Addiction Course
What will I learn?
Unlock your potential to change lives with our detailed Course on Substance Use and Dependence, designed specifically for psychology professionals in Namibia. Delve into assessing if treatment is working, spotting what sets off substance use, and creating treatment plans tailored to the individual. Become skilled in counselling methods like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Get a good understanding of the psychological, social, and biological sides of alcohol and drug dependence. Improve your skills in stopping relapse and using support networks to help people recover. Sign up now to boost your work and make a real difference.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Assess if treatment is working: Become skilled in using indicators of progress and preventing relapse.
Spot triggers for substance use: Analyse mental health and social factors that influence it.
Develop treatment plans: Set aims and manage triggers effectively.
Apply counselling methods: Use CBT, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques.
Understand alcohol and drug dependence: Explore the psychological, social, and biological factors involved.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.