, integrated project wherein all students will participate in a prototype Alternative Methods Treatment Group. SAPP adheres to and supports the U of O policies listed below. For information about them click on the link we have provided or call us at Use of Personal Technology & Literature: Laptops may ONLY be used in class for the purpose of note taking. Web surfing, games, instant messaging, , and working on homework for other classes tends to be distracting to others and is prohibited during class time. If you find you must do otherwise, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day. Non-course materials - Magazines, books, newspapers and other literature, including homework from other classes, may be a distraction for others in class and is therefore prohibited. Please save these activities for time other than in class. Music/Video player use during class is strictly prohibited. This is a definite distraction for others. Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class time. This includes sending or receiving calls or use of text messaging. If you find you need to use your cell phone, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day. Documented Disability: disabsrv@darkwing.uoregon.edu Phone: (541) TTY: (541)

7 University of Oregon Policy on Academic Integrity and Dishonesty: Student Conduct Code: Bias Response Team: Phone: Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, Discriminatory Harassment, and Grievance Procedures: