Course Details
Professional Diploma in the Psychology of Addiction and Recovery
Professional Diploma in the Psychology of Addiction and Recovery
Specialist Level — For psychology graduates interested in addiction treatment and recovery services. In person 14 w
Professional Diploma in the Psychology of Addiction and Recovery
A professional training diploma focused on psychological and social factors in addiction, needs assessment, motivation for change, recovery support and relapse prevention in collaboration with the care team.
The diploma combines an understanding of dependence and recovery pathways with interviewing, support and psychological intervention skills within multidisciplinary care.
Diploma Modules:
Addiction, dependence and contributing factors.
Psychological and social assessment and care needs.
Stages of change and motivational interviewing skills.
Triggers, cravings and substance-related thinking and behavioral patterns.
Cognitive and behavioral interventions and coping skills.
Relapse prevention and planning for high-risk situations.
Family involvement, support networks and social and vocational reintegration.
Co-occurring disorders and medical and psychological referral needs.
A supervised recovery support plan.