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Psychology And Therapy Of Addictions
4.7( 6 REVIEWS )
498 STUDENTS
1h 56m

This course is designed for those interested to learn about psychology counselling and therapy of addictions.

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Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
1h 56m

Instructor

Hi, my name is Elmira Strange (MPhil), and I am a Motivational Psychologist who is passionate about teaching students all over the world!

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • A beginner with an interest in “Addiction therapies” or “Addiction psychology”
  • No previous academic experience is required, only genuine desire to learn!

What you’ll learn:

  • Work as a “helper” who specializes in alcohol and drug addictions
  • Help someone they know who is struggling with their addiction

Requirements:

  • Have an interest in helping to people with addictions
  • Internet connection for taking this course

This course is now fully accredited by the IAOTH – International Association of Therapists!

This course “Psychology & Therapy of Addictions” is for you if you are a person who is genuinely like to help others and particularly interested in working with people with addictions.

This course includes:

  • Counseling and therapy for people with addictions
  • Alcoholic parents and their children
  • How to become a “substance misuse worker”
  • Treatments for drug addiction
  • Co-dependency and relapse
  • and much more!

You can take these easy-to-follow lessons on the way to work on your smartphone or listen to them at home in your spare time.

Work from home, as self-employed, or start your professional career with this course: your new career starts here.

Check out my other courses in my profile page.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you will have learned about psychological counseling and therapy of addictions.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today and learn more about therapy of addictions.

NOTE:

(Please be aware that the course completion certificate issued by Skill Success upon completing the course differs distinctly from the professional certificate issued by Elmira Strange.)

At the end of the course, you will see the instructions on how to obtain your accredited certificate.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
About Instructor And The Course 00:00:00
Section 2 - Theories Of Addiction
The Moral Model 00:00:00
The Psychological Model 00:00:00
The Medical / Disease Model 00:00:00
The Socio-Cultural Model 00:00:00
Section 3 - Addiction Treatments
Pharmacotherapy 00:00:00
The Minnesota Model 00:00:00
Counselling And Therapy 00:00:00
Harm Reduction Model 00:00:00
Treatments In Practice 00:00:00
Section 4 - Addiction In Society
Drug Policies, Legislation And Decriminalization 00:00:00
Community Change, Outreach, Harm Reduction Or Abstinence 00:00:00
Alcohol And Drug Education 00:00:00
Alcohol And Drug Related Issues In The Workplace 00:00:00
Section 5 - Addiction In Families
Codependency, Children Of Alcoholic Families, Parenting Styles And Family Factors 00:00:00
Relapse For Families, Letting Go, Dependent Attitudes And Dependent Behaviors 00:00:00
Al-Anon 00:00:00
The Intervention Approach 00:00:00
Section 6 - Working With Addiction
Why Be A Helper 00:00:00
Helper Qualities And Attitudes 00:00:00
The Art Of Accepting 00:00:00
Counselling / ‘Helping’ Skills 00:00:00
How To Obtain Your Accredited Certificate 00:00:00

Course Review

4.7

4.7
6 Ratings
  1. Anonymous
    georgiana kakogianni January 24, 2022 at 09:32 AM

    Very informative!

    5.0

    I found this course very informative with a vary of theories and techniques based on counseling and addiction! I would definitely watch it again.

  2. Anonymous

    I'm a sponge for knowledge

    5.0

    Another great course from Elmira Strange. I have had many interactions with kids that were in the foster system that ended up with addiction issues. This course has provided me with great information

  3. Anonymous

    Good resource

    5.0

    Good information easy to follow

  4. Anonymous
    Kimberley Phillips August 25, 2021 at 21:37 PM

    Informative

    4.0

    Interesting and informative

  5. Anonymous

    Addictions Course

    4.0

    A very good overview of the components of alcohol and drug abuse.

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