The Intermediate Addiction Counseling Certificate offers an intermediate stage in your professional development within the field of addiction counseling. This program extends your expertise, delving into a broader spectrum of topics pertinent to addiction treatment.

Curriculum Overview:

· Psychology Theory in Addiction Counselling

· Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders

· Crisis Intervention

· Substance Abuse Family Therapy

· Process and Behavioral Addictions

· Treatment Modalities

Concepts in Psychological Theories around Addiction Counselling examines a variety of therapeutic approaches employed within addiction counseling practices. The module on Integrated Approaches to Treating Co-Occurring Disorders focuses on identifying and addressing disorders that commonly present alongside substance abuse, including those that are concurrent with or resultant from addiction.

Strategies for Effective Crisis Intervention is dedicated to providing psychological support designed to stabilize individuals in crisis, aiming to mitigate the potential for psychological trauma and restore functional capacity.

In Dynamics of Substance Abuse in Family Systems, the course addresses familial challenges during and post-addiction treatment, facilitating the family's healing process and navigating the complex interactions involved.

Lastly, Understanding Process and Behavioral Addictions offers an insight into non-substance-related addictions, such as gambling, sexual addiction, and eating disorders, examining their unique characteristics and impacts.