SSWK211 Struggles with Intimacy/Co-Dependency/CAC

Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social Services

  1. Course Number and Title

    SSWK211 Struggles with Intimacy/Co-Dependency/CAC

  2. Number of Credits

    2 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2 Fridays and Saturdays (Fridays 3:00-8:30 p.m. & Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-5:30p.m.)

  4. Prerequisites

    None

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course will cover the basic definitions of co-dependency, an overview of the individual characteristics and the systems affected. Students will have the opportunity to understand formal treatment modalities and informal self-help resources, as well as issues related to gender, minorities, age, and profession.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. To define co-dependency and provide an overview of characteristics of individuals and systems affected.
      2. To gain an understanding of the etiology of co-dependency based on developmental and systems theories.
      3. To discuss special co-dependency issues related to gender, age, minorities, and profession.
      4. To identify adverse consequences of co-dependent characteristics in the helping professions.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. To develop the ability to describe the three major subtypes of co-dependency.
      2. To develop skills and strategies appropriate to work with co-dependents in the school setting.
      3. To develop an awareness of ethical and legal issues relevant to treating co-dependent individuals.
      4. To provide an atmosphere for personal growth and increased self-awareness.

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      Available upon request from the Social and Behavioral Science Department.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Evaluation will be based on class participation, a brief weekly reaction paper to the week's topics, objective test, a 2-page reaction paper on Diagnosing and Treating Co-Dependence by Timmen L. Cermak, M.D., and a project developing a plan for using one strategy designed to help those who are co-dependent.

Review/Approval Date - 3/96