Udemy - Treating Addiction (2022)

What you'll learn
To learn about Addiction in all it's forms and how to treat it
Understanding the different models of Addiction and how they fit together
Approaching treatment planning and review with confidence
Develop knowledge of cross addiction and the underlying causes of it
Understand withdrawal syndrome
Understand Addiction as a family disease
Understand Addiction as a disease of perception
Understand the neuroscience of Addiction
Understand Relapse Prevention
Understand the Recovery process and how client's can build that
Requirements
The learner will preferably have some counselling experience or have worked professionally or on a voluntary basis with vulnerable adults who present with addiction related issues amongst others.
Description
In this course you will learn how to treat Addiction effectively. The course covers all of the elements of this including an understanding of the Models of Addiction and how they fit together, Assessment & Planning and helping clients understand the basic tenets of Relapse Prevention and the underlying causes of Addiction such as trauma.
In addition the course looks at the psycho-education that clients need in order to mount a sustainable and long term recovery and the elements they will need to build including a strong support network, structure and healthy routine and a high level of self-awareness. The course also takes a look at the Spiritual aspect of treatment and recovery and how critical a role this understanding can play in a successful recovery.
The course is designed to assist practitioners including key workers, recovery coordinators, care managers and counsellors and therapists. It will give those working in the field of Addiction a fantastic overview of everything required when working with those suffering with addiction and takes a deeper dive into areas such as family of origin work and the Hazeldon pamphlet known as 'King Baby'.
This course offers a unique opportunity to work with someone who has extensive experience and has helped many individuals surmount their difficulties and set a new path in life.
Who this course is for
The learner will have a need to develop their understanding of Addiction and the different elements of that and how to help sufferers address it.
The learner will be in a position where they are helping vulnerable adults in some capacity and more specifically in addressing substance misuse related issues.
The learner will also want to learn more about the many different forms of addiction such as gambling, video game addiction and love and 'sex' addiction.
The learner will want to understand the different models of addiction and how they fit together and the underlying issues related.
Homepage

https://www.udemy.com/course/treating-addiction