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Certificate in Drugs and Alcohol Counsellling
Course Code: 6002N
Course Fee: £374.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £80.00 (0% APR), followed by 4 monthly payments of £73.50

Why study with Institute Of Counselling

We have been delivering courses to our students since 1986 – in that time over 35,000 students worldwide have used our courses to enhance their helping skills and advance their career prospects. Our longevity is testament to the quality of our courses and support.
Etablished 1985

Drugs and Alcohol Counselling is one of the fastest growing counselling services in the UK. This is your opportunity to gain a qualification that will enhance your career and counselling practice. 

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT training, skills, models and strategies within the context of a therapeutic relationship with groups affected by drugs and alcohol addictions.

This Certificate Course is designed for those interested or involved in either healthcare, social care, pastoral care and those dealing with vulnerable groups. 

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Syllabus for Certificate in Drugs and Alcohol Counsellling

Course 6002N - Certificate in Drugs and Alcohol Counselling has ten lessons: 

  • Legal Matters Relating to Drugs
  • The Aetiology of Addiction
  • Casualty
  • Reasonable Use and the Prevention of Addiction
  • Behavioural Theory
  • Assessing the Problem, the Person, and their Suitability for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Engagement and Treatment Planning
  • Structuring the Treatment Programme
  • Firming up Commitment: The End of the Beginning
  • Disengagement and Beyond


Materials supplied with this course

This course has 10 Lessons that include practice exercises and activities, an essay and a case study assignment. Information provided includes current research, a note of recommended textbooks and websites.


Competency Portfolio

Students will be supported by a work-based mentor or colleague in developing a competency portfolio of their CBT and Counselling skills.


Linkages to other courses

On successful completion of the Certificate in Drugs and Alcohol Counselling course, you may wish to specialise in a particular area such as coaching for personal and professional development, mentoring for professional development or the Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course.


Accredited

This course is accredited by the ACCPH. The ACCPH are an independent professional body and register.


Credit Rated or CPD

On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded an ACCPH accredited award and 300 CPD hours. Your award will be issued by the Institute.

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Course Code: 6002N
Course Fee: £374.00
You can pay the full price or pay a deposit of £80.00 (0% APR), followed by 4 monthly payments of £73.50
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