• Module 1 - Attitudes
  • Introduction
  • The Function of Attitudes
  • Opportunites for Discussion
    • Ambivalence
    • Faith Tradition
    • Youth Experiences
    • Case Study
    • Final Reflection
• Module 2 - Awareness
  • Introduction
  • General Awareness Information
  • Salient Features
  • Stages of Alcoholism
  • Physiological Impact
  • Other Options
  • Handouts
• Module 3 - Assimilation
  • Introduction
  • Roles of Religious Leaders
  • Codependency
  • Class Activity
  • Case Study
  • Handouts
• Module 4 - Action
  • Introduction
  • General Considerations
  • "The Twelve Steps" Information
  • Factors
  • Phases
  • Additional Possibilities
  • Handouts

MODULE IV: Action

Introduction

 

Competency 8 - Be familiar with and utilize available community resources to ensure a continuum of care for the:
Addicted person
Family system
Affected children

Competency 9 - Have a general knowledge of and, where possible, exposure to:
The Twelve-Step programs – A.A., NA, Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, Alateen, ACOA, etc.
Other groups

Competency 11 - Be able to shape, form, and educate a caring congregation that welcomes and supports persons and families affected by alcohol and other drug dependence.

Competency 12 - Be aware of how prevention strategies can benefit the larger community.

This final module is pragmatic in nature as it highlights what a religious leader can do by way of action in relationship to exercising an effective ministry with those afflicted and affected by addiction. It is important to keep in mind a critical consideration as this module is taught. The culture of each student needs to be taken into consideration. Students from countries other than the U.S. will have cultural mores that will impact the way in which they appropriate the material predicated on cultural attitudes that are as pervasive and powerful as personal attitudes. With that same caution, it is imperative to realize that not all countries have adequate resources for dealing with addiction. Likewise, there is no monolithic culture in the U.S. either! The population of the U.S. is made up of people from most every culture on the face of the planet. In addition to that, there is a specific culture associated with not only every region, but every state, city and community as well. Irrespective of the background of the student, s/he will have to translate the material into her or his own cultural context.

Clip from Recovering Nation

 

Module Home • Introduction • General Considerations • Spirituality and the Twelve Steps • Factors that Contribute to the Success of the Twelve Step Program • Phases of the Fifth Step Ministry • Additional Module of Possibilities

 

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