About this course
Addiction Counselling is one of the fastest growing counselling services in the UK. This two module Diploma Course may be of specific interest to those working in Healthcare, Social Work or those of you who wish to extend your counselling knowledge in this area. A range of addictions are covered include: drugs, gambling, sex and the more modern phenomenon of the internet including social networks.
What you will learn
Module 1 will give you a solid foundation to build your addiction counselling studies on.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is based on the premise that our interpretation of an event is crucial in determining how we feel and react. Where beliefs and thought patterns are negative or unrealistic, a variety of problems may occur leading to possible emotional disorders. CBT aims to alleviate emotional distress. CBT has proved to be very effective in treating clients who have addiction issues.
Module 2—Addiction Counselling:
- The nature of addictions.
- Drug & alcohol addiction.
- Gambling addiction.
- Food and spending addictions.
- Sexual addiction.
- Internet Addiction.
- Using CBT to treat addictions.
- CBT in action - case studies.
- Addiction counselling.
- Addiction referral networks and resources.
The diploma course includes current research, lists of textbooks and websites. Dynamic graphics and photos fully illustrate the advanced skills used in addiction counselling.
Recent reviews
Detailed information on theories and models but again I would have liked more practical help in a clinical practice setting.
I was very surprised and happy by the volume of course material that was sent through when I first registered. Really helpful, informative and great for advice with further reading and websites.