ADVANCED SUBSTANCE USE COUNSELLING & THERAPY

Course Details

Duration: 1 Month
Mode: Online (Live sessions via Google Meet)
Session Recordings: Available after every live session
Study Material: Soft-copy study materials provided
Certificate: Soft-copy Certificate of Completion
Evaluation: Assignment-based assessment
Course Fee: ₹2,999/- only

ONLINE BASED PRACTICAL TRAINING FOCUSED ON ROLE PLAYS & CASE STUDIES, PRACTICE SESSIONS

WhatsApp us for Registration: 9019213366

What Makes This Course Special

• Limited Batch Size – Maximum 20 Learners for focused individual attention

• Personalized Mentorship & Individual Guidance

• Post-Training Assistance and Ongoing Support

• Therapy-Specific Worksheets for structured, hands-on practice

• Supervised Practice Sessions and mock counselling role-plays

• Real-Life Case Studies and case formulation exercises

• Live Doubt-Clearing and Interactive Sessions

• Ethical Practice & Professional Documentation Guidance

• Self-Care and Burnout Prevention for Counsellors

• Career Guidance and Practice-Setup Basics

• Recommendation Letter for the top 2 performing learners

"By the end of the training, you will be fully equipped to provide counseling and therapy with excellence."

OUR COMMITMENT WITH YOU

Program Overview (Modules)

Module 1: Foundations of Substance Use

• Types of substances (alcohol, opioids, stimulants, etc.)

• Patterns of use: use, misuse, dependence

• Neurobiology of addiction

• Risk and protective factors

Module 2: Assessment and Diagnosis

• Screening tools (AUDIT, DAST, etc.)

• Clinical interviews and case history taking

• Diagnostic criteria (DSM-5 framework)

• Identifying co-occurring disorders

Module 3: Counselling Approaches in Addiction

• Person-centred counselling

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Relapse prevention strategies

Module 4: Behavioural and Psychological Interventions

• Trigger identification and management

• Craving management techniques

• Behaviour modification strategies

• Coping skills training

Module 5: Family and Social Dynamics

• Family systems in addiction

• Codependency and enabling behaviours

• Family counselling techniques

• Social support and community resources

Module 6: Pharmacological Interventions (Overview)

• Role of medication in treatment (e.g., detox support, maintenance therapy)

• Common medications used in addiction treatment

• Working with psychiatrists and medical teams

Module 7: Trauma-Informed Care

• Link between trauma and substance use

• Trauma-sensitive counselling approaches

• Emotional regulation techniques

Module 8: Relapse Prevention and Aftercare

• Stages of relapse

• Long-term recovery planning

• Lifestyle restructuring

• Support groups and peer recovery models

Module 9: Ethics and Professional Practice

• Confidentiality and boundaries

• Ethical dilemmas in addiction counselling

• Cultural sensitivity

• Legal considerations

Module 10: Special Populations

• Adolescents and youth

• Women and gender-specific issues

• Elderly clients

• Dual diagnosis clients

Module 11: Practical Skills and Case Work

• Advanced Skills

• Case formulation and treatment planning

• Documentation and reporting

Module 12: Self-Care for Counsellors

• Burnout and compassion fatigue

• Emotional resilience

• Supervision and peer support

Bonus Trainings

1. How to start Practice ( With psychology Background)

• Marketing

• Management

  2. Application of AI in Counselling & Therapies

• Understanding AI in Counselling & Therapies

• Practical Use of AI Tools

• Ethics & Responsible Use

Contact Us for Registration

WhatsApp Us For Registration : 9019213366

It is a wonderful Course, i am attending the class regular, class handling method and sharing case history for every types of counselling is good, more than enough sharing examples in understandable manner, personally i feel its wonderful.

Prof. Dr. P. S. Saravanakumar

★★★★★