Module 8: Addiction in Buddhism and Psychotherapy
Seminar Leader: MELINDA LAKE
with Bhante Sujato & Sam Jenga
Date: 7th & 8th October, 2023
Starting time: 8.30am – 5:00pm
Location: Buddhist Library, Camperdown / Online
Please read through the Module Outline for information on module content and further recommended readings. We recommend that you print out the module outline. (Please click on button below to access the Module Outline PDF file).
Module Outline
MODULE 8 SCHEDULE
ZOOM LINK SATURDAY
ZOOM LINK SUNDAY
MODULE 8 SLIDES - MELINDA
MODULE 8 SLIDES - SAM
Module 8: Essential Readings, Essential Watching & Essential Practices:
(please see Module Outline for Recommended Reading List)
Please note PDF readings and links below are provided for AABCAP students only
Module 8 Essential Reading 1:
Brewer, J. A., Elwafi, H. M., & Davis, J. H. (2012, May 28). Craving to Quit: Psychological Models and Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mindfulness Training as Treatment for Addictions. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
Craving to Quit: psychological models and neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness training as treatment for addictions
Module 8 Essential Reading 2:
Prochaska, J. O., & DiClemente, C. C. (1982). Transtheoretical therapy: Toward a more integrative model of change. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 19(3), 276–288.
Module 8 Essential Watching 1:
The Glen for Women(clip time approx: 5 mins)
Module 8 Essential Practice - Attend any one of the following (60 - 90 minutes duration) :
1. Erskinville Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
https://meetings.aa.org.au/meetings/erskineville-thursday/
https://meetings.aa.org.au/meetings/erskineville-sunday/
2. 11th Step Meditation & Recovery Workshop
https://sydneybuddhistcentre.org.au/classes/11th-step-meditation-and-recovery-workshop
3. Any online 12-step meeting
https://12step.org/social/online-meetings/
4. Any Recovery Dharma Meeting
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Your Reflective Essay due by 6th of November 2023
Please remember to save your document with your name and M8 : ‘...[Student name]... M8’
Students to complete a written essay at the end of the weekend entitled ‘Personal Reflections on A Buddhist Approach to Addiction’, which should demonstrate an understanding of:
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Theoretical aspects of weekend presentations and discussions
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The experiential exercises and meditations explained, practiced and discussed
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How this module helped me personally and with my clinical practice
This essay consisting of approx. 1,000 to 1500 words (+/- 10%) is to be submitted to the seminar leaders, Melinda Lake: Melindalake@australianrecovery.com and Director of Training, Deb Chisholm, at dot@aabcap.org no later than four weeks following the weekend seminar. Due Date: 6th November 2023
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Contributions during seminar and group discussions and written essay demonstrating:
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General understanding of the Buddhist view of addiction and dependent origination
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General understanding of the nature of addiction from a contemporary perspective
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Ability to engage with and give examples of conditions of craving and release
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An ability to critically reflect on how mindfulness and meditation practices can transform habituation and addiction from personal and/or professional experience.
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A working understanding of integrating Dharma practice with a contemporary therapeutic approach to addiction