Diploma in Addiction Counselling

Course Content
This Diploma has 2 modules: Module 1 – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Module 2 Addiction Counselling.

Module 1 (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 will cover the following topics:

The nature of addictions Drug and alcohol addiction Gambling addiction Food and spending addiction Sexual addiction

Internet Addiction Using CBT to treat addictions CBT in action – case studies Addiction counselling Addiction referral networks & resources

Materials supplied with this course
A manual for each module: each including 10 lessons and 5 tutor marked assignments and a textbook. Information given includes current research, recommended textbooks and websites.

Linkages to other courses
Students who have completed our CBT certificate course will be exempt from module 1.

Accredited or CPD
In addition to the course certificate awarded by the Institute successful candidates are also awarded a certificate of CPD for their portfolio. Although non-accredited this course has proved popular with those who wish to study this specialism.

Cost
Normally £499.00 but check for discounts