Below is the
Introduction to Learning Theme Two, as found in the
Curriculum Supplement. Read through the overview for
Learning Theme Two.
This session
has the potential to bring family substance-use issues to
the surface for some students. Plan for this possibility by
reviewing the discussion Advice on early identification
and referral processes in this supplement and
discussing it with the school guidance
counsellor.
Learning Theme Two concentrates on an
examination of parents and family as a source of
influence. The session begins with a discussion of
family rules or norms. It moves on to focus on the
impact that one member’s substance use has on the
family. This includes ways a teenager’s alcohol
and other drug-related decisions and actions affect
their family, and conversely, how the behaviour of other
family members affects the student and the family.
Students will be asked to brainstorm ideas about how an
individual family member’s substance use affects
others in the family. They will also be presented with
case study scenarios and asked to analyse the situation
through small-group work.
Becoming Familiar with
the Activities
Using either your hard copy of the supplement or by
clicking on the Learning Theme Two
link,
read through the time frame and the activities for this
learning theme.
Checking My
Understandings
This section is designed to ensure your familiarity with
Learning Theme Two. Check your responses to these questions
before proceeding to the third Learning Theme.
- What strategies exist
for avoiding potentially dangerous situations?
- What might be some warning signs that someone may be experiencing a substance use problem?
All done? Please go to Learning Theme Three.